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China Approves TikTok Transfer Agreement: US Treasury Secretary Confirms Progress
Oct 31, 2025 12:19 am CST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed that China has approved the transfer agreement for TikTok, with implementation expected in coming weeks. The announcement follows a meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant development in the ongoing negotiations over the popular short video platform.
India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Meets US Secretary Rubio at ASEAN Summit Amid Trade Deal Progress
Oct 27, 2025 11:54 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur during the ASEAN summit to discuss bilateral relations and global issues. Their meeting comes as India and the US near completion of a bilateral trade agreement after five rounds of negotiations. Jaishankar also held separate talks with leaders from Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand as part of India's diplomatic engagement with the influential ASEAN bloc.