The U.S. branch of TikTok is facing scrutiny after announcing that it will begin collecting more precise location data from its users. The move, part of a broader strategy to enhance content personalization and advertising, has sparked concerns among privacy advocates and digital rights experts abou
Jan 25, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Canada, threatening to impose 100% tariffs on Canadian goods if the country moves forward with a trade agreement with China. The statement, which comes amid rising global trade tensions, underscores the former president’s long-standing approa
Jan 25, 2026
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is approaching an unprecedented net worth of $800 billion, which would make him the first individual in history to reach this milestone. The surge in his wealth comes on the back of a $20 billion private funding round for xAI Holdings, the artificial intelligence company f
Jan 24, 2026
Bigo Live, one of the world’s fastest-growing social live-streaming platforms with more than 600 million registered users across over 150 countries, has announced the seventh edition of its flagship BIGO Awards Gala, scheduled to take place in Seoul in January 2026. Themed “SEOUL LIGHTS, BIGO NIGHTS
Jan 24, 2026
Parus Electro LLC, a subsidiary of the Rosatom Group, has developed a prototype of Russia’s first domestically produced string inverter, marking a significant step in the country’s renewable energy and power electronics capabilities. The new device is designed to convert direct current (DC) generate
Jan 20, 2026
The United States’ completion of its first sale of Venezuelan crude oil in years—valued at approximately $500 million—signals a notable shift in hemispheric energy relations, reopening a channel that had long been constrained by sanctions and political standoff. The transaction represents more than
Jan 20, 2026
The geopolitical situation and the economic architecture are rapidly changing, creating new conditions for Russia to get committed to the ideals of a multipolar world, President Vladimir Putin said at a ceremony to receive diplomatic credentials from newly appointed foreign ambassadors in Alexandro
Jan 20, 2026
The United States has carried out a new round of military strikes in Syria as part of its ongoing campaign to weaken and dismantle the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), reaffirming its commitment to countering extremist threats in the region. According to official reports, the strikes targeted
Jan 11, 2026
The United States military has carried out airstrikes targeting al‑Shabaab positions in Somalia, following a recent operation against ISIS affiliates in Nigeria after the Christmas period. U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed that the strikes aimed to weaken the extremist group’s capabilities and
Jan 10, 2026
