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'TikTok deal was close; China changed because of tariffs': Trump
Washington, DC, April 7: US President Donald Trump said that the deal on TikTok was pretty close. However, he noted that China changed its mind due to tariffs.
Justin Bieber, wife Hailey show up together on outing putting speculations to rest
Los Angeles, April 6: Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey were seen putting on a united front after weeks of speculation surrounding their relationship.
We do not want TikTok to go dark: Trump extends deadline by 75 days
Washington DC, April 5: US President Donald Trump on Friday said that his administration had been working on a deal to "save TikTok" and said that he would be signing an executive order to keep the app operational for an additional 75 days.
'Black Mirror' star Paul Giamatti says he has a secret Instagram account
Los Angeles, April 1: Hollywood actor Paul Giamatti has confirmed that he does use social media albeit very carefully.
Madonna rocks new shimmery 'mouth jewellery'
Los Angeles, March 29: Singing legend Madonna has a new piece of jewellery, and she's proudly flaunting it. The pop icon, 66, joined in the fun of a recent TikTok trend and posted a short video to the platform.
US security at risk as China-backed ByteDance seeks to retain TikTok control amid sale deadline
Washington DC, March 28: Alarming reports are suggesting that ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok and a close affiliate of the Chinese Communist Party, is attempting to maintain control over the app in any forthcoming arrangement as the deadline for TikTok's potential sale or ban approaches, according to a report from the National Review (NR).
Justin Timberlake performs mid-air for co-passengers on his flight to Argentina
Los Angeles, March 20: Hollywood multi-hyphenate Justin Timberlake recently made air travel for his co-passenger on his flight to Argentina.
Will.i.am says, not AI but this platform has transformed music industry
Los Angeles, March 16: Singer-songwriter Will.i.am has said that the video platform TikTok has transformed the music industry.
Demi Lovato assures fans she's 'Okay' after they spot her 'shaking' in new video
Los Angeles, March 13: Singer-songwriter Demi Lovato has cleared the air around her health. After the 'Sorry Not Sorry' singer, 32, shared a TikTok video of herself roasting a whole chicken, fans expressed concern over her "shaking" throughout the clip.
Trump says he will 'probably' extend TikTok ban deadline if deal isn't reached
Washington, March 7: US President Donald Trump has said he would "probably" extend the timeline for a TikTok sale if a deal isn't reached by the initial deadline.
Rival social media platforms criticise YouTube's likely exemption from Australia's teen social media ban
Canberra, March 5: Three social media platforms -- TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat have criticised proposed regulations that would exclude YouTube from Australia's upcoming social media ban for teenagers.
TikTok forges partnership to boost Kenya's creative economy
Nairobi, Jan 30: Video-sharing social networking platform TikTok announced partnerships with global digital advertising firm Aleph Holdings and Kenya-based e-commerce platform Wowzi, which is expected to boost Kenya's creative economy.
South Sudan lifts suspension of Facebook, TikTok
Juba, Jan 29: South Sudan said that it has lifted a temporary ban on Facebook and TikTok, which was imposed last week over the dissemination of graphic content related to the violence against South Sudanese nationals in neighbouring Sudan.
US-based AI company Perplexity submits revised bid for TikTok: Report
New Delhi, Jan 27: US-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Perplexity has reportedly submitted a revised proposal to merge with Chinese short-form video platform TikTok.
The Third Eye: President Trump starts his second tenure on expected lines
New Delhi, Jan 26: The series of directives issued by President Donald Trump within hours of his swearing-in was -- as expected -- unambiguous, assertive and geopolitically important. They seemingly confirmed that the new US President was determined to take complete control of the governance, bring the 'America First' call into play and give priority to building the economic strength of the US to fulfil that mandate.
Reese Witherspoon, Will Ferrell recreate viral 'Sofia Richie Dance'
Los Angeles, Jan 25: Hollywood stars Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell are following the latest TikTok trend.
Trump signs promised executive action to delay TikTok ban for 75 days
Washington, Jan 21: As he promised, US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive action that delays enforcement of the TikTok ban for 75 days.
Something needs to change, Musk questions X's ban in China after TikTok ban reversal
Washington DC January 20: Tesla CEO Elon Musk hailed US President-Elect Donald Trump's decision to not ban Chinese social media app TikTok.
