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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۔
FBI links fake bomb threats at US polling sites to Russian sources
Fake bomb threats linked to Russian sources disrupt US polling sites as FBI investigates. Trump questions voting security while Harris braces for tight results in key states.
Trump advisers push for early victory claim amid tense election night
Trump advisers urge him to declare victory prematurely if he appears ahead, sparking concerns of a repeat of 2020. Harris’ campaign remains vigilant, ready to counter any early claims.
China issues election message to the US amid local interference fears
China calls for cooperation and noninterference on Election Day as US intelligence highlights Russian threats. Tensions over Taiwan and trade disputes add to election pressures.
US election 2024: Over 80 million already cast ballots amid heightened scrutiny
Americans are voting in a historic presidential election with intense scrutiny on swing states and election integrity, while legal and cybersecurity measures dominate the landscape.
Man arrested in Michigan after Trump win threat to FBI
A Michigan man was arrested for allegedly threatening a violent attack against "conservative Christians" if Trump wins, emphasising premeditation and a concealed weapon in a statement to the FBI.
Goldman Sachs sees fed rate cuts by 2025
Goldman Sachs predicts four Fed rate cuts by mid-2025, citing economic uncertainty and potential election impacts. Labour market weakness drives expectations for monetary easing.
Vodafone and Three’s £15bn merger nears approval in the UK
Vodafone and Three’s £15 billion merger could reshape the UK mobile sector, but regulators require binding commitments to safeguard consumer interests and bolster infrastructure. Public feedback remains pivotal as the final decision looms.
UAE banking sector hits record capital reserves of over AED500bn
The UAE banking sector has achieved record capital reserves of over 500 billion dirhams, with foreign and national banks collectively bolstering the economic landscape.
Kamala Harris’ ancestral village in Tamil Nadu prays for Presidential clean sweep
Kamala Harris’s ancestral village in Tamil Nadu — Thulesendrapuram in Mannargudi district — is praying fervently for her U.S. election success.
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye ink new economic deals in Istanbul for $30bn projected trade
Saudi Arabia and Turkiye solidify economic ties with ten new agreements at a major business forum in Istanbul, aiming for $30 billion in bilateral trade.
Emaar Square Building 3: Record-breaking $137mn property deal hits Downtown Dubai
Property brokerage Driven Properties has finalised the largest real estate deal Downtown Dubai for the fiscal year of 2024, acquiring Emaar Square Building 3 for 505 million dirhams.
Lulu Retail expands IPO to 30% amid strong investor demand
UAE grocery titan LuLu Retail has increased its IPO size to 30% amid strong investor demand, attracting significant investments from entities like Masarrah Investment Company.
