In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok has resumed operations in the United States just 12 hours after shutting down, crediting President-elect Donald Trump for the swift return. Users were greeted with a notification stating, “Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is
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Clandestine tunnel discovered on US-Mexico border, investigation underway
Authorities have uncovered a secret tunnel along the US-Mexico border that facilitates entry from Ciudad Juarez into El Paso, Texas. Mexican officials announced on Saturday that the tunnel will be sealed as investigations into its construction continue. Discovered on January 10 by security agencies from both the US and Mexico, the
Lebanon’s President demands Israeli withdrawal by January 26 deadline
Lebanon’s newly elected President Joseph Aoun called on Israel to withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon by January 26, as stipulated in the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. His remarks followed comments from Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, who accused Israel of numerous ceasefire violations, warning that continued provocations would not be
Kenya sends 3rd contingent of Police Officers to Haiti
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the deployment of the third contingent of Kenyan police officers to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. The group, consisting of 217 officers, will join the first batch of 400 officers already stationed in the Caribbean nation to aid in restoring peace
TikTok suspended in the US as ban takes effect
TikTok ceased operations in the United States late Saturday and was removed from Apple and Google app stores, ahead of a law mandating the app's shutdown, which affects approximately 170 million American users. President-elect Donald Trump indicated earlier that he would likely grant TikTok a 90-day reprieve from the ban once
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Violence claims 30 lives in Colombia as peace talks with ELN suspended
Authorities reported that thirty people have been killed in violent clashes between rival leftist groups near Colombia's volatile border with Venezuela, prompting President Gustavo Petro to suspend peace negotiations with the National Liberation Army (ELN). The president accused the ELN of committing "war crimes" during this recent surge of violence, which
Hamas warns Israel’s strikes risk hostage Releases amid ceasefire deal
Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, issued a warning on Thursday regarding Israel's continued airstrikes and shelling in Gaza, stating that such actions jeopardize the safety of hostages set for release under a newly announced ceasefire deal. In a message shared via Telegram, the group cautioned, "Any aggression and shelling
Kenyan man Felix Kibet sues X for hate speech and violence
Kenyan petitioner Felix Kibet has filed a lawsuit against X, formerly known as Twitter, claiming the platform enables hate speech, incitement to violence, and societal harm. Kibet argues that X's lack of content regulation violates Kenya's 2010 Constitution by undermining individual rights and public morality. In his petition, Kibet contends that
The late Sven-Göran Eriksson left behind £3.8 million debt
Swedish football manager Sven-Göran Eriksson who died in August last year at the age of 76, left behind a tangled financial legacy that includes debts exceeding £3.8 million ($4.64 million). Eriksson renowned as the first foreign coach to lead the England national team had previously announced that he was terminally