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  Elon Musk filed a countersuit against Twitter over a $44 billion deal on Friday. The lawsuit was filed confidentially and the 164-page document was not publicly available. Reportedly, the document could soon be made public. Musk's lawsuit was filed hours after Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery ordered a five-day trial beginning October 17 to determine whether Musk can be forced to complete his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. Musk initially sought a February trial, but, on Tuesday, a judge ruled that the trial was to start in three months. According to various sources and media reports, Musk, the world’s richest man, backed away from the deal because the stocks of Twitter tumbled, and the value had fallen below the $54.20 per share he offered. Earlier, Musk had made a hostile bid to take over Twitter for a $44 billion deal, which means Musk agreed to acquire the social media giant for $54.20 a share. He also blamed Twitter for breaching the agreeme

  The Taliban and UAE reached an agreement for the UAE to run airports in Afghanistan, according to Ghulam Jailani Wafa, the deputy minister of transportation and civil aviation. Taliban deputy minister of transportation signed a contract with a GAAC business representative on May 27 in the presence of first deputy prime minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar. The United Arab Emirates-based GAAC is a global business that offers aviation services.   Up to August 15, 2021, when the Taliban overthrew the Western-backed government and gained control of Afghanistan, the GAAC was in charge of ground operations in Kabul. The Taliban's almost 20-year war came to an end later that month as the last American and NATO soldiers left Afghanistan.   According to media sources, Taliban representatives claimed that they personally renegotiated the prior agreement with GAAC, making some revisions and that the arrangement was only with the company and not with the UAE government.   After months of dis

  Inbound and outbound travelers from the Emirates are searching for fascinating and affordable destinations to visit as the UAE enters its busiest summer travel season. Travel industry experts claim that demand for inexpensive hotels and flights has increased.   However, as the travel and tourism industries see growth, cyber security experts claim an increase in con artists looking to cheat enthusiastic tourists. A number of phishing pages masquerading as airline and booking services have been distributed, according to top researchers and specialists from Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and antivirus company.   The majority of journeys begin with a plane or train ticket, and bargain-hunting travelers are common, according to Kaspersky security specialist Mikhail Sytnik.   "We have come across a lot of fraudulent websites that claim to allow consumers to purchase aircraft tickets for less money. According to Sytnik, these websites are frequently expertly constructed phis

  France has opened about 100 vaccination centres for monkeypox across the country, and more than 6,000 people have received a preventive vaccination. Health Minister Francois Braun said on Monday that nearly 1700 people have been infected with monkeypox in France. The minister called on patients, who have lesions or other symptoms, to self-isolate as soon as possible. According to media reports, the French government will focus on a vaccination campaign to help people who are at risk. The minister said in an interview with BFM TV, "The patients are mainly men who have had sexual relations with other men, but one can also be infected by contact with a patient's blisters.” People in Paris, the capital of France, are most affected by monkeypox. This week, the government has planned to open a dedicated vaccination centre in Paris. WHO declares global health emergency over monkeypox outbreak The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday declared a global health emerge

  Many people include paying rent as their first expense when creating their monthly or annual budget. Have a discussion with your landlord about alternate methods of paying your rent if post-dated checks are a source of concern for you. There are at least five distinct methods of paying rent in Dubai, however, whether one is available to you or not depends on your landlord and the forms of payment they accept. Here is a thorough explanation of every method for paying rent in Dubai. Postdated cheques   Although there is a push to implement direct debit payments, James Perry, managing director of Dubai-based real estate firm haus & haus, stated that postdated checks are still the most typical form of rental payment in Dubai. Recently, the Dubai Land Department and Emirates NBD partnered to use the Central Bank of the UAE's Direct Debit System (UAEDDS) to automate and digitize rental cheque payments.   The number of cheques you must produce varies depending on your landlo

