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Serena and Venus Williams lost in their first doubles match together since 2022 while men’s top seed Alexander Zverev battled into the fourth round on Monday at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.The Williams sisters, with 14 Grand Slam titles and three Olympic gold medals together, were side-by-side for the first time since the 2022 US Open but lost to American Payton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine 6-2, 1-6, 10-8.”It was fun and special. We kicked off a little rust,” Serena Williams said. “I didn’t come here to win this tournament. It’s about having fun and I did want to do…

Property buyers who were targeting smaller units could afford larger properties in established and high-end communities after a price correction in the past few months made the market more affordable for end-users and investors.Industry executives have termed the property price drop in the past few months a “healthy correction” due to the regional conflict, as the market became more accessible for mid-market buyers.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.“The regional disruption created an unexpected benefit, market repricing that expanded accessibility for mid-market buyers. Before the uncertainty, first-time buyers were stretched across one-bedroom purchases in…

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Kapoor are enjoying a picturesque summer getaway at Lake Como, Italy, with Mira offering fans a glimpse of their holiday through a series of sun-kissed photographs shared on social media.Mira recently posted a carousel of vacation pictures capturing the couple’s time on the scenic Italian lake. In keeping with the mood of their European escape, she captioned the photo dump, “La Dolce Vita essentials.”https://www.instagram.com/p/DcJd7-CjbPX/?img_index=1The photographs showcase Mira relaxing on a boat against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Como.Sporting a chic floral sundress, sunglasses and a sunhat, she channelled an effortless holiday look…

Former Australia batsman David Warner was convicted and fined A$1,500 ($1,065) for drink-driving by a Sydney court on Tuesday after being arrested in April.Warner, one of Australia’s most decorated cricketers, pleaded guilty after failing a breath-test on the Easter weekend when driving his family home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs after a social function.The 39-year-old’s blood-alcohol reading was more than twice the legal limit.Waverley Local Court heard Warner stopped his car when he saw the roadside breath-testing site and attempted to swap seats with a female passenger.”I accept Mr Warner is unlikely to re-offend,” Judge Clare Farnan told the court in…

As demand for premium children’s products grows across the Emirates, Russian brands are bringing together quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design and natural ingredients to appeal to a new generation of families Published: Tue 18 Aug 2026, 11:04 AM The UAE’s youngest consumers are becoming some of its most influential shoppers. Children are no longer simply wearing what their parents choose or eating whatever appears in the pantry – they are actively shaping family purchasing decisions. According to global consumer research by GWI, most children aged 8 to 11 have a significant influence on household spending, from snacks and toys to clothing.…

Online travel-tech platform EaseMyTrip has launched ‘ReSave’ — a zero-cost flight add-on that tracks eligible fare drops after booking and returns the full applicable savings to customers, as per a company statement. The company is expanding its technology-led customer proposition beyond the point of booking. As per the release, “The offering monitors booked flight itineraries for eligible price reductions and helps customers access applicable savings, subject to the plan terms.””The initiative forms part of EaseMyTrip’s broader technology strategy to create value across the entire travel lifecycle,” the company said. Airfares can fluctuate even after a booking is confirmed, leaving travellers…

A former street gang leader orchestrated the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas as retaliation for the beating of his nephew, prosecutors told jurors as opening statements began in his murder trial.Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, is charged in Nevada’s Clark County with one count of murder using a deadly weapon. He has pleaded not guilty.Davis is accused of leading a group of men to kill Shakur, who was 25 at the time, in a drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.”You…

Fifa said on Monday that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour had left the organisation, weeks after he publicly criticised Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments.Lamour joined the senior leadership group of soccer’s global governing body in November 2024, having previously been part of the inner circle that campaigned for Infantino’s election as Fifa president in 2016.”Fifa can confirm that the working relationship between Fifa and Kevin Lamour as Fifa’s Chief Operating Officer has ended on August 17, 2026,” a Fifa spokesperson said on Monday.”Fifa thanks Kevin for his…

Imagine needing cash urgently to send home to a sick family member – and having to wait three days for it to arrive. That was the reality for expatriates in the UAE back in the 1960s, when Al Ansari Exchange first opened its doors. Today, the same transfer can land in three seconds.“I remember it used to take a very long time. It was three days,” recalls Rashed A. Al Ansari, Group CEO of Al Ansari Financial Services, describing the early days of paper ledgers, carbon copies and traveller’s cheques. “Now it’s instant. By the time you touch the door…

Indian cinema fans in the UAE could walk away with half a kilogram of gold or a brand-new SUV simply by heading to the movies this August.VOX Cinemas has launched its Filmy Fever campaign across its UAE locations, offering moviegoers the chance to win one of two major prizes when they purchase tickets for selected Indian films.The promotion runs throughout August, with one winner set to receive 500g of gold through Dream Dubai, valued by organisers at Dh235,000. Another winner will receive a Jetour T2 SUV.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.How to enterMoviegoers…