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Abu Dhabi/WAM Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council, heads the Council’s delegation, which begins an official visit today to the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, which will continue until January 21, with the aim of strengthening bilateral brotherly and parliamentary relations between the two brotherly countries. During the visit, Ghobash is scheduled to hold discussion sessions with the heads of the State and Shura Councils, and meet a number of officials, with the aim of strengthening the established relations and strategic partnership between the UAE and the Sultanate of Oman, and the brotherhood, goals and common historical denominators that…

Jimmy Kimmel gives Selena Gomez ‘wholesome’ engagement giftJimmy Kimmel gave Selena Gomez and her fiance Benny Blanco a “wholesome” engagement gift.In the latest episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! the talk show host surprised the Disney alum with a cheesy gift to celebrate her recent engagement with the music producer. “It’s not traditional and it’s not necessarily a practical gift, but I think you and Benny are really going to enjoy it,” Kimmel said while putting out a box.”It’s called the Daddy Saddle,” he noted.The photo on the box showed a child taking a piggyback ride on her father’s who can…

Pakistan launches first indigenous electro-optical satellite The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has successfully launched Pakistan’s first locally developed electro-optical satellite, EO-1.The satellite was launched from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC), marking a historic achievement in Pakistan’s space exploration efforts.Equipped with advanced electro-optical sensors, the EO-1 satellite can capture high-resolution images and data by measuring solar radiation reflected or emitted from the Earth’s surface. This technological advancement is expected to benefit several sectors, including agriculture, urban planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster management.SUPARCO highlighted that EO-1’s capabilities would enable precision farming, monitor infrastructure development, provide real-time disaster updates,…

Dawn raid on busy Shevchenkivskyi district also damaged water pipeline and forced closure of metro station.At least four people have been killed in a Russian drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital. Timur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, said the attack at dawn on Saturday took place in the city’s centrally located Shevchenkivskyi district. “Stay in shelters,” said Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, in a post on Telegram on Saturday morning. He had warned of a “ballistic missile threat” against the capital hours earlier and said air defences were in operation around the city. Windows were shattered in Shevchenkivskyi…

Abu Dhabi/WAM The Al Nawader Reserve, “Secrets of Wildlife”, as part of the activities of the Sheikh Zayed Festival 2024-2025, hosts a group of rare animals and endangered birds, attracting visitors from all over the world. In a qualitative step this year, the reserve now extends over an area of ​​7,000 square meters, with the support of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, after its area was 2,000 square meters in the previous session, which enhances its position as a major destination for the public. Mohammed Al Zarouni, representative of the Al Nawader Reserve, said that the…

‘Squid Game’ s2 creates history on NetflixIn the history of Netflix, Squid Game has become the second most popular non-English show.Data shows the South Korean series clocked in 126.2 million views in less than 12 days—which is faster than any streamer series ever. However, these staggering numbers still did not beat the record of season one. Following the release of season two, The Wrap reported that season one saw a huge surge, with over 13 million views registered during the week of Dec. 30.The stunning development comes in the wake of the 2025 Golden Globes nomination for season two, which…

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim warns of ongoing ‘rollercoaster’ as club attempt at stormy rebuild continues.Who: Manchester United vs BrightonWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Old Trafford, Manchester, United KingdomWhen: 2pm (16:00 GMT) on SundayFollow Al Jazeera’s live build-up followed by our text and photo stream of the match. Ruben Amorim has warned that Manchester United’s season will continue to be a “rollercoaster” ride as players learn to adapt to his system following a dramatic 3-1 win against Southampton. Premier League basement club Southampton were on the brink of a shock win at Old Trafford on Thursday before Amad Diallo scored a…

Abu Dhabi: “Al Khaleej” participates in the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council in the eighteenth session of the Al Dhafra Heritage Festival, which is organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler’s representative in the region. Al Dhafra, from 11 to 30 January 2025. Participation in this festival comes in support of the wise leadership to revive popular heritage and promote Heritage festivals in the country, highlighting the Council’s role in promoting…

Kate Middleton is trying to focus on her children as she undergoes recovery from cancer.The Princess of Wales feels stronger in her ‘optimistic’ world ahead of her 43rd birthday this month.Royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK!: “She will certainly be hoping for a very different January to last year’s.”Jennie added: “Now hopefully she can celebrate turning 43 with a good deal of optimism that the worst is behind her. I’m sure that as each week goes by she will continue to feel stronger.”Life with three children is never going to be quiet, and I think Catherine will be throwing herself…

Washington, DC – Israel’s devastating offensive in Gaza — and the United States’ support for it — will “haunt” outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken for the rest of his life, says a former diplomat, who quit in protest over the war last year. Hala Rharrit told Al Jazeera in a phone interview that the administration of President Joe Biden is skirting the US’s own regulations by continuing to arm Israel despite well-documented abuses in Gaza. “They are willfully — and I don’t say that word lightly, willfully — violating and evading US law,” said Rharrit, who resigned from the…