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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۔
Trump names loyalist political consultant Susie Wiles as chief of staff
President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles — the political consultant who largely led his re-election campaign — as White House chief of staff, signalling a disciplined administration with trusted allies filling top roles.
GCC banks cut rates in sync with Fed
Banks across the GCC — including in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE — have mirrored the US Federal Reserve's rate cut, with interest rate reductions aiming to bolster credit-driven growth in the Gulf.
UAE aligns with Fed’s rate cut, cuts Base Rate to 25 basis points
The UAE cuts its base rate following the Fed's recent move, aligning policies to tackle inflation while maintaining short-term lending flexibility. This decision signals UAE’s adaptive approach to global economic shifts.
Tesla, banks, and oil soar, renewables dip on Trump win
U.S. election fuels stock shifts as banking, Tesla, and oil gain, while renewables dip amid policy concerns. A Trump victory reshapes investor priorities and impacts global markets.
Putin backs Trump presidency, open to U.S. reset
Russian president Vladimir Putin has lauded U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s resilience during an assassination attempt, and signalled Moscow’s readiness for renewed U.S.-Russia dialogue, with cautious optimism on Ukraine.
Biden pledges peaceful transition of power, urges to “bring down” the temperature
Biden’s first White House speech after the November 5 elections strikes a patriotic chord, urging Americans to trust democracy and accept the results of the election, to "continue to love America", honour election workers, and embrace unity in turbulent times.
عوام کا فیصلہ تسلیم کرتے ہیں، اقتدار کی منتقلی پُرامن ہو گی، امریکی صدر جوبائیڈن
عوام کا فیصلہ تسلیم کرتے ہیں، جمہوریت میں ہمیشہ عوام کی رائے چلتی ہے، صرف جیت پر ہی مُلک سے پیار کا اظہار نہیں کیا جاتا، اقتدار کی منتقلی 20 جنوری کو پُرامن طریقہ سے ہو گی، ہم مضبوط امریکی معیشت چھوڑ کر جا رہے ہیں۔
Qatar ends Shura Council elections, redefines Emir’s oath in new referendum
Qatar’s latest constitutional amendments reshape its Shura Council, strengthen commitments to global peace, and redefine the Emir’s oath, emphasising a balance of modernisation with traditional values.
ADNOC L&S invests $4.4bn in supertanker fleet to lead low-carbon shipping
ADNOC L&S strengthens its global logistics fleet with a $4.4 billion contract to build supertankers, advancing its low-carbon and AI-driven maritime strategy.
Emirates posts record-breaking net profit of $9.3bn for first half of FY2024
Emirates Group has reported unprecedented growth in profitability, revenue, and customer demand, with a strong half-year performance fueled by new routes, sustainability initiatives, and extensive investments in premium services.
Donald Trump’s comeback: When does he assumes office in 2025?
Donald Trump’s projected win marks a comeback as he prepares for his January 20 inauguration, navigating key transition milestones along the way.
UAE leaders congratulate Trump on re-election as U.S. president
UAE leaders Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid have congratulated Trump on his re-election as U.S. president, looking toward a future of mutual cooperation and regional stability between the U.S. and the Emirates.
