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World number three Coco Gauff said it would not be easy to shrug off Monday’s Miami Open defeat by Caroline Garcia but the former Roland Garros runner-up is setting her sights on the claycourt season and the year’s second Grand Slam. Playing in her home tournament in southern Florida, Gauff fell 6-3 1-6 6-2 to Frenchwoman Garcia in the fourth round on a day of upsets at the tournament. “I’m the type of person every loss weighs on me heavy, especially one like today where I felt like I could have done better and I felt like I had the…
Apple has just announced the dates for its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024. WWDC will take place from June 10 through June 14, 2024. A special event will be held at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, on June 10, and we expect to see the reveal of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, tvOS 18, macOS 15, and visionOS 2. WWDC will be free for all developers online. Developers will be able to access a variety of online sessions and labs that will showcase the latest advancements in software across all of Apple’s hardware. The keynote should also be available…
The Emirates Red Crescent’s (ERC) Ramadan 2024 programme in Pakistan continued to provide iftar meals in the Sindh province. The ERC distributed 4,500 iftar meals as part of the Ramadan project it is implementing through its office in Pakistan. The Ramadan 2024 programme is part of the charitable work organised by the ERC during the holy month. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Watch the video below:
WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange was on Tuesday given a chance to continue his fight against extradition to the United States after the High Court in London said the US needed to provide more assurances. US prosecutors are seeking to put Assange, 52, on trial on 18 counts, all bar one under the Espionage Act, over WikiLeaks’ high-profile release of confidential US military records and diplomatic cables. Assange’s lawyers in February sought permission to challenge Britain’s approval of his extradition to the US, arguing his prosecution was politically motivated. In their ruling, two senior judges said he had a real prospect of…
Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, led a Rs10 billion funding round of Avanse Financial Services, India’s education-focused non-banking financial company. The new investment, which is in line with the wealth fund’s target of doubling its exposure in Asia by 2030, marks Mubadala’s first in the financial services sector in India. Mubadala led this round of funding through its affiliate Alpha Investment Company with participation from Avendus PE Investment Advisors Private Limited via its fund Avendus Future Leaders Fund II. The funds will enable Avanse to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving education financing segment, focusing on…
Shooting for the third season of Zendaya-starrer Euphoria has been delayed once again. As per Deadline, Sam Levinson is still working on scripts and the cast has been told to take other acting jobs in the interim. In a statement to the outlet, HBO said, “HBO and Sam Levinson remain committed to making an exceptional third season. In the interim, we are allowing our in-demand cast to pursue other opportunities.” Reportedly, there had been no firm production start date for Season 3 but filming was expected to begin within the next couple of months. In November 2023, HBO confirmed that…
Umrah and Haj tour operators and residents seek further clarification following UAE’s announcement of mandatory influenza vaccination for pilgrims. The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) confirmed that travellers to Saudi Arabia must present influenza vaccination cards, effective March 26. “So far, we have not got any clarity on this matter,” said Noushad Hassan from Alhind Business Centre, which operates Haj and Umrah tours. “As of Tuesday afternoon, none of our passengers were asked for the vaccination cards or any such documentation.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. According to MoHAP, preventive measures…
Padraig Harrington made a birdie on his final hole to win the 54-hole Hoag Classic at Newport Beach on the PGA Champions Tour. Harrington, 52 years old, had rounds of 63, 67 and 69 for a 14 under-par total of 199 to win by one shot from Thongchai Jaidee (Thai). Miguel Angel Jimenez (Spain), came in third a further shot back. With this seventh Champions Tour victory of his career, Harrington moves from 31st to fifth on the season-long Charles Schwab Cup standings. Harrington showed typical resilient play over his last few holes. He double bogeyed hole16, to stand one…
It’s rare for a top movie star to step behind the camera and thrive critically and financially as a director. From the 1930s through the 1960s, Orson Welles and Charlie Chaplin were the gold standards for actors-turned-directors. But since the 1970s, good luck finding a more successful actor-director than Clint Eastwood. The actor was already a star in the early 1970s thanks to his roles in Sergio Leone’s Dollars Trilogy and Dirty Harry. Eastwood directed his first film in 1971 with Play Misty for Me. Since then, he has directed nearly 40 films, from Westerns and crime thrillers to Oscar…
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), the leading financial institution, has contributed Dh3 million in support to the Mothers’ Endowment campaign, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The campaign aims to honour mothers by establishing a Dh1 billion endowment fund to sustainably support the education of millions around the world. Organised by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), the campaign’s proceeds will go towards implementing education projects in collaboration with humanitarian organisations, in order to provide millions of underprivileged individuals with the tools and skills needed…