• South Korean soldiers clear snow from the stands ahead of a relay biathlon at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. AFP
    South Korean soldiers clear snow from the stands ahead of a relay biathlon at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. AFP
  • Devotees take part in a religious procession on the banks of Saryu river ahead of the opening of the Ram Mandir Temple in Ayodhya, India. Getty Images
    Devotees take part in a religious procession on the banks of Saryu river ahead of the opening of the Ram Mandir Temple in Ayodhya, India. Getty Images
  • Runners cross a bridge as they take part in the Tata Mumbai Marathon. AFP
    Runners cross a bridge as they take part in the Tata Mumbai Marathon. AFP
  • A Donald Trump supporter makes his political leanings clear outside SNHU Arena before a Trump presidential election campaign rally in Manchester, New Hampshire. EPA
    A Donald Trump supporter makes his political leanings clear outside SNHU Arena before a Trump presidential election campaign rally in Manchester, New Hampshire. EPA
  • Visitors check out the pigeons at the British Homing World Show of the Year in Blackpool's Winter Gardens in England. Reuters
    Visitors check out the pigeons at the British Homing World Show of the Year in Blackpool's Winter Gardens in England. Reuters
  • Ganjar Pranowo, presidential candidate of the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, greets supporters on the campaign trail in Bandung, West Java. Reuters
    Ganjar Pranowo, presidential candidate of the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, greets supporters on the campaign trail in Bandung, West Java. Reuters
  • Macro Odermatt in action during the men's downhill at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Kitzbuehel, Austria. EPA
    Macro Odermatt in action during the men's downhill at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Kitzbuehel, Austria. EPA
  • British Shorthairs arrive with their owners for the Cat Expo 2024 in Athens. EPA
    British Shorthairs arrive with their owners for the Cat Expo 2024 in Athens. EPA
  • Palestinians gather near the rubble of a family home, demolished by Israeli forces during a raid in Hebron in the occupied West Bank. AFP
    Palestinians gather near the rubble of a family home, demolished by Israeli forces during a raid in Hebron in the occupied West Bank. AFP
  • Action from Germany v Austria in the Men's European Handball Championship at Lanxess Arena in Cologne. Reuters
    Action from Germany v Austria in the Men's European Handball Championship at Lanxess Arena in Cologne. Reuters
  • In this picture taken on January 20, 2024, a woman takes photographs amid colorful candy-land themed sculptures at the “Great and Grand Sweet Destination“, an ice-cream cafe and theme park in Pattaya. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP)
    In this picture taken on January 20, 2024, a woman takes photographs amid colorful candy-land themed sculptures at the “Great and Grand Sweet Destination“, an ice-cream cafe and theme park in Pattaya. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP)

Today's best photos: From soldiers clearing snow to an ice-cream theme park


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How to protect yourself when air quality drops

Install an air filter in your home.

Close your windows and turn on the AC.

Shower or bath after being outside.

Wear a face mask.

Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.

If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.

 

 

Famous left-handers

- Marie Curie

- Jimi Hendrix

- Leonardo Di Vinci

- David Bowie

- Paul McCartney

- Albert Einstein

- Jack the Ripper

- Barack Obama

- Helen Keller

- Joan of Arc

Monster

Directed by: Anthony Mandler

Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., John David Washington 

3/5

 

Day 1 results:

Open Men (bonus points in brackets)
New Zealand 125 (1) beat UAE 111 (3)
India 111 (4) beat Singapore 75 (0)
South Africa 66 (2) beat Sri Lanka 57 (2)
Australia 126 (4) beat Malaysia -16 (0)

Open Women
New Zealand 64 (2) beat South Africa 57 (2)
England 69 (3) beat UAE 63 (1)
Australia 124 (4) beat UAE 23 (0)
New Zealand 74 (2) beat England 55 (2)

Arrogate's winning run

1. Maiden Special Weight, Santa Anita Park, June 5, 2016

2. Allowance Optional Claiming, Santa Anita Park, June 24, 2016

3. Allowance Optional Claiming, Del Mar, August 4, 2016

4. Travers Stakes, Saratoga, August 27, 2016

5. Breeders' Cup Classic, Santa Anita Park, November 5, 2016

6. Pegasus World Cup, Gulfstream Park, January 28, 2017

7. Dubai World Cup, Meydan Racecourse, March 25, 2017

Countries offering golden visas

UK
Innovator Founder Visa is aimed at those who can demonstrate relevant experience in business and sufficient investment funds to set up and scale up a new business in the UK. It offers permanent residence after three years.

Germany
Investing or establishing a business in Germany offers you a residence permit, which eventually leads to citizenship. The investment must meet an economic need and you have to have lived in Germany for five years to become a citizen.

Italy
The scheme is designed for foreign investors committed to making a significant contribution to the economy. Requires a minimum investment of €250,000 which can rise to €2 million.

Switzerland
Residence Programme offers residence to applicants and their families through economic contributions. The applicant must agree to pay an annual lump sum in tax.

Canada
Start-Up Visa Programme allows foreign entrepreneurs the opportunity to create a business in Canada and apply for permanent residence. 

The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo

Power: 201hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 320Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 8.7L/100km

Price: Dh133,900

On sale: now 

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How to wear a kandura

Dos

  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
  • Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work 
  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts 

  • Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal 
  • Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
Updated: January 21, 2024, 12:55 PM