Canada orders shutdown of TikTok's Canadian business, app access to continue
Canada bans the TikTok app from government-issued devices, saying it presents an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security.
Thu Nov 07 2024
ByteDance cuts over 700 jobs in Malaysia in shift towards AI moderation, sources say
Most employees in content moderation were notified of their dismissal via email late Wednesday, according to sources.
Fri Oct 11 2024
China leading generative AI patents race, UN report says
China filed over 38,000 GenAI inventions from 2014-2023, while the US filed 6,276 in the same period, WIPO reported.
Wed Jul 03 2024
What is so special about TikTok's technology
Here's how it works and why it has attracted more discussion than technology used by it's rivals such as Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.
Fri Apr 26 2024
ByteDance denies media report of plan to sell TikTok
U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that bans TikTok in the country if its owner, ByteDance, fails to divest the company.
Fri Apr 26 2024
TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions: 'We aren't going anywhere'
Shou Zi Chew emphasizes that TikTok would continue to operate as the company challenges the restrictions.
Thu Apr 25 2024
What happens now that US TikTok bill has been passed?
Once Biden signs the bill, a 270-day clock starts during which ByteDance must sell TikTok.
Wed Apr 24 2024
US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or face ban
it would require Chinese owner ByteDance to divest TikTok's US operations within about nine months or face a ban.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Why is the US government trying to ban TikTok?
Here is a look at the effort to ban the app, its chances in the US Senate and what that would actually mean.
Tue Apr 23 2024
If you can’t beat 'em? European politicians embrace TikTok despite security fears
Mainstream politicians are wary of ceding ground to fringe parties who have successfully exploited its short video format.
Fri Apr 12 2024
FACTBOX - What do we know about TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance?
Here is what we know about the Chinese company, which was valued at $268 billion in December.
Fri Mar 15 2024
EXPLAINER - Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the bill?
US officials warn TikTok's management is beholden to the Chinese government.
Fri Mar 15 2024
US House passes bill to force ByteDance to divest TikTok or face ban
The measure is the latest in a series of moves in Washington to respond to US national security concerns about China.
Thu Mar 14 2024
Ex-TikTok executive claims she was fired for reporting sex, age bias
Katie Puris also claims TikTok refused to grant her leave to address medical conditions spurred by the stress and pressure of her job.
Fri Feb 09 2024
TikTok's transparency sets it apart from other social media
TikTok faces more legislative pressure than other social media giants.
Sat Jul 01 2023
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024