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Damac Properties has handed over more than 50,000 homes and is targeting the delivery of over 8,800 additional residential units in 2026, as the Dubai developer accelerates construction across a pipeline of more than 55,000 homes. The company awarded more than Dh10 billion worth of construction contracts during the first half of 2026, supporting deliveries across Damac Lagoons, Damac Hills, Damac Hills 2, Chic Tower and Elegance Tower. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The expansion comes as the number of homes being completed across Dubai continues to rise. Nearly 25,000 new homes were…

Charles Spencer has shared a tribute to his sister Princess Diana, marking 29 years since her death with photos of the flag flying at half mast over Althorp House.The 62 year old Earl Spencer shared the photos on Instagram from the Northamptonshire estate, which was Diana’s childhood home and is also her final resting place.“31 August. My least favourite day,” he captioned the post.Diana died on August 31, 1997, following a car crash in Paris. She was 36 years old.Althorp House holds particular significance for the Spencer family. Diana spent part of her childhood at the estate and was later…

Pakistan have ditched head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and sent several squad members back home in a dramatic response to successive Test thrashings by England, officials announced Monday.The tourists suffered an innings and 103-run loss in the series opener at Headingley before going down by 194 runs at Lord’s on Sunday as England took an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match campaign.The team has been labelled one of the country’s worst sides in decades and the Pakistan Cricket Board has now decided drastic action is required ahead of next month’s third Test at Edgbaston, bringing in white-ball coach Mike Hesson to…

SEOUL, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s exports surged 68.7 percent in August from a year earlier, buoyed by strong semiconductor shipments, data showed Tuesday. Outbound shipments came to US$98.25 billion in August, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing data from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. Imports climbed 22.6 percent on-year to $63.51 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $34.75 billion. By sector, semiconductor exports, a key pillar of Asia’s fourth-largest economy, soared 209 percent during the period to $46.65 billion, as major technology companies known as hyperscalers stepped up spending on artificial intelligence (AI)…

Shares in online fast-fashion retailer Shein dropped 4% in their first day of Hong Kong trade on Tuesday, as investors worried about the impact of setbacks that long delayed its listing and have undermined its competitive advantages.Known globally for selling $5 tops and $10 dresses, Shein has been humbled by tariff and duty changes in the U.S. and Europe that have contributed to a dramatic decline in valuation for the company.Founded in China in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore since late 2021, Shein spent years touting its credentials as a global company before re-embracing its Chinese roots to list in…

Rapper Badshah and Punjabi actor Isha Rikhi have announced that they are separating, just five months after their low-key wedding in March 2026. The couple shared matching statements on Instagram, saying the decision was mutual and requesting privacy.“I and Isha Rikhi have mutually decided to part ways and move forward on our separate paths,” the statement read. “This decision has been made with mutual respect, and we request everyone to kindly respect our privacy during this time.” They added that it would be their only statement and asked people not to make further assumptions about their relationship.A hush-hush March weddingBadshah,…

South Korea’s underfire football association on Tuesday appointed former Spain boss Robert Moreno as interim coach, following a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies.Moreno, who was forced to deny earlier this year that he used ChatGPT to prepare for games during a stint in Russia, will be in charge for friendly games in September-October.The Korea Football Association (KFA) said Moreno could lead the team at the Asian Cup, “subject to an evaluation” of his performance. The team have been without a coach since Hong Myung-bo quit following their shock group-stage exit from the World Cup in North America…

Starlink, an internet service developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, will start operating in the UAE after the country’s telecoms authority granted it a 10-year licence.The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) granted Starlink a 10-year General Satellite Services Licence, allowing the company to establish, operate and manage a public satellite telecommunications network and provide satellite broadband internet services in the UAE.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.So how will Starlink differ from the internet services already offered by UAE telecom operators du and e&?Diversify internet access optionsThe UAE’s telecoms authority said that the…

Actor Rashmika Mandanna is set to return to work soon after taking a break following an injury she suffered while shooting for her upcoming film ‘Mysaa.’ Rashmika shared a series of pictures and a video showing how she spent her time while recovering. From performing pooja and playing with her dog to solving picture puzzles and spending time in her garden, the actor gave fans a look at her days away from work.Sharing the post, Rashmika said she will soon resume her professional commitments but will miss the time she got to spend at home. “I am getting back to…

Argentines saluted Lionel Messi on Monday after the soccer great confirmed the news many had long expected but still found painful — his retirement from the national team.“It’s going to be difficult but I’m super grateful for all the joy he gave us, as a country,” said Francisca Mieth, an 18-year-old university student, in Buenos Aires’ leafy Belgrano neighbourhood.Nearby, dog walker Jose Aramburu said Messi’s refusal to give up had left a lasting mark on Argentina. “The most important thing that Messi gave us was the fact that he insisted, persisted and pursued a dream, a goal, an objective, without…