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India’s middle-order batter Tilak Varma hammered a half-century off 25 balls as India chased down a target of 181 with a ball to spare, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match Twenty20 series with New Zealand on Saturday.New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner’s destructive spell (4-21) had left India shaken, with 68 runs needed from the last five overs. But Varma (51) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (26) targeted the pacers in the final three overs to secure a four-wicket win.”The Hyderabadi boys were in play today … what everyone believed, I have done it, so I’m really proud of myself,” said…

WASHINGTON, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — US President Donald Trump signed an order on Friday to remove 50 percent tariffs on some Canadian agricultural and forestry products in a move that could benefit companies from the northern state. President Trump’s order exempted plywood sheets, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment, and packing crates and boxes, as well as fresh and dried seaweed, the White House said. The changes will take effect on 30th October. The US President imposed the 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports in August. Source: Emirates News Agency

All beaches in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah have been closed until further notice. The Ras Al Khaimah Public Services Department announced the closure of all beaches across the emirate until further notice. The department urged the public to follow the instructions and guidelines issued by the relevant authorities to ensure everyone’s safety. It added that the reopening of the beaches will be announced in due course. Source: Emirates 24|7

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, during which His Highness expressed his sincere condolences over the victims of an attack targeting a church in Karak governorate. His Highness also extended his condolences and sympathy to the people of Jordan and the families of the victims, and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the attack. His Highness affirmed the UAE’s solidarity with Jordan against anything that seeks to undermine its security and the…

Deyaar Development reported a 27 per cent increase in profit before tax to Dh541.5 million in the first nine months of 2026, supported by continued property handovers and stronger profit margins despite slower revenue growth.The company’s profit before tax rose from Dh425.7 million during the same period last year, while revenue increased 5 per cent to Dh1.52 billion, compared with Dh1.45 billion a year earlier.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.With profit growth outpacing revenue, Deyaar’s profit before tax margin widened to 35.6 per cent from 29.4 per cent, reflecting what the company described…

DUBAI: Dubai’s Museum of the Future has received more than 20,000 completed applications, while the campaign’s official website has recorded 42,000 visits, within the first 48 hours of opening applications. The strong response reflects significant interest in the new job opportunities and the museum’s innovative approach to identifying and attracting talent. Launched on 21st October, the initiative seeks individuals who will become the human face of the Museum’s completely reimagined visitor experience when it reopens in 2027. Unlike conventional recruitment processes, the search places imagination, curiosity, emotional intelligence, warmth and adaptability at the centre of how candidates are assessed, with…

Rory McIlroy was only 16 when he made his Dubai Desert Classic debut in 2006.Now, more than two decades later, the Northern Irishman will return to the iconic golf tournament as its most successful player in history.The world number two has confirmed his participation in the 2027 Dubai Desert Classic (January 21–24), where he will chase a record-extending fifth title, having won it in 2009, 2015, 2023 and 2024.The 37-year-old will arrive in Dubai on the back of a stunning season in which he joined a select group of players who have won back-to-back Masters titles.After winning his first Masters…

A Batman comic book that weighs 4.4kg, comes with a detachable lens and is designed to resemble a camera is on display at the Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference (SACC), with a price tag of Dh60,000. Only 47 copies of Batman: The Killing Joke Avant-Garde Edition are being produced worldwide. The handcrafted collector’s edition is being exhibited at the Argent Comics booth at the event, which runs until Sunday at Aljada. The book is inspired by the camera featured on the famous cover of Batman: The Killing Joke, originally published in 1988. Its aluminium boards are lined with goatskin, while…

DUBAI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and Colombia during a meeting with a delegation of members of the Board of Directors of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce. The meeting, held at Dubai Chambers’ headquarters and attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, focused on expanding private sector cooperation, boosting bilateral trade and exploring new investment opportunities. Lootah said, “We are continuing to strengthen trade relations between Dubai and Colombia in ways that advance our shared interests, increase bilateral trade and investment flows, and…

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) recently announced that the limited-edition ROG XBOX Ally X20 Bundle is now available in the UAE for AED 10,999 through the ASUS UAE eShop and participating retailers. Celebrating two decades of ROG, the collection brings together an upgraded gaming handheld, a wearable virtual display and coordinated protective accessories in a complete setup designed to move from home to wherever players choose to game. A new chapter for an anniversary handheld The ROG XBOX Ally X20 combines a translucent black chassis with gold-accented internal details and an exclusive 20th anniversary badge. The design offers a glimpse…