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No one expected Francis Ngannou, the veteran MMA fighter, to give the lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury much of a challenge. It was Ngannou’s first official boxing match and Fury was undefeated. But what did Ngannou do? He knocked Fury down once and only narrowly lost a split decision. It blew the socks off the boxing world and netted Ngannou a second chance at a top heavyweight: Anthony Joshua. Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs) hopes that a more impressive show against Ngannou will line him up for a shot at Tyson Fury. Ngannou (0-1) hopes to grab his first professional boxing…
Heeding the authorities’ warnings, UAE residents are making every effort to stay safe in anticipation of the ‘severe’ weather conditions that are expected to hit the country this weekend. Families from vulnerable and flood-prone areas, such as Al Ain and Kalba, have decided to temporarily leave their homes and move to safer grounds. Some opted to stay with relatives in Dubai. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Mohammed Akram is one of them. “I am not taking any chances with the upcoming adverse weather. I have decided to spend the weekend at my…
Donald Trump cemented his grip on the Republican National Committee on Friday after his daughter-in-law and another ally assumed top leadership posts amid a debate among members over whether the organisation should help pay his legal bills. RNC members meeting in Houston voted to appoint North Carolina Republican Party head Michael Whatley and Lara Trump as chair and co-chair of the organisation, which will play a key role in marshalling voters and funds for the November 5 general election. The move comes after Trump swept the Super Tuesday primary contests, prompting Nikki Haley to drop out of the Republican race…
We’ve reached the end of awards season, with the 96th Academy Awards on tap for this Sunday, March 10. The best films of 2023 will be honored at the 2024 Oscars. Films like Oppenheimer, Poor Things, and Killers of the Flower Moon are looking to take their place in history as Oscar winners. To celebrate the Oscars, we’ve gathered some previous winners that are available to stream on Hulu. While none of these movies won Best Picture, their victories in other categories, like Best Original Song or Best Visual Effects, qualify them as Oscar winners nonetheless. Our picks include a remake of a…
Abu Dhabi’s municipality announced the temporary closure of parks and beaches in the capital due to prevailing unstable weather conditions across the UAE. The closure begins from Friday, March 8, and is expected to go on until weather conditions stabilise. The move comes in line with preserving the safety of the community and its people during such turbulent conditions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Earlier, authorities in Sharjah announced the closure of all parks in the emirate due to the adverse weather conditions forecast over the weekend.
Netflix and other streaming services do a pretty great job of making sure that there’s always something new to watch on the service every weekend. Sometimes, though, those new releases aren’t what you’re looking for. It’s under those circumstances that you might be interested in trying to find a show or movie that is already on the service, but has flown under the radar. It’s with that in mind that we’ve selected three underrated gems from Netflix’s back catalog that are definitely worth checking out. From a sweet, slightly cheeky rom-com to a heady sci-fi series, this list should have…
The BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, has requested community members to avoid visiting the temple on this evening (Friday), and over the next few days because of expected heavy rain and thunderstorms in the country. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has urged the general public not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary. On Friday afternoon, several parts of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, especially the suburban areas, received light to heavy rainfall. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. During the weekend, thousands of visitors and devotees throng the…
Iran is responsible for the “physical violence” that led to the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022 and sparked nationwide protests against the country’s mandatory headscarf, or hijab, laws and its ruling theocracy, a UN fact-finding mission said on Friday. The stark pronouncement came in a wide-ranging initial report submitted to the UN Human Rights Council by the Fact-Finding Mission on Iran that concluded Tehran has committed “crimes against humanity” through its actions. It also found that the Islamic Republic employed “unnecessary and disproportionate use of lethal force” to put down the demonstrations that erupted following Amini’s death, and…
The curtains fell on the 13th Fazza Dubai 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup with China finishing on top of the medals table, while the hosts UAE signed off with three medals in the Elite category and six in the Legends category. The hosts campaign saw Mohammed Khamis Khalaf winning a gold and setting an Asian record in the Legends category. Among other Arab nations, Iraq – highlighted by Mohsin Rasool’s gold in men’s -80kg – finished with seven medals including two gold in the Elite category while Morocco claimed one gold medal. Overall, China claimed 30 medals including 22 gold.…
It’s the second weekend of March, and bad movies like Madame Web and Netflix’s Lift are in the past. Dune: Part Two has saved the multiplex, and streaming finally has some worthwhile options like Shōgun and Damsel. Beyond new releases, there’s a treasure trove of older movies that are still worth watching. Hulu has some of the best library titles, and the following three movies are worth a watch this weekend. One is a British sex comedy, another is an overlooked thriller from 2014, and the final recommended movie is a cringey 2023 film about modern relationships. Good Luck to You, Leo…