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PLA carries out first South China Sea patrol of year as Philippine tensions continue

The air and sea activity comes days before Donald Trump’s return to power brings increased uncertainty to the region.

Phoebe Zhang / South China Morning Post | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 06:02:06

Trump crypto meme coin creates billions from thin air before his DC return

The coin's market value has surged to about $9 billion, meaning a massive possible windfall for Trump-linked entities that own most of it.

Annie Massa / Sydney Morning Herald | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:51:23

Biden’s departing UN envoy Linda Thomas-Greenfield warns of China’s rise with Trump’s return

Linda Thomas-Greenfield warned of China’s rise if Trump abandons global leadership again, stressing the UN’s importance and advocating for proactive diplomacy.

Associated Press / South China Morning Post | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:31:05

TikTok puts the pressure on Trump

As TikTok shut down on Saturday, a final message to US users suggested it was relying on President Trump to save the app.

Lloyd Lee / Business Insider | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:13:17

Martial law and Trump: political shocks add to South Korea's economic woes

Problems in Asia's fourth-largest economy predate the current crisis

FT | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:00:52

From Allies to Adversaries? The Ideological Clash Between Socialist UK and Trump's America - Rael Braverman

I am honoured to have accepted an invitation to Donald Trump's inauguration, marking only the second time in history that a President has secured a non-consecutive term. The looming prospect of Trump's return to the White House fills me with profound concern for Britain's future. These words about our nation ...

Rael Braverman / GB News | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:00:02

Trump's family circle has a very different look as he returns to the White House

Family members can provide presidents with a ready source of support. They can create headaches at times, too.

Darlene Superville, Adriana Gomez Licon / Sydney Morning Herald | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:00:00

TikTok Ban Live Updates: App Shuts Down In US-But Trump Could Restore It

The app's availability in the U.S. has been thrown into jeopardy over data privacy and national security concerns.

Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff / Forbes | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 04:45:58

TikTok Shuts Down In US Before Ban Takes Effect-Here's What To Know

President-elect Donald Trump has suggested he would delay the ban following his return to the White House.

Ty Roush, Forbes Staff / Forbes | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 04:34:08

Trump Launches Meme Coin Ahead of White House Return

Surging token had a market cap above $6 billion as of Saturday evening.

WSJ | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 04:02:00

TikTok Goes Dark for U.S. Users, While Trump Signals He Will Save It

TikTok started going dark for 170 million American users in an unprecedented display of the U.S.-China divide over technology and national security.

WSJ | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 04:01:00

Trump's Tariff Threats Push Europe to Gear Up for Trade Fight

U.S. duties could nudge the European Union toward protectionist measures and away from free trade.

WSJ | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 04:00:00

TikTok goes dark for its 170 million US users - for now

TikTok has shut down its app for its US users, and Apple and Google have removed the app from app stores.

Kenneth Niemeyer,Dan Whateley,Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert / Business Insider | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:50:23

TikTok shuts down in US as law comes into force - a day before Trump's inauguration

TikTok users in the US are opening the app to find a message saying they "can't use" the social media platform "for now" due to a law enacted in Washington.

Sky | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:42:00

Trump back in Washington as late switch causes drama for tens of thousands of supporters

One day after the president-elect's surprise announcement, many fans who had travelled to see him being sworn in were left wondering what to do.

Farrah Tomazin, Michael Koziol / Sydney Morning Herald | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:40:16

A Who's Who at Peter Thiel's Trump Party: Zuckerberg, Adelson and More

The party symbolized the euphoria of the tech industry on the cusp of the Trump presidency. The guest list included Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Miriam Adelson and the vice president-elect, JD Vance.

Theodore Schleifer and Alyson Krueger / NY Times | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:05:21

TikTok says its services will be ‘temporarily unavailable’ in the US, starting on Sunday

US president-elect Donald Trump suggested that he will ‘most likely’ give the app a 90-day extension on Monday, when he assumes office.

Khushboo Razdan / South China Morning Post | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:04:23

TikTok tells US users it is shutting down 'temporarily'

Donald Trump earlier said he was likely to give Chinese-owned video app an extension to avoid ban

FT | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 02:38:31

Trump's second inauguration won't showcase America's strength, but its weakness

There's no more meaningful moment in American life than the transfer of power on Inauguration Day. This one will be different, for all the wrong reasons.

