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The US airman accused of leaking top secret Pentagon documents online pleaded guilty in federal court Monday under a deal in which he accepted a roughly 16-year imprisonment in return for prosecutors dropping more serious espionage charges. Jack Teixeira, appearing in an orange prison jump suit, pleaded guilty to six counts of willful transmission of national defence information, but if the deal worked out between prosecutors and the disgraced serviceman’s lawyers he faces no espionage charges. He will be sentenced to up to 16 years and eight months under the agreement, and must pay a fine of $50,000 and assist…

AMD and Intel have fought for supremacy for decades, duking it out in a bid to make the best processors you can buy. The competition is fierce, and that’s a great thing for PC enthusiasts. In 2024, the list of the best CPUs is larger than ever and packed with options from Team Red and Team Blue. Intel’s bang-for-the-buck king of this generation is the 14600K, but its last-gen flagship the 13900K is still well worth considering. If you’re a gamer though, the 7800X3D should be the top of your list. Here’s a rundown of those chips and a whole…

In the Year of Sustainability, Abu Dhabi-based Lebanese artist Pierre Abboud made a heart-shaped artwork with recyclable materials at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC). The initiative came as part of the celebrations by the hospital for being designated by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi as a centre of excellence for paediatric cardiac surgery. To mark the occasion, the hospital held an evening of fun activities for children, parents, paediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons. While Abboud, known for his recycled creativities, finished most of the 2.5m X 1.6m artwork, he left the bottom portion for the children to finish.…

India’sRavichandran Ashwin and England’s Jonny Bairstow will be playing their 100th Test match together which will mark a rare record in the 147-year history of Test cricket’. This will be only for the third time in Test cricket history that, two players from opposing teams will be marking their 100th Test appearance in the same game. In 2006, three players – Jacques Kallis, Shaun Pollock and Stephen Fleming- played their 100th Test in the South Africa vs New Zealand Centurion Test. England’s stalwart batter Joe Root hailed “superstar” Bairstow and stated that it will be an emotional week for the…

Sometimes, you need a feel-good movie to brighten your day. Rom-coms are the ideal films to watch if you’re looking for stories with love, friendship, and happy endings. Some of the best romantic comedies are streaming on Netflix. From teen romances and coming-of-age adventures to romantic dramas and heartfelt movies, there’s something for all fans on Netflix. We narrowed down the list to make your decision easier. These are the three rom-coms on Netflix you need to watch in March. Our picks include a new rom-com from Trish Sie, a sports romance from 2000, and a charming teen love story.…

The emirate of Sharjah has approved Dh69,426,000 to pay off the debt of over 100 citizens. The amount was announced on Monday, March 5, as part of the directives of Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, aimed at providing a stable and decent life for Sharjah’s citizens. The debt resolving committee for Sharjah citizens approved the amount to pay off the debts of 131 people who were convicted in financial cases. This is the 26th such batch whose debts have been paid off in this manner. From the first batch…

“A good book is easy to find” reads the sign on Hernando Guanlao’s two-storey home located on the outskirts of the Philippines’ main financial district which he has turned into a public library where anyone can borrow books for free. Called the Reading Club 2000, Guanlao’s library showcases a wide variety of books he hopes will inspire people, especially young curious minds to read, especially at this time when reading ability among Philippine students remains low. “The books that one can see here are those used in K-12 (elementary books), novels which students and enthusiasts can make use of,” the…

The contrasting methodologies give rise to variations in profits By Mahar Afzal/Compliance Corner Accounting profits are determined in accordance with either the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), whereas taxable profits are computed based on the provisions outlined in the corporate tax law. The contrasting methodologies used to calculate profits under IFRS/GAAP and tax laws give rise to variations in profits, leading to distinctions such as permanent and temporary differences. Permanent differences, as suggested by their name, are discrepancies of a lasting nature that affect a single period without influencing future periods. These disparities arise…

Cristiano Ronaldo may have become the most followed celebrity on social media, but even the greatest goal-scorer of all time showed the white flag to fans who would never ditch their team for a superstar. Yellow, the colours of Ronaldo’s Al Nassr who took on UAE’s Al Ain in the first leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinal, still dominated the roads that led to the majestic Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Monday. But somehow it was the purple colours of Al Ain FC, the 14-time UAE champions, that caught the eye. While many Emirati fans even drove from Abu…

AIM Congress 2024 Concludes Successful Promotional Tour in Latin America The roadshow was successful in enhancing the flourishing economic partnerships between the UAE and various countries in the region Abu Dhabi, UAE 4 March, 2024: The AIM Congress 2024 roadshow across Latin America concluded on a high note, bolstering ties between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and various countries in the region. The series of engagements, spanning Sao Paulo, Brazil; Lima, Peru; and Bogota, Colombia, showcased the vibrant economic opportunities and fostered invaluable connections between stakeholders from both regions. The roadshow kicked off in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with meeting with…