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Vietnam to force YouTube and other platforms to allow skipping ads after 5 seconds starting February 15

The government of Vietnam has recently rolled out a new law known as Decree 342/2025 that forces YouTube and other digital platforms to enable users to skip video advertisements after a maximum of five seconds. According to the regulation, the law is expected to come into effect on the 15th of February 2026. The reason […]

UAE announces new Friday prayer timing across all mosques starting January 2026 | World News

UAE annaounces new Friday prayer timing/Representative Image Starting the first Friday of the new year, worshippers across the UAE will follow a new, unified schedule for Friday prayers. The move, announced by the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat, aims to bring consistency and better organization to mosques nationwide. The General Authority for […]

Starting On the Right Foot: India-Infused Business Concepts of the Near Future | Udaipur Kiran

resource 1 In recent years, India has experienced a technological boom marked by growth in production capacity, expansion of the service range, development in infrastructure, and progress in finance, among other avant-garde developments. Overseas investors are keeping a close eye on India, particularly its Tier 2 cities like Udaipur and Jaipur, due to the immense […]

Filipinos can travel to Oman visa free starting 2026 | World News

Filipinos can visit Oman visa-free for two weeks starting 2026/Representative Image In a groundbreaking move that promises to make travel easier and more exciting, Oman will welcome Filipino visitors without the need for a visa for up to two weeks starting next year. The announcement, made during Oman’s National Day celebrations in Makati City by […]

In overworked Japan, new PM faces backlash for starting a meeting at 3 am

File photo: Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi (Picture credit: AP) Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is known as an inveterate workhorse. She often skips social gatherings and has openly rejected the idea of work-life balance. But even by Takaichi’s standards, it was surprising when she emerged from her Tokyo residence shortly after 3 am on […]

Oman to mark National Day with first ever formal two day holiday starting 2025 | World News

Oman’s National Day, from 20–21 November 2025, celebrates 1650 Portuguese expulsion with parades, fireworks, and traditions/Representative image Oman will mark National Day with its first-ever formal two-day holiday starting in 2025, commemorating the historic 1650 expulsion of Portuguese forces that restored the nation’s ports and sovereignty. More than a public holiday, it is a celebration […]

A solid gold toilet is up for auction. Starting price: $10 million

FILE – This Sept. 16, 2016 file image made from a video shows the 18-karat toilet, titled “America,” by Maurizio Cattelan in the restroom of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. (AP Photo, File) LONDON: For sale: The world’s most valuable toilet, a lavatory literally worth its weight in gold. Sotheby’s announced Friday […]

Dubai bans delivery riders from fast lanes starting November 1 amid spike in accidents and violations | World News

From November 1, Dubai delivery riders cannot use fast lanes on multi-lane roads, facing fines/Image: x Starting November 1, delivery motorcyclists in Dubai will be barred from using high-speed lanes across major roads, as authorities respond to a surge in traffic accidents and violations. The move, announced jointly by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) […]

9-day mid-term break in the UAE starting October 13: Your ultimate guide to local adventures and getaways | World News

UAE students enjoy a 9-day mid-term break from October 13; explore local attractions, short getaways, and family-friendly activities/ Illustrative image generated using AI Starting October 13, 2025, students across the UAE will enjoy a well-deserved 9-day mid-term break, courtesy of the Ministry of Education’s newly introduced academic calendar. This extended pause offers families a perfect […]

UAE: Etihad Airways to resume direct flights to Damascus after 14 years, starting June 2026 | World News

Etihad Airways will operate four weekly Airbus A320 flights between Abu Dhabi and Damascus starting June 2026/Image: Etihad Airways Etihad Airways will resume direct services to Damascus, Syria, starting June 12, 2026. With four weekly flights operated by Airbus A320 aircraft, the move marks a significant milestone in reconnecting the UAE and Syria after over […]