Bill Wyman / Sydney Morning Herald | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 02:30:00

Today's Headlines

Bloomberg: Bank of Japan Is Set to Raise Interest Rates, Trump Permitting. MS-13 Street Gang Members Plead Guilty to Killing Nine in NYC Suburbs. Regional Banks Face Headache From Rising Treasury Yields. Georgia Halts Poultry Sales in State After Bird Flu Found. Chicago, San Diego Brace for Fight With Trump ...

Unknown / Between the Hedges | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 02:26:00

Trump plans ‘maximum disruption’ to order’, Germany’s ambassador warns

Germany’s envoy to the US warned the Trump administration will weaken law enforcement and media independence, granting big tech power.’.

Reuters / South China Morning Post | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:57:45

Gunman shoots dead two judges, tied to mass executions, in Iran's capital

Their killings come as Iran faces economic turmoil, the mauling of its Middle East allies by Israel and the return of Donald Trump to the White House.

Jon Gambrell / Sydney Morning Herald | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:40:50

Trump Arrives In Washington Ahead Of Monday's Inauguration

Donald Trump landed in Washington on Saturday ahead of his inauguration, with the billionaire Republican set to attend a series of events and celebrations before reclaiming the presidency.

IBTimes | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:30:28

Trump's last-minute switch causes headaches for tens of thousands of loyal supporters

One day after the president-elect's surprise announcement, many fans who had travelled to see him being sworn in were left wondering what to do.

Farrah Tomazin, Michael Koziol / Sydney Morning Herald | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:21:06

What Trump Could Do on Ukraine, Iran, China and Crises Around the Globe

President-elect Donald J. Trump has made big promises on Ukraine, Iran, China and crises around the globe. But he will have to make difficult choices.

David E. Sanger / NY Times | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:02:52

The Papers: 'Chaos' fears in Gaza and 'Team Trump's revenge' on Starmer

Sunday's papers feature the latest on the ceasefire in Gaza, and Trump, ahead of his inauguration.

BBC | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:51:56

Biden and Trump Weigh In on TikTok

"The incoming Trump administration and the Biden administration went back and forth on Saturday over the status of TikTok and whether a ban of the service would take place, after [...]

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:08:27

Trump Told Advisers He Wants to Visit China

President-elect Donald Trump has told advisers he wants to travel to China after he takes office, seeking to deepen a relationship with Xi Jinping strained by the president-elect's threat to [...]

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:05:23

Closer India-China ties: an unintended consequence of Trump’s tariffs threats?

A shared economic adversary could drive the two Asian giants to strengthen their Brics ties, but the way forward is far from clear.

Biman Mukherji / South China Morning Post | Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:08

Trump wants to visit China as president, US report says

The incoming US leader is interested in making the trip during his first 100 days, and has discussed it China’s Xi via their representatives.

Reuters / South China Morning Post | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:54:58

Trump says he may give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from Monday

It's not clear if TikTok has met the high legal bar to win a 90-day reprieve - which requires binding agreements to enable ByteDance to complete a sale of TikTok by mid-April.

Japan Times | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:51:00

Democrats search for economic policy lessons as Trump takes office

Scarred by the 2007-09 recession, the Biden administration bet big on the labor market. The bet worked but not exactly as they hoped.

Japan Times | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:32:00

Milder winds help Los Angeles firefighters as Trump vows to visit

The reprieve may be short-lived, as there is "virtually zero chance of rain" over the next week, which is also expected to see a return of the notoriously powerful Santa Ana winds.

Japan Times | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:31:00

'I Feel Lost and Defeated': Anti-Trump March Can't Compete With the One 8 Years Ago

"I cannot believe that normal people voted for this man. But they did."

Philip Elliott / Time | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:16:24

Trump launches cryptocurrency with price rocketing

Hours after its launch, the market capitalisation for $Trump reached nearly $5.5bn (£4.5bn).

BBC | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:13:16

Trump launches $TRUMP cryptocurrency days before inauguration

Donald Trump launched $TRUMP cryptocurrency, a meme coin, days before his inauguration. It quickly reached over $32 billion in value.

