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Dubai’s Indian community will mark India’s Independence Day on Saturday, August 15, with cultural performances, special menus and family activities taking place across the city. This year marks India’s 80th Independence Day, and venues across Dubai are hosting events for the occasion. Whether you want to spend the weekend listening to ghazals and Qawwali, sit down for an Indian feast or turn the celebrations into a family staycation, here are some of the options to check out. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. 1. Catch three days of Indian music and storytelling For…

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg laid out a vision for how the United States and the social media giant could win a global race to dominate AI amid fierce competition from China.In a long essay published on Monday about the future of artificial intelligence, Zuckerberg called for the US to compete against China, prevent “government tyranny” over AI and ensure that “superintelligence” technology will become available to everyone.Superintelligence is a theoretical point when AI’s capabilities exceeds human intelligence.The solution, he argues, includes “open” weight models, which allow users to download the rules that govern how an AI system behaves. Unlike truly…

 Chris Evans has shared new details about his return as Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday, teasing a difficult storyline for Captain America in the upcoming Marvel film.Speaking during a Q&A at Fan Expo Boston, Evans discussed reuniting with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, who previously worked with him on several Marvel films.“The Russos love beating up Steve Rogers,” Evans said. “Their favorite thing to do is to just beat him up”Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.According to Evans, the directors have always been interested in showing Steve continuing to fight regardless of how many…

Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez married on Tuesday, according to a photograph posted on the Portuguese football superstar’s Instagram account.Ronaldo, 41, shared a photo of the couple’s hands with their wedding bands and the caption: “C (heart) G”.The ceremony took place in the Portuguese coastal resort of Cascais, near Lisbon.Their five children attended the ceremony.The couple tied the knot exactly one year after Rodriguez, a 32-year-old influencer, announced their engagement on Instagram.Ronaldo, who played for Portugal at the World Cup this summer, currently plays for Saudi club Al-Nassr.The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward won the Ballon d’Or for…

NUKUS, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — The International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), with support from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and in collaboration with the Agency for Innovative Development under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, has launched the Farmers’ and Agro-Entrepreneurs Accelerator in Nukus. The one-month programme is being implemented under the ADFD-funded project “Development of Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems in Degraded Areas of Karakalpakstan”. The programme, delivered at Youth Technopark in Nukus, will support 200 farmers and agro-entrepreneurs in developing value-added products and strengthening their capabilities in agribusiness management…

SHARJAH, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, announced that planning for the new administrative division of Khorfakkan has been completed, noting that it will be announced soon. H.H. also revealed that a study is underway for a project to level the summit of Al Aween Mountain and develop a residential area there capable of accommodating a large number of people, stressing the need to give areas names that symbolise positive things. Speaking by phone on the “Direct Line” programme with Mohamed Hassan Khalaf, Director General of…

Fear of missing out is driving a buying rush on Wall Street, with options market metrics flashing some of the most bullish signals in years. Easing tensions in the Middle East, falling oil prices and robust earnings reports have supported the market’s climb to new highs, but some options-market measures suggest investors’ FOMO has emerged as a distinct driver of the rally.”There are several factors, but FOMO is a part of it,” said Mark Hackett, chief market strategist at Nationwide.”Most of the core tenets of the bear thesis have broken down, and being short on an absolute or relative basis…

Harry Potter fans pushed for a £430 million power cable to be rerouted to avoid an unofficial memorial to Dobby the house elf, bringing new attention to just how strongly the franchise continues to resonate with its adult fanbase.The Greenlink interconnector connects Wales and Ireland, with the cable coming ashore at Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire.The beach was used to film Dobby’s death and burial in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One and has since become a popular destination for fans.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Simon Ludlam, who managed the Greenlink project at…

For nearly two years, Abdul (name changed), a 42-year-old corporate executive, struggled with severe tiredness, weight gain and brain fog that made it difficult for him to focus at work. He thought the problem was workplace burnout. He was also treated for depression, but his symptoms did not improve. Further tests later showed that he had low morning testosterone and undiagnosed sleep apnoea. Once the sleep disorder was treated, his hormonal balance improved. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In another case, a 38-year-old man believed his persistent headaches and low libido were…

Sharjah Warriorz have appointed one of franchise cricket’s most accomplished coaches, Adrian Birrell, as the team’s new head coach ahead of Season 5 of the ILT20, scheduled to be played in November and December 2026. A serial winner in the T20 franchise circuit, Birrell joins the Warriorz to usher in a new era for the franchise as it sets its sights on challenging for their maiden title.Speaking on his appointment, Birrell said, “I am delighted to be joining the Sharjah Warriorz ahead of the upcoming ILT20 season. I am excited to work with this talented group of players and support…