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Polymarket bets on whether Trump will visit Pakistan by May 31

International
Polymarket now gives Trump roughly a one-in-three chance of visiting Pakistan by May 31, reflecting how Islamabad’s growing role in U.S.-Iran diplomacy has moved from back-channel intrigue to public speculation.

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 says Pakistan is their sole official mediator with the US

International
Iranian's foreign ministry has said that Pakistan is now their only official intermediary with the United States, placing Islamabad at the centre of one of the the world's most sensitive diplomatic channels.
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IDF confirms soldier destroyed Jesus Christ statue in Lebanon

International
The Israeli military has said it confirmed the veracity of a viral photograph which appeared to show one of its soldiers smashing a statue of Jesus Christ to pieces with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon.
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Pakistan to clear remaining $1.5bn UAE debt by April 23

Economy
Pakistan is moving to repay the last $1.5 billion of a UAE loan this week after already returning $2 billion, as officials look to an IMF board review expected next month to unlock fresh funding and steady market confidence.
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Imran Khan predicted Islamabad Talks in 2002, claims Sohail Afridi

Newsroom
Sohail Afridi, the Chief Minister for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has claimed that Imran Khan first proposed the peace talks now unfolding in Pakistan as far back as 2002, adding a new burst of controversy to the country’s already charged political landscape.
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Trump wants to go to Pakistan. That’s why Vance has to stay home

Analysis
Donald Trump has long favoured high-profile diplomacy and may want to fly in himself if Pakistan offers the chance for a final deal or landmark announcement, meaning JD Vance would likely need to stay home in Washington or return from Islamabad first.
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