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Left-arm fast bowler Nandre Burger and opening batsman Tony de Zorzi took South Africa to a series-levelling eight-wicket win in the second one-day international against India at St George’s Park on Tuesday. Burger, in his second one-day international, took three for 30 as India were bowled out for 211 despite half-centuries by Sai Sudharsan (62) and captain KL Rahul (56). Dreadlocked left-handed De Zorzi, in his fourth appearance, made 119 not out – his maiden international century – as South Africa achieved victory with 7.3 overs to spare. The result set up a series decider in Paarl on Thursday after…

EarFun Free Pro 3 MSRP $80.00 “You could pay more for earbuds than you would the EarFun Free Pro 3, but why?” Pros Fantastic value Comfy, secure fit Big, bass-forward sound Excellent noise canceling Wireless charging Bluetooth Multipoint Cons No wear sensors Inconsistent triple-tap gesture I’ve said it before: We’ve hit the point where almost nobody needs to spend more than $100 on wireless earbuds. Since 2021, there’s been a deluge of products that deliver comfort, sound quality, active noise cancellation, and other desirable features without the need to spend $150 to $300. And what we can expect from the…

Property prices in Dubai continued their upward trend in November, rising by 1.17 per cent to a record high of Dh1,271 per square foot, surpassing the previous all-time high of September 2014, according to the latest figures released by Property Monitor. After the initial recovery led by villas and townhouses, industry executives say that the apartment segment is now leading the growth phase due to high demand. Property Monitor said prices rose at a more moderate pace last month and stood three per cent above the 2014 high. Prices have been consistently on the rise in Dubai after the Covid-19…

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday once again deferred the indictment of ex-premier Imran Khan and former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry in a case pertaining to contempt of the electoral body and the chief election commissioner (CEC). A four-member bench of the ECP arrived at the Adiala Jail on Tuesday, where both Imran Khan and Fawad are incarcerated, to charge sheet the politicians. Imran Khan, 71, has been in jail since August 5, when he was arrested after a conviction in the Toshakhana case. The ECP on December 6 decided to conduct Khan and Fawad’s jail trial in…

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has announced a partnership with Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, Hub71, to empower customers with FinTech solutions. The partnership opens doors to an array of possibilities that include expanding market reach to Abu Dhabi and introducing innovative financial solutions that cater to evolving customer needs, strengthening the bank’s commitment to driving industry-wide advancements. Abdulla Qassem, group chief operating officer at Emirates NBD, said: “This collaboration marks a significant step towards elevating customer experiences as Emirates NBD Bank harnesses the entrepreneurial spirit of Hub71 to…

Meet the Mukherjees, the Scottish family who love golf and even more, love winning. When Robin, his wife and their three sons, Cameron (15) and the 18 year-old twins, Sam and Oliver, came to Dubai during the Covid pandemic, they fell in love with the ‘good weather, practice facilities and floodlit golf.’ They are back in town this year and have been enjoying their stay at Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah where they have been playing some tournament golf and getting in some winter practice. Cameron and Sam play off +4 handicaps, whilst Oliver is a +6. Cameron, won the…

This year at the movies has largely been defined by the cultural phenomenon of comedies and dramas like Barbie, Oppenheimer, or Killers of the Flower Moon. However, the year in action has been quietly wonderful. While this year’s action movies may not have an absolute crowd-favorite like 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick, 2023 still dashed out a handful of wonderful action flicks. The year had a variety of options for action fans, from family-friendly flicks about talking turtles to brutal gore fests featuring exploding Nazis and flaming shotgun blasts. So, whether you’re a die-hard action fanatic or a casual moviegoer, 2023 likely has…

Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar said that choosing Dubai as the venue for the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction represents a significant milestone, extending the event’s reach beyond India’s borders, and potentially offering a substantial boost to the development of cricket within the region. Speaking to Khaleej Times on the sidelines of the IPL auction at the Coca-Cola Arena on Tuesday, Bangar, the new head of cricket development at Punjab Kings explained that this move, to a city renowned for its global appeal, doesn’t just mean a mere change in location, instead the decision serves as a guiding light for…

An Indian national arrested in London on a provisional American warrant as part of a US-UK coordinated action targeting terrorism financing has been extradited to the United States after consenting to face trial in America, British authorities said on Tuesday. Madurai-born Sundar Nagarajan, 65, was arrested by the Metropolitan Police’s National Extradition Unit from an address at Hayes in west London on April 18. The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) told Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London at the time that Nagarajan is the accountant linked to the finances of the designated Hezbollah terrorist organisation and is a “requested person” (RP)…

India stays top as the largest recipient of global remittances, with a 12.3 per cent surge in inward flow to $125 billion in 2023, underscoring the crucial role played by the Indian diaspora in supporting families and contributing to the country’s economic resilience. The US continued to be the largest source country for remittances while the GCC countries including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, where millions of migrant workers live, remained top sources of remittances in 2023. The World Bank’s latest Migration and Development Brief reveals a continuing growth in remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in 2023,…