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On Thursday, August 13, Meta introduced a refreshed Instagram wordmark logo. The change was announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri on both Instagram and Threads, where he described the new logo as “sharper and more modern” while still referencing the original and maintaining simplicity, as per TechCrunch. The new wordmark keeps the familiar script style, with redrawn letterforms.The last time Instagram updated its design was 2016, when the company moved away from the classic brown camera with the rainbow stripe to the colorful pink gradient that remains the icon today.”The wordmark at the top of the app hasn’t changed in…
Australian actor Cate Blanchett, goodwill ambassador for the UN agency for refugees, on Monday urged the film industry to take a leap and include their “incredible” stories.”People who are displaced have a voice, they have a story,” said the Oscar-winning actor at a talk at the Cannes Film Festival.”Their stories are so incredible and inspiring.”Blanchett, who has met refugees as a UNHCR envoy since 2016, said 114 million people had been displaced around the world by violence and war.”I’m always bewildered as to why more films don’t speak directly or obliquely to this,” she said.”The more we exclude these voices…
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green and wicketkeeper Alex Carey were left with an improbable rescue mission on Saturday as Bangladesh moved within six wickets of an upset for the ages on day three of the first test in Darwin.Australia, the world’s top-ranked test nation, were in trouble at 161 for four at stumps, still 67 runs in arrears after Bangladesh’s underrated batters put 426 on the board.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp ChannelsA victory scenario that appeared unthinkable days ago burst into view after tea, when Australia’s number four Steve Smith spooned a caught-and-bowled to…
Dubai Customs foils smuggling attempt of over 70 million illicit cigarettes bound for Europe, intercepting nine air cargo shipments using intelligence-led targeting and advanced risk analysis Dubai Customs has foiled an international smuggling attempt involving more than 70 million illicit cigarettes destined for a European country, highlighting its role in protecting cross-border trade and international supply chains. Risk indicators and intelligence-led targeting enabled Dubai Customs teams to identify nine export shipments containing nearly seven tonnes of tobacco routed through three air cargo facilities in Dubai. Teams from the Air Cargo Centers Management intercepted the shipments in three separate operations after…
LONDON, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) — Eljas du Bienn was crowned champion of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses in the prestigious Cup’s first race at the historic Newbury Racecourse in the United Kingdom, held yesterday, Friday, as part of the calendar of the 33rd edition of the prestigious global series. The prestigious Cup series continued its distinguished successes at European racecourses with the support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and his continued commitment to supporting Arabian horse owners and breeders and encouraging…
Spot gold rose 0.9 percent to $4,406.64 per ounce by 17:30 GMT, and climbed above the 100-day moving averageGold rose to a more than two-month high on Wednesday after a US inflation reading matched expectations.Spot gold rose 0.9 percent to $4,406.64 per ounce by 17:30 GMT, and climbed above the 100-day moving average, which is currently at $4,387.22. Bullion climbed more than 1 percent to its highest level since 5th June earlier in the session.US gold futures settled 0.6 percent higher at $4,467.5.Among other metals, spot silver rose 1.3 percent to $65.49 per ounce, having hit its highest level since…
EFG Holding reported a 7 per cent year-on-year increase in second-quarter revenues, as growth in its commercial banking and non-bank financial services businesses helped offset a weaker performance at its investment banking division amid market volatility and currency fluctuations.The Egypt-based financial services group said revenues reached EGP6.5 billion in the three months to June 2026, supported by continued expansion at Bank NXT and EFG Finance. The company said the quarter unfolded against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, regional market volatility and ongoing macroeconomic pressures.Revenue at Bank NXT increased 30 per cent year-on-year to EGP2.1 billion, driven by growth in its…
Anne Hathaway has responded to online speculation about her pregnancy after some social media users claimed the actress was wearing a fake baby bump.The 43 year old actress sparked conversation following her appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of The End of Oak Street, where she showed off her growing bump in a cropped halter top and low rise jeans.Photos and videos from the event quickly circulated online, and while many fans focused on Hathaway’s maternity look, others began questioning whether her bump was real. Some even suggested she was wearing a prosthetic.Hathaway appeared to respond to those claims in a…
ABU DHABI, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has issued Resolution No. (2) of 2026 on the protection of species and habitats in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The resolution aims to strengthen their protection, conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainability, based on effective measures to protect and conserve ecosystems in a way that achieves a balance between environmental protection and sustainable development. The resolution comes as part of EAD’s efforts to enhance the protection of biodiversity and safeguard…
The committee highlighted the significance of the participation of 300 UAE players, out of a total of 2,250 participants across various skill levels. A total of 112 players will compete in the International Masters Tournament, while 152 will participate in the Open “A” Tournament, 280 in the Open “B” Tournament, and 219 in the Juniors Tournament. Picture credit: WAM Abu Dhabi: The organising committee of the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival 2026 has announced the participation of 763 players across four major tournaments, with the first day of competitions set to take place Saturday, 15 August at the Radisson…