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The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a handful of extremist Jewish settlers over violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, in a rare step against Israelis as war rages with Hamas, officials said. President Joe Biden was also issuing an executive order laying out the groundwork for actions over attacks and “acts of terrorism” in the West Bank, where settlers have rampaged against Palestinians amid the separate military campaign in the Gaza Strip. The United States will announce initial sanctions against four people. Any assets they hold in the United States will be blocked, with Americans forbidden…

Speaking in front of the camera or to a live audience may appear to be a glamorous job. But cut through the dollops of glitz, and you know what presenters face on a daily basis — judgements. On the way they talk, on the way they walk, on the way they look. With glamour comes vulnerability. And nowhere is it as pronounced as in the world of sports presentation, particularly cricket. When Indian television actress Mandira Bedi began to co-host the ICC World Cup in 2003, the conversation around her presence largely revolved around her wardrobe. But Bedi persisted and…

What’s Up: February 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA NASA has shared its top tips for what to spot in the sky over the coming weeks. In a video (top) released this week, the space agency notes that the following days offer the final chance to see Venus in the morning sky until its reappearance in July as en evening planet. Of particular interest is the morning of February 6 (just as the sky begins to brighten) when you can enjoy the spectacle of Venus appearing close to a slim crescent moon. On the evening of Valentine’s Day, NASA suggests looking…

At the recent 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship, a 22-year-old university player from the Philippines stood out and garnered the interest of top club teams. The UAE Basketball Federation has, in fact, shown interest in taking Kevin Quiambao as a naturalised player. Kevin demonstrated he was on par with the region’s top players and NBA (National Basketball Association) stars. At the onset of the tournament, he immediately proved his mettle as a scoring machine – averaging 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists in the first three games of Strong Group Athletics-Philippines. Stay up to date with the latest news.…

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, related missiles and equipment to India for nearly $4 billion, the Pentagon said on Thursday, years after the two countries started discussing a deal. India has long expressed interest in buying large, armed drones from the United States, but bureaucratic stumbling blocks hampered a hoped-for deal. Talks over an armed version for India date back to 2018, while discussions over unarmed versions date back even further. Thursday’s approval by the State Department does not mean the deal is a sure thing, but demonstrates progress as…

“He who does not know his past cannot make the best of his present and future, for it is from the past that we learn.” This immortal line from the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE, made such a profound impact on Azza Al Qubaisi that the Emirati designer and sculptor made it her life’s mission to showcase the country’s cultural heritage through her work. Sheikh Zayed is the ‘biggest champion’ for Azza who has embraced his inspiring quote and made it part of her existence. “I live by that quote, it’s an important…

Despite Joel Embiid being out for tonight’s game as the Philadelphia 76ers (29-17) travel to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz (24-25), the Jazz find themselves as a four-point favorite in tonight’s matchup, as the 76ers are limping into the game. Hopefully they can get a win and get their heads above water to get to .500 record. They’re now ranked tenth in the West and need to move up a bit if they want to think about a possible postseason run. The game is starting soon, at 10:00 p.m. ET on West Coast Feed, and here…

Britain’s parliament voted on Thursday to revamp post-Brexit trade rules in Northern Ireland, paving the way for the return within days of the region’s power-sharing government after a two-year hiatus. Lawmakers in the House of Commons approved the changes, without formal votes, including reducing checks on goods travelling from Britain to Northern Ireland, addressing the biggest grievance of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). Shortly after the vote, the DUP formally requested a sitting of Northern Ireland’s parliament in order to form a power-sharing government, a key part of a 1998 peace deal that ended decades of sectarian and political violence.…

The inconsistency of the Los Angeles Lakers (24-25) is a narrative going into their matchup against the rival Boston Celtics (37-11). Tuesday night, the Lakers saw a loss from the Atlanta Hawks, a team that is also stuck in a bit of a doldrum. The LeBron James-led squad is plagued with some defensive woes, and now one of the NBA’s best and longest-rivaled franchises stands in their way. Jayson Tatum continues to shine for the Celtics with 26.7 PPG and 8.7 rebounds. One can wonder if this game will be one-sided or another chapter in the historic east-west rivalry. Tip-off…

Gazans released from Israeli detention on Thursday displayed injuries at a hospital in Rafah and told AFP they had been abused by their jailers. Israeli soldiers have rounded up scores of Gazans during their months-long ground offensive in the territory, holding them without charge before releasing some in groups. Asked about the allegations, the Israeli military said it had detained “individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activity” and that they were treated “in accordance with international law”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Khaled Al Nabrisse, a resident of the southern Khan Younis…