• TikTok Faces National Security Review in Canada Amid Brewing Threat of US Ban

    TikTok finds itself navigating multiple challenges as it undergoes a national security review in Canada.

  • Britain due to set out Chinese cyber security threat

    Britain will give details of the cyber security threat it says is posed by China on Monday, and may blame Beijing for a hack on its electoral watchdog, as worries about interference grow before an election expected later this year. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden is due to make a statement on the issue to parliament on Monday, a government official said, declining to confirm whether he will also announce reprisals including sanctions. There has been growing anxiety about China's alleged...

  • TikTok Unleashes Desperate ‘Youth Council’ Amid Ban Threats

    Under pressure after the passage of bipartisan House legislation, toxic and anti-free speech TikTok has a strange new strategy: turn teenagers into decision-makers. TikTok has come under fire for its ties to the communist Chinese government, harmful algorithms for young users, bias and censorship. Amid the backlash, the app is attempting to assuage fears with various tactics, including a new “Youth Council” for teenagers to give input. But will any root problems be addressed? A March 25 press...

  • TikTok Unleashes Desperate ‘Youth Council’ Amid Ban Threats

    Under pressure after the passage of bipartisan House legislation, toxic and anti-free speech TikTok has a strange new strategy: turn teenagers into decision-makers. TikTok has come under fire for its ties to the communist Chinese government, harmful algorithms for young users, bias and censorship. Amid the backlash, the app is attempting to assuage fears with various tactics, including a new “Youth Council” for teenagers to give input. But will any root problems be addressed? A March 25 press...

  • Canada conducts national security review of Chinese-owned TikTok

    Industry minister says review of popular video app that is planning to expand in country has been ongoing since September 2023Canada is conducting a national security review of Chinese-owned TikTok’s proposed expansion of the popular video app in the country, the industry minister, François-Philippe Champagne, said on Friday.In a teleconference from Italy after meeting with his G7 counterparts, Champagne said the review under the Investment Canada Act had been quietly initiated in September last...

  • Security concerns, death threats complicate council's appointment of interim Haitian leader

    Fresh turmoil involving a transitional presidential council that will be responsible for choosing Haiti’s new leader triggered a flurry of meetings with Caribbean leaders and officials from the U.S., Canada and France, officials said Monday. The council has yet to be sworn in given concerns over the security of its members, among other things, a regional official who was not authorized to talk to the media told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The official is based in Guyana,...

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    Canada welcomes Gaza ceasefire vote at United Nations Security Council: Joly

    Canada welcomes the United Nations Security Council's call for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas during Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Monday. Canada has been asking for a sustainable ceasefire since December, she said at a press conference in Ottawa. "We've clearly stated that the violence must stop and this ceasefire must be linked to hostages being released, Hamas laying down its weapons and also making sure that humanitarian aid...

  • Chinese-owned TikTok faces national security review in Canada, minister says

    Canada is conducting a national security review of Chinese-owned TikTok’s proposed expansion of the popular video app in this country, Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Friday. In a teleconference from Italy after meeting with his G7 counterparts, Champagne said the review under the Investment Canada Act had been quietly initiated in September 2023. “We have […]

  • Taiwan tests defences in major morning drills amid looming threat of Chinese invasion

    Taiwan says it will intensify training as Chinese aircraft and ships encroach into its space

  • UN Security Council adopts Gaza ceasefire resolution amid Israel-Gaza conflict

    The UN Security Council has agreed on a resolution calling for a ceasefire during Ramadan, urging all parties to respect it for a lasting peace. Crafted by E10 nations, the resolution was approved with 14 votes in favor and one abstention, notably from the US. This resolution, prepared by non-permanent members of the Security Council, […]

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    Death threats and security concerns hinder creation of council that will choose Haiti's next leader

    By BERT WILKINSON Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Fresh turmoil involving a transitional presidential council that will be responsible for choosing Haiti’s new leader has triggered a flurry of meetings with Caribbean leaders and officials from the U.S., Canada and France. A regional official who was not authorized to talk to the media told

  • Amid Sangli snub, Sanjay Raut’s question to Congress: ‘are you going to lose PM’s position over the seat?’

    Amid the displeasure expressed by Congress leaders over Shiv Sena (UBT) announcing its candidate in the Sangli Lok Sabha seat, Sena UBT Sanjay Raut on Thursday advised its ally in Maharashtra to not make a fuss about it. After the Shiv Sena (UBT) declared wrestler Chandrahar Patil as its candidate from Sangli in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Wednesday, several Congress leaders, including State Congress president Nana Patole, Balasaheb Thorat, Vijay Wadettiwar, and Vishwajeet Kadam have said if...