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

Man arrested in Michigan after Trump win threat to FBI

A Michigan man was arrested for allegedly threatening a violent attack against "conservative Christians" if Trump wins, emphasising premeditation and a concealed weapon in a statement to the FBI.
America Decides 2024

Goldman Sachs sees fed rate cuts by 2025

Goldman Sachs predicts four Fed rate cuts by mid-2025, citing economic uncertainty and potential election impacts. Labour market weakness drives expectations for monetary easing.
Economy

Vodafone and Three’s £15bn merger nears approval in the UK

Vodafone and Three’s £15 billion merger could reshape the UK mobile sector, but regulators require binding commitments to safeguard consumer interests and bolster infrastructure. Public feedback remains pivotal as the final decision looms.
Economy

UAE banking sector hits record capital reserves of over AED500bn

The UAE banking sector has achieved record capital reserves of over 500 billion dirhams, with foreign and national banks collectively bolstering the economic landscape.
Economy

Kamala Harris’ ancestral village in Tamil Nadu prays for Presidential clean sweep

Kamala Harris’s ancestral village in Tamil Nadu — Thulesendrapuram in Mannargudi district — is praying fervently for her U.S. election success.
America Decides 2024

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye ink new economic deals in Istanbul for $30bn projected trade

Saudi Arabia and Turkiye solidify economic ties with ten new agreements at a major business forum in Istanbul, aiming for $30 billion in bilateral trade.
Business

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