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Sony and Tencent have reached a confidential settlement in their legal dispute over Light of Motiram. This has effectively ended the Chinese gaming giant’s plans to release the Horizon-inspired title. The game has been removed from both Steam and the Epic Games Store, and the case has been dismissed with prejudice, according to a recently filed court document.The resolution comes just months after Sony sued Tencent in July to block the release of Light of Motiram, which the Japanese company called a “slavish clone” of its popular Horizon series. While the terms of the settlement remain undisclosed, the game’s disappearance…
In what could be good news for millions of expatriates, experts believe UAE banks are now more willing to give mortgages to those whose salaries are within Dh15,000 and Dh20,000 a month. A few banks are willing to offer mortgages to expatriates earning as little as Dh10,000, but the choices will be “highly selective”, UAE-based The National quoted experts. “Home ownership in the UAE is increasingly attainable from the Dh15,000-Dh20,000 monthly income range, provided buyers have the required down payment and manageable existing financial commitments, Farooq Syed, chief executive of Springfield Properties, told The National. A mortage on salary between…
Kareena Kapoor’s The Buckingham Murders is a captivating kidnap-turned-murder mystery offering valuable financial insights. Here are 7 money lessons from the film: ‘The First Omen,’ a horror film …
“I think some individuals have probably actually learned a lot more about themselves throughout this week than they did maybe a week or two ago,” Stokes said. “There were a lot of positives to be able to take out of this game and for us to be able to build on and take forward, not only into the two games remaining in the series, but also how our cricket looks in the future. We had guys going out there in some pretty high pressure moments and I thought they stood up very, very well.”
The UAE Aid Agency has signed a cooperation agreement with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to support the delivery of urgent humanitarian and relief aid to the Sudanese …
Last Updated:December 21, 2025, 15:41 ISTBombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange will close on December 25 for Christmas. NSE will have 15 holidays in 2026, starting with Republic Day and ending with Christmas.Stock Market Holiday This WeekStock Market Holiday This Week: The last trading public holiday for the stock market in 2025 is falling on Thursday, December 25, on the account of Christmas. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed throughout the day. Apart from the marked holiday, exchanges will remain shut down for the usual weekends on December 27 and December 28.During…
2025 has been a defining year for Bollywood, with several actors stepping out of their comfort zones and delivering career-defining performances. From powerful biographical roles to intense crime dramas and transformative debuts, the year showcased reinventions that left both audiences and critics deeply impressed.From Abhishek Bachchan, Huma Qureshi to Akshaye Khanna: THESE Bollywood actors redefined their craft in 2025Here are the Bollywood actors who truly reinvented themselves in 2025:1. Randeep Hooda in JaatRandeep Hooda stunned audiences yet again, but this time with a performance that felt like a complete rebirth. As the menacing Ranatunga in Jaat, he delivered a gritty,…
The College Football Playoff selection committee’s first top 25 rankings release is Tuesday, Nov. 4, but with data points continuing to expand nearing the midseason point, we have a pretty good idea of how that poll would look if the season ended today.The 12-team bracket includes five auto-bids and seven at-large selections, but the major change this season is the move to a straight-seeding model designed to reward teams for quality wins and removes the previous rule that forced the top four seeds to all be conference champions.Selection committee protocol has not changed with strength of schedule, head-to-head competition and…
The year 2025 has been a painful marker for the global technology workforce. Driven by the urgent need to fund massive Artificial Intelligence infrastructure and the efficiency gains from automation, global tech giants have orchestrated an unprecedented wave of restructuring across the globe. Industry trackers estimate that over 112,000 employees have been laid off across more than 200 tech companies this year, with the final tally projected to be far higher. Note that this is not a typical economic downturn – rather, it is a fundamental shift. CEOs are openly shedding roles that can be automated by new AI tools,…
Last Updated:December 21, 2025, 13:38 ISTFrom private river cruises and jungle safaris to wellness sanctuaries and tropical retreats, discover the most luxurious bachelor and bachelorette getawaysHere’s a list of luxury bachelor and bachelorette getaways before you say ‘I do’Your big day deserves a prelude that’s just as memorable. Step beyond predictable parties and familiar destinations, and gather your closest friends for a pre-wedding escape designed to spark joy, strengthen bonds, and set the tone for what lies ahead. Whether you’re dreaming of a wild adventure, a soulful reset, or indulgent time together in extraordinary settings, these handpicked experiences redefine the…