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An Israeli strike about 60km inside Lebanon’s southern border on Saturday targeted a Palestinian figure close to Hamas but he survived, four security sources said. Three other people were killed, including one member of the powerful, Iran-backed Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, a Hamas ally, the security sources also told Reuters. One source said the person targeted was close to Saleh Al Arouri, the Hamas deputy chief killed last month in a suspected Israeli strike on a suburb of Beirut. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Saturday’s strike was much deeper into Lebanese territory…
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced on Thursday that the Indian men’s tennis team will lock horns with Sweden in a Davis Cup’s Group I tie later this year in September. This tie would be an away fixture for team India and the tentative dates are from September 13 to 14 or from September 14 to 15, as per Olympics.com. India received promotion to the World Group I after demolishing arch-rivals Pakistan 4-0 in the play-offs held in Islamabad earlier this month. Star India players Rohan Bopanna and Sumit Nagal did not participate in these matches and in their absence…
There’s a habit, when it comes to streaming television, to overcomplicate things. Why else would there be a million (more or less) articles online explaining which streaming service is “best.” (Spoiler: None.) Or articles that explain why you should get one service over another, as if it’s a zero-sum game. This has all happened before, and it will happen again, thanks to the gods of SEO. And we can expect even more of it in the fall of 2024 when the first of a pretty major one-two punch hits the world of streaming sports. That’s when we’ll see the combined…
In light of the changing weather conditions in the country the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has held a series of meetings. Earlier this week, an alert was also issued for rainfall of varying intensity, lightning, thunder, and possibly hail in some areas from Sunday to Tuesday. The authority has reaffirmed that precautionary measures are being implemented and has said that the nation is prepared to deal with the upcoming dip in temperatures. The NCEMA also issued an advisory. The advisory informed residents to adhere to safety protocol, especially in areas prone to heavy rainfall. It also…
India batsman Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the remaining three tests of their five-match home series with England for personal reasons, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Saturday. Kohli pulled out of the first two tests, also for personal reasons. The Indian cricket board said in a statement that it fully respected and supported the player’s decision. The 35-year-old former captain, who has scored nearly 9,000 runs in 113 tests, will miss an entire home series for the first time in his career. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
It’s not even the end of February and there’s already a strong contender for best TV show of the year: True Detective: Night Country. The HBO show, shifts to Alaska this season, is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed series so far in 2024, with more viewers turning in each week to find out how and why a group of scientists ventured semi-naked out into the freezing cold to be slaughtered by a mysterious force. Part of the reason for the show’s renewed popularity is the presence and performance of Jodie Foster, one of the most respected movie…
Dubai’s current weather, with temperatures ranging between 16 and 21 degrees Celsius, offers a golden opportunity to explore the beauty of the desert through camping adventures. Whether it’s the majestic dunes of Al Lahbab, the tranquil surroundings of Al Awir, the lakeside retreat in Al Qudra, or the secluded charm of the Half Desert, the options are diverse, and the experience promises to be nothing short of magical. So, grab your camping gear and embrace the outdoors for a memorable desert adventure. Al Lahbab’s dunes Al Lahbab, renowned for its stunning dunes is a hot spot for camping enthusiasts. The…
Former Pakistan PM and PTI founder Imran Khan has been granted bail in 12 cases linked to the May 9 riots on February 10, 2024. An anti-terrorism court granted him and Shah Mehmood Qureshi, former foreign minister of Pakistan, bail. According to local media, the court said that there was no justification to keep the former PM in custody, after which all the accused in the case were granted bail. Imran Khan has also been granted bail in GHQ and Army Museum attack cases.
There are plenty of people who will watch the Super Bowl without really caring about who wins the game, but this year, an entire new fandom has suddenly found themselves intimately invested in the success of the Kansas City Chiefs. Following the news that Taylor Swift and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce were dating, the internet has been abuzz as she has attended his games. Some fans were even wondering whether it would be possible for her to make it to the 2024 Super Bowl following her concert in Japan the day before the big game. If you’re at all…
As you stroll along the street near the University Hospital in Sharjah, you will spot this building which stands out with its impressive design – with a stunning calligraphy on its front. This special building grabs people’s attention and makes them stop for a closer look, wondering if it’s a house or a museum. The ‘Diwani’ building is the first of its kind globally, designed to showcase the relationship between architectural art and calligraphy. Every detail in the construction was carefully considered, connecting the building and calligraphy. The front facade of the ‘Diwani’ building stands out with a square Kufic…