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Three US military cargo planes air-dropped food into the besieged Gaza Strip on Saturday, an American official said, as the coastal territory faces a growing humanitarian crisis after months of war. “We conducted a combined humanitarian assistance air drop into Gaza” involving three US Air Force C-130s to provide “relief to civilians affected by the ongoing conflict,” a US Central Command official told AFP on condition of anonymity. The planes dropped “66 total bundles of pork-free meals” on Saturday afternoon local time, the official said, adding that a tonnage figure is not currently available. President Joe Biden announced the previous…

When watching Netflix’s new sci-fi drama Spaceman, be prepared for a side of Adam Sandler you rarely see. Sandler plays Jakub Procházka, an astronaut sent on a solo mission to the solar system’s edge. Six months into his mission, Jakub contemplates if his marriage to his wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan), can be saved upon returning to Earth. With no other human on the ship, Jakub confides in Hanuš, (voiced by Paul Dano), an extraterrestrial spider who helps the astronaut work through his problems. Ultimately, Spaceman is a film about self-discovery as a man seeks to change his ways before it’s too late. Spaceman…

Before the start of the LIV Golf Jeddah tournament at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City, LIV Golf hosted a community impact program in Saudi Arabia as part of the league’s “Potential, Unleashed” global impact and sustainability initiative. Building on the initiative launched at LIV Golf Jeddah 2023, the program aims to provide inclusive opportunities for youth in the region to access golf and develop critical life skills through the sport. Matt Jones of Ripper GC and Jason Kokrak from Smash GC took the lead in a special clinic at Royal Greens Golf &…

The wearable market is constantly evolving. It started with fitness trackers that were worn on your wrist, and then we got smartwatches such as the Apple Watch in 2015. These days, smartwatches are a dime a dozen, but we are quickly entering a new era of wearables: the smart ring. One of the first smart rings to hit the market was the Oura Ring, which launched in 2015 through a Kickstarter campaign. The second iteration came out in 2018, and the current third generation of the Oura Ring was released in 2021. I’ve been using the Oura Ring for several…

Princess Anne of the British Royal Family is currently on a visit to the UAE. The royal met Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai during her trip. During the meeting they explored possibilities of cooperation in charitable and humanitarian work. They spoke of empowering people of determination and enhancing their participation in sport and other spheres of life. Sheikha Hind also lauded The Princess Royal’s active involvement in charitable and humanitarian projects in the UK and across the world.…

Top PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif is set to become the 33rd prime minister of Pakistan on Sunday, once again leading a coalition government, amidst allegations of rigging of polls and facing staggering economic and security challenges. Shehbaz, who is the joint candidate of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has already submitted his nomination. His challenger Omar Ayub Khan of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) too has filed his papers. The PML-N president Shehbaz, 72, is the younger brother of former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, 74. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…

Google’s decision to remove some apps in India from its app store “cannot be permitted”, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday, amid an ongoing dispute over service fee payments to the U.S. firm. Google on Friday removed from its Play Store many Indian apps, including Matrimony.com’s popular Bharat Matrimony and job search app Naukri, saying the companies were not abiding by its in-app payment guidelines. Vaishnaw said he has held talks with Google and will meet the startups, which needed protection in India. “This cannot be permitted. This kind of de-listing cannot be permitted,” he said in a…

New Zealand were 111 for three at the close of play on the third day of the first Test against Australia at Wellington’s Basin Reserve on Saturday, still 258 runs away from their daunting victory target of 369. Spinner Glenn Phillips had earlier taken 5-45 – his first five-wicket haul in first-class cricket – as New Zealand took Australia’s last six wickets for the addition of 37 runs to end the tourist’s second innings on 164. The batting was no easier for the Black Caps, however. Openers Tom Latham and Will Young both departed cheaply, while mainstay Kane Williamson had…

Grand Opening of Ciao Ceramics Showroom in Dubai Dubai witnesses a grand celebration marking the opening of Ciao Ceramics Showroom, attended by a distinguished gathering of important personalities, media professionals, influencers, and enthusiasts. On this occasion, Mr. Vimal Sharma, CEO of Ciao Ceramics, stated, “Our mission is to provide the finest Italian porcelain slabs and deliver exceptional customer service to architects, interior designers, and homeowners in the UAE. We aim to be the primary partner in supplying Italian porcelain in the region, while promoting an understanding of quality and outstanding design.” In an extraordinary evening where beauty merged with elegance,…

I know, I know. It sounds ridiculous. Preposterous. Antithetical. Apple sure isn’t going to make a gaming laptop, and the current range of Qualcomm-based Windows laptops aren’t exactly performers. But after doing some gaming on a MacBook Pro, I can’t help but fantasize about how excellent ARM-based gaming laptops could be — and how frustrating the current technology is right now. We may be a few years away, but a guy can dream, can’t he? The problem with gaming laptops Gaming laptops have come a long way in just the past few years. Led by options like the Razer Blade,…