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The wave of layoffs that has happened over the past year in the video game industry is well-documented. Some of the biggest culprits are Embracer Group, which has laid off nearly 1,400 workers across several of its studios since the start of a restructuring program last July, and Microsoft, which laid off 1,900 developers across Xbox, Bethesda, and Activision Blizzard in January. After relative silence around these layoffs, leadership at both companies finally tried to offer more transparently into what happened. Neither of their statements are good enough. While both Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil…
Authorities in the UAE helped arrest a fugitive wanted in Kuwait and seized more than 300,000 Kuwaiti dinars. Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior said in a post on social media that the accused was involved in forgery and tampering with documents and invoices. The expat was apprehended by UAE officials before he could flee the country and was handed over to Kuwaiti authorities. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The accused is under investigation and he and those involved have been referred to the competent authorities.
Bollywood actor Suhani Bhatnagar passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 after battling health issues. The young girl had fractured her leg earlier prompting her to take medicines that had side effects on her body, according to reports. Her medication caused fluid to accumulate in her body and she had been admitted to the All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS) for the same. The fluid accumulation has reportedly caused her untimely demise. Aamir Khan’s production house took to X to express their “heartfelt condolences”. Suhani played the role of a young Babita Phogat in the Bollywood blockbuster ‘Dangal’. She…
Jannik Sinner extended his unbeaten run in the 2024 season as he advanced to the semifinals of ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam after Milos Raonic was forced to retire from the pair’s quarter-final match due to a hip injury. Sinner led the battle by 7-6(4), 1-1 when the former World No. 3 Raonic called a halt to proceedings at Rotterdam Ahoy. The Australian Open winner Sinner saved two set points at 4-5 and 15/40 before winning the first set in a tiebreaker. “He is for sure one of the toughest opponents to play against. This is a very unusual challenge…
Undefeated in their last seven Bundesliga games, Dortmund look to continue that momentum on Saturday when they travel to Volkswagen Arena to take on 12th-place Wolfsburg, who are on an opposite sort of run with zero wins in their last six. The match starts at 9:30 a.m. ET and will stream exclusively on ESPN+ if you’re in the United States. That means there is unfortunately no way to watch the match completely free, but ESPN+ remains one of the better deals in all of streaming, especially if you’re a Bundesliga fan. Watch Wolfsburg vs Dortmund on ESPN+ It’s pretty simple: If…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday apologized for remarks she made at a Jewish philanthropy event in New York City that went viral on social media and which suggested Israel had justification to destroy Gaza following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. “If Canada someday ever attacked Buffalo, I’m sorry, my friends, there would be no Canada the next day,” Hochul said in a portion of her speech on Thursday at an event for the United Jewish Appeal-Federation of New York. “That is a natural reaction. You have a right to defend yourself and to make sure that it never…
Inaugural winner Oscar Craig (Jumeirah Golf Estates) and England’s Ella Butteriss won their respective divisions in the 54-hole FirstPoint USA WAGR event at Abu Dhabi Golf Club’s National Course. Playing off a +3 handicap, Oscar shot an opening round of four under par 68 to be one shot behind leader Dominic Morton (Trump International Golf Club, Dubai). Rounds of 69 and 75 followed, to see the 17 year-old win by six shots from Rayan Ahmed (EGF). Oscar told Khaleej Times: “I played nicely for the first two rounds. In round one, I was one over after nine holes, then went…
Android fans, it’s time to start your hype engines. Google just released the first developer preview for Android 15 — kicking off the release of the next big Android update. This is just the first step in a months-long process of Android 15’s rollout, which will see numerous developer previews and betas before the final release later this year. So, what’s new, when is Android 15 officially releasing, and should you download it? Here’s everything you need to know. What’s new in Android 15 Google says Android 15 focuses on three main areas: privacy/security, supporting creators and developers, and maximizing…
It’s a prestigious moment for Amin Sammakieh, a Labanese-British artist and founder of Plan A Creative, who participated in the prestigious Sharjah Light Festival. For years, he eagerly anticipated this opportunity to showcase his creativity on a grand scale. Sammakieh has left his mark on various monuments across the region, contributing his expertise to illuminating buildings with captivating content. Having previously participated in light festivals in Russia and Japan, he expressed his deep honour in being part of this renowned event. “It’s an honour to be here at the festival. I have been looking at the festival closely for years…
Authorities on Saturday imposed prohibitory orders in Pakistan’s capital as jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party began nationwide protests against alleged rigging and stealing of its mandate in the recent elections. Criticising the outcome of the polls, which saw the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party-backed independent candidates emerging as the largest group by winning over 90 National Assembly seats, the PTI announced holding countrywide “peaceful protests” against what it termed “record-high rigging”. The protests began with a march in Wana in South Waziristan of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…