Chrissy Teigen says social media should shut off 'between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m'
Los Angeles, Jan 20: Model Chrissy Teigen, who is married to singer John Legend, has urged for social media services to be suspended between the hours of 6pm and 6am to give everyone a break because "life was awesome" before platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Very soon we will begin the largest deportation exercise in American history: Trump at MAGA rally
Washington DC, January 20: Hours before his inauguration, US President-elect Donald Trump said, "very soon we will begin the largest deportation exercise in American history."
We need to save TikTok...don't want to give our business to China: Trump at MAGA Victory Rally
Washington DC, January 20: Hours before his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump said that he agreed to "approve" TikTok on the condition that the USA will own 50 per cent of the Chinese app to "save" American jobs and prevent "our business" going to the communist nation.
TikTok thanks President-elect Donald Trump as it restores service in US
Washington, DC, January 20: Expressing gratitude to US President-elect Donald Trump for "providing the necessary clarity and assurance," the Chinese short-form video service app TikTok has confirmed that it was in the process of restoring service in the United States.
'We thank President Trump': TikTok on process of restoring service in US
Washington, January 20: Chinese social media app TikTok has expressed gratitude to President-elect Donald Trump for "providing the necessary clarity and assurance" after it confirmed that it was in the process of restoring service in the US.
Trump to delay TikTok ban, proposes US part-ownership
Washington, Jan 20: President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to issue an executive order delaying a looming ban on the widely popular app to allow time to "make a deal" and called for the US to take part-ownership in TikTok.
TikTok goes dark in US; users get 'not available right now' message
Los Angeles, Jan 19: The popular video-sharing app TikTok went dark late Saturday in the U.S.
Trump promises to delay TikTok ban, proposes US ownership stake
Washington, DC, January 19: US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he plans to issue an executive order on Monday to delay the enforcement of the TikTok ban for 90 days.
TikTok goes offline in US ahead of ban, company pins hopes on 'potential reinstatement' under Trump
Washington DC, January 19: The Chinese short-form video service app TikTok went offline in the US on Saturday night (local time), just hours before a law banning the app was set to take effect, CNN reported.
TikTok stares at darkness as SC upholds ban in US
Washington DC, January 19: China-based mobile application, TikTok's fate in the US hangs in the balance after the Supreme Court upheld a law that could lead to a ban on the platform as soon as Sunday, CBS News reported.
Donald Trump says he will 'most likely' grant TikTok 90-day extension to avoid US ban
Washington, Jan 19: President-elect Donald Trump has said that he "most likely" would give TikTok 90 more days to work out a deal that would allow the popular video-sharing platform to avoid a US ban.
Will be forced to go dark: TikTok issues statement ahead of possible shutdown in the US
Washington DC, January 18: TikTok issued a statement on Saturday ahead of the looming prospects of the ban on the app in the United States.
Responsibility for TikTok ban implementation falls on incoming administration: WH
Washington DC, January 18: Following the US Supreme Court's ruling regarding a proposed ban on TikTok due to security concerns, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasised that the responsibility for "implementing the law now falls on the incoming administration."
US Supreme Court clears way for TikTok ban, Trump says stay tuned
Washington, DC, January 17: The US Supreme Court ruled Friday that a proposed ban on TikTok, citing national security concerns due to its ties to China, may proceed this weekend.
US Supreme Court upholds ban on TikTok
Washington, Jan 17: The US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law that bans TikTok, the video sharing App, from Sunday unless it is sold by its Chinese parent company.
Trump holds very good call with Xi Jinping, says they will solve many problems together
Washington, DC, January 17: US President-elect Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and discussed a range of issues including trade, fentanyl and TikTok on Friday.
TikTok plans US shutdown amid looming ban by legislators
Washington DC, January 16: TikTok is preparing to shut down its operations in the United States this Sunday if a planned ban by lawmakers goes ahead, Al Jazeera reported.
TikTok executive alleges forced oath to support China's socialist system
Washington, DC, January 15: A former TikTok executive has claimed that she was required to sign an oath supporting China's "socialist system" and national interests, according to a lawsuit and documents obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.
US Supreme Court likely to uphold federal law imposing ban on TikTok
Washington, DC, January 11: A majority of the judges on the US Supreme Court on Friday seemed inclined to uphold a federal law that would impose a ban on the video-sharing app TikTok in the US after January 19 if the Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance divests from the platform, ABC News reported.
Most US children use Tik Tok, Instagram against age rules on platforms: Study
New York, Jan 11: Most children aged 11 and 12 use Tik Tok, Instagram and other social media despite the platforms' age restrictions, and many show signs of addiction to social media, a team of researchers have found.