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The Israeli embassy in South Korea has removed a video showing an imaginary scenario in which Koreans are attacked by masked assailants in Seoul, a reference to Hamas, Seoul’s foreign ministry said Thursday. The ministry said in a statement sent to AFP that the video was deemed “inappropriate” and that it had asked the Israeli embassy to take it down. The video, which is no longer available on the embassy’s social media, depicted a distressing scenario in which a South Korean woman in the capital is abducted by an armed assailant on Christmas Day, and forcibly separated from her young…
It’s been a busy 12 months for NASA, with highlights including the space agency’s first-ever return of asteroid material, the launch of the Psyche spacecraft to explore a metallic asteroid, and continued incredible work by the James Webb Space Telescope. Now, in a new video released by NASA on Wednesday, the space agency looks ahead to what promises to be an even more exciting 2024. Surely the most highly anticipated mission of 2024 will be the Artemis II flight that will send four astronauts on a flyby of the moon, coming within just 80 miles of its surface. Currently scheduled…
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder-leader and actor Vijayakanth passed away in Chennai aged 71 after testing positive for Covid-19 on Thursday. Earlier in the day, the party informed through a post on its official X handle that Vijayakanth was admitted to a hospital and put on ventilator support after he complained of breathing problems. His mortal remains were brought to his residence and will be taken to the DMDK office shortly. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Earlier, in November, Vijayakanth was admitted to MIOT Hospital in Chennai as his health deteriorated.…
It’s too soon to say what Max has in store for sci-fi fans in 2024, but many of its best science-fiction movies are currently on loan from Disney’s 20th Century Studios. Both Avatar movies, the Alien films, and most of the Predator franchise live on Max, but sci-fi fans need more than just action. Fortunately, the latest additions to Max’s sci-fi lineup include a classic comedy, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, as well as a more recent science fiction rom-com, How to Talk To Girls at Parties. Action fans are also well-served this month with Mad Max: Fury Road and…
A 17-year old Palestinian chess champion based in the UAE has represented and won many accolades for his home country. For him, representing his motherland and winning on its behalf is the ultimate source of pride and honour. Since his country is in a state of war, his fervent wish is for the hostilities to end so he can visit Palestine one day. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Raji Sayel Abu Azizah said: “I just started my chess journey. I am proud of all the tournaments I won, but my ambitions are even higher as I aim to become one of…
A wider application of artificial intelligence (AI), demand for greater efficiency and innovation in data centres, consolidation, wider accepatance of cryptocurencies, higher focus on security and sustainability are the some of the likely key trends in the technology sector in 2024, experts said. Khaleej Times spoke to a cross section of tech industry leaders for their predictions in the year ahead. Excerpts: Morey Haber, Chief Security Officer, BeyondTrust Dedicated apps face extinction: Starting in 2024, AI may be used for trusted connections, leading to the gradual (or perhaps even rapid) obsolescence and eventual decommissioning of banking, travel, and search apps.…
Sidin Vadukut’s life in Abu Dhabi began with a bang, or to be precise, a crash. The London resident’s earliest memory is of a birthday party where someone dropped a plate. And any party which involves children on a sugar rush and a broken plate is unlikely to end well. “I stepped on the plate and cut my foot,” says Sidin, when we chat. “I must have been about three years old. I still have that scar.” Born in 1979 in India, Sidin was about six months old when his parents first brought him to Abu Dhabi where they had…
In the last two years, Apple has released three new Mac desktop computers, all based on Apple Silicon, yet these systems are wildly different. The new Mac Studio sits at the top, with the iMac and Mac mini filling the lower tiers. Of course, there’s the Mac Pro too, but we’ll set that aside for now in this comparison. In one sense, it’s simple — the most expensive model has the greatest performance. However, several thousand dollars might be wasted if it’s meant to be used for tasks that wouldn’t even stress the cheapest model, which is also quite speedy.…
Fahad Mohamad Abdul Rehman is ‘obsessed’ with chasing storms. The 27-year-old feels a profound connection to the raw power of nature, with its beauty and unpredictability drawing him in. The nation keenly follows a UAE group ‘Storm Centre’ that tracks crucial weather updates and captivating visuals, and Fahad Mohamad plays a pivotal role as one of its key figures on this social media platform. The UAE’s veteran weather enthusiast can now even interpret cloud formations merely by observing the sky, to anticipate the likelihood of a storm forming. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
A Florida woman holding her 11-month-old son in a baby carrier was fatally shot by her 14-year-old brother while trying to defuse an argument over Christmas gifts he was having with a 15-year-old brother who also was armed, authorities said. The 15-year-old brother then shot his 14-year-old brother, though not fatally, for killing their sister on Sunday in Largo, Florida, which is located in the Tampa metro area, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. The argument over gifts started while the three siblings were Christmas shopping with their mother and the sister’s two sons, ages 6…