Author: dailyguardian.ae
US Vice-President Kamala Harris said too many innocent Palestinians had been killed in Gaza as Israeli war planes and artillery bombarded the enclave on Saturday following the collapse of a truce with Hamas militants. Residents feared the barrages presaged an Israeli ground operation in the south of the Palestinian territory that would pen them into a shrinking area and possibly try to push them across into Egypt. The Gaza health ministry said at least 193 Palestinians had been killed and 650 wounded since the truce ended on Friday morning – adding to the more than 15,000 Palestinian dead since the…
It takes a particular confluence of conditions for rocky planets like Earth to form, as not all stars in the universe are conducive to planet formation. Stars give off ultraviolet light, and the hotter the star burns, the more UV light it gives off. This radiation can be so significant that it prevents planets from forming from nearby dust and gas. However, the James Webb Space Telescope recently investigated a disk around a star thatseems like it could be forming rocky planets, even though nearby massive stars are pumping out huge amounts of radiation. The disk of material around the…
Telling the history of the UAE through the traditional art of Sadu and showcasing its commitment to sustainability, the official 52nd UAE Union Day show was staged at Expo City in front of world leaders and global delegates participating in COP28. Inviting the world to unite in the fight against climate change, the fully immersive programme saw the participation of over 7,000 people, who began rehearsing for it in April 2023. Sadu, the traditional weaving art of the UAE, is a highly honoured craft that shows the ingenuity and creativity of the country’s Bedouin ancestors. It was added to UNESCO’s…
Astronomers have discovered a rare star system in which six planets orbit around one star in an elaborate geometrical pattern due to a phenomenon called orbital resonance. Using both NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the European Space Agency’s (ESA) CHaracterising ExOPlanet Satellite (CHEOPS), the researchers have built up a picture of the beautiful, but complex HD110067 system, located 100 light-years away. The six planets of the system orbit in a pattern whereby one planet completes three orbits while another does two, and one completes six orbits while another does one, and another does four orbits while another does…
Sharjah Police has arrested two motorists for driving recklessly at a high speed, and performing stunts. They were arrested for endangering their lives and others while driving in one a tunnel on Khor Fakkan Road, Sharjah. A member of the public notified the relevant authorities, after which the accused wre arrested within just two hours. Legal measures were also taken and their vehicles were seized. The Sharjah Police has called on the public to adhere to laws and avoid driving recklessly on roads. It appreciates the community for cooperating with authorities and reporting those who indulge in such behaviour.
December is a decidedly light month for original programming on PBS, but there are still a handful of specials, documentaries, and even the annual Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir. There are also some timely episodes of Frontline that dive into the current war in Gaza and the intelligence leak through Discord. The hit series, Call the Midwife, is also getting a holiday special that will premiere on December 25, which is a nice Christmas gift for fans of the long-running show. If you missed the best shows on PBS from November, you can still stream those online. You’ll just have…
If the UAE’s beloved Founding Father Sheikh Zayed were alive today, he would have been the best person to tell the world how much preserving the environment means to the country. On Friday, COP28 UAE ‘brought him to life’ to do exactly that. In an impressive use of 3D hologram technology, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is seen taking the stage to deliver a speech for the kings, presidents, prime ministers, and the movers and shakers who have gathered at Expo City Dubai for COP28. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
Ryan Garcia (23-1, 19 KOs) is about to fight for the first time since his April KO loss to Gervonta Davis. Garcia is going from a $30 million pay day for the Davis fight to a non-PPV event. He’s intending to build his resume back up in order to get a shot at a title fight. While his opponent, Oscar Duarte Jurado (26-1-1, 21 KOs), doesn’t have a big name like “Tank” Davis, he won’t be a pushover. Duarte has knocked out all 11 opponents he’s fought since his split decision loss to Adrian Estrella in February of 2019. Both…
Heads up, stamp collectors: A set of stamps created through artificial intelligence (AI) was launched today to mark the UAE’s 52nd National Day. A first in the region, the Emirates Post stamps depict various iconic Emirati landmarks, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Burj Khalifa, and symbols to honour sustainability within the nation. What makes them extra special was the AI tech used in creating them. The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence’s (MBZUAI) Department of Computer Vision led the project with an idea to create digital canvases that portray the UAE’s rich cultural heritage and national…
Abu Dhabi T10 celebrates UAE Union Day On the occasion of UAE National Day, the members of Abu Dhabi T10 franchises Team Abu Dhabi and the Deccan Gladiators stood in unison for the UAE’s National Anthem before the start of the match on Saturday, December 2 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi Team Abu Dhabi and Team Deccan Gladiators at the national anthem during match 11 of 2023 Abu Dhabi T10 league played between Team Deccan Gladiators and Team Abu Dhabi played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on 1st December 2023 Sandeep Shetty/Focus Sports/ADT10 Abu…