  Hollywood actress Amber Heard has officially filed a notice of appeal against the $10 million verdict, which found her liable for defaming her ex-husband Johnny Depp. Heard’s legal team filed the appeal on Thursday. Heard’s spokesperson said on Thursday, "We believe the court made errors that prevented a just and fair verdict consistent with the First Amendment. We are therefore appealing the verdict.” Subsequently, Depp's representative said his team remains confident that the final verdict will be upheld. Depp’s spokesperson reportedly said, "We remain confident in our case and that this verdict will stand.” Earlier this month, the Virginia court had rejected Heard's demand for a new trial in the defamation case. The judge, who presided over the six-week trial in April-June, issued a written order denying Heard’s request to have the June 1 verdict set aside. Heard had asked for a new trial because one of the jurors chosen for the trial was not the same person who

  India chose a female politician from a tribal clan to be its new president on Thursday, giving a sizable minority population that has long been ignored new attention.   Droupadi Murmu, 64, is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the eastern state of Odisha. She is a member of the Santhal tribe, one of the largest of India's roughly 700 recognised tribes, which account for about 9% of the nation's population of more than 1.4 billion.   When the election commission's findings revealed that Murmu had received a majority of the votes cast by members of both houses of parliament as well as the legislative assemblies of all of India's states and territories, Modi announced her victory on social media.   The prime minister congratulated Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji on her accomplishment in a Twitter message.   India writes the history. A tribal Indian woman who was born in a distant area of eastern India has been chosen as our president at a

  Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla has sold 75 per cent of its Bitcoins, which was worth about $2bn (£1.7bn) at the end of 2021. Tesla added $936 million in cash to its balance sheet in the second quarter (Q2) this year. Tesla was in limelight last year when it revealed a major investment in Bitcoin. However, it dealt with an economic meltdown this year amid cryptocurrencies falling off the cliff. Tesla said in a shareholder letter on Wednesday, “As of the end of Q2, we have converted approximately 75 per cent of our Bitcoin purchases into fiat currency.” In the balance sheet report, Tesla said that it owns net digital assets worth $218 million, which is down from the $1.26 billion in the previous quarter. Tesla’s first investment in Bitcoin was for $1.5 billion last February. The price of Bitcoin dropped about 2% on the news of Tesla’s fire sale. Tesla’s sale of Bitcoin comes at a time when the cryptocurrency market has plunged to its months-low. Over the past few months, 1 Bitcoin is ho

  The emirate's economy will grow by $4 billion and support 40,000 virtual employment under the Dubai Metaverse Strategy, which was unveiled on Monday. Executives in the human resources sector and metaverse specialists have described to Khaleej Times what these occupations, which will likely be formed in the coming years, may involve. Digital architects, engineers for AR and VR, 3D graphic designers, artists, and architects, as well as inventors, NFT experts, storytellers, and digital salespeople, might all play a role. We launched the Dubai Metaverse Strategy today, which aims to foster innovation in new technology. Dubai is home to over 1,000 companies operating in the metaverse and blockchain sector, which contributes $500 million to our national economy. pic.twitter.com/J1XRmd2ub3 — Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) July 18, 2022 Strategy and planning   A corporation should have a person who can design a plan that includes developing a roadmap and blueprint for a step-by-s

  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and France have signed an energy cooperation deal, including the sectors of hydrogen, renewable and nuclear energy. The strategic agreement to cooperate in the energy sector is aimed to identify joint investment projects in France and the UAE, according to the French government. The government of France said in a statement, “This agreement will pave the way for a stable long-term framework for cooperation, opening the way for new industrial contracts.” The deal coincides with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan's visit to Paris between July 17-19, his first overseas state visit since taking over from his half-brother in May. French President Emmanuel Macron awarded Sheikh Mohamed the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour. Sheikh Mohamed awarded President Macron the Order of Zayed, the UAE's highest civilian honour. فرنسا صديق وحليف إستراتيجي لدولة الإمارات، تميزت علاقاتنا التاريخية بالمواقف الثابتة والتعاون المثمر في

  In a shocking incident, Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, has claimed that he has a second child with his stepdaughter Jana Bezuidenhout. His second child was born in 2019. Errol Musk and Jana also share a five-year-old boy, Elliot, who was born in 2017. Elon Musk’s father made the revelation in a recent interview with The Sun and said, “The only thing we are on Earth for is to reproduce.” The 76-year-old Musk also said that the second baby was unplanned. He further said, “I haven't checked her DNA . But she looks just like my other daughters.” Jana Bezuidenhout is the daughter of Errol Musk’s second wife, Heide Bezuidenhout. Jana was four years old when Errol Musk became her stepfather. He married Heide after separating from his second wife Maye Haldeman Musk, Elon’s mother, in 1979. Reportedly, Errol Musk and Jana’s mother Heide were married for 18 years and had two children together. According to the media report, The Musk family were in "shock" when they found out

