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French farmers began moving on Paris on Monday, threatening to choke off major motorways and blockade the capital to press their demands better working conditions, in an intensifying standoff with the government. In recent weeks there have been a slew of protests in the European Union’s largest agriculture producing country by farmers angry about insufficient income, red tape and environmental policies they say undermine their ability to compete with less stringent countries. “We need answers,” said Karine Duc, a farmer in the southwestern Lot-et-Garonne department as she joined a convoy of tractors heading for Paris. “This is the final battle…

The world’s largest and most advanced power cable-laying vessel has commenced operations on the $3.8 billion (Dh13.95 billion) strategic project by Adnoc and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (Taqa) to power and significantly decarbonise Adnoc’s offshore production operations. The innovative project will see the development and operation of a first-of-its-kind high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) subsea transmission system in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region. It will power Adnoc’s offshore production operations with cleaner and more efficient energy, delivered through the Abu Dhabi onshore power grid, operated by Taqa’s wholly owned subsidiary, Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company…

Netflix is all set to release it’s documentary The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth on February 23. The documentary, for which the streamer has collaborated with MakeMake and India Today Group, promises to peel back the layers of the sensational murder of Sheena Bora and the subsequent arrest of Bora’s sister and media executive Indrani Mukerjea. Mukerjea and her husband, media tycoon Peter Mukerjea, were arrested in 2015. The docu-series features Indrani Mukerjea, her children – Vidhie Mukherjea and Mikhail Bora, veteran journalists, and lawyers spotlighting dysfunctional family dynamics and complex motivations, the streamer said in a release. Helmed by…

Emirates Health Services (EHS) has introduced a blood-drawing robot to its facilities, unveiling its latest advancement in medical technology. With this development, EHS becomes the first in the region to utilise such a robot. Studies indicate that the robot can save 80% of the time required by medical staff and reduce patient waiting time by 50% for blood-drawing services. The technology used in this blood-drawing robot is the first of its kind regionally. It utilises artificial intelligence and infrared imaging, ensuring high-quality service. EHS revealed that the innovative device holds 56 patents in five different areas, with three more patents…

Sarfaraz Khan, a bulky Mumbai batsman, finally earned a call up to the Indian team for the second Test against England after batter KL Rahul and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja were out due to injury. Sarfaraz, Saurabh Kumar and Washington Sundar have been added to India’s squad, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement. A prolific scorer in domestic cricket, Sarfaraz has been knocking on the selectors’ door for the past three years. With a staggering first class average of 69.85 in 45 matches, Sarfaraz, who has scored 3912 runs and hit 14 hundreds, has…

Al Futtaim Willis and iO Health Join Forces to Transform Healthcare Delivery in the UAE [Dubai, January 29, 2023] – Al Futtaim Willis (AFW), a leading insurance broker in the region, part of global insurance broking giant Willis Towers Watson (WTW) and iO Health, an AI and Healthcare digital innovation company, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and bring transformative healthcare solutions to all AFW clients in the region using the iO Health intelligent care journey platform. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the healthcare experience for clients of Al Futtaim Willis…

We have the solution to Wordle on January 29, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer. Yesterday’s Wordle answer Let’s start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday’s Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don’t play it daily, which was “STILL.” So we can say that the Wordle answer today definitely…

Pakistan and Iran on Monday said that they respected each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and resolved to expand security cooperation, stepping up efforts to mend ties after tit-for-tat missile strikes this month at what they said were militant targets. Foreign ministers of the two countries held talks in the Pakistani capital days after their military tensions raised alarm about wider instability in the region since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted on October 7. Pakistan’s caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, speaking at a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian, said the neighbours were…

Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui was declared the champion of the 17th season of reality television Bigg Boss after a gripping finale in which he defeated actor Abhishek Kumar after a protracted battle. Faruqui, in an interview, recounted a time when it appeared that he would lose the game, but managed to tide over the difficult situation with the help of the host Salman Khan, his friends, and supporters. Faruqui said he was sure of his victory, “My heart was beating a lot but somewhere it was saying that I will be the winner. My fans always supported me and whenever…

World number 6 Ons Jabeur of Tunisia and Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka will compete together in the doubles tournament at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, which begins this coming Saturday, after being awarded a wild card. Hosted by Mubadala and presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the WTA 500 event returns to the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City for its second edition, running from February 3-11, following a highly memorable inaugural tournament last year. A star-studded singles line-up includes eight of the world’s top 20, with the likes of Elena Rybakina, Maria Sakkari and Barbora Krejčíková all competing for…