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The curtains fell on the 13th Fazza Dubai 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup with China finishing on top of the medals table, while the hosts UAE signed off with three medals in the Elite category and six in the Legends category. The hosts campaign saw Mohammed Khamis Khalaf winning a gold and setting an Asian record in the Legends category. Among other Arab nations, Iraq – highlighted by Mohsin Rasool’s gold in men’s -80kg – finished with seven medals including two gold in the Elite category while Morocco claimed one gold medal. Overall, China claimed 30 medals including 22 gold.…
It’s the second weekend of March, and bad movies like Madame Web and Netflix’s Lift are in the past. Dune: Part Two has saved the multiplex, and streaming finally has some worthwhile options like Shōgun and Damsel. Beyond new releases, there’s a treasure trove of older movies that are still worth watching. Hulu has some of the best library titles, and the following three movies are worth a watch this weekend. One is a British sex comedy, another is an overlooked thriller from 2014, and the final recommended movie is a cringey 2023 film about modern relationships. Good Luck to You, Leo…
The Ruler of RAK has ordered the release of 368 prisoners ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan and pledged to settle their financial liabilities on the advent of Ramadan. The prisoners’ release comes as part of Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi’s keenness to give pardoned inmates an opportunity to start a new life and bring about stability to their families. On this occasion, Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, gave his directives to proceed with the necessary legal procedures to implement Sheikh Saud’s decision. Stay up to date with the…
India on Friday began deporting dozens of Myanmar nationals who had fled a recent surge in fighting between the ruling junta and rebels in a border region, a top state official said. “First batch of Myanmar nationals who entered India illegally deported today,” N. Biren Singh, chief minister of Manipur state which borders Myanmar, said in a post on social media platform X, without providing specific numbers. A confidential government order seen by AFP said 77 Myanmar nationals, including 51 women and five children, were to be repatriated between March 8 and 11. Stay up to date with the latest…
Bhupat Seemar is willing to test the significance of an ancient proverb when he puts a lightly-raced colt to the ultimate test in less than three weeks from now. The former UAE Champion trainer has already shown us that he is an inspirational handler who is now willing to find out if fortune does favour the brave when he fast-tracks Guns And Glory for a shot at the $1 million UAE Derby. Given that the scale and margin of the three-year-old colt’s victory in the 1900metre Dubai Marina Conditions event at Meydan was exceptional, Seemar must doubtless be formulating a…
March has suddenly offered a plethora of options for moviegoers. There’s the week-old Dune: Part Two, which is still packing crowds into multiplexes worldwide. There’s also Netflix‘s very own original movie, Damsel, a feminist fantasy with Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, Angela Bassett, Robin Wright, Nick Robinson, Ray Winstone, and a very big dragon. Yet you might be craving some older movies that are a bit underrated. If so, Digital Trends has compiled a list of three underrated movies that are worth checking out this weekend. Need more recommendations? Read our guides to the best movies on Hulu, the…
More than 300 inmates in Ajman will be able to spend the holy month with their families, thanks to a pardon granted by the Ruler of the emirate. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, ordered the release of 314 prisoners, it was announced on Friday. With the gesture, Sheikh Humaid hopes to give these people a chance to start anew and bring joy to their families. The procedures for their release were initiated immediately, said Maj-Gen Sheikh Sultan bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Commander-in-Chief of the Ajman Police. Such pardons are usually granted to…
A US plan for a temporary port off Gaza to bring in aid is a cynical play for a US audience and will not avert mass starvation, a UN rights expert said on Friday. Announcing the initiative in his annual State of the Union address on Thursday, US President Joe Biden pleaded with Israel to let more aid into the blockaded territory. He also defended Israel’s military operation against Palestinian militant group Hamas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “A temporary pier will enable a massive increase in the amount of humanitarian assistance…
The Echo Hub might look like a smart display, but it actually falls into a category of smart home products known as smart control panels. Unlike smart displays, which are jack-of-all-trades entertainment hubs, control panels are designed to give you enhanced control over the rest of your smart home. That’s an important distinction, and it’s one of the main differences between the Echo Hub and Echo Show 15. But is the Echo Hub or Echo Show 15 better for your smart home? Here’s everything you need to know before making a purchase. Pricing and design The Echo Hub costs $180…
Some 484 inmates in Sharjah will be released this Ramadan, thanks to a pardon by the emirate’s Ruler, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi. These prisoners were granted the clemency after meeting certain conditions, including good conduct. Maj-Gen Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, thanked the Sheikh Dr Sultan for the gesture and expressed hope that it can help the prisoners lead a good, productive life. The move, he added, was also meant to bring happiness to the convicts’ families during the holy month. Sharjah was the third to announce a pardon for this Ramadan. Earlier…