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The British government on Saturday said it would be “temporarily pausing any future funding” to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees after Israel accused several staff members of involvement in Hamas’s October 7 attack. “The UK is appalled by allegations that UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel,” the Foreign Office said, adding that the aid would be put on hold while “we review these concerning allegations”.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said he will miss his old sparring partner Juergen Klopp when the Liverpool manager calls time on his reign at the end of the season. Klopp stunned the soccer world on Friday when he announced this would be his last season at the Anfield club he took over in 2015 and led to multiple trophies. Asked after his side’s 1-0 FA Cup fourth-round win at Tottenham Hotspur if the news had been a shock, Guardiola said: “I am a little bit, he’s an absolutely incredible manager and I know I don’t know him closely but…

‘David Warner’s faith in me has really helped,’ says Akif Raja as Gulf Giants challenge awaits Sharjah, 27 January 2024: UAE pacer Akif Raja lauded skipper David Warner for his support during the ongoing DP World ILT20 season 2. Speaking ahead of their clash against the Gulf Giants at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Akif credited the Australian for all his help during his time with the GMR Sport-owned team till now.  Akif Raja of Dubai Capitals “I’m very grateful to have David Warner as my Captain this season. It’s his faith in me that has helped me grow. He has…

Noise-canceling headphones are a wonder of the modern world. No, seriously, the tech that makes them work is borderline magical, bringing much-needed quiet to our everyday bus and plane rides, study and work sessions, and movie, music, and podcast sessions. The best noise-canceling headphones have a great mix of features, including that all-important ANC and transparency mode for letting in some outside sounds. Comfort, battery life, and, of course, price are other important factors. While active noise cancellation has been around for a while now and is almost standard in headphones from over-ear models (our focus here) to earbuds, the…

Unidentified gunmen killed nine Pakistani workers in a restive southeastern border area of Iran on Saturday, Pakistan’s ambassador and a rights group said, amid efforts by the two countries to mend ties after tit-for-tat attacks. “Deeply shocked by horrifying killing of 9 Pakistanis in Saravan. Embassy will extend full support to bereaved families,” the Pakistani ambassador to Tehran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipi, said on the X platform. “We called upon Iran to extend full cooperation in the matter.” The Baluch rights group Haalvash said on its website that the victims were Pakistani labourers who lived at an auto repair shop where…

Manchester City moved into the Emirates FA Cup fifth round in dramatic fashion as Nathan Ake’s controversial late goal clinched the holders’ 1-0 win against Tottenham on Friday. As the football world digested the stunning news that Jurgen Klopp will step down as Liverpool boss at the end of this season, the club who might benefit most from his exit finally ended their wait for a first victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. City had lost all five of their previous visits to Tottenham’s plush arena without scoring a goal since the stadium opened in April 2019. But Dutch defender…

Reportage Properties to hold a special sales day in Dubai Abu Dhabi, January 27, 2024:Reportage Properties, the leading UAE real estate developer, is holding a special sales day at the JW Marriott Hotel Dubai, Sunday, January 28. The company make special offers on their latest local and international projects. The “Reportage Properties” portfolio includes 29 projects in the UAE, Egypt, Turkey, and Morocco. The company confirmed keenness to make more special offers, with big discounts that meet buyers’ and investors’ aspirations, and enhances their sales in all projects in the UAE and abroad. “Reportage Properties” 2023 sales exceeded AED3.7bn ($1…

With Apple’s Vision Pro headset almost upon us, a lot of questions are being asked about the apps it will have when it launches. How many there will be? What will they be like to use. Are big-name developers are getting on board? We’ve all been wondering what Apple has got in store for us. It’s not all a total mystery, though. With just a week before the Vision Pro starts arriving in people’s hands, we’re starting to get a clearer picture of the headset’s app situation. Some of it sounds exciting and some of it could be downright ugly…

Tributes have poured in on social media for popular Emirati drag racer Hamda Taryam, who reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday. A family friend of Hamda confirmed to the Khaleej Times that the burial will take place in Sharjah on Saturday evening. “It is with great sadness and grief that we received the news of her (Taryam) death this (Saturday) morning. We hope the Almighty will give her family fortitude,” UAE media personality Munzir Al Muzaki Al Shamsi shared in a post. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The 24-year-old, who…

England vice-captain Ollie Pope produced an unbeaten 148 but India remained on course for victory in the opening test at the end of day three at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday. The tourists had risked a defeat inside three days after India, having built a lead of 190, reduced England to 163-5 in their second innings in the second session of the day. But Pope dug his heels in, hitting 17 fours in a 274-minute masterclass to produce arguably his finest knock even though India are confident of going 1-0 up in the five-match series. Rehan Ahmed was keeping…