China discusses sale of TikTok US to Elon Musk as one possible option
Beijing officials strongly prefer that TikTok remains under the ownership of parent ByteDance, the people say, and the company is contesting the impending ban with an appeal to…
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TikTok moves closer to its ban date in US
The ban on the immensely popular social media app would take effect on Sunday unless it is sold by its China-based parent company ByteDance.
Worried about Trump’s immigration policy changes, Indian H-1B holders avoid travelling out of US
The H-1B is a temporary visa to the US for skilled foreign workers with a minimum qualification of a bachelor’s degree. Renewable every three years, it is a stepping stone to…
Indonesia’s fact-checkers slam Meta’s decision to end US fact-checking program
The group said shutting down the fact-checking program in the US may lead to similar decisions for the company’s programs in other countries.
Hyundai Motor donates $1m to US President-elect Trump’s inauguration
The South Korean automaker follows in footstep of GM, Ford and Toyota to its safeguard interests.
Populism and democracy: Lessons from the US and Indonesia
The narrative of victimhood and rebellion against elites mirrors trends in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, where populist rhetoric has significantly shaped political…
US President Biden to host Jan. 12 online meeting with Philippine President Marcos, Japan PM Ishiba
US national security spokesperson John Kirby said the meeting with Mr. Marcos and Mr. Ishiba was aimed at further strengthening “our trilateral partnership and our efforts…
US warns North Korea becoming better prepared for war, fighting against Ukraine
More than 12,000 North Korean troops are in Russia and in December began fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, Deputy US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Camille…
9 China Coast Guard vessels patrolling Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, says US maritime expert
The Philippine Coast Guard has yet to confirm this information, but on Tuesday night it reported that the "monster ship" — CCG 5901 — continues to operate near Luzon, the…
US senators backing return of nukes to South Korea rise to chair key committees
Sen. Roger Wicker, chair of the Armed Services Committee, and Sen. Jim Risch, chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, have both called for a bold overhaul of the US nuclear…