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The Thursday Times brings the globe into focus, delivering clear, comprehensive reporting on pivotal events shaping nations and communities. With The Thursday Times‘ on-the-ground insights and expert analysis, we connect readers to the stories that matter across borders, helping make sense of our fast-changing world.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement at Al-Safa Palace, a trilateral pact under which an armed attack against any one of the three states will be regarded as an attack against them all.
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سعودی عرب، پاکستان اور ترکیہ نے مکہ مکرمہ میں تاریخی ”مکہ مشترکہ دفاعی معاہدہ“ پر دستخط کر دیئے

سعودی عرب، پاکستان اور ترکیہ نے مکہ مکرمہ میں تاریخی مشترکہ دفاعی معاہدے پر دستخط کر دیئے ہیں۔ معاہدے کے تحت کسی ایک رکن ملک پر مسلح حملہ تینوں ممالک پر حملہ تصور ہوگا، جبکہ دفاعی، عسکری اور تزویراتی تعاون کو مزید مضبوط بنایا جائے گا۔
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Prof Yunus accuses exiled Shaikh Hasina of spending millions to disrupt Bangladesh election

Prof Muhammad Yunus has accused supporters of Bangladesh’s ousted regime, including exiled former PM Sheikh Hasina, of spending millions to undermine the electoral process.
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اقوام متحدہ ماہرین کی رپورٹ: مئی میں پاکستان کے خلاف بھارتی فوجی کارروائی بین الاقوامی قانون کی خلاف ورزی

اقوام متحدہ کے ماہرین کی رپورٹ میں مئی میں پاکستان کے خلاف بھارتی فوجی کارروائی کو بین الاقوامی قوانین کی خلاف ورزی قرار دیتے ہوئے خبردار کیا گیا ہے کہ سندھ طاس معاہدے کی خلاف ورزیاں علاقائی امن اور استحکام کے لیے سنگین اور دور رس نتائج کا باعث بن سکتی ہیں۔
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UN report accuses India of illegal strikes against Pakistan and Indus water treaty violations

The United Nations has raised serious legal concerns over India’s May military strikes inside Pakistan and its handling of the Indus Waters Treaty.
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آسٹریلیا میں بونڈی بیچ پر حملہ کرنے والے شخص نے واقعہ سے قبل بھارتی پاسپورٹ پر فلپائن کا سفر کیا

آسٹریلیا میں بونڈی بیچ پر حملہ کرنے والے ساجد اکرم نے واقعہ سے چند ہفتے قبل بھارتی پاسپورٹ پر فلپائن کا سفر کیا جبکہ اُس کے بیٹے نوید اکرم نے آسٹریلیا کا پاسپورٹ استعمال کیا۔ دونوں ممالک کے حکام نے اِس سفر کے حوالہ سے تحقیقات کر رہے ہیں۔
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Bondi Beach Shooter travelled to Philippines on Indian Passport

The Bondi Beach investigation has widened after officials confirmed the shooter, Sajid Akram travelled to the Philippines on an Indian passport weeks before the attack.
International

GoFundMe for Bondi Beach hero tops $1.3m after bystander disarms gunman

Donations have surged for the man who disarmed an attacker during the Bondi Beach shooting, with supporters saying his actions may have saved lives.
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India left out of US-led Pax Silica as a trusted tech bloc takes shape

India’s exclusion from the initial Pax Silica grouping is fuelling political debate in New Delhi and highlighting how the AI economy is consolidating into tight, trusted supply-chain blocs.
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Bondi Beach attackers were father and son aged 50 and 24

The attackers behind the Bondi Beach shooting have been identified as a father aged 50 and his 24-year-old son following one of Sydney’s deadliest recent attacks.
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Australian resident Naveed Akram denies role after image falsely linked to Bondi Beach shooting

Naveed Akram has publicly denied any involvement in the Bondi Beach shooting after his image was wrongly circulated online, highlighting the dangers of misinformation during breaking news events.
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Pakistan’s economy rebounds as IMF praises growth, surplus and reform momentum

Pakistan’s economic recovery has gained credibility after the IMF praised stronger than expected growth, improved external balances and the country’s first current account surplus in fourteen years. The Fund notes that reserves are rising and inflation is contained, though climate risks and reform challenges persist.
Finance

Trump Gold Card launched as wealth-based fast track to U.S. residency

President Trump has introduced the Trump Gold Card, a fast-track residency programme designed for wealthy applicants, billed as a revenue booster and a premium alternative to the traditional Green Card.
Finance

Afghan scholars declare foreign fighting illegitimate without state approval

Afghanistan’s top scholars have issued a joint decree reinforcing the Islamic Emirate’s Sharia authority, declaring national defence a personal duty and banning foreign military involvement without explicit state permission.
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