Vice President Kamala Harris will embark on a week-long trip to Africa this weekend as the United States tries to position itself as a better partner than China, which has invested heavily in the continent for decades. Harris will discuss China’s involvement in technology and economic issues in Africa that are of concern to the […]
First U.S. state bans kids from using TikTok and Instagram | Technology
In the US state of Utah, a law was signed on Thursday to severely restrict the use of TikTok and Instagram by teenagers and children. This happened despite opposition from the tech industry and civil rights experts. According to it The New York Times America’s first state-level law bans anyone under the age of eighteen […]
U.S. expects difficult weeks ahead for Ukraine, Putin wants to step up offensive
Ukrainian soldiers during shelling of Russian positions near Pakmut.Image by AFP A recent analysis by Washington and military experts says months of Russian offensives are beginning to change Ukraine’s weather, with the cold now giving way to mild spring temperatures. The disadvantage for both armies is that it begins the muddy season, which makes large-scale […]
TikTok’s future in the US is in jeopardy
The situation is very reminiscent of three years ago, when former President Trump wanted to sell the Chinese tech company TikTok. Then a forced sale failed. Now the US government is better prepared. Save joins a long line of tech CEOs who have been asked for hours on America’s political stage in recent years. The […]
Sell or ban? TikTok’s future in the US is in jeopardy
AP NOS news•Today, 08:33 Nando Castellin Teacher Technology Nando Castellin Teacher Technology TikTok has never had such a risk in the US before. The Biden administration is threatening to ban TikTok if it is not sold by its Chinese owner. Today TikTok gets a chance to defend itself: CEO Shou Chew appears before the US […]
The Taiwanese President visited Central America and the United States
Officially, Tsai is making a stopover in the US en route to official visits to Central American countries. Beijing immediately reacted angrily, saying the stops in the US were a pretext to spread nationalistic propaganda. The visit comes at a time when relations are already at an all-time low due to U.S.-Chinese disagreements over Ukraine […]
South Korea and the US celebrate the anniversary with military exercises in June
AB Productions | Source: AP Today at 09:58 Seoul South Korean and US forces will hold their largest joint live-fire drills in June, the South Korean Defense Ministry said. The exercises are part of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the two countries. “We have planned multi-year programs aimed at achieving […]
The US is undermining international law, including the case against Vladimir B.
An arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against Vladimir Putin has put The Hague firmly back on the map. Not only the world capital of law, but also the target of threats. Now Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev (Putin’s President) released the following message on Monday: “It is not […]
Facebook and Instagram offer payment verification checks in the US
Facebook Amma Meta is launching a paid verification program in the US this week. As we know from rival Twitter, the system works through blue check marks. According to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Meta Verified provides protection against users trying to impersonate your identity and provides access to the help desk. A check costs $11.99 per […]
Taiwan President Visits US and Central America
AB Productions | Source: AP Today at 09:06 TaipeiBeijing Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will visit the United States, Guatemala and Belize in a week. Officially, he stops in the US for official visits to Central American countries. Beijing immediately responded angrily, saying the stops in the US were an excuse to spread nationalistic propaganda and […]