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From ‘Radical Left’ to Oval office partner: Trump warms to Mamdani

Newsroom
In a sharp turn from the campaign trail, Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani used their first Oval Office meeting to talk about rent, food prices and the affordability crunch in New York rather than rehearse their bitter political feud. The encounter hinted at an uneasy partnership built on shared pressure from struggling New Yorkers.

Sharjah: a laid-back haven for those seeking relief from Dubai’s expensive rents

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Sharjah is emerging as an affordable alternative to Dubai’s rising rents, attracting residents and investors with lower property prices and new developments allowing foreign ownership.

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Iran’s president reportedly submitted a resignation letter. Here is what we know!

International
Iran International reports President Pezeshkian submitted a resignation letter citing IRGC takeover. Iran's presidency denies it. Khamenei is reportedly in seclusion. The US-Iran deal has not been signed. The Thursday Times reports what is known and what remains contested.
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EU’s Kaja Kallas to visit Islamabad for talks with Pakistan’s top leadership

International
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visits Islamabad on 1 June 2026 for the 8th EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, meeting Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership including Field Marshal Munir.
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PSG win the Champions League, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties

Football
PSG are back-to-back Champions League champions after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in Budapest. Havertz gave Arsenal an early lead before Dembele equalised. Neither side could find a winner in 120 minutes. PSG held their nerve in the shootout. The Thursday Times reports.
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Hegseth calls Pakistan’s mediation “an unexpected development” and “a true friendship”

International
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said a true friendship is growing between Washington and Pakistan, calling its mediation role an unexpected development and praising Field Marshal Munir and PM Shehbaz Sharif directly.
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Trump posts US-Iran deal terms from Situation Room as Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar meets Rubio in Washington

International
Trump posted US-Iran deal terms from the Situation Room on 29 May. Strait of Hormuz to open. Blockade lifted. Nuclear material to be destroyed. Final determination pending. Pakistan's Ishaq Dar was in Washington meeting Rubio at the same moment. The Thursday Times reports.
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