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A fire erupted at a high-rise residential building in Al Nahda, Sharjah, around 9:30 pm on Thursday night. Eyewitnesses reported seeing flames and thick plumes of smoke from the upper floors of the tower, as residents were quickly evacuated from the premises. Fire alarms blared throughout the building, and emergency response teams rushed to the site. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “I was returning from Taraweeh prayers when I saw thick smoke rising from the top floors of my neighbouring building. First, I thought it was the tower I resided in. When…

Thousands of schools in the Philippines suspended in-person classes Friday, the education department said, as parts of the tropical country endured dangerously high temperatures. The months of March, April and May are typically the hottest and driest in the archipelago nation, but conditions this year have been exacerbated by the El Nino weather phenomenon. Many schools have no air-conditioning, leaving students to swelter in crowded, poorly ventilated classrooms. “Even my smartest student is not in the mood to answer questions because it’s very hot,” said Mayette Paulino, who teaches a grade two class of around 27 children near Manila. She…

It’s good to go for the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings IPL clash after a local court intervened to ensure that the power supply to Uppal Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, was restored hours before the match. The stadium suffered a setback in its preparations for the match on Thursday when the Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) disconnected the power supply to the stadium due to mounting unpaid dues that exceeded Rs 3 crore. However, after the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) reportedly paid half the outstanding amount the court directed the electricity department to reconnect the…

Soar to New Heights this Eid with the Launch of Big Balloon Ride in Sharjah Sharjah, UAE, April 2024: Sharjah has officially become home to an exciting new entertainment destination as Fly High Balloon Operations LLC. launched its inaugural Big Balloon Ride at the picturesque Al Majaz Waterfront. Offering a unique and thrilling experience, the Big Balloon Ride promises to elevate the city’s entertainment scene to new heights. The Big Balloon Ride stands as the centrepiece of this vibrant entertainment ecosystem, providing visitors with an exhilarating journey to the skies. Guests will soar to heights of 200 feet aboard a…

Like any live service game, Sea of Thieves has its own form of premium currency. Ancient Coins are the most valuable treasure in the game and are used to buy various things from the Pirate Emporium, such as pets, costumes, and other cosmetics. Thankfully, there are no items you can get with these coins that give you any advantage over any other pirate on the seas except for making you look a little cooler. Still, some of those shop items are enticing enough to make at least you consider buying them. You don’t have to spend real cash on anything…

Public parking will be free in Sharjah on the first, second and third day of Eid Al Fitr, authorities have announced. However, charges will continue at parking zones with blue signboards. These spaces are subject to fees on all days of the week, including Fridays and public holidays. Obaid Saeed Al Tunaiji, director-General of Sharjah City Municipality, confirmed the free parking hours as he gave a briefing of the emirate’s preparations for the holidays. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Parking inspectors shall be deployed throughout the festivities to look out for violations,…

Under the theme ‘Once Upon a Hero’ the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival will take place from 1-12 May 2024 at Expo Center Sharjah.  Sharjah, April 4, 2024 More than 1,400 cultural, artistic, and edutainment activities by 190 guests from 25 countries will set the stage for boundless explorations and creative expression along with 470 publishers … Continue reading Visitors to SCRF 2024 can expect over 1,400 activities and endless entertainment at the 12-day festival of knowledge & creativity →

Before the first bell of Wrestlemania XL has even rung, WWE has a new champion. As part of this week’s WWE World fan event, the wrestling promotion held a special WWE 2K24 tournament in Philadelphia. The competition paired six Superstars up with celebrities, who fought in digital tag team matches to earn the shiny 2K Championship. It was a much friendlier kickoff to this weekend’s heated event, which includes street fights and ladder matches. More than that, it acted as a good reminder of why the 2K series’ current iteration works as well as it does. In just a few…

More than 400 patrol cars will be deployed by the Dubai Police to monitor public safety during Eid Al Fitr holidays. Maj Gen Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, assistant commander-in-chief for operations affairs, said on Friday that all preparations have been completed. He enumerated there will be 429 security patrol vehicles, 62 civil defence vehicles, 34 marine security boats, 135 ambulances, 10 maritime rescue boats, 51 bicycle patrols ready, five responder vehicles, and two helicopters for deployment. Dubai Police are also collaborating with the Roads and Transport Authority to ensure availability of public transport. Authorities said there are 107 trains for…

The UN Human Rights Council on Friday adopted a resolution calling for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, although Israel dismissed it as a “distorted text”. Twenty-eight countries voted in favour, 13 abstained and six opposed the resolution, including the US and Germany. The adoption prompted several representatives to the council to cheer and clap. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The resolution stressed “the need to ensure accountability for all violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law in…