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Speechwriting, in one sense, is essentially being someone else’s mirror. “You can try to find the right words,” said Dan Cluchey, a former speechwriter for President Joe Biden. “But ultimately, your job is to ensure that when the speech is done, that it has a reflection of the speaker.” That concept is infinitely magnified in the role of the presidential speechwriter. Over the course of US history, those aides have absorbed the personalities, the quirks, the speech cadences of the most powerful leader on the globe, capturing his thoughts for all manner of public remarks, from the mundane to the…
The UAE announced that it will extend its additional voluntary cut of 163,000 barrels per day (bpd), for the second quarter of 2024, in coordination with some Opec+ countries. In a statement, the UAE said that its production will remain at 2.912 million bpd until the end of June 2024. Afterwards, in order to support market stability, these additional cut volumes will be reversed gradually subject to market conditions. This voluntary cut is in addition to the voluntary cut of 144,000 bpd previously announced by the UAE in April 2023, which extends until the end of December 2024, the statement…
Australia captain Pat Cummins heaped praise on team-mates Nathan Lyon and Cameron Green on Sunday for match-winning performances as his side secured a 172-run triumph over New Zealand in the first Test. Lyon spun the visitors to victory in the morning session on day four in Wellington, taking six wickets as New Zealand crumbled to 196 all out. New Zealand lost their last seven wickets before lunch for 70 runs, with four falling to off-spinner Lyon, who finished with figures of 6-65 off 27 overs and 10-108 in the match. The 36-year-old capitalised on spin-friendly Basin Reserve conditions and some…
After several years of hype and anticipation, Dune is back. Denis Villeneuve’s mammoth adaptation of the Frank Herbert novel of the same name has gotten the sequel treatment, and Dune: Part 2 is receiving many of the same plaudits and praise that Part 1 received when it was released in 2021. It grossed over $80 million in its opening weekend, and is on the path to outdo its predecessor. Now that we have two parts to compare, though, the natural question is which is better. While Part 2 is certainly more action forward, and a lot of the setup from Part 1 is paid…
Over 65,000 pilgrims visited the recently opened BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi on the first Sunday for public, according to an official statement. As the temple opened, over 40,000 visitors offered prayers in the morning and over 25,000 arrived in the evening. Despite massive crowds, devotees grouped in batches of 2,000, and patiently stood in the queue, without pushing or shoving. Visitors expressed their happiness over the opening of the temple and heaped praise on the BAPS volunteers and temple staff for the suitable management. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Sumant…
The DFM General Index recorded the third-biggest monthly gain in the GCC during February, a report showed on Sunday. According to Kamco Invest’s GCC Markets Monthly Report, the benchmark was up for the fourth consecutive month after recording a gain of 3.4 per cent last month to close at 4,308.8 points. The monthly sector performance chart was skewed towards decliners with five out of eight sector indices recording declines while the remaining three saw gains. Gains in the financial sector (+5.5 per cent ) and the real estate sector (+9.8 per cent ), the two of the three largest weighted…
Sharad Arora, a 74-year-old Indian expat, walks gingerly at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Age seems to have slowly started to impact the pace of this septuagenarian man. But it has no bearing on his enthusiasm for tennis. His eyes sparkle like a child in a candy shop when you ask him about one of Dubai’s most iconic sporting events. Arora has reasons to be elated every February when the annual tennis carnival begins in the heart of the picturesque Irish Village. This UAE resident has attended every edition of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships since the tournament…
ICCI Delegation, Led by Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawri, Explores Lucrative Business Opportunities in the UAE 3rd March 2024 — A delegation comprising 160 members from the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), under the leadership of Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawri, has embarked on a mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to delve into promising business prospects. The visit includes the organization of a Business Opportunities Conference aimed at fostering connections between the Pakistani business community and potential partners in the UAE. The primary objective of this conference is to explore the possibilities of trade and investment in different fields and…
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, two of the best tennis players in the world, will face off in the inaugural Netflix Slam. The tennis exhibition match will stream live on Netflix. This is the fourth matchup between the Spaniards, with Nadal holding a 2-1 lead. Their last meeting came at the 2022 ATP Masters 1000 Madrid, a match won by Alcaraz. Nadal remains a legendary figure in tennis. The 22-time Grand Slam champion battled leg injuries for most of the 2023 season, causing him to miss important tournaments like the French Open and Wimbledon. Nadal, 37, is the healthiest he’s…
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis vowed on Sunday to continue targeting British ships in the Gulf of Aden following the sinking of UK-owned vessel Rubymar. The US military confirmed on Saturday that the UK-owned vessel Rubymar had sunk after being struck by an anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Yemeni Houthi militants on February 18. “Yemen will continue to sink more British ships, and any repercussions or other damages will be added to Britain’s bill,” Hussein Al Ezzi, deputy foreign minister in the Houthi-led government, said in a post on X. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…