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YouTube faces backlash over unskippable Ad expansion YouTube has started adding more unskippable ads, forcing viewers to wait longer before they can watch videos. By reducing the ability to skip ads, the platform aims to expose more viewers to advertisements and increase its revenue.Users and analysts commonly believe that YouTube is deliberately making ad experiences more intrusive to push more people toward subscribing to YouTube Premium, which offers an ad-free viewing experience.Users have reported encountering unskippable ads that run far longer than the usual 15–30 seconds, with some claiming they watched ads lasting several minutes, and in extreme or possibly…
The exchange stems from the Istanbul talks deal, but Russia claims Ukraine is not upholding its part of the agreement.Russia has returned the bodies of 1,200 more Ukrainians killed in the war, according to Ukrainian authorities, bringing the total number of bodies repatriated to over 4,800, while the push for a ceasefire and an end to the conflict now in its fourth year remain elusive. Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners, the Ukrainian government body that oversees affairs regarding prisoners of war (POW), announced the news on Telegram, saying the handover was part of an agreement struck in…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, confirmed
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addressing an event at the CM House in Karachi on October 14, 2024. — Facebook/@BilawalhouseIndia involved in supporting terror activities inside Pakistan: Bilawal.Bilawal says such actions pose an existential threat to Pakistan”We never advocated for war as response to terrorism.”ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned that if India attempts to block Pakistan’s water, then war would remain the only option left for the country. “Such actions pose an existential threat to Pakistan… Water is our lifeline, and we will never relinquish our rightful share under any circumstances,” he said during an interview…
A worker prepares a sign ahead of the G7 summit at a satellite location in Banff, Alberta, Canada, June 14, 2025. — Reuters G7 Leaders’ Summit to be held till Tuesday.No comprehensive joint communique expected.Expected guests include Ukraine, India, among others. Group of Seven leaders gather in the Canadian Rockies starting on Sunday amid growing splits with the United States over foreign policy and trade, with host Canada striving to avoid clashes with President Donald Trump.While Prime Minister Mark Carney says his priorities are strengthening peace and security, building critical mineral supply chains and creating jobs, issues such as US tariffs…
Kris Jenner showers love on North West on birthdayKris Jenner has poured her heart out in a sweet birthday wish for her granddaughter North West.Kris took to Instagram to share a series of photos featuring North with various members of the family, including her mom Kim Kardashian, Kris herself, her siblings Saint, Chicago, and Psalm, and more. Wishing Kim and Kanye West’s eldest daughter on her 12th birthday, Kris wrote, “Happy birthday to my beautiful, kind, funny, talented, and wildly creative granddaughter North West!!!”“From the moment you were born, you’ve marched to the beat of your own drum… fearless and…
NewsFeedA massive military parade in Washington DC to mark 250 years since the founding of the US Army coincided with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. At the same time, protesters in thousands of cities rallied with the message that Americans want ‘No Kings’.Published On 15 Jun 202515 Jun 2025
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may God bless him”, said through the “X” platform …
A photograph of the Islamabad airport shows travellers at the international arrival gate. — AFP/FileGovt says it is closely monitoring the Middle East situation.Fully committed to protection of Pakistani citizens, says govt.Necessary measures “initiated” for safe return of Pakistanis.In light of existing uncertainty and air operations’ disruptions due to the ongoing conflict, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has assured that the government was taking necessary measures for the welfare of Pakistani nationals in Iran and Iraq.Taking to X, FM Dar said that as many as 450 Pakistanis pilgrims were evacuated from Iran on Saturday and arrangements were…
Iranian ballistic missiles are displayed during the ceremony of joining the Armed Forces, in Tehran, Iran on August 22, 2023. — ReutersISLAMABAD: Israel’s attack on Iran, as argued by Tel Aviv was aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Whether this is the case or not, a key question that this situation poses is whether Iran’s lack of nuclear weapons poses an existential danger to the regime’s continued existence?During its strikes, Israeli specifically targeted Iran’s nuclear sites, and killed key scientists and top military brass. Additionally — just hours prior to Israel’s attack — the International Atomic Energy Agency…