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SEOUL, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s exports surged 68.7 percent in August from a year earlier, buoyed by strong semiconductor shipments, data showed Tuesday. Outbound shipments came to US$98.25 billion in August, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing data from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. Imports climbed 22.6 percent on-year to $63.51 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $34.75 billion. By sector, semiconductor exports, a key pillar of Asia’s fourth-largest economy, soared 209 percent during the period to $46.65 billion, as major technology companies known as hyperscalers stepped up spending on artificial intelligence (AI)…

Kylian Mbappé has followed a record-breaking World Cup campaign by returning to the cover of EA Sports’ football franchise.Electronic Arts has confirmed that the Real Madrid and France striker will front the EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Edition, marking his first appearance on the series’ cover since FIFA 23. It will also be Mbappé’s first cover under the EA Sports FC branding following the publisher’s split from FIFA. He will additionally appear as the new cover athlete for EA Sports FC Mobile.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.“To be featured on the cover of…

Kratos is not hanging up the Leviathan Axe just yet.Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that another Kratos-led God of War game will follow God of War Laufey, with the two stories directly connected. Studio head of creative Cory Barlog revealed the plans during the game’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Barlog stopped short of revealing a title, setting, release window or target platform for Kratos’ next adventure. He did, however, explain that Faye’s upcoming journey is designed to continue the existing saga while laying the groundwork for what…

Roblox is making game development as simple as describing an idea on your phone.The company has unveiled Build, a new AI-powered creation tab inside the Roblox mobile app that can transform a written prompt into a basic playable game. Instead of learning to code or opening Roblox Studio on a computer, users can describe the experience they have in mind and receive a starting point they can edit, test and share.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.A prompt asking for a cosy forest adventure, for example, could generate the game’s environment, characters, visual style,…

ABU DHABI, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Drug Enforcement Authority, has received Mohamed Lahritani, Director-General of Mauritanian National Security, and his accompanying delegation to discuss strengthening security cooperation and coordination in combating drug and psychotropic substance crimes. The meeting reviewed cooperation in monitoring and combating drug trafficking and distribution networks and ways to enhance preparedness to tackle cross-border crime. Discussions focused on the rapidly evolving methods used by organised criminal networks to manufacture, smuggle and distribute narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, highlighting the need to continuously develop technical…

EA Sports is giving Career Mode one of its most substantial upgrades in years, with EA Sports FC 27 promising a livelier transfer market, less predictable player development and more control over long-term saves.The biggest change is a rebuilt transfer system designed to make signing a player feel like a process rather than a single conversation. Deals will move through multiple stages, leaving room for rival bids, hijack attempts and last-minute demands even after clubs have reached an initial agreement. Managers can also delegate negotiations to their director of football.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…

Rapper Badshah and Punjabi actor Isha Rikhi have announced that they are separating, just five months after their low-key wedding in March 2026. The couple shared matching statements on Instagram, saying the decision was mutual and requesting privacy.“I and Isha Rikhi have mutually decided to part ways and move forward on our separate paths,” the statement read. “This decision has been made with mutual respect, and we request everyone to kindly respect our privacy during this time.” They added that it would be their only statement and asked people not to make further assumptions about their relationship.A hush-hush March weddingBadshah,…

ABU DHABI, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Mirziyoyev and to Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov on the occasion. Source: Emirates News Agency

CAIRO, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Al-Azhar Al-Sharif has condemned the Iranian aggression against the United Arab Emirates involving a drone. In a statement issued today, Al-Azhar Al-Sharif categorically rejected these blatant attacks and the threat they pose to civilian security and regional stability, calling on Iran to respect the principles of good-neighbourliness and halt the attacks against its Muslim neighbours, which are prohibited under Islamic law. Source: Emirates News Agency

An ex-street gang leader accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur three decades ago in Las Vegas was convicted of murder on Monday for his role in a long-unsolved crime that silenced one of rap music’s most influential voices.A jury in Clark County, Nevada, deliberated for nearly three hours before finding Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, guilty of a single count of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon, capping an 11-day trial in a downtown Las Vegas courtroom. Davis will face a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole at his…