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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.

Elon Musk tops Forbes’ richest people list

Elon Musk remains the world's richest person by a wide margin, with a fortune of $908.2 billion, according to Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list. His nearest rival, Google co-founder Larry Page, trails by more than $630 billion, while Michael Dell has climbed into fourth place.
International

پاکستان سمیت 8 اسلامی ممالک کی غزہ پٹی سے فلسطینیوں کی جبری بےدخلی سے متعلق اسرائیلی وزراء کے بیانات کی شدید مذمت

پاکستان، سعودی عرب اور ترکیہ سمیت 8 اسلامی ممالک کی اسرائیلی وزراء کی جانب سے غزہ پٹی سے فلسطینیوں کی جبری بےدخلی سے متعلق بیانات کی شدید مذمت؛ بین الاقوامی قوانین کی خلاف ورزی اور خطہ میں امن و استحکام کی بین الاقوامی کوششوں کیلئے سنگین خطرہ قرار دے دیا۔
International

Saudi crown prince slams Israel’s Gaza offensive in powerful Riyadh address

Saudi crown prince Mohammad bin Salman has called for global action against Israel's Gaza campaign at Riyadh summit, denouncing attacks on Gaza and Lebanon and advocating for Palestinian sovereignty.
International

Trump’s win drives American interest in UAE property market

Trump's election sparks renewed American interest in UAE property, boosting Dubai and Abu Dhabi as investment hubs; the UAE offers stable, tax-free growth opportunities.
Abu Dhabi

DIFC strengthens financial standing with timely $700mn sukuk repayment

DIFC demonstrates its financial strength by fully repaying a $700mn Sukuk, enhancing Dubai's global position as a premier financial hub with sustainable strategies and targeted investment.
Business

UAE’s AD Ports Group makes major investments in Pakistani ports, railways, airports

AD Ports’ MoUs with Pakistan boost regional trade links, driving investment in port, rail, and aviation sectors; the UAE advances South Asia’s connectivity and economic growth.
Abu Dhabi

Eric Trump’s Abu Dhabi Bitcoin bombshell set to shake up crypto industry

Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, is set to speak at the largest Bitcoin event in the Middle East — Abu Dhabi's Bitcoin MENA — in order to highlight Bitcoin adoption in the Arab countries, with Prince Filip of Serbia set to speak as well.
Abu Dhabi

Dogecoin gains 30% overnight as investors bet on Musk-led crypto shift

Dogecoin gains 30% overnight as crypto investors hope for Musk-led DOGE Department under Trump; optimism for regulatory relaxation fuels market surge.
Digital Assets

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.
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