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A passenger bus lost control while negotiating a downhill curve in a central Philippine mountain village and plunged into a deep ravine, killing at least 16 people and injuring 12 others, officials said Wednesday. Eight of the wounded in the accident, which happened on Tuesday afternoon in Hamtic town in the province of Antique, were in critical condition at a local hospital, officials said. The air-conditioned bus, which came from the nearby Iloilo province, was manoeuvring through the accident-prone mountain road when the driver, who was among those killed, lost control. The bus smashed onto a concrete railing then fell…

The much-anticipated Abu Dhabi-based PureHealth Holding’s initial public offering (IPO) saw robust interest on the first day of the subscription period. PureHealth is the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East and has a diverse portfolio comprising more than 25 hospitals, 100 clinics, multiple diagnostic centres, health insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech, and procurement. Farhan Malik, founder and managing director of PureHealth, pointed out an “overwhelmingly strong demand” for the IPO. “It is fully subscribed on the opening day. I am incredibly excited to see the strong interest from investors and overall positive reception.” The final offer price has been…

Technicolor Cookies by Samantha Seneviratne Cookies artfully decorated with royal icing are a holiday classic, but their fine details and beautiful colours can take hours to achieve. Not with these gorgeous cookies. Once the icing is made and stained, it takes only a few minutes to decorate. The icing is simply poured over the cookies, a technique inspired by the one used to pour swirly colours of mirror glaze over smooth cakes. (For a quicker alternative to royal icing, simply dip or drizzle the cookies with melted chocolate.) No two cookies will be the same, and that’s a big part…

ACCA launches industry-leading Arabic-language Sustainability for Finance Certificate Leading global accountancy body provides certificate in response to increasing demand from finance professionals in the Middle East Dubai, UAE; December 6, 2023: ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) today announced the Certificate in Sustainability for Finance (CertSF) in Arabic. Published during COP28 in Dubai, the certificate has been created in response to growing demand from finance professionals in the Middle East to upskill their proficiencies in implementing sustainability practices in organisations across the region. The English version of CertSF was initially introduced in 2021, and this newly introduced Arabic certification…

When I was 9 years old, shortly after my cousin reintroduced me to Sonic Adventure 2: Battle on the GameCube, I had a dream that triggered my love for Sonic forever once I woke up. In that dream, Eggman kidnapped me for some heinous purpose, encasing me in acapsule for a weapon that could potentially destroy the planet. The details of that dream are fuzzy — most dreams are — but I recall Sonic rushing in to defeat Eggman and rescue me, putting an end to his evil plans once and for all. Twenty years later, the trailer for Sonic…

From gaming to studying to creativity, NVIDIA GeForce RTX40-series laptops and desktops bring the power and performance where it matters the most. As the gifting season draws nearer, there’s no better time to celebrate than with NVIDIA GeForce RTX40-series laptops and desktops. For the gamer in your life who wants unmatched performance at their fingertips, there’s the RTX 40-series of laptops to provide the most immersive gaming experience on the go. And for those who want unmatched performance and limitless creativity, there’s the range of RTX 40-series desktop GPUs to take your PC experience to the next level. Performance doesn’t…

Celebrate the Dubai Shopping Festival with Eros Electronics’ Exclusive Deals from December 8th to January 15th, 2024 Unbeatable deals this DSF–Save BIG with EROS’ Shopping Festival Get ready to celebrate the Dubai Shopping Festival with Eros Electronics’ Exclusive Deals Across All Categories From December 8th to January 15th, 2024 From trade-ins to a chance to win an iPad, discounts and more, EROS is committed to making the shopping experience better this DSF  United Arab Emirates: The UAE’s trusted retailer and distributor for consumer electronics for 54 years, Eros, is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), presenting an exclusive shopping experience. Between December…

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora MSRP $70.00 “Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora can’t put its human nature aside long enough to properly honor the Na’vi.” Pros Beautiful recreation of Pandora Some thoughtful Na’vi gameplay Tense stealth Natural world activities Cons Gunplay feels out of place Story never pays off loaded premise Gluttonous design Frustrating looter shooter system Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’s protagonist is torn between two identities. They’re a true-blue Na’vi descended from a race of peaceful forest dwellers, but that proud heritage is complicated by the fact that they were kidnapped by humans as a child and thrown into an experimental…

In the heart of the Green Zone in COP28 lies a unique art installation in yellow, showcasing a swarm of hand-crafted origami bees. Over 500 people have already commit to preserving the environment at this installation by Day 5 of the climate conference, driven by a shared passion. The atmosphere around this interactive artwork, titled SWARM, ‘buzzes’ with a determination to save the environment, as each visitor is encouraged to craft their own miniature origami bee and then write their pledge to nature. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. These crafted pledges are…

For the sixth month in a row, Earth set a new monthly record for heat, and also added the hottest autumn to the litany of record-breaking heat this year, the European climate agency calculated. And with only one month left, 2023 is on the way to smashing the record for hottest year. November was nearly a third of a degree Celsius (0.57 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than the previous hottest November, the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Climate Change Service announced early Wednesday. November was 1.75 degrees Celsius (3.15 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than pre-industrial times, tying October and behind September, for the…