CHINA – The US-China’s TikTok divestment deal was finalized, according to a statement by TikTok on Thursday. To continue its operations in the US, now it’s primarily a US-owned joint venture. “Today, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025, now […]
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Malian TikToker Mariam Cisse Abducted and Killed
MALI – A young Malian social media influencer Mariam Cisse was on Thursday abducted and later executed the next day by armed men after posting pro-army content on TikTok. Mariam Cisse, a TikToker in her 20s with more than 95,000 followers, was killed by a group reportedly affiliated with the al-Qaeda-allied insurgent group JNIM, according […]
US TikTok Buyers Want to “Embed the Love and Respect for Israel in American Culture”
USA – Former Oracle (one of the companies named as part of US TikTok buyers/investors) CEO who’s now the executive vice chair, Safra Catz privately expressed concern over the growing “anti-Israel” sentiment in the United States. “We have all been horrified by the growth of the BDS (the pro-Palestinian pro-Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement) […]
Who’s Taking Over TikTok’s US Operations?
USA – Donald Trump said on Sunday that prominent media and tech leaders will join a consortium set to acquire TikTok’s US operations. Among those on the lineup are: “You know, they’re very well-known people. And Larry Ellison is one of them. He’s involved. He’s a great guy. Michael Dell is involved. I hate to […]
Trump Extends TikTok Deadline for Another 3 Months
USA – Donald Trump extended the deadline for TikTok’s operation in the US to another 3 months on Tuesday, to December 16. The extension, announced after the previous deadline was set to expire on Sept. 17, marks the third delay in enforcement of restrictions that were initially scheduled to take effect on Jan. 19, one […]
Trump Suggests an Extension as Tiktok Ban Deadline Looms
USA – As Tiktok ban deadline looms, Donald Trump has suggested in an interview with NBC News that he may extend the deadline beyond June 19, if no deal will be reached by then. “I’d like to see it done. I have a little sweet spot in my heart because, as you know, I won […]