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The Kenyan government announced Monday a surprise public holiday on November 13 for a nationwide tree planting day, part of its ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki made the announcement via a gazette notice posted on the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, following a cabinet meeting held last week and chaired by President William Ruto. “The Government has declared a special holiday on Monday, November 13, 2023, during which the public across the Country shall be expected to plant trees as a patriotic contribution to the national efforts to save our…

Oil prices dipped about 2 per cent on Thursday, extending losses after the postponement of an Opec+ meeting stoked expectations that the group might not deepen output cuts next year. Brent crude futures were down $1.40, or about 1.7 per cent, at $80.56 a barrel by 1434 GMT after falling as much as 4 per cent on Wednesday. US West Texas Intermediate crude slid $1.37, also about 1.4 per cent, to $75.73 after dropping as much as 5 per cent in the previous session. In a surprise move on Wednesday, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies including…

Josh Inglis scored a brilliant century and Steve Smith made a half-century as Australia posted a mammoth 208-3 in the opening match of a Twenty20 series in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Earlier, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to field in the first match of the seriesy, four days after the two teams met in the one-day World Cup final. Australia beat India to lift their sixth ODI World Cup title on Sunday and a few of their winning players have stayed back to play in the five-match series starting in Visakhapatnam. The matches kick-start preparations for next…

AUS students honor the Emirati cultural heritage at the 52nd UAE Union Day  Sharjah, November 23, 2023 American University of Sharjah (AUS) celebrated the 52nd UAE Union Day, marking the occasion with a display of cultural richness and student talent in a special event held on campus, organized by the Office of Student Affairs and the Emirati Cultural Club. Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS, inaugurated the event. Accompanied by His Excellency Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, UAE Minister of Culture, Sheikha Bodour toured an art gallery that offered a glimpse into the UAE heritage.…

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have officially landed, with many retailers offering some great deals on electronics, home goods, and much more. But if you’re a gamer looking for some new peripherals like keyboards, mice, headsets, and even Razer gaming laptops, you’ll want to pay attention. Razer’s Cyber Week sale starts today, yes, right now, and runs until November 27. It’s your chance to save up to 55% on Razer gaming peripherals and Razer Blade laptops. There is a lot to sift through, so let’s get started. Of course, you can always head over to Razer to start…

The weather will be fair to partly cloudy today, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Low clouds will appear over some coastal and western areas, accompanied by a decrease in temperatures. It will be humid by night and Friday morning with a probability of mist forming over some internal and northern areas. Light to moderate winds will blow westward, especially over the sea. Temperatures will drop to 23°C in Abu Dhabi and 24°C in Dubai. The emirates will see maximum temperatures of 28°C and 29°C respectively. The sea will be slight to moderate and rough at times in…

A shooter opened fire Monday night at a Walmart in Ohio and wounded four people before killing himself, police said. The attack was reported at around 8:30 p.m. at the Walmart in Beavercreek, a town of about 50,000 in the Dayton metropolitan area. “The conditions of the victims right now is unknown” but all were taken to hospitals for treatment, police Capt. Scott Molnar said at a news conference. Police also said the gunman died after apparently shooting himself. His name, a motive for the attack and other details weren’t immediately released. Police earlier said on social media that the…

The buildings that are not environment-friendly could go unoccupied as eco-friendly properties have become a necessity among tenants and property buyers, a senior industry executive said on Thursday. Faced with climate change and rising temperature threats, sustainability has become the top agenda of governments around the world, including the UAE. During the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) event next week, leaders and experts will discuss sustainability, green energy and environment. “We know that occupiers will not be interested in those non-sustainable buildings and they will be left empty. We are handling 5 million square feet of properties…

Captain Suryakumar Yadav top scored with 80, while Ishan Kishan blasted a quickfire 58 as India got the better of Australia off the last ball in the opening Twenty20 international of a five-match series on Thursday. Rinku Singh blitzed a 14-ball 22 with four boundaries as India won by two wickets in Visakhapatnam. Earlier, Josh Inglis hit his maiden international century to power Australia to 208-3. Australia were invited to bat first in the match played just four days after their record-extending sixth ODI World Cup triumph in the final against hosts India. The tourists lost an early wicket before…

What comes to mind when thinking about Thanksgiving? Family, food, and football are probably at the top of most people’s lists. After the Thanksgiving festivities wind down, you’ll probably be looking for a movie to watch with friends and family. There are plenty of directions you can go for movies, from Max’s movies for Thanksgiving to underrated movies on Hulu. We selected a list of five great movies to watch this Thanksgiving. Our list includes a hilarious comedy about Thanksgiving travel, an animated classic, and a violent version of Santa Claus. For more ideas, check out the Digital Trends Christmas and…