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ByteDance has signed binding agreements with American and international investors to keep TikTok running in the United States. Chief executive Shou Zi Chew confirmed the agreement in a memo to employees on Thursday. The deal reshapes ownership of the American business and removes the risk of a forced shutdown. Joint Venture Hands Power to New Partners The agreement creates a joint venture that gives outside investors half of TikTok’s United States operations. Oracle, Silver Lake, and Emirati investment firm MGX lead the investor group. Shou Zi Chew detailed the structure in an internal message. The transaction is scheduled to close…

The Trump administration announced a weapons sale to Taiwan valued at about $11bn. The package includes advanced rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers, and several missile systems. US officials disclosed the plan late Wednesday. Congress must approve the agreement before implementation. The administration described the sale as a necessary security measure. The deal marks the second arms sale to Taiwan since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January. The administration continues to expand military cooperation with Taipei. Officials framed the package as a response to growing regional instability. The sale significantly boosts Taiwan’s defensive capacity. China keeps up military pressure…

Board prepares rejection guidance Warner Bros Discovery plans to urge shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4bn takeover bid. Reports say the board could issue guidance as early as Wednesday. Directors see significant risks in the proposal. They question value certainty and execution. Paramount says its bid exceeds a $72bn agreement Warner Bros reached with Netflix. That deal covers film and streaming assets. Paramount calls its proposal superior. Warner Bros leaders dispute that claim. Financing doubts take centre stage Warner Bros plans to cite financing concerns as a core reason for rejection, according to the Financial Times. Executives question how Paramount…

US President Donald Trump has filed a five-billion-dollar defamation lawsuit over an edited January 2021 speech. He filed the case in Florida and accused the UK public broadcaster of defamation and trade practices violations. Court documents outline the allegations in detail. The organisation apologised for the edit last month. It rejected demands for compensation. It also denied any legal basis for a defamation claim. Trump’s legal team accused editors of intentionally changing his words. The lawsuit claimed the edit was malicious and deceptive. It argued the changes aimed to damage Trump’s reputation. The broadcaster has not yet responded to the…

China’s table tennis team continued its strong form at the 2025 WTT Finals in Hong Kong. The top players secured multiple wins, advancing deep into the tournament and demonstrating why the nation remains a powerhouse in the sport. From the opening matches, Chinese athletes displayed precision, speed, and tactical awareness. Their ability to control rallies and respond quickly to opponents’ shots set the tone for the competition. Each victory reinforced their dominance on the international stage. The WTT Finals bring together the best players from around the world. Competitors face high-level challenges in both singles and doubles events. China’s team…

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim admits the team fails to meet expected standards. He says criticism from former players comes naturally at United. Amorim accepts responsibility for results. He says the squad should have more points. United approach Monday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth under scrutiny. A victory would keep them inside the top six again. That achievement has rarely occurred this season. Fleeting Consistency Highlights Deeper Issues United last stayed in the top six for consecutive weeks late in the 2023-24 campaign. That run ended with a heavy defeat at Crystal Palace. The loss nearly cost Erik ten…

Disaster, catastrophe, nightmare. Hollywood’s creative workforce uses harsh words to describe Warner Bros’ collapse. The once-powerful studio now faces a breakup or takeover. Netflix and Paramount Skydance fight for control. The industry braces for job losses and renewed chaos. Warner Bros’ decline strikes an already weakened industry. A historic production slump has battered film and television. The studio’s potential disappearance threatens thousands of jobs. It also removes a key buyer for new films and TV series. For decades, Warner Bros defined Hollywood’s global influence. The studio produced Casablanca, Goodfellas, Batman, and Harry Potter. Many workers now fear that this cultural…

A billionaire investor seeking TikTok’s US business says uncertainty still dominates as another deadline nears. The United States has postponed the forced sale of the app several times. Officials warn the platform could face a ban without a completed agreement. President Donald Trump appears ready to extend the deadline again on Tuesday. This step would mark the fifth delay since Congress passed the law. Investor Frank McCourt said his group continues waiting for direction. He said the investors remain ready to act immediately. McCourt said the group already secured the required funding. He added that repeated delays prevent serious planning.…

High Court challenge targets the sweeping rule Reddit files a High Court challenge against Australia’s rule that blocks all users under 16 from joining major social platforms. The law took effect on Wednesday and forces ten companies to restrict young Australians. Supporters argue the measure shields minors from harmful content and manipulative algorithms. Reddit complies with the regulation but warns of major risks to privacy and political rights. Two teenagers bring a separate challenge that also awaits a High Court hearing. Company argues the policy ignores key realities “Despite good intentions, this law misses the mark,” Reddit states on its…

A Costly Doorway to Citizenship President Donald Trump unveils a visa aimed at wealthy foreign applicants. The programme targets individuals who pay at least one million dollars. Trump promises a direct route to citizenship for vetted candidates. He says the initiative helps US companies keep crucial international talent. He presents the scheme as a major economic advantage. How the Gold Card Functions The Gold Card offers a fast US visa for applicants who show significant economic value. The official website says the programme serves people who bring substantial benefit to the United States. The rollout happens as Washington tightens its…