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Dubai’s Padel craze: What to know about the new sport taking over the UAE

Padel, a fast-growing sport blending tennis and squash, is taking over the UAE—and specifically Dubai—with its accessible gameplay and social appeal. With top-notch facilities, coaching, and year-round play, Dubai is becoming a hub for this dynamic and engaging sport.

NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 kick off to unmatched spectacle in the Emirates

The NBA’s preseason in Abu Dhabi saw the Celtics and Nuggets not just play, but immerse in local culture, from visiting mosques to camel rides in the desert.

Teaching in Dubai? Here’s how you can get a golden visa of your own

Dubai is offering a Golden Visa to distinguished educators, granting 10-year renewable residency to teachers, principals, and academic heads in recognition of their contributions to the private education sector.

OKX launches new MENA exchange to fanfare in Dubai’s DIFC

OKX has officially launched in Dubai, offering 280 cryptocurrencies and 480 trading pairs, making it the first major global exchange to serve both retail and institutional clients in the UAE.

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

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!

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.

EU’s Kaja Kallas to visit Islamabad for talks with Pakistan’s top leadership

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.

PSG win the Champions League, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties

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.

Hegseth calls Pakistan’s mediation “an unexpected development” and “a true friendship”

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.

Trump posts US-Iran deal terms from Situation Room as Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar meets Rubio in Washington

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.