Author: Editorial team
For many years, it seemed that the murder of Tupac Shakur, in a drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip in 1996, might never result in a suspect’s arrest, let alone a conviction. The police had theories about the assailants but lacked evidence. The white Cadillac that carried the shooter was never recovered. Neither was the gun. As the years passed, “Who shot Tupac?” became shorthand for an unsolvable mystery. But on Monday — a week shy of 30 years since the shooting — a jury in Las Vegas convicted a former member of the South Side Compton Crips of…
Alexander Zverev weathered a storm from Lorenzo Sonego to reach the US Open second round on Tuesday and keep alive his bid to reach a third straight Grand Slam final, after relentless rain wreaked havoc with the schedule at Flushing Meadows.Americans Madison Keys, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz earlier powered through under the roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium before new crowd favourite Alexandra Eala underlined her growing promise with a near-flawless display.French Open champion and Wimbledon finalist Zverev, handed top billing in New York in the absence of injured world number one Jannik Sinner, was taken the distance by Sonego…
SHARJAH, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has concluded an official business mission to the brotherly Republic of Korea, led by Halima Humaid Ali Al Owais, Chairperson of the Sharjah Consultative Council and Board Member of SCCI. The delegation comprised 30 prominent businesswomen, women entrepreneurs and representatives of Sharjah’s economic, investment and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The mission aimed to expand SCCI’s international economic network, open new channels for trade and investment cooperation, and strengthen the global presence and competitiveness of Sharjah’s business community. Its programme featured official meetings, business-to-business engagements, field visits and economic…
UAE banks are increasingly managing interest rate movements within their own margins rather than passing each change directly on to borrowers, according to industry analysts, even as the dirham’s peg to the dollar keeps the UAE’s base rate formally tied to the US Federal Reserve.This partly reflects the current interest-rate environment, with rates having stabilised at levels well below the double-digit highs seen in previous decades, giving banks more flexibility to compete on mortgage pricing without reacting to every Fed decision.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.When the Fed held its policy rate steady…
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has visited one of the areas worst affected by the devastating floods in Nepal, meeting residents and calling for continued support as the country’s death toll rose to 1,127.The Dabangg actor travelled to Trishuli Bazar on Tuesday to see the destruction first-hand and speak to families affected by the disaster.Sood, who is known for his humanitarian work, said recovery would require sustained assistance rather than short-term relief.”I hope that we are all able to bring some aid for the people of Nepal so that Nepal can again stand back on their feet,” he told ANI.The actor…
Filipina sensation Alex Eala made her Louis Armstrong Stadium debut in style with an emphatic 6-1, 6-2 US Open first-round win over American qualifier Mary Stoiana on Tuesday.Backed by her passionate flag-waving Filipino fans in New York, the world number 18 was in complete control, winning the match in straight sets against the 23-year-old American.The highest-ranked Filipina tennis player in history, Eala is enjoying a great season, having won the first WTA title in Washington recently.The season’s highlights also include her run to the fourth round at Wimbledon, where she beat six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek.Already a national icon…
AL AIN, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — Bahraini Al-Nassr opened the second round of the International Youth Volleyball Tournament by securing their second consecutive victory, defeating Qatari Al-Rayyan 3–0. The tournament, organised by Al Ain Club under the patronage of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, in strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and in technical cooperation with the UAE Volleyball Federation, is being held at Khalifa bin Zayed Sports Hall in Al Ain. In the “Kuwaiti clash,” Al-Qadsia defeated Burgan 3–0, securing their first victory in the tournament after losing in the opening round…
CAPITALS, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Gold fell on Wednesday to its lowest in more than three weeks. Spot gold was down 0.6 percent at $4,304.01 per ounce by 00:17 GMT, its lowest since 7th August. US gold futures for December delivery fell 1 percent to $4,350.80. Among other metals, spot silver lost 1 percent to $63.60 per ounce, platinum edged 1 percent lower to $1,722.23 and palladium fell 1.4 percent to $1,292.21. Source: Emirates News Agency
The first week of school is often a mix of excitement, new routines and children getting used to being back in classrooms. But as students across the UAE returned to school on August 31, schools were also reminding parents of another important back-to-school rule: children who are unwell should stay home until they have recovered. Schools are reminding families to keep children home with symptoms such as fever, cough, vomiting or diarrhoea, helping them recover while limiting the spread of illness in classrooms. The guidance comes as schools begin a new academic year and settle millions of children into classrooms…
Gold dropped more than 2% on Tuesday to a two-week low as elevated Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on prices, while bullion’s break below its 200-day moving average triggered additional technical selling.Spot gold was down 1.7% at $4,371.50 per ounce at 11:52 a.m. ET (1552 GMT), after touching its lowest since August 19 at $4,362.89 earlier in the session. Bullion dropped below its 200-day moving average — currently around $4,528 — on August 28.U.S. gold futures were down 1.37% at $4,420.10.”We’re seeing some technical selling pressure… bond yields globally are at highs not seen in years. So…