TikTok plans to take down a feature that incentivizes app users in France and Spain to watch videos, following regulatory scrutiny from the European Commission.
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Middle East Conflict Could Push Oil Prices to the Top and Drive Global Inflation, Says World Bank
The World Bank warns that escalating conflicts in the Middle East could push oil prices over $100 a barrel, potentially increasing the recent decline in global inflation and worsening economic challenges worldwide.
North Korea Sends Delegate to Iran in Highest-Level of Interaction Between 2 Nations Amid Rising Global Tensions
An economic delegation from North Korea visited Iran, marking the first known talks between the two countries since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Toyota Teams Up With China's Tencent to Attract Younger Drivers in the Era of AI
Toyota has partnered with Tencent to attract younger drivers in China. Japanese automaker Toyota has announced a partnership with Tencent, a Chinese social media and gaming giant, as it tries to appeal to the tech-savvy younger demographic.
US Solar Firms Urge Biden Admin to Apply Tariffs on Southeast Asian Imports
A group of US solar producers petitioned the federal government to put taxes on imports from four Southeast Asian countries, claiming they threaten the American market.
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The US Indo-Pacific Command commander has raised alarm about what he considers China's "aggressive behavior" in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait.
The UN council will vote on a resolution proposed by the United States that urges nations to avoid a weapons race beyond Earth's atmosphere.
TikTok users is likely to find that the popular social media platform is either under new ownership or, but not immediately, totally banned in the US.
New Biden Administration Rule to Grant 4 Million Workers Overtime Pay; Here's What You Need to Know!
The Biden administration unveiled a new rule that will make millions workers eligible for overtime pay.
Counterpoint Research data shows Huawei's smartphone sales surged 69.7% in Q1, while Apple's iPhone sales fell 19.1%.
The United States is mulling over sanctions against Chinese banks in response to China's increased military-related exports to Russia.
In a strategic move just days before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's scheduled visit to Beijing and Shanghai, China flaunted its nuclear capabilities, particularly its sea-based deterrent.
New Zealand Food Safety has updated its import regulations to handle frozen berries better to avoid another hepatitis A outbreak.
A Washington DC-based think tank said Russia will maintain its economic strength for another 18 months despite facing various challenges amid its war with Ukraine.
