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Israel is reviewing possible curbs on access to Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem over the upcoming Ramadan fasting month, a government spokesperson said after media reports that the far-right minister for police might be overruled on the issue. Al Aqsa, Israel’s third-holiest shrine, is a focus of Palestinian statehood hopes. The site is also revered by Jews as vestige of their two ancient temples. Israeli controls on access have often stoked political friction, especially during Ramadan. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said last week there would be a quota for members of Israel’s 18 per cent Muslim minority who wish…

Frenchman Ugo Humbert stunned defending champion Daniil Medvedev of Russia to reach the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Friday. In his first appearance at the Dubai tournament, Humbert set up a final clash with Alexander Bublik, the Russia-born player who represents Kazakhstan, with a 7-5 6-3 win over world number four Medvedev. Earlier, Bublik was awarded the win when 2022 champion Andrey Rublev of Russia was defaulted from the tournament for unsportsmanlike conduct. The dramatic match was tantalisingly poised in the third set at 6-5 when Rublev shouted at a line official. The ill-tampered match, which…

Al Zahra Hospital Dubai Launches “Refractive Surgery Unit” with the World’s Latest Vision Correction Technologies Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 27, 2024: Al Zahra Hospital in Dubai has inaugurated its “Refractive Surgery Unit,” featuring the latest in global vision correction technologies. This unit offers innovative solutions for eye problems within the country, adhering to the highest standards of precision and safety. The launch event was held at the hospital’s premises in Dubai yesterday, attended by Sheikh Majid bin Faisal Al Qasimi, the Managing Director and General Manager of Al Zahra Hospital, Dr. Marwan Al Mulla, the Executive Director of the…

Netflix‘s March schedule is full of potential hits: Damsel, a revisionist fantasy with Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown; The Gentlemen, a series sequel to the Guy Ritchie movie of the same name; and 3 Body Problem, the new show from the creators of Game of Thrones. Unfortunately, none of those movies or shows are streaming this weekend. And while you can watch Avatar: The Last Airbender again, there are better things to stream on Netflix. Have no fear, as Digital Trends has compiled a list of three underrated movies that are worth checking out. Need more recommendations? Read our…

Members of the World Trade Organization have agreed to extend a moratorium on tariffs on electronic commerce for another two years at a high level meeting, according to a document on Friday. “We agree to maintain the current practice of not imposing customs duties on electronic transmissions until the 14th Session of the Ministerial Conference. The moratorium and the Work Programme will expire on that date,” the document, posted on the WTO website said. Ministerial conferences are held every two years. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The decision represents a significant achievement…

Israeli forces shot dead 104 people when a crowd rushed towards aid trucks on Thursday, the health ministry in Gaza said, in one of the worst single incidents of a nearly five-month war. More than 750 people were also hurt in the incident, the ministry said. It came after aid agencies had intensified warnings over Gaza’s humanitarian situation, with famine threatening particularly in Gaza’s north. Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said hundreds were killed and wounded from “bullets of the occupation forces that targeted a gathering of citizens” at Gaza City’s Nabulsi roundabout. He called it a “massacre”. A witness told…

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is filled with baddies to take out, so you’ll need to be as prepared as possible when it’s time to face off against them. As such, you’ll be updating your equipment frequently throughout your adventure to apply upgraded pieces of gear. In addition to weapons and bangles, you can equip each character with a single accessory to customize their skill set in battle, and it’s worth swapping these out occasionally depending on the upcoming fight. Though the best accessory for each character will largely depend on how you’ve built them and what role you have them…

Non-electric scooters and foldable bicycles without a battery are permitted and can be placed into the designated luggage space inside the trains of Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram, the Roads and Transport Authority has clarified on Friday. On Friday morning, e-scooter users were caught completely off-guard after they were informed that electric scooters are no longer allowed inside Dubai Metro and Tram from March 1. Many were left with no choice but to park their e-scooters outside Metro stations, while others decided to go back home. RTA tweeted the decision on Thursday (February 29) night: “To ensure your safety and…

UN human rights chief Volker Turk said on Thursday war crimes had been committed by all parties in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, calling for them to be investigated and for those responsible to be held accountable. “Clear violations of international human rights and humanitarian laws, including war crimes and possibly other crimes under international law, have been committed by all parties,” Turk told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. “It is time — well past time — for peace, investigation and accountability.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Turk, who…

Alexander Bublik, the Russia-born player who represents Kazakhstan, felt sorry for his old friend and semifinal opponent Andrey Rublev, the world number five, after the latter was defaulted from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Friday. During an engrossing semifinal battle, both players had heated arguments with chair umpire Miriam Bley. Russian second seed Rublev was frustarted with some of the calls made by the official in the first set and Bublik was annoyed with the German in the dramatic third set. But at 6-5 in the decider, after the first two sets ended in tie-breaks with Rublev winning…