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Ariana Grande has been granted permission to subpoena social media platforms and other third parties as she seeks to identify people accused of stealing and leaking her unreleased music, photos and videos.A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted the singer expedited subpoena power this week, allowing her legal team to seek information from platforms allegedly used by those behind the leaks.The move comes after Ariana filed a lawsuit in July, 2026 against unidentified defendants.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.The legal action could allow Ariana to obtain account, subscriber and login information that…

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended from tennis on Wednesday after testing positive for cocaine, with the volatile Australian owning up to his “huge mistake” in a public apology.The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the suspension of the 31-year-old following a positive test for benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, from a sample taken during an ATP 250 event in Mallorca in June.Kyrgios, who reached a career-high rank of 13, has been provisionally suspended since August 4 after a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) laboratory confirmed the presence of the banned stimulant on July 17.”I recently failed a drug test…

DUBAI, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has completed integrated community market projects for workers in Muhaisnah 2, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 and Al Quoz 4, while a fourth market in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 is scheduled to open in the coming period. Together, the projects span more than 69,000 square metres and form part of Dubai Municipality’s efforts to provide safe, organised and accessible environments where workers can meet daily needs and access essential services, recreational amenities and sports facilities close to their accommodation. The markets combine affordable essential goods with everyday services and supporting facilities.…

BRUSSELS, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe consequences for marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Europe’s seas have not escaped the extreme heat that many countries have endured this summer. Last month, the average temperature in the Mediterranean was 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit), the highest for any July on record, while an offshore buoy near Mallorca recorded 33 C in early August. Human-caused climate change has added about 2 C of warming to the Mediterranean and around 1.4 C…

DUBAI, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Oraseya Capital, the investment arm of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NQubator, an innovation platform for early-stage tech venture creation, to establish a strategic framework supporting the identification, development, and investment readiness of early-stage technology startups in the UAE. The MoU was signed by Hassan Waheed, Executive Vice President of Finance at DIEZ and Partner at Oraseya Capital, and Saeed Hamad Al Hamli, Founder and CEO of NQuBator, in the presence of senior representatives from both organisations. The agreement aims to strengthen alignment between structured…

The 60-acre luxury plotted development taps into growing NRI interest in Mumbai 3.0 as an emerging investment corridorPublished: Thu 20 Aug 2026, 8:58 AM With infrastructure reshaping India’s financial capital, a new real estate investment story is unfolding for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) living across the GCC. As property prices in established Mumbai locations continue to rise, investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional markets towards high-growth destinations that offer better value, lifestyle and long-term appreciation.Leading this transformation is Mumbai 3.0, an emerging growth corridor driven by landmark infrastructure projects including the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu), Navi Mumbai International Airport,…

American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV shows such as ‘Nashville’ and ‘Heroes’, has died at the age of 36, US media outlets including ABC News reported on Sunday, citing a statement from her father.”It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” ABC quoted her father, Alan “Skip” Panettiere, in the statement.The cause of her death was not reported by…

Suhail star, or Canopus, is expected to appear on August 24 and usually signals the end of peak summer heat. But the NCM breaks down what its appearance actually means for the weather. Dubai: The UAE is seeing a slight dip in temperatures today. Many credit the temperature decrease to the rise of the Suhail star, expected on August 24. The Suhail star, or Canopus, is the second-brightest star in the night sky and traditionally marks the beginning of the end of peak summer heat in the UAE. But how accurate is this prediction? Dr Mohamed Al Ebri, director of…

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took five wickets apiece as England made a strong start to the post-Bazball era by dismissing Pakistan for 171 in the first Test at Headingley on Wednesday.Recalled seamer Robinson became the first man to take a wicket with the first ball of a Test series in England on his way to 5-51 in 18 overs — a return all the more impressive for including four frontline batsmen.Paceman Tongue finished with 5-46 in 9.1 overs as Pakistan crumbled on a rain-marred opening day of a three-Test series.England were 112-2 at stumps — a deficit of just…

New collaboration enables shoppers to buy from Bicester Village in person or remotely and have purchases delivered seamlessly to their doorstep in the UAEDubai: Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery solution powered by Emirates SkyCargo, has partnered with Bicester Village, the flagship destination of The Bicester Collection, to offer UAE customers a seamless luxury shopping experience with direct delivery from the UK to their homes.The partnership combines Bicester Village’s luxury retail and hospitality offering with Emirates Delivers’ international logistics network, allowing customers to shop at the destination in person or remotely through its Personal Shopping service without worrying about luggage constraints…