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Reddit’s Q2 earnings surge as AI and ads drive growth

Reddit’s quarter earnings report highlights significant strides in its AI and advertising initiatives, resulting in a substantial revenue increase. The report, which was released on Thursday, shows the social media giant reporting that advertising continues to be its dominant revenue stream, accounting for a staggering $465 million, or 93% of total revenue. The company’s focus on … Read more

Putin meets Syrian FM in Moscow

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Syria’s foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani in Moscow on Thursday, the first visit by a top official from Syria’s new government since the toppling of longtime Russian ally Bashar al-Assad in December. Lavrov said Moscow would like Syria’s new President Ahmed al-Sharaa to attend … Read more

No, Oprah did not block Hawaii road

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Oprah Winfrey refuted widespread online claims on Wednesday that she blocked off a private road on Hawaii property she owns, preventing tsunami evacuees from quickly reaching higher ground, reported AFP. Winfrey has a residence on the Hawaiian island of Maui, where tsunami warnings were issued after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Russia. Nicole Nichols, a … Read more

PCB unveils schedule for Pakistan’s tri-series with Afghanistan and UAE

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming T20I tri-nation series involving Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE. The tournament will be held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium from August 29 to September 7. The tri-series will act as a warm-up event ahead of the much-anticipated ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, which … Read more

Pakistan to receive first US oil shipment as Cnergyico signs import deal

[ Listen to article Pakistan’s largest refiner Cnergyico will import 1 million barrels of oil from Vitol in October, its Vice Chairman Usama Qureshi told Reuters on Friday, marking the country’s first-ever purchase of US crude following a landmark trade deal. The West Texas Intermediate light crude cargo will be loaded from Houston this month and is … Read more