national security
Trump Approves Deal Transferring TikTok US Operations to American Investors: What Users Need to Know
Sep 26, 2025 04:36 pm CST
President Trump has signed an executive order approving a deal that transfers majority control of TikTok's US operations to American investors, led by Oracle. Under the agreement, US investors will control 80% of the company and its algorithm, while ByteDance retains less than 20% ownership. The deal ensures TikTok's continued availability in the US while addressing national security concerns through American oversight of data and operations.
Asaduddin Owaisi Challenges PM Modi's Claims of Bangladeshi Infiltrators in Bihar
Sep 26, 2025 04:06 pm CST
As Bihar elections approach, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly refuted Prime Minister Modi's claims about Bangladeshi infiltrators in the state, particularly in the Seemanchal region. Owaisi made a pointed reference to former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina currently residing in Delhi, while the controversy over voter roll revisions continues to intensify political tensions between the ruling BJP alliance and opposition parties including RJD and Congress.
The Strategic Implications of the US-China TikTok Deal: What's Really at Stake
Sep 26, 2025 01:38 pm CST
The TikTok deal between the US and China represents more than just saving a popular app - it's a complex geopolitical chess move with significant implications for both nations. While Trump celebrates keeping TikTok operational in America, Beijing maintains control of the coveted algorithm through a licensing arrangement, potentially gaining concessions in other strategic areas. As ByteDance pivots toward AI dominance in China, this compromise may indicate that TikTok is now just one piece in a larger technological power struggle between the world's superpowers.
Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Pharmaceutical Imports Unless Companies Build US Manufacturing Plants
Sep 26, 2025 11:42 am CST
President Donald Trump has announced 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical imports effective October 1, 2025, with exemptions for companies actively constructing manufacturing facilities in the US. The policy could significantly impact India's pharmaceutical sector, which exports over $3.6 billion in products to the US annually. This move follows recent 50% tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil, as bilateral trade negotiations continue.
Trump Signs Executive Order Allowing TikTok to Continue Operations Under New U.S. Ownership Structure
Sep 26, 2025 05:11 am CST
President Trump has signed an executive order that allows TikTok to continue operating in the United States under a new ownership structure. The deal involves creating a U.S.-based joint venture with approximately 80% American ownership, while ByteDance retains a minority stake. The agreement addresses national security concerns while preserving the popular social media platform used by millions of Americans, particularly young adults who rely on it as a news source.
Indian Man Arrested for Espionage: Alleged ISI Agent Caught Sharing Military Intelligence in Rajasthan Border Region
Sep 26, 2025 03:49 am CST
A 47-year-old man was arrested in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI. Hanif Khan is accused of transmitting sensitive military information through social media in exchange for money. This marks the fourth espionage arrest in the border region this year, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities along India's western frontier.
Opinion | The Real Reason Behind Trump's Change Of Heart For TikTok
Sep 24, 2025 03:48 pm CST
If the agreement eventually fructifies, then it gives us an indication into the thinking of Trump 2.0 with respect to economic security being a key element of national security.
"If Done Bombing Your Own Country": India Rips Into Pakistan At UN
Sep 24, 2025 01:22 pm CST
India slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Tuesday for "bombing their own people" in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while misusing the international forum to hurl "baseless and provocative" accusations against New Delhi.
'You All Are Going To Hell': Trump Slams UN, Western Nations Over Migration
Sep 24, 2025 09:37 am CST
US President Donald Trump relentlessly mocked the United Nations on Tuesday in his first address since his White House comeback, blasting it for failing to bring peace and claiming the world body encourages illegal migration.
White House Promises US-Controlled TikTok Algorithm
Sep 23, 2025 07:36 am CST
The White House on Monday said a US version of TikTok would feature a homegrown model of the app's prized algorithm, potentially clearing one of the main obstacles to keeping the Chinese-owned platform online in the United States.