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The US on Saturday conducted airstrikes against a Houthi anti-ship missile that was aimed into the Gulf of Aden and was prepared to launch, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The US said its forces determined the missile presented a threat to merchant vessels and US Navy ships in the region and therefore struck and destroyed the missile in self-defence. “As part of ongoing efforts to protect freedom of navigation and prevent attacks on maritime vessels, on January 20 at approximately 4am (Sanaa time), US Central Command forces conducted airstrikes against a Houthi anti-ship missile that was aimed into the…
Apple is prepared to open the iPhone’s ability to tap-to-pay to rivals — in the EU — after coming under fire for keeping users in its own ecosystem, the European Commission and the company said on Friday. The commission, the European Union’s market regulator, said it was weighing Apple’s proposal, which was made after Brussels determined that the Cupertino company enjoys a dominant position in iOS mobile wallet transactions by shutting out competitors. Such transactions rely on technology called Near-Field Communication (NFC) which allows users to tap a smartphone on a vendor’s payment terminal instead of a credit card with…
Premier League leaders Liverpool look to remain atop the table when they travel to Vitality Stadium to take on Bournemouth on Sunday. The hosts sit in 12th place but have been playing well with wins in five of their last six overall, so this sets up as a compelling showdown to close out the weekend. If you’re in the United States and want to watch, the match starts at 11:30 a.m. ET tomorrow, Sunday, January 21, and will be televised on USA Network. That means there are a lot of different live stream options, including several for free, so here’s…
If you’re trying to find out what the UFC 297 channel is for tonight, it’s a simple answer — it’s not actually a channel you need. Instead, to see the Sean Strickland vs Dricus du Plessis fight and much more, you need to sign up to ESPN+ and buy the PPV to enjoy it. To watch the UFC live stream online, you just need to complete a few simple steps. The main card is about to start, so here’s what to do. What channel is the UFC fight tonight? UFC 297 is an exclusive UFC PPV event and will be…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has put out a advisory, warning people to expect delays due to the Ed Sheeran concert. Taking to social media platform X, the authority wrote: “RTA reminds you of an expected delay on Dubai-Al Ain Rd. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, until 1am, in conjunction with Ed Sheeran concert at The Sevens Stadium. Please use public transport and plan your trips ahead to ensure you easily reach your destinations.” The award-winning English songwriter Ed Sheeran, who is in Dubai as part of his Mathematics tour, performed to a packed audience of approximately 30,000 people…
Winners of three straight in the league, Bayern take on Werder on Sunday at Allianz Arena. While the hosts are looking for an emphatic victory to remain hot on the heels of Leverkusen atop the Bundesliga table, Ole Werner’s squad would love to simply grab a point here as they attempt to steer clear of the relegation zone. If you live in the United States, the match will start at 9:30 a.m. ET tomorrow, Sunday, January 21, and will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN+. It’s not on regular cable TV anywhere, so your options for watching a legal live stream…
Not only motorists or car owners are worried about the announcement of two new Salik gates coming soon in Dubai, taxi riders are also bracing for an increase in fares by November. Some residents, meanwhile, are suggesting to take forward discussions on salary increase to cope with expected additional expenses. The Roads and Transport Authority announced on Friday the addition of two new toll gates – one located at Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road, and the other one at Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road between Al Meydan Street and Umm Al Sheif Street. Every time a…
I have a web browser confession to make: I’m an inveterate tab hoarder. I’ve tried to change. I’ve tried to cull open tabs and tried to resist opening new ones — but somehow the open tab counter just keeps on rising. At this point, I think I’m beyond saving. What I’ve learned is that I need a web browser that can accommodate me, that has learned to accept my tab-based failings without judgement or chastisement. And after many years of trying, it turns out that Safari is not that browser. The tab problem Safari treats tabs in the same way…
Natasha Jonas is set to put her IBF World Welterweight title on the line against challenger Mikaela Mayer at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool today. Yesterday, the two hit the scales for their preliminary weigh-ins prior to the match and were met with a roar from the crowds. Jonas will have a home field advantage going into the fight, but Mayer is a worthy challenger as a former Unified Super Featherweight Champion. We shall see how she fairs now in the Welterweight division. The stream is about to start, at 2:00 p.m. ET today. Here’s how you can watch.…
Iran has successfully launched its Sorayya satellite into orbit, Iranian state media reported on Saturday, in a move likely to increase Western concerns about Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. The satellite, which is being developed by the research arm of the civilian Iranian Space Agency, was put into a 750km orbit, the highest successfully reached by Iran, the reports said. The 50kg satellite was launched by the Qaem 100, a three-stage solid-fuel rocket built by the elite military Revolutionary Guards, they said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The US military says the long-range ballistic…