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US politicians are worried Turkey may invade north-east Syria imminently. Senior senators indicated they were prepared to impose sanctions against Washington's Nato ally.
Republican John Kennedy declared in a speech his concern that Turkey could invade the Kurdish-administered north-eastern part of Syria. On Thursday, the Pentagon announced it had doubled its presence in Syria from about 900 to 2,000 soldiers, in partnership with the Syrian Democratic Forces. Turkish-backed militias are fighting the SDF in the city of Kobani, among other areas.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres demanded Israel halt its operations in Syria. Israeli strikes on Syrian military infrastructure are in breach of the country’s sovereignty, Mr Guterres said on Thursday. Since the collapse of Bashar Al Assad’s regime this month, Israel has bombed hundreds of weapons sites, airbases and naval assets in Syria and sent troops into a buffer zone adjacent to the occupied Golan Heights.
Six Palestinians died and several were injured on Thursday evening following Israeli air strikes on Gaza city and Rafah in the northern and southern Gaza Strip respectively, Wafa reported. Three people were killed when Israeli warplanes struck a vehicle in Al Jenena neighbourhood, east of Rafah.
Ticket prices
- Golden circle - Dh995
- Floor Standing - Dh495
- Lower Bowl Platinum - Dh95
- Lower Bowl premium - Dh795
- Lower Bowl Plus - Dh695
- Lower Bowl Standard- Dh595
- Upper Bowl Premium - Dh395
- Upper Bowl standard - Dh295
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)
World Cricket League Division 2
In Windhoek, Namibia - Top two teams qualify for the World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe, which starts on March 4.
UAE fixtures
Thursday, February 8 v Kenya; Friday, February 9 v Canada; Sunday, February 11 v Nepal; Monday, February 12 v Oman; Wednesday, February 14 v Namibia; Thursday, February 15 final
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Entertainment
Number of staff: 210
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
If you go
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.
When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.
How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
The specs
Engine: 2-litre or 3-litre 4Motion all-wheel-drive Power: 250Nm (2-litre); 340 (3-litre) Torque: 450Nm Transmission: 8-speed automatic Starting price: From Dh212,000 On sale: Now
