Indonesia Suspends TikTok Registration Over Live Streaming During Protests JAKARTA — Indonesia’s communications and digital ministry has suspended TikTok’s registration, citing violations of national regulations after the platform’s live streaming feature was reportedly used to promote online gambling during recent protests. Alexander Sabar, an official at the ministry, said some accounts linked to gambling activities […]
Trump Delays TikTok Ban as $14 Billion U.S. Deal Takes Shape WASHINGTON – A new U.S.-based TikTok company is moving closer to reality, with an estimated value of around $14 billion, Vice President JD Vance confirmed Thursday. The figure is far below some Wall Street projections, but marks a major step in Washington’s effort to […]
Trump Expected to Approve TikTok Divestment Deal WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to announce that a deal to separate TikTok’s American operations from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, will meet the requirements of a law passed by Congress. The law, approved in 2024, mandates that TikTok cut ties with Chinese ownership […]
Canada Investigates TikTok Over Children’s Data Collection Canada’s privacy authorities have found that TikTok is being used by hundreds of thousands of children in the country, despite the company’s claims that its platform is not meant for anyone under 13. A joint investigation led by Canada’s privacy commissioner, Philippe Dufresne, along with privacy authorities in […]
Trump and Xi Talk TikTok, Ukraine, and Future Meetings The leaders of the world’s two largest economies spoke by phone for the second time since Donald Trump returned to the White House, in an effort to keep tensions with China in check despite his past sharp criticism of the country. During the call, the U.S. […]
US-China Trade Talks in Madrid Stretch On, TikTok Deadline Likely to Be Extended MADRID – High-stakes trade talks between U.S. and Chinese officials wrapped up after six hours in Spain’s capital on Sunday, with little sign of a breakthrough but strong expectations that a deadline for TikTok’s U.S. divestment will once again be extended. U.S. […]
France Considers Ban on TikTok for Minors Amid Safety Concerns PARIS — French lawmakers are pushing for stricter limits on social media use for children, including a possible ban on TikTok for users under 15, following months of hearings with families, influencers, and social media executives. President Emmanuel Macron’s office has expressed support for restricting […]
Trump Launches Official White House TikTok Account Amid Ongoing Debate Over App’s Future WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has officially launched a White House TikTok account, even as debate continues in Washington over the app’s ties to China and its future in the United States. The new account, @whitehouse, went live Tuesday evening with a […]
TikTok Travel Couple Misled by AI About Visa, Sparks Online Debate A couple known for their travel content on TikTok found themselves in an unexpected airport dilemma after relying on an AI chatbot for visa advice. In a viral video that has now garnered over six million views, Caldass recounted the situation with a mix […]
Connie Francis Dies at 86 After Health Battle, TikTok Revival of ‘Pretty Little Baby’ Cemented Her Legacy Legendary American singer Connie Francis has passed away at the age of 86 following a recent illness that led to her hospitalization. Her death was confirmed by longtime friend Ron Roberts, who called it a “great loss” and […]
