A woman interacts with visual art during a media presentation of the new Museo de la Luz (Museum of Light), which displays installations in which light is the main, if not the sole medium of creation, before its inauguration in Madrid, Spain, March 20, 2024. REUTERS / Susana Vera TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
A woman interacts with visual art during a media presentation of the new Museo de la Luz (Museum of Light), which displays installations in which light is the main, if not the sole medium of creation, before its inauguration in Madrid, Spain, March 20, 2024. REUTERS / Susana Vera TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, centre, speaks to German Finance Minister Christian Lindner during a parliament session at the Bundestag in Berlin. AFP
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, centre, speaks to German Finance Minister Christian Lindner during a parliament session at the Bundestag in Berlin. AFP
Syrian Kurds mark Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, in the city of Qamishli, north-eastern Syria. AFP
Syrian Kurds mark Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, in the city of Qamishli, north-eastern Syria. AFP
Rohingya refugees wait to be rescued after the boat they were travelling on capsized off northern Indonesia. AFP
Rohingya refugees wait to be rescued after the boat they were travelling on capsized off northern Indonesia. AFP
Leo Varadkar announces his resignation as Ireland's leader. Reuters
Leo Varadkar announces his resignation as Ireland's leader. Reuters
Children play at a dam on the Unda River, in Klungkung, Bali. AP
Children play at a dam on the Unda River, in Klungkung, Bali. AP
A woman visits a shrine in Kabul to celebrate Nowruz. EPA
A woman visits a shrine in Kabul to celebrate Nowruz. EPA
A farmer tends to his crop in Taguig City, the Philippines. A report has found that about 40 million Filipinos lack access to a formal water supply. EPA
A farmer tends to his crop in Taguig City, the Philippines. A report has found that about 40 million Filipinos lack access to a formal water supply. EPA
People wait to fill water bottles in Soweto, South Africa, amid a collapse of the country's water system. AP
People wait to fill water bottles in Soweto, South Africa, amid a collapse of the country's water system. AP
Boats sail past Shenjiamen Fishing Port during sunset in Zhoushan, eastern China. AFP
Boats sail past Shenjiamen Fishing Port during sunset in Zhoushan, eastern China. AFP
Performers in traditional costumes take part in Nowruz celebrations in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. AFP
Performers in traditional costumes take part in Nowruz celebrations in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. AFP
A woman pushes a shopping trolley filled with cleaning supplies in Manhattan. AFP
A woman pushes a shopping trolley filled with cleaning supplies in Manhattan. AFP
Sheik Dien, 19, a follower of the Sengalese Muslim sect of Baye Fall, in the city of Touba. The sect is known for its colourful clothing and dreadlocks. AFP
Sheik Dien, 19, a follower of the Sengalese Muslim sect of Baye Fall, in the city of Touba. The sect is known for its colourful clothing and dreadlocks. AFP
Fireworks light up the sky during Nowruz celebrations in Akre, in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region. AFP
Fireworks light up the sky during Nowruz celebrations in Akre, in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region. AFP
A baby is weighed at a camp for internally displaced people in Jubaland state, Somalia. More than a quarter of the country's population have been displaced amid extremist violence. EPA
A baby is weighed at a camp for internally displaced people in Jubaland state, Somalia. More than a quarter of the country's population have been displaced amid extremist violence. EPA
Guests at the League of Conservation Voters' annual capital dinner in Washington listen to a speech from US Vice President Kamala Harris. EPA
Guests at the League of Conservation Voters' annual capital dinner in Washington listen to a speech from US Vice President Kamala Harris. EPA
Ballet students show off their skills in Alexandra, near Johannesburg. AFP
Ballet students show off their skills in Alexandra, near Johannesburg. AFP

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March 21, 2024

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Killing of Qassem Suleimani
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Killing of Qassem Suleimani
The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh117,059

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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Last-16

France 4
Griezmann (13' pen), Pavard (57'), Mbappe (64', 68')

Argentina 3
Di Maria (41'), Mercado (48'), Aguero (90 3')

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets

Directed by: Craig Gillespie

Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry

4/5

UK-EU trade at a glance

EU fishing vessels guaranteed access to UK waters for 12 years

Co-operation on security initiatives and procurement of defence products

Youth experience scheme to work, study or volunteer in UK and EU countries

Smoother border management with use of e-gates

Cutting red tape on import and export of food

While you're here

England v South Africa Test series:

First Test: at Lord's, England won by 211 runs

Second Test: at Trent Bridge, South Africa won by 340 runs

Third Test: at The Oval, July 27-31

Fourth Test: at Old Trafford, August 4-8

MATCH DETAILS

Liverpool 2

Wijnaldum (14), Oxlade-Chamberlain (52)

Genk 1

Samatta (40)

 

MATCH INFO

Wales 1 (Bale 45 3')

Croatia 1 (Vlasic 09')

Scoreline

Abu Dhabi Harlequins 17

Jebel Ali Dragons 20

Harlequins Tries: Kinivilliame, Stevenson; Cons: Stevenson 2; Pen: Stevenson

Dragons Tries: Naisau, Fourie; Cons: Love 2; Pens: Love 2

Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
On Women's Day
ELIO

Starring: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Brad Garrett

Directors: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina

Rating: 4/5

The specs
 
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
Specs
Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)
Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)
Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)
2.0

Director: S Shankar

Producer: Lyca Productions; presented by Dharma Films

Cast: Rajnikanth, Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson, Sudhanshu Pandey

Rating: 3.5/5 stars

Updated: March 21, 2024, 12:06 PM`
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