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Nationwide disruption to social media platform X passed the one-week mark in Pakistan on Saturday, with digital rights monitors warning outages were quashing dissent after an election marred by rigging claims. The platform, formerly known as Twitter, was downed last Saturday after a senior government official made a public admission of vote manipulation in the February 8 poll. Over the past week, it has been operational only intermittently, with access varying depending on the internet service provider. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Pakistan’s directed use of network shutdowns and restrictions to overtly…

There’s no laptop quite like the MacBook Pro right now. No alternatives on the Windows side can match the power, efficiency, and battery life in a laptop of this size — and that’s not even mentioning the Pro’s premium features and design. There are, however, a few laptops that come close, while undercutting it significantly in price. So, if you’re looking for a proper Windows alternative to the more powerful configurations of the MacBook Pro, or even just a cheaper laptop that can replicate some of what the MacBook Pro can do, here are a few solid options to consider…

As Kalba continues its recovery from the floods that struck a few days ago, residents are bracing themselves for another round of rain forecasted to hit the UAE on Sunday and Monday. With memories of recent challenges still fresh, they are taking proactive measures to ensure their safety and safeguard their belongings. In light of the upcoming weather forecast, many residents are closely monitoring updates from local authorities and weather reports. Taking lessons from the recent flooding, individuals are making preparations to minimise potential risks. Abubackar Siddique, a resident of Kalba is closely watching the news for weather updates to…

Charlie Appleby’s formidable dominance of the Dubai Racing Carnival continued on Friday when the mighty Godolphin handler swept three of the evening’s four races including the featured Singspiel Stakes (G2) presented by Longines with second-string Naval Power. The son of Teogilo emerged from a 13-month absence to surprise Appleby with his impressive performance under Mickael Barzalona, who completed a meeting double having piloted English Rose to land the Group 2 Balanchine for fillies and mare. “He (Naval Power) was not nominated for the Dubai Turf as we were not expecting him to win tonight, but he has probably put himself…

Following a disappointing season that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since 2015, New York City FC open the 2024 MLS season against Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium today. In the United States and Canada, the match (7:30 p.m. ET) will stream exclusively on MLS Season Pass through Apple TV. Here’s everything you need to know to watch Charlotte vs NYCFC. Watch Charlotte FC vs NYCFC on MLS Season Pass If you want to watch MLS this season, you’re going to need MLS Season Pass. It’s about as simple as that. While some games throughout…

Temporary suspension of traffic on some roads in Abu Dhabi will continue on Sunday for the final day of the UAE Tour cycling race, authorities said. The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi said that there will be rolling closures in the garden city of Al Ain from 12pm to 4.40pm for the seventh stage of the tour. The seventh stage, named the International Holding Company Stage, will see the riders start at the Bait Mohammed bin Khalifa and finish atop the Jebel Hafeet, the second tallest mountain in the UAE. Stay up to date with the latest news.…

A farm tractor pulling a wagon loaded with Hindu devotees overturned and fell into a pond in northern India on Saturday, killing at least 15 people, including seven children, officials said. The wagon was carrying around 40 devotees on the way to take a ritual bath in the Ganges River when it veered off the road in Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh state, police said. Over a dozen others were injured, some seriously. Authorities have banned tractor-pulled wagons for transporting passengers, but the order is generally flouted in rural India. In 2022, 26 people were killed in a similar accident…

England spinners Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley dominated proceedings on the second day of the fourth Test but Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 73 and an unbroken 42-run partnership between Dhruv Jurel (30) and Kuldeep Yadav helped India stage a partial comeback. India were 219/7 at the close of play on second day with the runs coming in 73 overs. Dhruv Jurel (30) and Kuldeep Yadav (17) were unbeaten on the crease and patiently negotiated England’s attack. Earlier in the day, England were bowled out for 353 with Joe Root unbeaten on 122. The visitors still have a lead of 134 runs. India…

With the launches of Helldivers 2, Nightingale, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Foamstars, and Skull & Bones, February 2024 has been packed with new multiplayer games planned to have live service tails. They have all released to varying degrees of success. Warner Bros. and analysts have suggested that Suicide Squad underperformed, while an Insider Gaming report claimed the same about Skull & Bones. On the other hand, games like Nightingale and Helldivers 2 have garnered much more interest from players. But even when these live service games do well and are designed with respect for players’ time and money in…

More than 100 people were reported killed early on Saturday in overnight strikes across Gaza, as Israel’s spy chief was in Paris for talks seeking to “unblock” progress towards a truce and the return of hostages held by Palestinian militants. The Paris negotiations come after a plan for a post-war Gaza unveiled by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drew criticism from key ally the United States and was rejected by the Palestinian Authority and Hamas on Friday. They also come as fears for civilians in the territory are deepening, with the UN warning of the growing risk of famine and…