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  TikTok to continue operating in US as Trump says deal with China final to transfer ownership

  World | September 16, 2025 21:29 IST

  TikTok, which has more than 170 million users in the US, has been the focus of months of tense negotiations between Washington and Beijing.

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  Trump says TikTok deal reached with China: 'Will speak to President Xi'

  World | September 15, 2025 19:02 IST

  US-China TikTok deal: In a post on 'Truth Social', US President Donald Trump said that he would be speaking to his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on Friday.

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  ‘We may let TikTok Die’: Trump says future of app depends on China as deadline nears

  World | September 15, 2025 6:53 IST

  US President Donald Trump has hinted that he might let TikTok shut down in the US if a deal with its Chinese parent company ByteDance doesn’t move forward.

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  Is TikTok coming back? Official website becomes accessible, app remains unavailable

  Technology | August 22, 2025 22:40 IST

  TikTok returns to India? It should be noted that TikTok had been banned in India since June 2020 by the government citing security concerns.

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  Trump says he's not planning to extend 90-day pause on global tariffs beyond July 9 deadline

  World | June 30, 2025 7:29 IST

  While Trump had earlier noted that it would be difficult to finalize 90 separate trade deals in 90 days, he said the administration still intends to move forward with penalties unless deals are reached.

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  Trump says Microsoft eyeing TikTok acquisition, calls for bidding war over app

  World | January 28, 2025 10:17 IST

  TikTok deal: Several other investors, including billionaire Frank McCourt and Trump’s former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, have spoken publicly about their desire to purchase TikTok's US platform.

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  TikTok ban in US delayed by 75 days, Trump signs executive order

  World | January 21, 2025 8:23 IST

  TikTok app allows users to create and watch short-form videos. The platform went dark before the ban approved by Congress and upheld by the US Supreme Court took effect on Sunday.

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  US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok, new users won’t be able to download app

  World | January 17, 2025 21:56 IST

  The law will come into effect starting January 19 amid concerns over the risk to national security posed by its ties to China.

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  Donald Trump, Xi Jinping discuss global peace, trade, Fentanyl, TikTok over phone call

  World | January 17, 2025 21:17 IST

  Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a pivotal phone call discussing trade, the fentanyl crisis, TikTok, and global peace initiatives.

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  Joe Biden, US President, won't enforce ban on social media app TikTok

  World | January 17, 2025 8:54 IST

  The push to save TikTok, much like the move to ban it in the US, has crossed partisan lines. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said he spoke with Biden on Thursday to advocate for extending the deadline to ban TikTok.

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  Another blow to China's TikTok, now THIS country bans it, says, 'it incites violence, bullying'

  World | December 22, 2024 13:10 IST

  Albania has banned China's TikTok accusing it of inciting violence and bullying. It is to be noted that in November, a teen was stabbed by another teen after they indulged in a quarrel that started on TikTok.

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  Who is Imsha Rehman? Pakistani TikTok star in spotlight after private video leak

  Trending | November 17, 2024 1:25 IST

  Read the story of Pakistani TikTok star Imsha Rehman, who deactivated her social media accounts following a private video leak. Know about her rise to fame, the impact of the controversy, and the darker side of social media.

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  Blinken urges fair treatment of American companies after US passes bill to ban TikTok, Taiwan aid

  World | April 25, 2024 15:50 IST

  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called on China to provide a level playing field for American businesses as he began a visit aimed at resolving a raft of contentious issues that could jeopardise the newly repaired relationship.

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  US pushes TikTok to either sell China-linked ByteDance to American investors or face complete ban

  World | March 14, 2024 19:30 IST

  The measure is also the latest in a series of moves in Washington to respond to US national security concerns about China, from connected vehicles to advanced artificial intelligence chips to cranes at US ports.

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  China responds to US vote on TikTok ban: 'Resorting to hegemonic moves when one cannot succeed'

  World | March 13, 2024 20:33 IST

  At a daily news briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin condemned the move. US President Joe Biden has said if Congress passes the measure, he will sign it.

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  FACT CHECK: Misleading video falsely identifies specially-abled man as TikTok founder

  Fact Check | February 01, 2024 23:52 IST

  The India TV Fact Check team conducted thorough research, including keyword searches and reverse image searches, confirming that Zhang Yiming, the primary founder of ByteDance (the parent company of TikTok), does not resemble the person in the video.

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  TikTok to pay $368 million fine as it fails to protect children's privacy in Europe

  World | September 15, 2023 18:29 IST

  The investigation found that the sign-up process for teen users resulted in settings that made their accounts public by default, allowing anyone to view and comment on their videos.

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  New York bans TikTok on government phones, computers; Here's list of countries that imposed ban

  World | August 17, 2023 11:21 IST

  "While social media is great at connecting New Yorkers with one another and the city, we have to ensure we are always using these platforms in a secure manner," Politico quoted City Hall spokesperson Jonah Allon as saying in a statement.

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  TikTok fires all Indian employees after three years with assured 9 months severance

  Business | February 10, 2023 14:09 IST

  TikTok has fired its entire Indian staff, almost three years after being banned in the country. The employees, who served the Brazilian and Dubai markets, were informed that February 28 would be their last day and were promised nine months of severance pay.

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  TikTok owner ByteDance slashes thousands of jobs

  Technology | January 04, 2023 16:15 IST

  The New Year will now be critical for ByteDance, as it faces political uncertainties amid national security concerns over TikTok in the US. Other Chinese internet giants, including Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings, cut thousands of jobs in 2022.