International

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.

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

Bitcoin surges past record $81,000 mark under Trump election boost

Bitcoin surges past $81,000 post-Trump election as crypto investors anticipate regulatory relaxation; a pro-crypto Congress boosts momentum in digital assets.
Digital Assets

Trump’s son says Ukraine will lose funding in just “38 days”

Trump Jr mocks Zelensky's "allowance" as Trump eyes Ukraine aid cuts; Kyiv braces for potential funding shifts.
America Decides 2024

Trump pressures Putin to back down in Ukraine in latest phone call

Trump has advised Putin to ease tensions in Ukraine in a high-stakes call, while Zelenskyy fears U.S. support may hinge on territorial compromises; Trump’s unconventional diplomacy is reshaping diplomatic dynamics.
America Decides 2024

Trump mocks Kamala Harris with offer to cover alleged $20mn campaign debt

Trump jests over Harris’ $20 million campaign debt as GOP considers ‘helping’ her debt-ridden team; Harris’ high-profile spending leaves staff worried about unpaid dues.
America Decides 2024

Dubai clinches title as most reputable city in the world

Dubai ascends to the top Middle Eastern city in Brand Finance’s Global City Index, leveraging strategic investments to secure a global reputation boost.
Dubai

Ishaq Dar calls for swift resolve on Palestinian crisis, Israeli accountability at Riyadh summit

Pakistan’s deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar urged Muslim nations to act decisively on the Palestinian crisis, seeking ceasefire, unfettered humanitarian aid, and accountability for Israel’s actions while addressing the Council of Foreign Ministers' Preparatory Meeting for the 2nd Arab-Islamic Summit at Riyadh.
International

New GCC rail project on track to unify Gulf by 2030

GCC to link Gulf states by rail by 2030, aiming to streamline trade and reduce emissions, with robust policies and advanced eco-friendly infrastructure.
Economy

Trump advisors seek emergency funds for swift mass deportations

Trump’s advisers are planning in advance for mass deportations, proposing new fees and potentially utilising military support; focus remains on boosting deportation resources and repealing immigration protections.
America Decides 2024

Saudi launches AI guide SARA to transform tourist experience

Saudi Tourism Authority launches SARA, an AI-powered guide offering travellers insights on Saudi cultural sites, enhancing the digital tourism experience.
AI

Tim Walz says ‘difficult to understand’ why people voted for Trump

Tim Walz rallies Minnesotans after election loss, pledging to defend their values and calling for unity; he urges for compassion in navigating political divides, but admits it was "difficult to understand" why people voted for Trump.
America Decides 2024

Elon Musk joins Trump-Zelenskyy call, signals new foreign policy influence

Elon Musk joined a Trump-Zelenskyy call, hinting at a potential foreign policy role as Ukraine acknowledges Musk’s support amid the ongoing Russian conflict.
International

Trump accepts Biden’s invite for lunch at White House

US president-elect Donald Trump is to head to the White House "very shortly" for incumbent President Joe Biden's lunch invite; the two are to meet for transition talks as Trump intensifies border plans and secures positions for his cabinet
America Decides 2024