Technology
US, China reach framework deal on TikTok
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that commercial terms have been agreed upon between two private parties, though specifics remain undisclosed.
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Global Affairs
Egypt detains teen TikTok stars in social media crackdown
Police have confirmed multiple arrests, while prosecutors say at least 10 cases are under investigation for alleged unlawful financial gains.
Global Affairs
Endangered wildlife openly marketed on TikTok, report reveals
The report urges TikTok and other social media platforms to strengthen the enforcement of wildlife trafficking rules, adopt automated tools to detect illegal content, and run in-app awareness campaigns about en...
News
Over 450,000 videos taken down by TikTok in Kenya in three-month crackdown
TikTok said 43,000 accounts in Kenya were banned during the same three-month period for breaching its community standards
Global Affairs
Egypt arrests TikTok creators in renewed morality crackdown
The Ministry of Interior said the arrests were due to the creators’ use of “obscene language”, and for allegedly violating public morals and misusing social media platforms.
Technology
EU regulators are once again investigating TikTok over data transfers to China
During the previous probe, TikTok claimed that European Economic Area (EEA) user data was stored on servers outside China
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Influencers, TikTok and politicians named top sources of disinformation in Kenya
Despite growing concerns, social media platforms remain central to how Kenyans access news, with YouTube leading at 54 per cent, followed by Facebook (52 per cent), WhatsApp (46 per cent), X (42 per cent), and...
Global Affairs
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline by 90 days
The extension comes despite a law passed by Congress and upheld by the Supreme Court. Trump says he believes China will approve a deal, as multiple investor groups express interest in acquiring TikTok.
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EU accuses TikTok of violating digital rules over ads
The European Commission "found that TikTok does not provide the necessary information about the content of the advertisements.