TikTok announced on Thursday that it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business, enabling the app to sidestep a potential ban over its Chinese ownership. The TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will serve more than 200 million users and 7.5 million businesses, implementing strict safeguards for data protection and content […]
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Trump says US ‘armada’ heading toward Gulf amid Iran tensions
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that a “massive fleet” of American naval forces was being sent toward the Gulf, citing close monitoring of Iran, even as he emphasized that he preferred diplomacy over immediate military action. Trump made the remarks to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning from the World Economic Forum […]
Trump withdraws invitation for Canada to Board of Peace
US President Donald Trump on Thursday revoked an invitation for Canada to join his newly launched Board of Peace initiative, following Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Read More: Trump wants nations to pay $1bn to stay on his ‘Board of Peace‘ Carney, in his address, criticised the use […]
NATO chief: Greenland not on Trump’s radar
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Greenland’s future with Denmark was not discussed with President Trump. Trump has stepped back from threats of tariffs or military action. The US and Denmark are exploring a framework deal for the Arctic region. Rutte spoke in an interview with Fox News’ “Special Report with Bret Baier” on Wednesday. He […]
Pakistan signs on as Trump unveils Gaza peace board
U.S. President Donald Trump officially announced the Gaza Board of Peace at a signing ceremony in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with leaders from several other countries, signed the agreement. The board aims to promote peace, dialogue, and development projects in Gaza and the wider region. Speaking at the event, […]
Trump blocks Wall Street investors from buying single-family homes
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at restricting Wall Street backed investors from purchasing single-family homes, citing concerns over housing affordability and community ownership. Read More: Asian markets swing as investors weigh Wall Street losses The order directs federal agencies to limit support for institutional purchases of single-family properties and calls on the […]
Trump appointed Virginia prosecutor Lindsey Halligan resigned after court rebuke
WASHINGTON: Lindsey Halligan, the Trump-appointed interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has resigned following a series of scathing court rulings that challenged the legality of her appointment. Read More: Top Democratic senator warns Trump on ‘path to dictatorship’ The resignation was announced by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on X, formerly Twitter, […]
Lavrov: Greenland not Denmark’s natural territory
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Greenland is not a natural part of Denmark, amid growing U.S. interest. He emphasized that Russia has no plans to claim the island. U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed intentions to control Greenland for national security reasons. Lavrov made the remarks at a Moscow press conference, highlighting that the […]
Giant replica of alleged Trump note to Epstein installed on National Mall
WASHINGTON, DC: A 10-foot-tall replica of an alleged birthday message from US President Donald Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been installed on the National Mall. The installation appeared on January 20, coinciding with what would have been Epstein’s birthday. Read More: New Epstein releases turn up more emails about Trump The group behind the display, […]
Trump vows to remove ‘Russian threat’ from Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Denmark that it has failed to remove the Russian threat from Greenland. He said, “Now it is time, and it will be done.” Trump stressed that NATO has repeatedly urged Denmark to secure Greenland from foreign threats for the past 20 years. Trump emphasized Greenland’s strategic importance amid Russian and […]