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Frank Miller set the standards for most modern Batman stories with The Dark Knight Returns and Batman: Year One in the 1980s. That same legendary creator thoroughly disappointed with All-Star Batman & Robin in the 2000s due to subpar writing and odd character moments. The latter might have been less infamous if the Batman stories that came before from Miller weren’t so influential, but that’s not the universe we’re living in. Modern comic book universes like DC and Marvel have a problem dealing with their own legacy. With so many decades of iconic characters and stories, it can be tough…
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) continues distributing winter clothes and food meals to the people of the Gaza Strip, as part of Operation ‘Gallant Knight 3.’ The ERC teams distributed 80,993 pieces of winter clothes to residents of several areas in the Gaza Strip. In the context of its humanitarian relief efforts, the ERC continues to operate 16 charity kitchens to distribute meals to displaced persons. The distribution of meals covered 8,000 families, including 32,000 individuals, while the total number of beneficiaries of the food programme reached 112,993. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) To Host Opening Matches in the UAE UAE, 2nd February 2024: Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) is set to make history by hosting its opening matches in the UAE for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the renowned sportainment spectacle. The 10th season of CCL, known for its unique blend of sports and entertainment, will kick off the opening weekend in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, February 23rd, Saturday, February 24th, and Sunday, February 25th, 2024, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. In an exciting development, Danube Properties Dubai has stepped in as the sponsor, adding its support to…
Tired of buying disposable batteries for all your electronics? Then consider upgrading to rechargeable batteries, which offer an eco-friendly, affordable way to keep your gadgets powered. These come in a variety of sizes and are available from all the big brands — making it difficult to find the best rechargeable batteries in an overwhelming sea of products. Whether you’re looking for AAA, AA, C, or D batteries, there’s a rechargeable battery that’ll fit your needs. Many of them are relatively affordable, while premium picks might cost around $50. That’s quite a bit more than a standard pack of batteries, but…
UAE residents, if you were disappointed at the warm winter the country has been experiencing this time, take heart — the UAE just recorded its lowest temperature yet this year. An icy 4.2ºC was recorded at 5am on Saturday morning (February 3) at Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah, snapping Al Ain’s record of 5.3ºC in Raknah on January 10. It’s been a rainy week with six out of seven emirates experiencing scattered showers and cooler temperatures. Residents have been making the most of the chilly weather in the country by heading to winter markets and night beaches, and indulging…
Statement of Ahmad bin Meshar, Secretary-General of the Supreme Legislation Committee on National Environment Day 2024 3 February 2024: As we celebrate the National Environment Day, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stands out as a beacon of progress in sustainability, spearheading initiatives in climate action and environmental protection. This anniversary highlights the UAE’s significant contributions to global environmental preservation efforts while promoting awareness and encouraging environmentally friendly practices among society members. Furthermore, the day underscores the UAE’s impressive legacy of environmental sustainability, a foundation laid by the visionary late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the father of the nation.…
It took just over 30 years for The Addams Family to recapture the public’s imagination after the 1991 film and its 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values. Wednesday not only reinvigorated Charles Addams’ signature creations, but it also became one of Netflix’s most popular shows, surpassing even Stranger Things. That’s why it was appropriate that The Addams Family‘s Christina Ricci had a part in Wednesday season 1 that allowed her to pass the torch to the current Wednesday, Jenna Ortega, for her breakout role. Wednesday season 2 is on the way to Netflix, and we’re sharing everything we know about the…
More than 60,000 people have registered to attend ‘Ahlan Modi’, a community event that will be graced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi on February 13. Organisers said on Saturday they are doing “meticulous coordination with Abu Dhabi authorities to guarantee an event marked by grandeur and seamless execution.” This will the Indian Prime Minister’s seventh visit to the UAE. The mega community event at Zayed Sports City Stadium will be held a day before he is set to inaugurate the region’s first traditional Hindu stone temple in Abu Dhabi. Stay up to date with the latest…
An explosive device went off outside Greece’s labour ministry in central Athens early on Saturday but caused no injuries, Greek police said. A Greek newspaper received a phone call by an unknown caller that a bomb had been planted at the ministry and had informed the police who cordoned off the area before the explosion which caused damage to the building and broken windows, police said. The caller said a previously unknown guerrilla group was behind the attack, a police official said on condition of anonymity. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Police…
“I’m alive,” Bollywood actor and model Poonam Pandey said in a video on Instagram after a statement was put out confirming her demise, yesterday. The actor put out two videos on her Instagram – in the first, she claims to be alive and talks about spreading awareness of cervical cancer. In her second video, she apologises to “those [she] hurt”. Pandey says that she “faked her own demise” to start a conversation and create awareness around cervical cancer, saying that the “disease needed a spotlight”. Netizens have been left enraged, with many saying that the method of creating awareness was…