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Two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a boxing bout in Saudi Arabia, organisers said. Joshua had announced plans to face ex-WBC champion Deontay Wilder if they had both won while fighting on the same card in Riyadh on Dec. 23. However, Wilder was handed a stunning upset defeat by New Zealand’s Joseph Parker last month, before Joshua clinched a knockout win over Otto Wallin later that night. “Tonight we confirm it’s a Done Deal,” Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn on Friday said in a post on social medial platform X, formerly…
USB-C is the port of the future. We’re seeing more and more devices changing to the new standard, and it’s now almost impossible to find an Android phone above $300 that’s still using the outdated Micro USB charging cable. And while the Apple iPhone continues to use the Lightning cable, there are rumors every year claiming Apple is considering swapping its phones to the standard — there’s even an E.U. proposal that may ensure it happens. Heck, the top-tier iPads and MacBooks use USB-C ports, so some would argue the change is inevitable. But why are so many phones making…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was meeting the leaders of Turkey and Greece on Saturday at the start of a week-long trip aimed at calming tensions that have spiked across the Middle East since Israel’s war with Hamas began in October. The Biden administration’s most senior diplomat began in Istanbul, meeting Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan, a strong critic of Israel’s military actions in Gaza. In the talks, Blinken “emphasised the need to prevent the conflict from spreading, secure the release of hostages, expand humanitarian assistance and reduce civilian casualties,” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said. Stay up to date…
Charith Asalanka scored a century before play in the one-day international series opener between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe was called off because of rain Saturday. Asalanka’s 101 runs off 95 deliveries included four sixes and five boundaries as Sri Lanka made 273 for nine in 50 overs after captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to bat first at R. Premadasa Stadium. Zimbabwe was 12 for two in four overs when rain interrupted play. A steady downpour ensured there was no further action. Zimbabwe seamer Richard Ngarava struck in the fifth ball of the first over with Sri Lanka…
If you’re a fan of boxing, then you might be familiar with Vergil Ortiz Jr., who has a perfect 19 KO record and is a very hot prospect in the boxing world. Unfortunately, his last fight was against Michael McKinson in 2022, with Ortiz Jr. taking all of 2023 off due to health concerns. As such, this will be his first fight back after such a long hiatus, and in a new division, no less, so it’s certainly going to be an exciting match. Lawson, on the other hand, is the underdog here, with 22 knockouts in his career and…
On Saturday, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai announced several new ministers for the country. Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi was appointed the Minister of Environment while Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri was named as the Head of the Office of International Affairs in the Presidential Office. As the Minister of Environment and a member of the Council of Ministers, Dr Amna will have an important mission to fulfil. With a focus on developing the agricultural sector and consolidating food security, she will…
American authorities on Saturday announced the arrest of three people wanted in connection with the January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol, as the country marked the third anniversary of the violent attack by Donald Trump’s supporters. Jonathan Pollock, Olivia Pollock and Joseph Hutchinson were arrested early Saturday at a ranch in the southern US state of Florida, the FBI said in a statement. They will appear Monday in federal court in the central city of Ocala. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The three suspects face multiple charges, including assaulting and…
Fans use phone torches and lighters to illuminate the final green as the South African finishes in style with a birdie By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times – Guest Golf Writer South Africa’s Chris Bagnall scored a remarkable victory in fading light to win the 2024 Emirates Amateur Open held at Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course. Bagnall, who turned 20 on Friday, managed to hole a 15 footer for a birdie despite poor visibility on the home green as fans switched on their mobile phone torches and lighters to help illuminate the course. Earlier, he had to endure an up-and-down round…
The Apple Studio Display serves as the company’s “budget-friendly” monitor, intended to cater to a broader audience compared to the $4,999 Pro Display XDR that targets professionals. Nevertheless, at $1,600 it remains a display on the higher end of the cost spectrum. The good news is that there are numerous top-notch monitors available that not only rival, but also surpass Apple’s offering in terms of quality. If you’re in search of an external monitor for your Mac Studio or any other Mac device, these Apple Studio Display alternatives provide a level of experience akin to Apple’s. Samsung ViewFinity S9 Identical…
Donald Trump is hitting the campaign trail on Saturday in the first-in-the-nation presidential nominating state of Iowa as Americans mark the third anniversary of the deadly assault on the US Capitol by a mob of his supporters. People watched in horror on January 6, 2021, as TV images beamed into homes nationwide showed rioters — egged on by the ex-president and fuelled by his false claims of voter fraud — storming the seat of US democracy in a bid to halt the transfer of power. Trump, the runaway leader in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, was impeached…