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

Putin backs Trump presidency, open to U.S. reset

Russian president Vladimir Putin has lauded U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s resilience during an assassination attempt, and signalled Moscow’s readiness for renewed U.S.-Russia dialogue, with cautious optimism on Ukraine.
America Decides 2024

Biden pledges peaceful transition of power, urges to “bring down” the temperature

Biden’s first White House speech after the November 5 elections strikes a patriotic chord, urging Americans to trust democracy and accept the results of the election, to "continue to love America", honour election workers, and embrace unity in turbulent times.
America Decides 2024

عوام کا فیصلہ تسلیم کرتے ہیں، اقتدار کی منتقلی پُرامن ہو گی، امریکی صدر جوبائیڈن

عوام کا فیصلہ تسلیم کرتے ہیں، جمہوریت میں ہمیشہ عوام کی رائے چلتی ہے، صرف جیت پر ہی مُلک سے پیار کا اظہار نہیں کیا جاتا، اقتدار کی منتقلی 20 جنوری کو پُرامن طریقہ سے ہو گی، ہم مضبوط امریکی معیشت چھوڑ کر جا رہے ہیں۔
America Decides 2024

Qatar ends Shura Council elections, redefines Emir’s oath in new referendum

Qatar’s latest constitutional amendments reshape its Shura Council, strengthen commitments to global peace, and redefine the Emir’s oath, emphasising a balance of modernisation with traditional values.
International

ADNOC L&S invests $4.4bn in supertanker fleet to lead low-carbon shipping

ADNOC L&S strengthens its global logistics fleet with a $4.4 billion contract to build supertankers, advancing its low-carbon and AI-driven maritime strategy.
Abu Dhabi

Emirates posts record-breaking net profit of $9.3bn for first half of FY2024

Emirates Group has reported unprecedented growth in profitability, revenue, and customer demand, with a strong half-year performance fueled by new routes, sustainability initiatives, and extensive investments in premium services.
Business

Donald Trump’s comeback: When does he assumes office in 2025?

Donald Trump’s projected win marks a comeback as he prepares for his January 20 inauguration, navigating key transition milestones along the way.
America Decides 2024

UAE leaders congratulate Trump on re-election as U.S. president

UAE leaders Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid have congratulated Trump on his re-election as U.S. president, looking toward a future of mutual cooperation and regional stability between the U.S. and the Emirates.
Emirates

Lulu Retail’s record IPO raises AED 6.32bn on the ADX

Lulu Retail’s record-breaking IPO raises AED 6.32 billion, with robust investor interest signalling strong confidence in the UAE retail giant’s growth potential.
Abu Dhabi

Kamala Harris delivers concession speech from Howard University

Kamala Harris concedes to Trump at Howard University, sharing gratitude, resilience, and a message of hope as her campaign closes on a note of unbroken resolve.
America Decides 2024

Harris to concede at Howard, plans call to Trump

Kamala Harris plans to concede from Howard University and make a phone call to Donald Trump congratulating him, marking the end of a fierce campaign as Trump claims victory and cites a renewed mandate.
America Decides 2024

Saudi crown prince congratulates Trump, pledges to strengthen US-Saudi ties

Saudi Crown Prince congratulates Trump on election win, signalling intent to reinforce US-Saudi ties and regional stability efforts amid shifting geopolitics.
America Decides 2024