I write in reference to Adla Massoud's article World's population hitting 8 billion not a 'doomsday scenario', UN official says (November 15): that the global population has reached such a high figure is, no doubt, an indicator of the progress humankind has made on a range of factors. But does this bode well for the future of our species and the planet we live on? The Earth has finite resources that are being consumed at breakneck speed, and it is becoming less inhabitable every year. The climate crisis is daunting, as is the prospect of employment going forward. It is deeply worrying.
K Ragavan, Bengaluru, India
Chance to address the Rohingya crisis
I write in reference to Sholto Byrnes' article The 'Asian century' is upon us, and Asean may well be its unsung hero (November 16): with US President Joe Biden attending summits in Asia, I request him – and Asean leaders – to intervene in Myanmar's political crisis without further delay. Atrocities against the Rohingya continue and since the 2021 coup, the military has launched a number of attacks across the country, causing death and destruction to critical infrastructure. The first steps towards restabilising Myanmar must be to ensure the security of all its people and to restore the citizenship of those who have been made homeless, including the Rohingya.
Zafar Ahmad Abdul Ghani, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Midterm results reaffirm Biden's 2020 win
I write in reference to Ellie Sennett's article 'A good day for democracy,' Biden says after Democrats defy expectations in midterms (November 10): the US midterms reaffirm that Joe Biden was indeed legitimately elected in the 2020 presidential election. Mr Biden's Democratic Party won senate and gubernatorial races in key states such as Arizona, Michigan and Pennsylvania. That the senate race in Georgia, a largely conservative state, produced a dead heat and will lead to a runoff proves the Democrats' resilience there. The fact that several results ended up being close also prove that all the talk about electoral fraud needs to stop.
Stefan Vollmershausen, Berlin, Germany
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
Meatless Days
Sara Suleri, with an introduction by Kamila Shamsie
Penguin
MATCH INFO
Uefa Champions League, last-16, second leg (first-leg scores in brackets):
PSG (2) v Manchester United (0)
Midnight (Thursday), BeIN Sports
Expert advice
“Join in with a group like Cycle Safe Dubai or TrainYAS, where you’ll meet like-minded people and always have support on hand.”
Stewart Howison, co-founder of Cycle Safe Dubai and owner of Revolution Cycles
“When you sweat a lot, you lose a lot of salt and other electrolytes from your body. If your electrolytes drop enough, you will be at risk of cramping. To prevent salt deficiency, simply add an electrolyte mix to your water.”
Cornelia Gloor, head of RAK Hospital’s Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Centre
“Don’t make the mistake of thinking you can ride as fast or as far during the summer as you do in cooler weather. The heat will make you expend more energy to maintain a speed that might normally be comfortable, so pace yourself when riding during the hotter parts of the day.”
Chandrashekar Nandi, physiotherapist at Burjeel Hospital in Dubai
How to watch Ireland v Pakistan in UAE
When: The one-off Test starts on Friday, May 11
What time: Each day’s play is scheduled to start at 2pm UAE time.
TV: The match will be broadcast on OSN Sports Cricket HD. Subscribers to the channel can also stream the action live on OSN Play.
Scoreline:
Manchester City 1
Jesus 4'
Brighton 0
BMW M5 specs
Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor
Power: 727hp
Torque: 1,000Nm
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 10.6L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh650,000
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