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Akeal Hosein and Chamika Karunaratne bowled out Delhi Bulls for a paltry 31 runs in 9.3 overs to give New York Strikers a thumping 67 runs victory in the 18th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Delhi Bulls’ total was the lowest ever in Abu Dhabi T10 history with the previous lowest score being 46 all out by Northern Warriors against Qalandars in 2019. Though Delhi Bulls restricted New York Strikers to 98 for 4 in 10 overs despite Rahmanulla Gurbaz’s unbeaten 49 and Odean Smith’s unconquered 25, they put on an embarrassing batting display.…

Lenovo continues its reign of offering some of the best laptop deals at the moment with the Lenovo Yoga 6 13-inch AMD model down to $600 from $860. A saving of 30% or $260 sounds pretty great although it’s always good to be a little cautious of Lenovo’s overly optimistic estimated value system. Still, what we do know for sure is that $600 for a stylish 2-in-1 laptop is a pretty sweet deal. If that immediately sounds like your kind of thing then hit the buy button otherwise, take a look below at what else we have to say about…

Global donors who have pledged $777 million to end neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) highlighted the importance of partnerships and collaborations to make a real impact during the Reaching the Last Mile Forum at COP28. The pledging event was hosted by Reaching the Last Mile (RLM), a global humanitarian initiative supported by UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to eliminate two NTDs — river blindness and lymphatic filariasis — from the African continent. Bill Simmons, CEO of American Leprosy Missions, believed that new solutions are possible, and that…

The Israeli army said Monday three more soldiers had been killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip, raising the number of troop deaths there to 75 since the war began. All three died in northern Gaza on Sunday, the military said. The deaths brought the total number of Israeli defence personnel killed since October 7 — among them those who died in the Hamas attacks themselves, and including soldiers, reservists, kibbutz guards and others — to 401.

Warren Buffet is perhaps one of the most celebrated investors in the world, but he didn’t make it to the most cherished list of investors on his own. Charlie Munger, his friend, investment partner, and adviser for more than 60 years, was instrumental in refining Buffet’s investment philosophy and helping him build a portfolio that eventually propelled the duo among the wealthiest in the world. Munger, the acerbic vice-chair of Berkshire Hathaway, died on November 28 this year at the age of 99. A pioneer in blending psychology with investment, Munger’s quick-witted comments and advice on finance and wealth generation…

This week, Godzilla is back in theaters with Godzilla Minus One, the first Japanese film in the franchise since 2016’s Shin Godzilla. So far, the early box office projections have Godzilla Minus One finishing at No.3 this weekend with over $11 million. American audiences seem more conditioned to show up for Legendary’s MonsterVerse movies than the genuine article straight from Japan. But if you have only ever watched the American Godzilla films, including the truly awful 1998 reboot, then you’re missing out on some of the best monster movies ever made. Japan has been producing Godzilla films since 1954, and…

With a goal to slash global emissions from fires by 80 per cent before 2050, the UAE has launched the World Fire Emission Reduction Alliance (WFERA). This groundbreaking initiative brings together nations, international institutions, and civil defence organisations under a unified operational umbrella. The UAE announced the alliance during COP28 in Dubai, where six nations signed a memorandum signalling a collective commitment to combat the environmental consequences of fires. As the world unites to tackle the challenges of climate change, the WFERA heralds a new era in the global fight against carbon emissions from fires. The initiative aims to establish…

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the southern Philippines has risen to three, official tallies showed Monday, as frequent aftershocks send residents fleeing into the streets. At least eight people have also been injured since the magnitude 7.6 quake hit Saturday off the coast of Mindanao island, in an area that has seen a series of aftershocks of magnitudes exceeding 6.0 through Sunday. A magnitude 6.9 quake hit the area early Monday at a depth of 30 kilometres (18 miles), about 72 kilometres northeast of Hinatuan municipality in Surigao del Sur province, the US Geological Survey said. “Up…

Vijay Vasu, the co-founder of the The Senior Champions Tour (TSCT), aims to grow the popular event and introduce new initiatives. Khaleej Times caught up with the Vasu, a young minded and energized 64-year-old, who has a genuine passion for golf. Vasu was speaking prior to entries closing for their next event on Wednesday December 13, 2023, at Trump International Golf Club, Dubai. Organised under the TSCT brand and run by Golf & Co., the amateur Tour currently has over 200 signed up members, all over 50 years-old for men and over 40 for ladies and all residents in the…

Paramount+ doesn’t always have the great movie selection of its rivals, and it doesn’t help when many of its best films are reserved only for the premium tier, Paramount+ with Showtime. That’s why our picks for the three underrated movies on Paramount+ you need to watch in December are available on all tiers. It’s the only way that seems fair. This month, our choices include films by director Francis Ford Coppola and his daughter, Sofia Coppola, as well as a rare natural horror film that uses actual creatures instead of inventing some supernatural threat. But if you’re looking for more…