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The oil market is increasingly behaving as though disruptions to Middle East energy supplies are not a temporary shock but a new reality. Nearly six months after war erupted between the U.S. and Iran, hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough have faded. An interim ceasefire agreed on June 17 has effectively collapsed, the 60-day negotiating period has expired, and neither Washington nor Tehran appears willing to compromise over the future of the Strait of Hormuz.Instead, both sides are digging in. Iran warned on Monday it would escalate tensions unless Washington fully implemented the interim peace deal within weeks. A senior Iranian…

Viola Davis and other Hollywood celebrities paid tribute to the actress Hayden Panettiere. She passed away on Sunday, August 16, at 36. Her representative confirmed the news to PEOPLE on behalf of her father, Alan Panettiere.”It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” her father said in a statement to PEOPLE. He remembered the actress as someone who brought love and happiness to the people around her and to the millions who watched her work.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.”She was an incredible light and a…

Barcelona have signed midfielder Rodri from Manchester City on a deal until June 2030, the LaLiga champions announced on Tuesday, ending the Spaniard’s glittering, trophy-laden spell with the Premier League club in a major coup for the Catalan side.The 30-year-old joins Hansi Flick’s side for a reported fee of 65.4 million pounds ($88.56 million), with Barca beating arch-rivals Real Madrid to the Spain international’s signature.Rodri’s contract with City had been due to expire in June 2027.”FC Barcelona and Manchester City have reached an agreement for the transfer of Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante, known in the football world as Rodri, who is…

Resident expatriates and foreign investors were the top property buyers in Abu Dhabi in the first half of 2026, including nationals and investors from India, Pakistan, Russia, UK, US, Canada, France, Germany and others.According to data released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (Adrec) on Tuesday, resident expatriates from Canada, China, Egypt, France, India, Jordan, Pakistan, Russia, UK and US were the top property buyers during the January-June 2026 period. In terms of foreign investors, the list includes nationals from China, France, Germany, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Russia, Taiwan, the UK and the US.Stay up to date with the latest…

Offlimits Music Festival has postponed its 2026 Abu Dhabi edition, which was set to bring Shakira, the Jonas Brothers and other major artists to Yas Island this November.The open-format music festival made its Abu Dhabi debut in 2025, bringing international and regional acts together at Etihad Park. Following its first edition, Offlimits was scheduled to return on November 21, 2026, with Shakira announced as the festival’s headline act.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Organisers thanked the Offlimits community for its continued support and confirmed that ticket holders will receive refund details directly from the…

India produced a commanding performance to thrash South Africa 6-1 and move to the top of Pool D at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026, recording their biggest-ever victory in the tournament in the process.India dominated from the outset at the Wagener Stadium and took the lead in the 11th minute. A flowing passing move down the left created the opening, with Sakshi Rana’s effort finding Sunelita Toppo at the far post, who made no mistake from close range.Navneet Kaur doubled India’s advantage early in the second quarter, unleashing a powerful slap from a penalty corner for her second…

For many parents in the UAE, a child’s birthday invitation comes with another question: what do you buy for a child you may barely know? It is a problem Salman Yousuf noticed repeatedly while living in the UAE, where children’s birthday parties can be a regular fixture on family calendars. His curiosity eventually led him to speak to more than 300 parents across the country about how they shop for toys and gifts. The conversations ultimately became the foundation for Toy Souk, which Yousuf launched in December 2025 as what he says is the UAE’s first AI-enabled dedicated toy marketplace.…

Doctors across the UAE say they are seeing more teenagers referred for weight problems, high blood sugar, fatty liver disease and hormonal issues linked to insulin resistance. “We are seeing a growing number of adolescents being assessed for insulin resistance and related metabolic conditions,” said Dr Abdul Jabbar, Consultant Internal Medicine-Endocrinology at Medcare Hospital Al Safa. He pointed to a 2020 study of UAE teenagers in schools, which found that 34.7 per cent were overweight or obese, and nearly 80 per cent were physically inactive. Dr Amna Kiran Sarwar, Specialist Endocrinologist at International Modern Hospital Dubai, said global data back…

A coalition of states suing Meta Platforms over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that harmed young users’ mental health began making its case on Tuesday in California federal court in a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on the planet. Lawyers for California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey, which are leading a bipartisan group of 29 states, will give their opening statements before an eight-person jury in Oakland, California. Jurors are expected to issue an advisory verdict, but US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will determine Meta’s liability. If she finds Meta liable,…

Colombian pop star Shakira has made a surprise visit to the earthquake-hit province of Chocó in western Colombia, pledging to help rebuild at least 10 schools and restore a local technological university damaged by the powerful August 10 earthquake, according to Billboard.The initiative has drawn support from several international organisations. Global Citizen and Live Nation have each committed $500,000 (around Dh1.84 million) towards education recovery efforts.The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund has contributed another $500,000, while CAF, Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, pledged $250,000 (around Dh918,000) to help rebuild classroom infrastructure, Billboard reported.Shakira visited Quibdó, the capital…