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SpaceX continues to share incredible footage and images from Saturday’s uncrewed test flight of the world’s most powerful rocket. The Super Heavy booster and Starship spacecraft — collectively known as the Starship — roared toward space from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, powered by around 17 million pounds of thrust — about twice that of the Saturn V rocket used for the Apollo missions and NASA’s new Space Launch System lunar rocket. SpaceX on Wednesday released some remarkable slow-motion video (below) showing the spacecraft successfully separating from the first-stage booster. Watch carefully and you can even see most…
The weather in the UAE will be partly cloudy in general, with convective clouds forming over some northern and eastern areas, as well as over islands. These clouds are associated with rainfall. Temperatures are set to reach 31°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The emirates will see lows of 22°C and 23°C. Light to moderate winds will cause blowing dust and sand. The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
Gaza’s government said Tuesday the death toll in the Palestinian territory had reached 14,128 since war began on October 7 between Israeli forces and Hamas militants. The government said 5,840 children and 3,920 women were among the dead, with another 33,000 people wounded. Its health ministry has previously said it can no longer give exact tolls as intense fighting has prevented bodies from being recovered.
An eco-friendly Green SIM Card for its UAE customers has been introduced by e& for the upcoming 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP28) in Dubai. As the Principal Technology Partner of the event, sustainability remains a key factor in e &’s overall mission to meet its 2030 net-zero target as it accelerates the implementation of climate action projects in its UAE operations. With the country hosting COP28 and declaring 2023 as the ‘Year of Sustainability’, e& is accelerating the pace of its green initiatives to enable a low-carbon society, reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability. Manufactured from…
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx was accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed in New York City on Wednesday that alleges he groped a woman at a rooftop bar and restaurant in Manhattan in August 2015. The plaintiff, identified in the complaint only as Jane Doe, said the assault occurred in a secluded corner of the Catch NYC rooftop lounge after she and a friend had approached the film star and had their pictures taken with him. Foxx’s representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages. The lawsuit said Foxx began…
Lionel Messi’s Argentina squad celebrated like they’d won the World Cup again after a dramatic 1-0 win over archrival Brazil on Tuesday. It was Brazil’s first home defeat ever in World Cup qualifying, a game that was delayed because of a brawl between fans in the stands. Many fans went to the Maracana to watch Messi in likely his last match in Brazil, a superclasico against the hosts. Instead, they saw Nicolás Otamendi score the only goal of the match. It was Brazil’s third consecutive loss in the round-robin tournament — another blow for new coach Fernando Diniz. It was…
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns in 2023 for its 97th edition on Thursday, November 23. The parade is a New York City tradition that originated in 1924. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade begins on West 77th Street & Central Park West. The parade marches to Columbus Circle, turning into Central Park West and continuing down 6th Avenue. The 2.5-mile route ends at the iconic Macy’s Herald Square on 7th Avenue. The parade is known for its iconic balloons and floats that soar next to the city’s high-rise buildings. Featured balloons in the 2023 parade include Beagle Scout Snoopy, Paw…
Countries around the world could agree to standardised rules for travellers to carry gold and jewellery in their hand luggage, a senior official said on Tuesday. World Gold Council along with its partners in the UAE and other countries are initiating discussions in this regard. Countries have different rules in place for passengers to hand-carry gold bars, coins and jewellery. Some have put financial limits while others weigh the gold items when travellers leave or enter a country. Travellers carrying excess amount of precious metal need to declare them at the customs. Andrew Naylor, Head of Middle East and Public…
The Expo area in Dubai registered the highest amount of rainfall over the weekend, as per the UAE’s weather department. Dr Ahmed Habib from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) told Khaleej Times on Monday, “The Expo area in Dubai recorded 65.8mm of rainfall, which was the highest rainfall received in Dubai. This is an area (in Dubai) where the rainfall measured this year has exceeded that of previous years.” The Friday downpour in the country resulted in widespread disruption, with heavy rain and thunder affecting various areas. This led to closures of roads and even cancellations of flights. Many…
Israel’s government and Hamas on Wednesday agreed to a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, and the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged enclave. Officials from Qatar, which has been mediating negotiations, as well as the U.S., Israel and Hamas have for days been saying a deal was imminent. Hamas is believed to be holding more than 200 hostages, taken when its fighters surged into Israel on Oct. 7, killing 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies. A statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…