PARIS, 26th April, 2026 (WAM) — Paris Saint-Germain defeated Angers SCO 3-0 today in the 31st round of the French Ligue 1. With this result, Paris Saint-Germain raised their tally to 69 points in first place, while Angers remained in 13th place with 34 points, as the Parisian side strengthened their lead at the top of the league. Paris Saint-Germain have four matches remaining, including a clash with second-placed Lens, who have 63 points, in the penultimate round, as they aim to secure a fifth consecutive title and the 14th in their history. In other matches in the same round,…
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Question: What are the circumstances under which I can request a deferment or restructuring of my credit card and loan instalments? I have recently taken a pay cut due to the recent regional situation, and I am concerned about meeting my repayment obligations. From a legal standpoint, what rights or options do I have in seeking temporary relief, and what factors will banks typically consider when assessing such requests? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, the provisions of the consumer protection regulation issued by the Central Bank of the UAE are applicable. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
Dubai Public Prosecution is investigating a case involving a university student who allegedly grew a narcotic plant at home after being influenced by an online video, before his actions led to his arrest. According to the Dubai Public Prosecution, the case began late at night when police patrol officers noticed a young man behaving in an unsteady and unusual manner near a sports club. Officers approached him to check on his condition, but he appeared in a confused state and struggled to respond to their questions. His speech was unclear, and his movements suggested he was not fully aware of his surroundings. When…
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has introduced a daily oral treatment option for obesity within its Personalised Weight Management Programme, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC). The programme integrates medical treatment, behavioural support and continuous digital monitoring, aiming to improve health outcomes and quality of life. The new treatment addresses one of the key challenges in obesity management, long-term adherence, by offering a more flexible and convenient alternative to traditional therapies, supporting continuity of care. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Under-Secretary…
ISLAMABAD — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday amid renewed efforts to revive stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran. According to a statement from the prime minister’s office, the meeting focused on the regional situation and ongoing diplomatic developments. The talks were also attended by Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. Earlier in the day, Araghchi also held a separate meeting with Munir, who recently visited Tehran. The Iranian minister arrived in Pakistan late Friday in what Pakistani officials described as part of…
GABALA, Azerbaijan — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is ready to hold trilateral peace talks in Azerbaijan in the near future if Russia is prepared to engage in diplomacy. Speaking at a joint press conference after talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Zelenskyy said it was very important for Ukraine that Russia finds the will to end what he described as an unjust war. He said Ukraine highly values the role of international partners in supporting mediation efforts and added that peace initiatives were among the issues discussed with Aliyev. Zelenskyy also said six bilateral documents were signed during…
MOSCOW, 26th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Soyuz-2.1a rocket, launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, has placed the Progress MS-34 cargo spacecraft into low Earth orbit, and it is now en route to the International Space Station. According to RIA Novosti, the rocket lifted off at 01:22 Moscow time, with the journey expected to take more than two days, during which the spacecraft will complete 33 orbits around Earth before docking with the International Space Station at 03:01 Moscow time on 28th April. The cargo spacecraft will deliver more than 2.5 tonnes of supplies to the station, including fuel, food, drinking…
On Sunday, April 26, skies over the UAE are expected to be fair to partly cloudy in general, as per the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The nation’s coasts and islands will see cloudy conditions. There will be light to moderate northeasterly to northwesterly winds, freshening at times, with a speed of 10-25kmph reaching 40kmph. Temperatures nationwide will hover between 24ºC and 42ºC, with a high of 37ºC and 36ºC in Dubai and the Capital, Abu Dhabi, respectively. The NCM has predicted a rise in temperatures in the UAE on Monday, April 27, 2026, and another increase on Tuesday, April…
BEIRUT — Four people were killed in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanese state media reported, in the latest reported violations of the ongoing ceasefire. According to National News Agency, Israeli forces shelled the areas of Qantara, Qusayr, Wadi Hassan, Yohmor al-Shaqif, and Houla. An Israeli drone also struck a motorcycle and a truck in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said four people were killed in attacks on the town. The report added that Israeli forces continued demolishing homes with explosives in the occupied town of Khiam. In the Lebanese capital Beirut, an Israeli drone…
LONDON — More than 400,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United Kingdom, a record high that highlights growing pressure on the country’s healthcare system, according to a new report. Cancer Research UK said more than 403,000 new cancer cases are now recorded annually, equal to around 1,100 diagnoses every day, or one every 80 seconds. The organization said the increase is being driven mainly by the UK’s aging and growing population, while rising obesity levels and continued tobacco use remain major contributing factors. Smoking alone accounts for about 57,700 cancer cases each year, the report said.…