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Responsibility for TikTok ban implementation falls on "incoming administra
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
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."
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US Supreme Court clears way for TikTok ban, Trump says "stay tuned"
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
This decision rejected an appeal from TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, which argued that the ban violated the First Amendment. The court's unsigned opinion, issued without dissent, sets the stage for an unprecedented government action against a major social media platform.
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Trump holds "very good" call with Xi Jinping, says they will "solve many p
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Stressing the expectation that the two global leaders will "solve many problems together," the President-elect said they would do "everything possible" to make the world "more peaceful and safe."
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TikTok plans US shutdown amid looming ban by legislators
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
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.
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TikTok executive alleges forced oath to support China's "socialist system"
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In the lawsuit, Puris said she was forced to sign an agreement with Douyin, TikTok's China-based sister company, that required her to pledge allegiance to China's socialist system and avoid actions that could harm the country's "national honor" or "ethnic unity."
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FIA books Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Gill, YouTuber Pirzada for propa
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The two suspects who reside abroad have been found involved in anti-state activities and propaganda.
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US Supreme Court likely to uphold federal law imposing ban on TikTok
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
TikTok vs Garland is the legal case that pits the social media platform against all three branches of the US government, which have a similar view that the app poses a serious risk to national security. During arguments, concerns regarding intelligence threats posed by China and potential fu
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Venezuela imposes 10 million dollars fine on TikTok amid viral challenge d
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Venezuela's Supreme Court has imposed a 10 million dollar fine on TikTok, accusing the popular video-sharing platform of negligence about deadly viral challenges that allegedly led to the deaths of three adolescents due to chemical intoxication, according to a report by Voice of America.<
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Trump asks US Supreme Court to halt ban on TikTok
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US President-elect Donald Trump has requested the US Supreme Court to block a law requiring TikTok to sell or shut down by January 19, a day before his inauguration. Trump's brief asserts that only he can resolve the matter politically, while TikTok challenges the law on First Amendment grou
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Taiwan: DPP lawmaker proposes tougher rules to tackle TikTok deepfakes
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
DPP lawmaker Lin Dai-hua has proposed amending Taiwan's Anti-Infiltration Act to tighten regulations on foreign platforms like TikTok after deepfake videos targeting DPP politicians surfaced. Lin's proposal suggests mandating foreign platforms to establish offices in Taiwan to ensure complia
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US appeals court rejects TikTok's request to delay ban
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A federal appeals court on Friday rejected TikTok's request to postpone a law that will ban the widely used video app next month unless its Chinese parent company sells its stake, CBS News reported.
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TikTok ordered to wrap up offices in Canada amid national security fears
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau- led Federal government ordered Chinese app TikTok to shut its operations in Canada, although Canadians could still use it, as per CBC News
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