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

Emaar Square Building 3: Record-breaking $137mn property deal hits Downtown Dubai

Property brokerage Driven Properties has finalised the largest real estate deal Downtown Dubai for the fiscal year of 2024, acquiring Emaar Square Building 3 for 505 million dirhams.
Business

Lulu Retail expands IPO to 30% amid strong investor demand

UAE grocery titan LuLu Retail has increased its IPO size to 30% amid strong investor demand, attracting significant investments from entities like Masarrah Investment Company.
Abu Dhabi

ADNOC’s Enersol strikes major deal to acquire U.S. Deep Well Services for $223mn

Enersol’s $223M acquisition of Deep Well Services aims to transform UAE energy, leveraging advanced technologies for high-pressure well completions and strategic automation.
Abu Dhabi

Harris bets on Hollywood star power as Trump focuses on people-first appeal

Kamala Harris bets on Hollywood star power to energise voters, but critics warn of backlash amid economic woes. Jill Stein’s rise and Trump’s populism complicate her path in key swing states.
America Decides 2024

Trump or Harris? For America’s Muslims, it’s Jill Stein.

Kamala Harris faces an uphill battle in Michigan as Jill Stein gains Muslim voter support amid growing discontent over U.S. policy on Gaza. The swing state’s critical electorate could reshape the 2024 election.
America Decides 2024

Trump signals vaccine ban openness with RFK Jr’s support

Trump hints at banning vaccines if elected, giving RFK Jr significant control over public health policy. Concerns mount as Kennedy pushes for radical changes, including access to federal health data.
America Decides 2024

UAE unveils e-Invoicing laws for digital tax transformation by July 2026

UAE introduces e-Invoicing laws, revolutionising tax collection through a 5-corner model and aligning with global digital standards. Phased implementation by July 2026 will aim to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Economy

Elon Musk’s DOGE plans to cut the bureaucratic red tape out of D.C.

Elon Musk’s ambitious DOGE proposal promises to revolutionise the U.S. government by cutting bureaucratic red tape and implementing Silicon Valley efficiency, paving the way for a future driven by rapid innovation and streamlined regulations.
America Decides 2024

How did Kamala take a lead in Iowa? Women’s rights in Des Moines.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has taken an unexpected lead over Donald Trump in the key State battleground of Iowa, with recent polls showing shifting voter demographics in reaction to recent legislation diminishing women's rights in the U.S.
America Decides 2024

Monroe Capital explores Saudi expansion amid rising private credit demand

Monroe Capital eyes Saudi expansion, exploring strategic partnerships in a region ripe for private credit growth. With high demand and regulatory shifts, the firm aims to tap into MENA’s evolving financial landscape.
Business

TECOM profit soars as revenue jumps to record $462mn for FY2024

Dubai's TECOM Group has reported a 23% rise in net profit, driven by record revenues of $462mn for FY2024 and high demand.
Business

Saudi telco STC beats expectations, boosts dividends

Saudi Telecom's net profit has dipped but has also outperformed expectations, while revenue grew and annual dividends surged, reflecting strategic investor confidence.
Business