  President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has emphasised the strategic strategy used by the UAE to realise its goals for the ensuing decades.   The President addressed the nation on Wednesday, outlining national priorities and what the UAE hopes to accomplish in the coming decades in a speech that was aired on national television and radio networks.   The address by Sheikh Mohamed comes two months after he was chosen to lead the United Arab Emirates in place of his late brother, Sheikh Khalifa, who passed away on May 13, 2022.   He honoured the late Sheikh Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the country's founding father who left a rich heritage of generosity and helped build a powerful state, in his remarks.   The President reaffirmed his commitment to continuing the Founding Fathers' legacy of progress and prosperity and to marching in their wake.   The cornerstone of our initiatives to safeguard the wellbeing and happiness of our residents, acco

  In the latest development in the Amber Heard vs Johnny Depp row, Heard's insurance company has claimed that Depp was willingly defamed by his ex-wife. Moreover, the insurance company has also refused to pay for the damages Heard owes her ex-husband. As per a report by Lawandcrime.com, New York Marine and General Insurance Company claimed she ‘wilfully’ defamed Depp and filed a lawsuit against Heard in the United States District Court. Amber Heard's Insurance company claims Reportedly, Heard had a $1 million liability policy with which she could have paid some amount of money that she owes Depp. However, the insurance company has the right to refuse to pay for her if she is found committing "willful” and "malicious" misconduct. Her insurance company doesn't want to pay any costs of ongoing litigation. The company claimed that ‘an insurer is not liable for a loss caused by the willful act of the insured’. Her insurance coverage was from July 2018 to July 201

  According to individuals familiar with the negotiations, the Taliban and the United Arab Emirates are close to agreeing on a plan that would see the Gulf state manage Kabul Airport as well as a number of other airports in Afghanistan. In order to control Kabul Airport, landlocked Afghanistan 's primary air link with the rest of the world, the Taliban, whose government continues to be an international pariah without official recognition, have courted regional nations like Qatar and Turkey. But following months of back-and-forth negotiations in which the Taliban at one time suggested a joint UAE-Turkey-Qatar agreement, the sources claimed that the Taliban is now prepared to hand over full control of the operations to the UAE, which has previously managed Afghan airports. A deal would make it easier for Islamist extremists to communicate with the outside world while ruling a poor nation plagued by drought, widespread hunger, and an economic crisis. Additionally, it would give Abu Dh

  Canada’s Aga Khan Museum issued a statement and apologised over a poster of a documentary 'Kaali' that was showcased in Toronto as part of the project "Under the Tent". The poster reportedly angered Hindus in India. The museum said that it deeply regretted that the poster had offended the members of the Hindu community in India . How did the controversy start? The entire controversy started when filmmaker Leena Manimekalai shared a poster of the documentary on social media showing a woman dressed as Goddess Kaali (Hindu Goddess) smoking a cigarette. The poster also featured the rainbow flag of the LGBT community. Consequently, the poster of the documentary became viral on social media. The poster caused outrage online, with many accusing Manimekalai of deliberately hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus. #ArrestLeenaManimekalai also started to trend on Twitter. Earlier, the High Commission of India in Ottawa, Canada, also "urged" the Museum t

  Al Hosn National Health System has launched an online permit service on the Al Hosn App for people who will perform Hajj this year. The initiative is launched in cooperation with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE) to facilitate Hajj procedures and save pilgrims’ time. The system, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), stressed that the online Hajj permit service will be the nation's achievement. Under this initiative, all the mandatory vaccinations for pilgrims have been made available at health centres in collaboration with other national health authorities. If a person wants to perform Hajj this year, they are required to obtain an electronic Hajj permit before leaving the country. A person has to follow four mandatory steps and the permit will be issued automatically on the Al-Hosn application. The main aim of the ministry is to make Hajj procedures in line with health protocols. What are the mandatory steps?