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Some of Israel’s closest European allies pressed for a cease-fire in the war with Hamas on Sunday, underscoring growing international unease with the devastating impact of the conflict on Gaza’s civilian population. The concerted push by top European diplomats comes before a visit to Israel on Monday by US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, who is also expected to put pressure on Israeli leaders to end the war’s most intense phase and transition to a more targeted strategy against Hamas. Western allies of Israel have increasingly expressed concern with civilian casualties and the mass displacement of 1.9 million Palestinians — nearly…
The first round leader Cameron Mukherjee, representing Gullane Golf Club, Scotland, shot a second round 73 to take a one shot lead into Sunday’s final round of the 54-hole UAE World Amateur Junior Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club, Ras Al Khaimah. Cameron, 15 years-old, playing off a + 4 handicap, led by four shots after day one with a 67 and his 140 total, four under par – sees him one shot ahead of his older twin brother Oliver, 18 years-old, who shot the best second round of the Boy’s Division, a 70. Cameron said on completing his round:…
If you’re a fan of Sony and have waited to grab a PlayStation 5 until now, then you’re in luck because the Slim version was released recently, and it has a couple of nice upgrades going for it. While there aren’t any direct discounts on it, which is understandable given how new it is, you can actually get a free game thrown in. Right now, you can grab this PS5 bundle from Amazon that includes Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for $499, which, when considering that’s the base price of the PS5, is essentially getting Spider-Man 2 for free. You can also…
The International Astronomy Centre in the UAE has captured more than 3,000 meteors this last week, as the Geminid meteor shower reached its peak. In an X post on Sunday, the centre shared photographs of the celestial bodies captured with specialised equipment. These cameras, stationed at three different locations in the Abu Dhabi desert, automatically capture meteors as they appear in the sky. Each station contains 17 low-light-sensitive video cameras. On Wednesday night and the early hours of Thursday, the network photographed more than 1,800 meteors. On Thursday night, which is when the meteor shower peaked, more than 1,600 meteors…
Israeli forces battling Hamas said they had uncovered an unusually large concrete and iron-girded tunnel, designed to carry carloads of militant fighters from Gaza right up to the border. Razing or disabling hundreds of kilometres of underground passages and bunkers is among the aims of the Israeli offensive. Among sites that Hamas overran in that attack was the Erez border crossing between Gaza and Israel. Just 100 metres south of the checkpoint, concealed in a sand dune, the military showed reporters the exit point of what it said was a flagship Hamas project. The tunnel ran down diagonally to a…
Jamie Camero, representing the UAE, and playing out of The Els Club, Dubai, shot a final round four under par 68, for a 54-hole total of 210, six under par to win the overall and Girl’s Divisions of the UAE World Amateur Junior Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club, Ras Al Khaimah. Camero, 17 years-old, and playing off a + 3.3 handicap, was two back of 13 year-old Lucy Lin (Cyprus) going into the final round. She started par and double – to slip three shots behind the leader. Camero then had six birdies in a clean card on the…
Building a PC is not just about picking the best graphics card and processor — you often want it to look good, too. After all, this box of entertainment is going to sit in your space for the next few years, so it’s only natural that you might want it to fit well. Some people hate RGB, and some people swear by it. No matter which camp you’re in, there are ways to transform your PC from bland to interesting, and not all of them involve flashing lights. Here are some options to get inspired. Install some RGB strips Do…
A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the UN migration agency said. The shipwreck, which took place overnight between Thursday and Friday, was the latest tragedy in this part of the Mediterranean Sea, a key but dangerous route for migrants seeking a better life in Europe. Thousands have died, according to officials. The UN’s International Organisation for Migration said in a statement on Saturday that the boat was carrying 86 migrants when strong waves swamped it off the town of Zuwara…
The biggest NFL game in Week 15 will be played on Sunday afternoon as the Dallas Cowboys (10-3) take their five-game winning streak to Upstate New York to play the Buffalo Bills (7-6). The game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT on December 17. It will air on Fox as America’s Game of the Week and feature the network’s top broadcast team of Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Erin Andrews, and Tom Rinaldi. Since losing in Week 5 against the San Francisco 49ers, the Cowboys have been one of the hottest teams in the NFL, winning seven of their…
A 19-year-old who studied in the UAE was recently featured on a massive billboard in central Times Square as one of the top mentors at a multinational boutique consultancy. Times Square, situated at the heart of New York City, is famous for its iconic digital billboards and advertisements that display images of celebrities and a diverse range of well-known brands. Advait Arya appeared on a billboard throughout an entire day, showcased over 26 times for his mentorship services in November 2023. The young adult who was once a student of Raha International School in Abu Dhabi stands among the select…