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Hamas agrees to Trump peace plan with conditions
Hamas has announced conditional agreement to President Trump’s Middle East peace proposal, pledging prisoner exchanges, humanitarian access and a transfer of Gaza administration to an independent Palestinian body.
حماس نے ٹرمپ امن منصوبے کی مشروط منظوری دیدی
حماس نے صدر ٹرمپ کی امن تجویز پر مشروط رضامندی ظاہر کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ وہ قیدیوں کے تبادلے اور غزہ کی انتظامیہ ایک آزاد فلسطینی ادارے کو منتقل کرنے پر تیار ہے، تاہم اس نے واضح کیا ہے کہ غزہ کے مستقبل اور فلسطینی عوام کے حقوق کا تعین قومی اتفاق رائے اور بین الاقوامی قوانین کے مطابق ہونا چاہیے۔
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: Netflix’s epic showdown changes boxing forever
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson’s Netflix showdown merges boxing history with social media’s reach, marking a historic debut for live sports streaming.
Qatar’s Lusail leads smart city development with AI-driven future
Qatar is transforming Lusail City into an AI-powered smart city for urban living, with its landmark eco-focused stadium setting the tone for green innovation.
Trump taps RFK Jr to shake up health policy as HHS secretary
Trump’s pick of RFK Jr. for HHS highlights focus on transparency and choice; Kennedy's nomination signals a stark health policy shift in the new Trump administration.
Bilawal hails Trump victory citing “decades-old” Trump-Bhutto ties
PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari hails Trump’s comeback as a bold anti-war mandate, reviving an apparent "decades-old" connection between the Bhutto legacy and Trump’s new era in global diplomacy.
Saudi wealth fund cashes in $1 billion with STC stake sale
Saudi Arabia’s PIF raises $1 billion by selling a 2% stake in STC, aligning with Vision 2030’s diversification goals.
Eden Hills Dubai unveils eco-friendly luxury villa plots near Dubai Hills
Dubai’s Eden Hills offers eco-friendly, customisable luxury villa plots, redefining sustainable high-end living with nature-inspired design.
Dubai’s new diabetes centre to double capacity with AI-powered care by 2026
Dubai unveils plans for a 2026 diabetes centre that will double patient capacity, supporting the city’s growing healthcare needs with cutting-edge technology.
Saudi firm launches “Heart of Khobar” smart city project
Saudi Arabia’s Tilal Real Estates unveils the 'Heart of Khobar,' a $1.6 billion smart city project to drive investment and elevate urban living standards in the Eastern Province.
Savola reshapes capital, hands Almarai stake to shareholders
Savola Group’s capital overhaul sees it distribute its Almarai stake, boosting shareholder value while restructuring finances for growth.
Biden hosts Trump at White House to finalise transition talks
Biden and Trump meet in a historic White House transition, signalling a delicate handover as Trump’s new team faces logistics challenges; differences on Ukraine and policy shifts emerge amid a peaceful transfer.
Ras Al Khaimah’s luxury property boom lures top developers
Developers are flocking in droves to the northern UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, launching high-end projects as demand surges across the UAE as a whole.
Dubai’s flying taxis are coming in 2026 for you to skip the traffic and soar
Dubai has begun construction on its first air taxi station at DXB, offering swift, eco-friendly commutes from 2026.