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At least two Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon on Monday near the coastal city of Sidon, state media and an AFP photographer said. Hamas ally Hezbollah and its arch-foe Israel have been exchanging near-daily fire across the border since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7. “Israeli warplanes carried out… strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh,” the state-run National News Agency (NNA) said on Monday, adding that a vehicle was targeted and ambulances rushed to the scene, without providing further details. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. While most the exchanges in…

In the new year, many of us embarked on the journey of self-improvement, setting resolutions that promise a healthier, wealthier, and happier life. While gym memberships and diet plans often take centre stage, there’s a resolution that could significantly impact your health, as well as your financial well-being: Quitting smoking. Beyond the obvious health benefits, kicking the smoking habit could unlock unexpected financial advantages, particularly when it comes to your insurance premiums. From a financial planning perspective, let’s examine the lesser-known connection between quitting smoking and reduced insurance premiums, specifically in our dynamic Middle Eastern landscape. So, how does smoking…

Syfy’s Resident Alien – Official Trailer (2021) Alan Tudyk Original series are becoming an endangered species on Syfy, but Resident Alien has been one of the bright spots on the channel’s lineup since its debut in 2021. The show is based on the comic book of the same name by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse, and it features Alan Tudyk as the lead character, an alien masquerading as a human doctor named Harry Vanderspeigle. Although Resident Alien hasn’t yet achieved breakout status, that may soon change now that it’s among the most popular shows on Netflix. Since its arrival on…

In light of UAE Cabinet’s directive to postpone the decision of the weights and dimensions of heavy vehicles, the Ministry of Economy has called on companies to revert to the previous prices of building materials and warned that it will take decisive measures to prevent any increases. The ministry warned that it would take decisive actions to prevent any unjustifiable price increases, including imposing financial penalties of up to Dh1 million on violating companies. The ministry observed a recent surge in construction material prices on the local market due to the Cabinet decision taking effect earlier this month. In response…

UN rights experts called on Monday for an independent probe into alleged Israeli abuses against Palestinian women and girls, including killings, rapes and sexual assault. The statement by the seven independent UN experts prompted an angry reaction from Israel, which rejected the “despicable and unfounded claims”. The experts voiced alarm at “credible allegations of egregious human rights violations” targeting women and girls in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. They cited reports of women and girls reportedly being “arbitrarily executed in Gaza, often together with family…

Talented young batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan were hailed on Monday as the future of Indian cricket after they led their team to a monumental Test victory over England. The left-handed Jaiswal, hit an unbeaten 214 and put on a destructive 172-run partnership with debutant Sarfaraz to set up India’s 434-run win in Rajkot on Sunday. There had been fears for India’s inexperienced batting line-up with former captain Virat Kohli out for the series for undisclosed personal reasons and KL Rahul injured. Already missing destructive wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant, who is still not quite ready to return after being…

Wonderful Pistachios partners with UAE-based Al Douri Group for superior pistachio-processing capabilities in the Middle East Al Douri Group will process Wonderful Pistachios locally, boosting quality and freshness The partnership will reduce shipment lead times, expand regional distribution and extend products’ shelf lives Wholesome, nutritious and a good source of protein, new process will increase access to pistachios, which are a favourite snack Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 February 2024: Wonderful Pistachios, the world’s largest grower and processor of California pistachios, has appointed UAE-headquartered Al Douri Group as its official processing partner for Wonderful Pistachios in the Middle East. In…

It turns out that it isn’t the bugs or robots in Helldivers 2 that are the biggest threat. Server issues have been the biggest issue for some players. You might be loaded up with the best weapons and have a crew ready to drop and spread some democracy the hard way, only to get shot down by an error message stating that the servers are at capacity. Some errors like this do have ways for you to work around them, but is that the case this time? Can you fix the servers at capacity error? Unfortunately, this is one error…

The UAE carried out 27 cloud-seeding missions within five days, resulting in increased rainfall in the country last week. According to authorities from the country’s meteorological department, the recorded rainfall from last week is equivalent to the rain received by the UAE three decades ago. The country was flooded last week after sudden clouds poured heavily, with employees being asked to work from home and schools switching to remote learning. In an interview with Khaleej Times, a senior official emphasised the crucial role of cloud seeding in enhancing rainfall, despite an initial dry winter spell. Dr Ahmed Habib a climate…

The United States has proposed a rival draft UN Security Council resolution that would underscore the body’s “support for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza as soon as practicable”, according to the text seen by Reuters on Monday. Washington has been averse to the word ceasefire in any UN action on the Israel-Hamas war, but the US draft text echoes language that President Joe Biden said he used last week in conversations with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The US draft text also “determines that under current circumstances a major ground offensive into Rafah would result in further harm to civilians…