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The whereabouts of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were unknown on Monday as officials at the penal colony where he is serving his sentence told one of his lawyers that he is no longer on the inmate roster, his spokeswoman said. It had been nearly a week since the spokeswoman, Kira Yarmysh, had contacted Navalny. Prison officials “refuse to say where they transferred him,” she said in posts on X, formerly known as Twitter. A Navalny lawyer waiting at another penal colony in the region where he could have been transferred was told the facility had no such inmate, Yarmysh…
Gold prices fell one dirham per gram in the UAE at the opening of the markets on Tuesday. According to Dubai Jewellery Group data, 24K was trading at Dh240.5 per gram on Tuesday morning as compared to last night’s close of Dh241.5. While 22K, 21K and 18K opened at Dh222.75, Dh215.5 and Dh184.75 per gram, respectively. Spot gold prices fell one per cent in the early trade, but recovered later and were trading flat at $1,985. The yellow metal could see more volatility this week as several important announcements will be made including headline CPI. “While there are several high-impact…
After being raised by humans up until the start of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, your Na’vi has a lot to learn about where they come from and their lost heritage. Part of that is learning how to actually survive and navigate Pandora, but another major aspect is learning new skills. You have your standard five skill trees to invest points into, as well as a set of 12 Ancestor Skills that you can’t get by normal means. These skills are far more meaningful when it comes to adding new gameplay options, and can only be obtained by hunting down specific…
The government of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has informed residents in a post on X that all schools will be shut today. Schools and colleges will operate remotely today, the authority said. All exams scehduled at the university’s main campus and at its branch in Rabigh, will also be postponed to a later time. Heavy rains and thunderstorms hit areas of Saudi Arabia on Sunday, according to the country’s National Centre of Meteorology. Videos surfaced online showing streets in Makkah flooded as heavy rains lashed the region. Rains, thunderstorms and dust storms are expected to continue until Wednesday, as per the…
Is it time to replace your TV? If you’ve been using an outdated screen in your home theater setup for too long, you should think about taking advantage of Best Buy’s offer for the 65-inch LG UQ70 Series 4K TV. Usually $600, a $200 discount makes it more affordable at just $400, but we’re not sure how much time is remaining before you miss out on the savings. Buy this 4K TV now because it may be back to its normal price sooner than you expect. Why you should buy the 65-inch LG UQ70 Series 4K TV LG is one…
Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President, called for approaching this COP with a different mindset and to be cooperative. “We have a text, and we need to agree on the text. The time for discussion is coming to an end. And there is no time for hesitation. The time to decide is now,” COP28 President told representatives of all the countries that are signatories (or ‘Parties’) to the UNFCCC. “Yesterday I called the Change-makers Majlis and there was a new tone in the room and a new spirit of collaboration, openness,…
Israel says it’s prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat Hamas, as its ground offense intensifies with more airstrikes and artillery fire. The military pressed on with its bombing of Gaza on Tuesday after saying its campaign to destroy Hamas has left the Palestinian militant group on the “the verge of dissolution”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Humanitarian leaders fear the besieged territory will soon be overwhelmed by disease and starvation, and are piling diplomatic pressure on Israel to boost efforts to protect civilians. With only a trickle of humanitarian…
Expo City, the venue of COP28 in Dubai, is characterised by cutting-edge technologies, climate-responsive designs, the use of green materials, and human centricity. It posits that the future of construction isn’t just about reducing carbon footprint but also about maximizing people-centric outcomes without compromising environmental responsibility. If some of the leading contemporary architects are to be believed, Expo City is only a glimpse of the future that is being shaped by the UAE. Prasoon Shrivastava, the founder of his namesake architectural and design firm, Prasoon Design Studio, and AI-driven project management platform, Zepth, believes sustainable designs in the UAE are…
Love afloat: Shreyas Mehta of Flashmob Nation proposes in style December 11th, Dubai, UAE: Life’s journey is sweeter when shared. Both Shreyas Mehta and Ashley Presbitero discovered recently that in the pages of their love story, they weren’t just companions but each other’s missing pieces – a realization that set the stage for a proposal as unique as their bond. In a picturesque setting of love and creativity, Shreyas, actor, model and founder of Flashmob Nation, created a moment to savor. Shreyas’ proposal to Ashley unfolded in a breathtaking setting, weaving together elements of surprise, adventure, and profound connection. The…
Some robot vacuum deals will get you discounts on already affordable models, but some offers will let you enjoy savings on premium devices like the Samsung Jet Bot+ with Clean Station. From an original price of $800, it’s now down to $550 from Best Buy, which is a steal price considering all of the features of this robot vacuum. You won’t always get the chance to buy this machine at $250 off though, and time is about to run out on this bargain. If you’re interested, you’ll need to buy it today. Why you should buy the Samsung Jet Bot+…