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TikTok Faces New Setback in the U.S.: Imminent Ban Looms

TikTok continues to struggle against a law passed by the U.S. Congress and signed by President Joe Biden, which mandates the platform's ban unless it is sold by its parent company, ByteDance. This law is set to take effect on January 19, 2024. However, just one week ago, TikTok filed an emergency......

FBI Director Christopher Wray Announces Resignation Ahead of Administration Transition

FBI Director Christopher Wray has revealed his plan to step down at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January. The announcement follows President-elect Donald Trump's decision to nominate Kash Patel, a staunch loyalist, as the next FBI director.   During a town hall meeting, Wray......

Syrian Rebels Declare Assad’s Rule Over Amid Dramatic Offensive

In a stunning development, Syrian rebels, led by radical Islamist factions, declared the fall of President Bashar al-Assad and the "liberation" of Damascus on Syrian state television. The announcement marked the end of over five decades of Assad family rule, culminating in a swift offensive......

Biden Considers Preemptive Pardons for US Officials Amid Trump’s Incoming Administration

US President Joe Biden is contemplating the possibility of issuing preemptive pardons for current and former public officials who might become targets of President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming administration. This potential move comes in response to fears of politically motivated retribution as......

Africa's Lobito Project Civil Society Skeptical of Its Impact on the Local Economy

The Lobito Corridor is a large-scale infrastructure project that aims to connect Angola's Atlantic Ocean coast to the mining regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia. This project, which has garnered significant attention, is being promoted by US President Joe Biden during his......

 Trump’s Legal Team Seeks to Overturn Hush Money Conviction Citing Presidential Transition and Hunter Biden Pardon

In a signifiant legal move, President-elect Donald Trump’s legal team has formally requested that a judge dismiss his hush money criminal conviction, claiming that continuing the case would disrupt the constitutional transition of power. In a filing submitted to Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan......

 China Responds to US Efforts to Block Access to Semiconductor Technology

In a growing geopolitical and economic struggle, China has strongly criticized the United States for implementing new export controls aimed at limiting Beijing’s access to advanced semiconductor technology. The measures, announced by the outgoing Biden administration, target the sale of semiconductor-making......

Hunter Biden's Pardon by President Joe Biden Sparks Controversy

In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Joe Biden granted a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, just weeks before leaving the White House. Hunter had been awaiting sentencing for charges related to tax fraud and illegal firearm possession.   In a statement, President Biden defended his decision,......

Biden Administration Proposes Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Weight-Loss Drugs A Transformative Step or Costly Gamble?

Washington, D.C.— In a landmark move, the Biden administration has proposed expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include expensive but highly effective weight-loss medications. If approved, millions of Americans suffering from obesity could access drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, hailed by......