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Saudi Arabia draws the line after Iran strikes the UAE

International
The call between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed underscored the Gulf’s growing concern over Iranian escalation and placed Saudi Arabia firmly beside the UAE at a moment of regional strain.

یمن میں اماراتی اقدامات پر سعودی عرب کا سخت مؤقف، قومی سلامتی کو ریڈ لائن قرار دے دیا

International
سعودی عرب نے یمن میں حالیہ پیش رفت پر متحدہ عرب امارات کی بعض سرگرمیوں پر گہری تشویش کا اظہار کرتے ہوئے واضح کیا ہے کہ مملکت کی قومی سلامتی ایک ریڈ لائن ہے، اور اس کو لاحق کسی بھی خطرے کو ہرگز قبول نہیں کیا جائے گا، جبکہ یمن کے امن، خودمختاری اور سیاسی استحکام کی مکمل حمایت کا اعادہ بھی کیا گیا ہے۔

GCC slams Iranian strikes on Qatar as blatant sovereignty violation

Doha
The Gulf Cooperation Council has condemned Iran’s strike on a U.S. base in Qatar and Israel’s ongoing aggression in Gaza, calling for an end to hostilities and praising Qatar’s role in brokering the recent ceasefire.

New to the UAE? Here’s how to get your Emirates ID sorted

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Just landed in Dubai and not sure where to start? One of the first things you’ll need as a new resident is your Emirates ID—essential for everything from opening a bank account to getting your mobile phone connected.

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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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