International

Web Desk — Finally YouTube comes to inform creators that they will be able to generate ad revenue from their ‘Shorts’ content starting February 1st, as YouTube promised in September last year to launch this monetization option. This can be called a broader update to YouTube’s Partner Program. This requires YouTube partners to sign new agreement terms, whether or not …

According to Resonance Consultancy’s World’s Best Cities report 2023, Dubai has been ranked the region’s finest and the world’s fifth-greatest place to live. Dubai, UAE’s most modern city, has been ranked first in the category in which weather, security, landmarks, and leisure activities were taken into account. According to the report also described Dubai as a combination of top experiences, …

Web Desk — Government of Saudi Arabia in an order, shocking millions of Muslims around the world, bans carrying Zamzam water bottles by international passengers. According to Saudi media authorities at Jeddah International Airport issued a new circular to all private carriers including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). As new orders come into effect, passengers traveling for Umrah or Hajj can …

Web Desk — Due to its rich historical background and serene ambiance, Morocco is amongst the top trending countries in terms of travelers. However, Pakistanis, for lack of visa information, find it hard to jet off to the country. It is important to note that those who want to apply for Morocco’s e-visa should have a valid visa from the …

Web Desk — A workshop on the digitization of services in investment promotion agencies in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s member states was held recently by the Islamic Development Bank and the Islamic Center. 32 senior officials from IPAs in 29 member countries of the IDB participated in the two-day workshop to ponder to tackle the technical aspects of enhancing …

Web Desk — Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk says many previously suspended Twitter accounts will be allowed to return to the platform after a landslide of users responding to an informal poll by new management. The announcement comes at a time when Musk is under severe pushback that his criteria for content moderation is subject to his personal whim, with …

Web Desk — Twitter is facing another chaotic situation after several employees appeared to have departed the company as the company sent messages that it was closing its office buildings for the next few days. On the other hand, Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk says he is not super worried for the future of the social media giant as the …

Web Desk — For a year, telecommunication service Google Fi is reportedly giving free YouTube Premium to Unlimited Plus plan subscribers. Google Fi premium plan subscribers, both new and current, won’t be required to pay YouTube’s $119.99 yearly subscription charge. According to Patrick Seybold, Google’s global PR lead for Stadia, AR, and Project Starline: “Wireless consumers are increasingly opting for …

Web Desk — Google has acquired Alter, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup to help brands and people create and highlight their virtual identity. Alter was previously working for generation of Avatar for social media users and big brands via artificial intelligence (AI). According to news media, Google has bought this startup for an approximate of $100 million. The primary reason …

Web Desk — Twitter plans to roll out paid verification for its users soon. Having taken over Twitter last week, Elon Musk has asked employees to roll out by November 7 a $19.99 monthly subscription pack for Twitter Blue. As reported by The Verge, Elon Musk has given an ultimatum to the employees to roll out a monthly subscription pack …