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The trailer of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer ‘Daayra’ was unveiled on Monday. Helmed by Meghna Gulzar, ‘Daayra’ stars Kareena and Prithviraj as cops who face off while navigating the dark and complex world of juvenile crime.As per the makers, the film is “inspired by true events.”Daayra unfolds in the “aftermath of a crime that grips the nation sparking widespread outrage, while setting a series of events and 2 investigations in motion. As the search for answers deepens, two senior police officers, played by Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, find themselves navigating the same system through different approaches…

Argentina legend Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday.The 39-year-old announced his decision on social media, just over a month after Argentina lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory at Qatar 2022, ending the South American nation’s 36-year wait for the big trophy.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.“After this time that has passed since the final, thinking about it a lot, I want to inform everyone that I am retiring from the National Team,” Messi wrote on social media.“It was a decision…

DUBAI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to host a diverse line up of national and international exhibitions and conferences this September across key industries including energy, investment, healthcare, travel, finance, cybersecurity and technology, among others. With a dynamic line-up of 14 flagship events across DWTC and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), September’s roster spans business, innovation and industry development. The full event agenda includes: Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Middle East Energy is the region’s largest energy infrastructure exhibition. The 2026 edition will bring together more than…

Taco Bell is officially making its UAE comeback, 14 years after the American fast-food chain left the country. Americana Restaurants announced on August 30 that it had signed an exclusive development agreement with Taco Bell UK and Europe Ltd to bring the brand back to the UAE, with plans to eventually expand across other GCC markets. There is still one important detail missing, though: exactly when UAE residents will be able to get their hands on a Crunchwrap again. Luckily, the country’s Mexican food scene looks very different from when Taco Bell departed in 2012. From quick burrito bowls and…

Abu Dhabi founded energy infrastructure investor ePointZero has agreed to acquire a 90 per cent stake in Azura Power Holding Limited, expanding its exposure to power generation assets across Africa. ePointZero, a subsidiary of Two Point Zero Group, said the transaction remains subject to the completion of required procedures and approvals from relevant regulatory authorities. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Azura Power currently operates 752 megawatts of capacity across three assets: Azura Edo in Nigeria with 461MW, Tobene in Senegal with 116MW and CTRG in Mozambique with 175MW. The projects are located in…

Hollywood is looking to the past for some of its biggest new projects.From 1990s cult favourites to the sitcoms and romantic comedies that defined the 2000s and 2010s, familiar titles are returning through sequels, prequels, spin-offs and, in some cases, reunion conversations that have sent fans into a frenzy.And 2026 has already delivered plenty of surprises. A sequel to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days has entered early development, Anne Hathaway has offered promising updates on The Princess Diaries 3, while fresh chatter around New Girl briefly had fans believing the loftmates were getting back together.Here are 10…

Julian Alvarez returned to Atletico Madrid training on Sunday amid continuing speculation about Barcelona’s pursuit of the Argentine forward.Alvarez missed Atletico’s three group sessions late last week because of what the club described as “an indisposition”, before training alone at Majadahonda on Friday afternoon.He was left out of the squad for Saturday’s 3-1 win at Sevilla, a result that briefly shifted attention back to the pitch.”The plan is crystal clear. Julian had a few days where he wasn’t feeling well. Yesterday he trained and we hope he’ll be back in action quickly and be available for the next LaLiga match.…

ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE’s renewable energy capacity has grown more than 63-fold over the past decade, rising from 129 megawatts in 2015 to more than 8.2 gigawatts in 2025, according to Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Olama said the UAE had made significant progress across the energy sector, including expanding clean energy, developing the national electricity system, strengthening grid interconnection and deploying modern technologies and data to manage the grid and enhance its readiness. He…

Coyote vs. Acme is finally making its way to cinemas, nearly three years after Warner Bros. decided to shelve the completed film. The live action and animation hybrid, starring Will Forte, John Cena and Lana Condor, opens in UAE cinemas today, August 27. But its journey to the big screen has been anything but straightforward. Warner Bros. announced in November 2023 that it would not release the film, despite production having already been completed. The studio planned to take a tax write off, with the decision coming as it shifted its strategy away from projects originally intended for streaming. The decision…

Today marks Tim Cook’s final day as Apple CEO, bringing his 15 year run at the helm of the technology giant to an end.John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will officially take over as CEO on September 1, while Cook moves into a new role as executive chairman of the company’s board.Apple announced the leadership change in April, saying the transition was unanimously approved by its board following a long term succession planning process.Cook said in Apple’s announcement:  “It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been…