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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…

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Pakistan cricketer Imam-ul-Haq is set to marry Norway-based doctor Anmol Mehmood. The wedding festivities have already started with a Mehendi ceremony in Norway. The Pakistan opener will exchange vows over the weekend, reported Geo News. The marriage ceremony and banquet will take place in Lahore. Anmol has also shared a series of updates on Instagram, which have gone viral, garnering praise from netizens. In a video, we get a glimpse of the magical set-up and the bride-to-be, dressed in a gorgeous number for the special day. Pakistani fashion designer Hassan Sheheryar Yasin (HSY) has also shared a set of pictures…

FIA TO STEER CHANGE AT COP28 WITH SMART DRIVING CHALLENGE Dubai, 23 November 2023- The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is giving drivers around the world the chance to make their mark on COP28 through the Drive Change Today – FIA Smart Driving Challenge, developed in partnership with AI data analytics company Greater Than. From 22 November to 12 December, Drive Change Today will encourage participants to drive in a safer and more eco-friendly way. In addition to everyday drivers from around the world and COP28 attendees, 10,000 cars from fleets in the UAE will be invited to participate in Drive…

Thanksgiving usually conjures three things for Americans: food, festivities, and football. Lots, and lots, of football. Yet for many, the holiday is also a time to park one’s rear in front of the TV set and catch up on the mountain of movies that are waiting in the streaming queue. Time is precious, so Digital Trends has put together a list of the 25 best movies to watch for Thanksgiving on almost every streamer out there. (Yes, even Tubi.) From obvious classics like A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Planes, Trains and Automobiles to films seemingly unrelated to Turkey Day like…

Thanks to the UAE’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiatives and anticipated certification developments next year, people may soon have the opportunity to bypass traffic and travel across the Emirates, saving 40 per cent of their time. The country is poised to witness all-electric air taxis becoming a reality in the skies of the UAE by the first quarter of 2026. Shedding light on the advantages of bringing electric aviation to the UAE, Eng. Ruba Abdelal, Chief Specialist, Innovative Mobility Expert, UAE Government said it will help unlock congestion with zero emissions. She said, “The first one is the time efficiency,…