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Henna artists have said that word of mouth and extended break have kept bookings and enquiries steadily flowing in, several days after Eid Al Adha Henna artists in the UAE are seeing strong demand days after Eid Al Adha. While some attribute it to a longer than usual Eid break, others say word of mouth has a strong role to play in the sustained demand. Dubai-based henna artist Fathima Afsal said she was fully booked on Friday and had many clients for the weekend as well. “In my experience, this is quite unusual,” she said. “Normally, most bookings and…
As temperatures climb and AC use increases, residents across the UAE may be unknowingly exposed to contaminated indoor air, experts warnResidents across the UAE may unknowingly be inhaling contaminated indoor air as AC use rises ahead of peak summer, doctors and maintenance experts have warned.As temperatures continue to rise, many residents are keeping windows shut and ACs running for longer hours. While occasional sneezing, headaches, throat irritation or stuffy indoor air are often blamed on dust or weather changes, experts say poorly maintained AC systems may also be contributing to the problem.According to home services platform Justlife, which provides AC…
When Kim Tae-nam took the stage last Saturday in Seoul, it was a moment he had long been waiting for – the career he had chosen was no longer illegal.He couldn’t stop smiling, the relief spilling into his voice: “This was only possible because of our effort, all your sweat and tears. Let’s hear it from everyone: Tattoos are art!”The crowd hollered in agreement. They had gathered on a rooftop in Seongsu, a hip Seoul neighbourhood, for Ink Bomb: more than 90 local tattooists and artists openly celebrating body art, which had thrived in the shadows for decades.Just days before,…
Watch: President Trump’s name added to facade of Kennedy CenterA US judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the title of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.The Washington DC venue cannot be renamed without congressional approval, the judge ruled on Friday, also blocking the centre’s temporary closure during upcoming proposed renovations.Trump’s name must be taken off the institution’s title, its façade – and any other physical or digital signage – and official materials within 14 days, according to the order.A spokesperson for the centre said they would appeal the name-change order. Trump posted on social…
Getty ImagesPéter Magyar was praised by Ursula von der Leyen for sending “strong messages” to the worldEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has told Hungary’s new prime minister that billions of euros in EU funding are to be unlocked subject to his government pushing through a raft of “long-overdue reforms”.The decision is a significant boost for Péter Magyar, who has been in office for less than three weeks after a landslide election victory over Viktor Orbán.He described his EU deal as a “historic breakthrough”, while von der Leyen said “we can already feel a strong wind of change across…
First man rescued from flooded Laos cave after more than a weekThe first of five men found alive after spending more than a week trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos has been freed.The group had been hunting for gold when they were cut off inside the cavern in an isolated part of the country after flash floods hit on 20 May.Five were discovered alive on Wednesday when rescue divers found them huddled together 300m (984ft) from the cave mouth. Two other men are still missing.On Friday one of the divers put a picture on Facebook showing a man being…
Fonseca stuns Djokovic in third-round epicNovak Djokovic’s wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenager Joao Fonseca produces a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.58 mins agoTennis
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Courtesy of Phillips Distilling CompanyMinnesota-based Phillips Distilling Company says its Sour Puss liquor is uniquely popular in Canada, forcing it to shift production north of the border.Stephanie Intrevado has a bit of a collection. Ever since taking her first sip of Sour Puss at the age of 18 – the legal drinking age in her home province of Quebec – she has been on the hunt to try every flavour of the brightly coloured, fruity liqueurs.From passionfruit, to coconut and watermelon, the 35-year-old counts herself “very lucky” to have acquired some hard-to-find bottles and merch.So when she learned that Sour…
Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump has said he is holding a meeting to make a “final determination” about an agreement to extend a ceasefire with Iran. He said Iran “must agree that they will never have a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb”, that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened for “unrestricted shipping traffic, in both directions” and that any mines in the waterway “must be destroyed”. “I will be meeting now, in the Situation Room, to make a final determination,” he said on Truth Social. Iran has not yet commented. It comes after US officials told the BBC the two…