Elon Musk Might End Up Buying Tiktok Amid US Lawsuit

Chinese officials have reportedly engaged in preliminary discussions about the possibility of selling TikTok’s operations in the US to billionaire Elon Musk if the popular short-video app cannot avoid a potential ban. Another option on the table is for Musk to act as an intermediary in a deal for selling the app. While Beijing would … Read more

Yoon Suk Yeol, Suspended South Korean President Failed To Appear At First Impeachment Hearing

The first hearing in the impeachment trial of South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was adjourned just minutes after it began on Tuesday due to Yoon’s failure to appear at the constitutional court. The court’s justices now have approximately five months to decide whether to permanently remove Yoon from his presidential duties over his … Read more

Madlib, The Famous Hip-Hop Producer Hit With Extensive Property Loss in California Wildfires

The renowned hip-hop producer Madlib has confirmed the devastating loss of his extensive record collection, much of his recording equipment, and his home in the wildfires ravaging California, which have claimed at least 25 lives. Madlib, a highly influential musician known for his sample-heavy production style, has collaborated with some of the most prominent figures … Read more

Elon Musk Under Scrutiny Over Ownership of Twitter Stakes

A US financial regulator has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of failing to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock and subsequently acquiring shares at “artificially low prices,” to the detriment of other shareholders. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated the lawsuit late Tuesday in federal court in Washington, DC, citing alleged … Read more

FBI Warns of a Violent Attack Similar To New Orleans Incident

On Monday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a warning regarding a potential public safety threat from violent extremists following the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, Louisiana. The agencies expressed concern about the possibility of copycat or retaliatory attacks, citing the continuing appeal of … Read more

LA Fires Spreading Through Thousands of Acres Set To Cost $200 Billion in Damages

Firefighters are working tirelessly to gain control over blazes raging through Los Angeles, as anticipated high wind gusts threaten to hinder their progress. These fires, which could potentially become the most expensive in US history, have already claimed at least 24 lives, forced thousands of people from their homes, destroyed more than 12,000 structures, and … Read more

Meta Decides To Remove Face-Checkers From Facebook, Leading To Concern Over Radical Posts

Experts are expressing concerns that Meta’s decision to remove professional fact-checkers from Facebook could worsen what has been referred to as “boomer radicalisation” in the UK. Even before the so-called “far-right riots” in England last summer, as described by Keir Starmer, alarm bells were sounding over the increasing vulnerability of older individuals to misinformation and … Read more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Offers Exchange of Captured North Korean Soliders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he is prepared to offer two captured North Korean soldiers to Pyongyang in exchange for Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia. Zelensky posted on X, expressing that for North Korean soldiers who choose not to return, there might be alternative options available. He added that those willing … Read more

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro Sworn-In As President Despite Protests Against Election Manipulation

Venezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, has been accused of engaging in a blatant and fraudulent power grab after taking an oath for a third term, despite widespread domestic protests and international condemnation regarding his alleged manipulation of the 2024 election results. Maduro, 62, hailed his inauguration as “a great victory for Venezuelan democracy” during a … Read more

Biden Administration Hit Russia With The Biggest Sanctions Since Ukraine Conflict Started

On Friday, the Biden administration announced its most comprehensive package of sanctions yet, targeting Russia’s oil and gas revenues in an effort to provide leverage for Ukraine and President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming team to negotiate a peace deal in Ukraine. These sanctions are intended to cut off Russia’s primary source of revenue, which funds its … Read more