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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.

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran, says peace must last

Donald Trump said the U.S. will not use nuclear weapons in the war with Iran, insisting Tehran has already been badly weakened by conventional military force. He also signalled he is not interested in a rushed settlement, saying any agreement with Iran must be durable and lasting.
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U.S. adviser commends Shehbaz, Dar for Pakistan’s peace efforts

A senior adviser to President Trump used a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum to publicly praise Pakistan’s role in mediation, regional stability and ongoing peace efforts.
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United States Government sues Apple over alleged smartphone monopolies

The United States DOJ declares war on Apple's 'walled garden,' filing a monumental lawsuit with the goal of dismantling the tech titan's iron grip on the smartphone market and igniting a battle over the future of digital monopolies.
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Donald Lu rubbishes PTI-backed ‘conspiracy theories’ in Washington subcommittee on Pakistani elections

In a fiery rebuttal at a Washington D.C. hearing on the Pakistani elections, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu quashed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan's American Cipher claims under oath as fictional, baseless 'conspiracy theories'.
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Global outage strikes Facebook, Instagram, and Threads as Meta scrambles for a fix

Meta's major meltdown locks out users worldwide from Facebook, Instagram, & Threads as the company scrambles for a fix.
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Israel to face charges of Gaza genocide at International Court of Justice on January 11

Israel will face charges of genocide against Gazan citizens put forward by South Africa at the International Court of Justice in The Hague on January 11, 2024.
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بھارت بلوچستان میں دہشتگردی کی حمایت اور علیحدگی پسند عناصر کی مالی معاونت کر رہا ہے، چینی میڈیا

بھارت بلوچستان میں دہشتگردی کی حمایت اور علیحدگی پسند عناصر کی خفیہ طور پر مالی معاونت کر رہا ہے، صوبے میں دہشتگرد کارروائیوں کی بڑی وجہ بھارت کی جانب سے دہشتگردی کی حمایت اور اس کا استعمال ہے۔
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ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کو امریکی ریاست ”میئن“ میں بھی صدارتی الیکشن کیلئے نااہل قرار دے دیا گیا

سابق امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کو کیپیٹل ہِل پر حملے میں ملوث ہونے کے باعث امریکی ریاست ’کولوراڈو‘ کے بعد ریاست ’میئن‘ میں بھی صدارتی الیکشن کیلئے نااہل قرار دے دیا گیا۔
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British newspaper The Independent names “Pakistan” instead of “Hamas” in blunder truce headline

The Independent has named "Pakistan" instead of "Hamas" in a headline about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, causing confusion and highlighting the need for accurate reporting in sensitive geopolitical contexts.
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BJP vows to rename Hyderabad to Bhagyanagar if elected to power in Telangana

During a roadshow in Hyderabad, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath promised that the BJP would rename Hyderabad to 'Bhagyanagar' if elected in Telangana, criticising the current government's policies and pledging changes to city names and reservation policies.
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4-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas set to begin at 10am local time on Thursday

Israel and Hamas have agreed on a four-day ceasefire starting Thursday at 10 AM local time, including a hostage-prisoner exchange and a significant influx of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The truce, aimed at de-escalating the conflict, involves complex negotiations brokered by Qatar with U.S. and Israeli involvement.
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Indian plot to assassinate Khalistani activist foiled by the United States

U.S. prevents assassination plot against Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, and diplomatic tensions simmer amid concerns over India's role in targeted attacks on Sikh separatists.
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Peace deal between Hamas and Israel expected within just hours, confirm Biden, Netanyahu, and Haniyeh

A breakthrough peace deal between Hamas and Israel is expected within just a few hours, confirm U.S. president Joe Biden, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, in order to bring a potential end to the Gaza conflict and hostage crisis.
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‘Free Palestine’ protestor pauses Cricket World Cup final at Ahmedabad attempting to hug India’s Kohli

A man wearing a 'Free Palestine' T-shirt disrupted the match by entering the field and approaching Indian cricketer Virat Kohli before being removed by security.
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