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.

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

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

Republicans close in on House majority

Republicans near House majority as remaining results are tallied; Senate looks set to support Trump’s policy aims, with crucial battlegrounds in Arizona and Nevada.
America Decides 2024

Talabat set for billion-dollar IPO debut on Dubai Financial Market

Talabat is preparing for a billion-dollar Dubai IPO, driven by the MENA’s surging demand for digital delivery. Delivery Hero’s strategic debt reduction will be a key factor in how well the IPO performs on the DFM.
Business

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.
America Decides 2024

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.
Economy

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.
Emirates

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.
America Decides 2024