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Authorities in Abu Dhabi have announced rolling road closures on Sunday for the fourth and final stage of the UAE Tour Women cycling race. The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi said that there will be rolling closures in certain parts of the capital from 1.20pm to 4.30pm. The fourth and final stage, named the Aldar Stage, will see the riders start at Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum and finishing at the Abu Dhabi Breakwater, traversing a distance of 105km. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. As per the map provided provided by…
Pakistan on Saturday expressed surprise over the ‘negative tone’ of some of the statements by the international community about the February 8 elections and observed that mobile services curbs were needed to avoid terrorist attacks during the polls. The polarised polls, largely peaceful, were held on Thursday, but the delay in the announcement of results became a major irritant for observers monitoring the elections. Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement that the country took notice of remarks from certain countries and organisations on the general elections. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
Former world number one Simona Halep said Friday she was confident her appeal against a four-year doping ban would be successful after a three-day hearing before the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. “This hearing provided me with the opportunity to present my position and defend my innocence,” the two-time Grand Slam winner said in a statement after the final day of the hearing. “My confidence in the prevalence of the truth remains intact. I look forward to reclaiming my place on the tennis courts.” Accompanied by her lawyers, the 32-year-old player began pleading her case behind closed doors…
Both well clear of everyone else in Bundesliga at the moment, Bayern Munich and Leverkusen are set to meet in a crucially important showdown Saturday at BayArena. Leverkusen has been unbeatable in league thus far, but Thomas Tuchel’s squad has won three in a row to close the gap atop the table to two points, setting this one up as a potential title-altering clash. The match starts shortly, at 12:30 p.m. ET, and it will stream exclusively on ESPN+. That certainly limits our live stream options, but ESPN+ is a necessity for watching Bundesliga all year long, so it’s worth…
Saudi Arabia on Saturday warned Israel of serious repercussions if it storms the southern Gaza city of Rafah. In a statement issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kingdom categorically rejected and strongly condemned the forced evacuation of civilians in Rafah and demanded an immediate ceasefire. “This continued violation of international law and international humanitarian law confirms the necessity of convening the UN Security Council urgently to prevent Israel from causing an imminent humanitarian catastrophe,” the statement said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Rafah is the last refuge for hundreds of thousands…
US federal authorities have launched an investigation to determine why a private jet tried to make an emergency landing on a Florida interstate, colliding with a vehicle and sparking a fiery crash that left two people dead. The Federal Aviation Administration said the Bombardier Challenger 600 jet had five people were aboard when the crash happened around 3.15pm on Friday near Naples, just north of where the interstate heads east toward Fort Lauderdale along what is known as Alligator Alley. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate, with the NTSB leading the investigation. One NTSB investigator arrived…
The revised playoff schedule for DP World ILT20 Season 2 has been confirmed by the organisers. The Qualifier 1, match was originally to be played on Tuesday, 13 February at the Dubai International Stadium, but will now be played on Wednesday, 14 February. Similarly, the Eliminator will now be played on Tuesday, 13 February at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket Stadium and not as originally scheduled for Wednesday, 14 February. The schedule for Qualifier 2 and final fixtures remains the same. Tickets purchased for either game will still be valid for the revised dates, for those unable to attend the matches…
H2O Audio SnowPro MSRP $180.00 “The SnowPros sound terrible and miss the mark in almost every way for headphones I’d take on the slopes.” Pros Comfortable fit around the ears Good call quality Secure neckband design IPX8 water and snow proof Cons Expensive Tinny, thin sound quality No on-board EQ in the app Tiny physical buttons Playlist+ feature is ridiculous Open-ear design bad for wind noise If you’re a skier or snowboarder looking to add music to your runs to enhance the experience (Crazy Train down a black diamond? Yes, please), it may not be as easy as popping in…
Sikandar Khan and his friends engage in physical activities in the evenings. Their routine involves renting a football court after 10pm for a friendly match among friends. “It’s a must for our group to play football at least four times a week. We either have a friendly match among ourselves or invite other teams for a more serious game,” said Khan. The trend of renting courts on an hourly basis for sports and fitness activities has become extremely popular in Dubai. And with the cost divided among the number of players, they end up spending just Dh10 to Dh15 per…
An Israeli strike about 60km inside Lebanon’s southern border on Saturday targeted a Palestinian figure close to Hamas but he survived, four security sources said. Three other people were killed, including one member of the powerful, Iran-backed Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, a Hamas ally, the security sources also told Reuters. One source said the person targeted was close to Saleh Al Arouri, the Hamas deputy chief killed last month in a suspected Israeli strike on a suburb of Beirut. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Saturday’s strike was much deeper into Lebanese territory…