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Unicef says one of its vehicles was hit by “live ammunition” while waiting to enter northern Gaza from the south of the territory on Wednesday. In a statement released on X, Unicef says the “incident has been raised with relevant Israeli authorities.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Sadly, humanitarians continue to face risks in delivering lifesaving aid,” the statement added. “Unless humanitarian aid workers are protected, in accordance with IHL, humanitarian aid cannot reach people in need.” Shortly after the statement was posted, the humanitarian agency shared a video narrating what happened…
Dubai-born badminton player Tanisha Crasto has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, according to media reports in the Times of India and khel.com. The 20-year-old Indian doubles star and her partner Ashwini Ponnappa booked their place at the Paris Olympics on the back of their consistent performances. Only the world’s top 16 doubles pairs earn the right to compete at the Olympic Games. The 34-year-old Ponnappa, a former World Championship bronze medallist, and Crasto, have climbed up to the 20th position in world rankings. Despite losing their round of 16 clash at the ongoing Asian Badminton Championships in China…
Netflix was at the forefront of the streaming boom, so it’s only natural that it has become most consumers’ go-to streaming service. While Netflix has built a film and TV pipeline over the years that has resulted in a near-constant stream of new originals, its brand identity has only grown increasingly diluted. Its output has become so wide-ranging and uneven that, although it may still be the most popular streaming service, whether or not it holds the title of the best is less clear. The non-curated nature of its new releases and its loss of most of the legacy titles…
The UAE has always been at the forefront when it comes to inclusivity. Here, people of determination (PoD) are entitled to benefits — from free parking to discounts with telecommunication providers Etisalat and Du and free entry to popular attractions. However, one must present a PoD card. Introduced and issued by the Ministry of Community Development, the PoD card is considered an official document indicating that the holder is a person of determination. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The card ensures that people of determination are provided with the services they are…
Apple on Thursday promised it would stop a Palestinian flag emoji from being suggested to some iPhone users when they type “Jerusalem” in messages. The Silicon Valley tech titan blamed a software bug for the prompt, which sparked accusations Apple was showing anti-Israel bias amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Apple told AFP that the predictive emoji suggestion in the iPhone keyboard was not intentional and would be fixed in the next update to its mobile operating system. The quirk was pointed out on social media by British television presenter Rachel Riley, renewing debate over whether Israel or Palestinians have…
Disney+ is among the most accessible platforms to stream the best movies. There’s plenty of variety available even outside of Disney’s trademark animated offerings. Fans can find dozens of hours worth of exciting features, including Marvel Studios’ superhero adventures, Lucasfilm’s Star Wars epics, and inspiring National Geographic documentaries. Even so, the service’s dense catalog can make it overwhelming to choose from. There’s a movie for everyone, however, and this monthly updated guide will help you pick out some of the best movies on Disney+ to watch right now. If you haven’t considered it already, the Disney Bundle is worth your…
Sometimes all you have to do is ask for “HELP”: That’s what three men stranded on a deserted Pacific island learned earlier this week, writing the message in palm fronds which were spotted by US rescuers. The trio, all experienced mariners in their 40s, became stranded on a lonely island after setting off from Micronesia’s Polowat Atoll on March 31 in their motor-powered skiff which subsequently experienced damage. They were reported missing last Saturday by a woman who told the US Coast Guard her three uncles never returned from Pikelot Atoll, a tiny island in the remote Western Pacific. “In…
Ford SUVs in the UAE are not affected by the global recall of thousands of compact SUVs to check fuel injectors, the spokesperson of Ford Middle East confirmed to Khaleej Times on Friday. Ford announced on Thursday that it was recalling about 43,000 small SUVs over concerns petrol can leak from the fuel injectors, increasing the risk of sparking a fire in the engine. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Ford noted in documents filed with US safety regulators that fuel injectors can crack, and petrol or vapour can accumulate near ignition sources,…
Rory McIlroy vowed to bring discipline, patience and a “boring” approach to his bid to win the one major that has eluded him so far and largely kept to that plan with a one-under 71 in Thursday’s first round of the Masters. McIlroy would complete a career grand slam with a Masters victory. “It was OK,” McIlroy said. “I held it together well. It was a little scrappy. The conditions are tricky. Hard to fully commit to shots out there at times just because the wind is — if it’s across, it feels down at one point and then into.…
In 2000, director Ridley Scott introduced Maximus Decimus Meridius to the world in Gladiator. The historical epic starred Russell Crowe as Maximus, a Roman general sold into slavery after being betrayed by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the Emperor’s power-hungry son. Maximus becomes a gladiator and vows to exact his revenge on Commodus for killing his family. Gladiator was the second-highest-grossing film of 2000 and won five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Crowe. Twenty-four years later, Scott returns to the arena of blood and sand with his long-awaited sequel, Gladiator 2. The film will follow an adult Lucius Verus, son…