International

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Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister as Starmer resigns

Andy Burnham has become the United Kingdom's 59th Prime Minister, succeeding Keir Starmer after being invited by King Charles III to form a government. The former Manchester mayor, Britain's seventh PM in a decade, promised "a circuit breaker for Britain."
International

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, ending a tightly contested final with a decisive breakthrough.
Football

Pakistan inflation hits six-year low at 4.9% boosting economic confidence

Pakistan’s inflation rate fell to 4.9% in November, the lowest since 2018, driven by effective monetary policies and supply chain improvements. The drop has reignited optimism among businesses and households, marking a crucial step toward economic recovery.
Economy

ترامب يصعد المواجهة مع بريكس بشأن عملة بديلة

ترامب يهدد دول بريكس بعقوبات اقتصادية صارمة إذا مضت في إطلاق عملة تنافس الدولار، مما يثير جدلًا حول مستقبل الاقتصاد العالمي. السياسات العدوانية قد تعيد تشكيل التجارة الدولية وتحفز جهود إزالة الدولار.
Finance

Donald Trump threatens BRICS over de-dollarisation push

Trump warns BRICS against creating a rival currency to the US dollar, threatening 100% tariffs; his aggressive trade policies signal heightened global tensions over de-dollarisation.
Finance

Emirates frustrated by Boeing delays, eyes growth with Airbus A350

Emirates Airline faces setbacks from Boeing 777X delays, turning to Airbus A350s to drive its next phase of global expansion and growth.
Business

King Salman inaugarates new state-of-the-art six-line Riyadh Metro

Riyadh Metro redefines Saudi urban transport, connecting six lines across the city with state-of-the-art infrastructure and sustainable design.
Economy

MAIR Group’s Abu Dhabi listing set to reshape Gulf retail

MAIR Group announces a December listing on ADX, reinforcing its role in the UAE’s retail and real estate sectors while highlighting the Gulf’s economic diversification efforts.
Abu Dhabi

Australia leads with world-first social media ban for under-16s

Australia bans social media for children under 16, marking a world-first move to safeguard youth mental health and hold tech companies accountable.
International

السيدة الأولى الباكستانية تحفز النساء على السعي لتحقيق طموحات تتجاوز النجاح في منتدى دبي

قالت السيدة الأولى الباكستانية، آصفه بوتو زرداري، خلال كلمتها في المنتدى العالمي الأول للمرأة في دبي: رسالتي إلى الشابات هي أن يؤمنّ بأنفسهن، ويتمسكن بقيمهن بثبات، وألا يستهينّ أبدًا بقوة أصواتهن، فهي المفتاح للتغيير وتحقيق الطموحات۔
Dubai

UAE unveils its first regulated national lottery with AED100m prize

The UAE launches its first regulated lottery, offering AED 100 million and promoting secure, responsible gaming through a user-friendly digital platform.
Emirates

نوجوان خواتین اپنی آواز کی طاقت کو کبھی کم نہ سمجھیں، آصفہ بھٹو زرداری

نوجوان خواتین اپنی آواز کی طاقت کو کبھی کم نہ سمجھیں۔ دنیا کی دوبڑی طاقتوں، تلوار اور قلم سے بھی بڑی طاقت ہماری خواتین ہیں، آصفہ بھٹو زرداری۔
International

Pakistan’s First Lady inspires women to strive beyond success at Dubai forum

"My message to young women is to believe in yourself, remain steadfast in your values, and never underestimate the power of your voice," said Pakistan's first lady, Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, addressing the inaugural Global Women's Forum in Dubai.
Dubai

Qatar Energy launches $1.2bn blue ammonia project

TLDR: Qatar Energy launches $1.2 billion project. Facility integrates ammonia and CO2 storage. Solar power supports Mesaieed blue ammonia plant. DOHA (The Thursday Times) —...
Economy