Kenneth Niemeyer / Business Insider | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 22:47:25

Startups In Trump's World Of Tariffs: 5 Things To Keep In Mind

The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, during the Great Depression, shaped how U.S. industries developed, and not only for the better. Is history bound to repeat itself, and what does it mean for startups?

Abdo Riani, Senior Contributor / Forbes | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 22:43:10

A Racist Purge Almost Destroyed My Family. Another One Is Coming.

If Trump issues his own order on Day 1, as he's vowed, the first people could enter detention camps by February.

Timothy Soseki Kudo / NY Times | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 22:02:05

Shopping For Greenland

President-elect Donald Trump's attempts to secure Greenland are rooted in legitimate national security concerns-but to make any progress towards this goal, he must first win the support of its people. "For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World," President-elect Donald Trump wrote on December 22, "the United States ...

Trevor Filseth / National Interest | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:59:30

How Long Can the Alliance Between Tech Titans and the MAGA Faithful Last?

Trump's unruly coalition is threatening to tear itself apart.

James Pogue / NY Times | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:56:04

'Not buying it!' Trump considers REJECTING Starmer's US ambassador pick Mandelson

Donald Trump could reject Lord Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the US in a shock twist, a bombshell report has claimed. Sources close to the President-elect said that it is still not certain Sir Keir Starmer's pick will be accepted by Trump after he returns to the White House. Labour ...

George Bunn / GB News | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:54:44

Farage proclaimed 'Britain's future PM' at champagne fuelled Trump celebration party

The Independent 's political editor David Maddox and White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg were at the Hay Adams hotel opposite the White House as Brexiteer Brits hosted the biggest inauguration party in town and plotted a populist right future with their US allies

David Maddox and Andrew Feinberg / The Independent | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:51:23

Milder Winds Help LA Firefighters As Trump Vows To Visit

Lighter winds in the Los Angeles area this weekend brought momentary respite to the thousands of firefighters battling deadly wildfires, but meteorologists said stronger winds would add to "critical fire weather" as soon as Monday.

IBTimes | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:51:13

'Political tide is sweeping West!' Farage sets sights on winning power before Trump leaves White House

Nigel Farage has set his sights on winning the keys to No10 before Donald Trump leaves the White House in January 2029. Speaking at a pre-inauguration party in Washington DC, the Reform UK leader told Republicans that he believes he will win the next election. Farage called Trump's 2024 victory ...

Jack Walters / GB News | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:45:20

Trump's border tsar vows 'shock and awe' deportations in first week

Tom Homan said officers will carry out 'targeted enforcement operations' against immigrants with criminal records

FT | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:02:48

Inside the Effort to Redirect Billions to Private Schools

ProPublica: "In the past few years, school vouchers have become universal in a dozen states... and, with Donald Trump returning to the White House, they will likely have federal support."

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:00:32

Time for Trump-Hating Hollywood Lefties to Make Good on Vow to Leave the Country

Cher has a new autobiography, "The Memoir," which runs just over 400 pages, but apparently, that's only half the story. We know that because the... Read More The post Time for Trump-Hating Hollywood Lefties to Make Good on Vow to Leave the Country appeared first on The Daily Signal .

Peter Parisi / The Foundry | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:00:00

The horror of Trump's ambition to surpass Eisenhower's deportation record

Katie Phang explains the historical precedent of President Dwight Eisenhower's mass deportations that Donald Trump has cited as a model.

Katie S. Phang / MSNBC | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:59:46

Trump admin to launch immigration raids on day one amid deportation push

Several large cities are reportedly expected to be hit by Trump's immigration authorities shortly after inauguration.

Al Jazeera | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:58:22

Trump's Abraham Accords vs. Biden's Esau Accords

In his first term, Donald Trump shepherded four Arab states into the Abraham Accords. These deals saw these states recognize Israel and establish relations with it. Trump's accords took their name from Abraham, a patriarch shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Joe Biden then spent four years working to bring ...

John Allen Gay / National Interest | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:53:58

Trump Will 'Most Likely' Give TikTok A '90-Day Extension' To Avoid US Ban After He Takes Office On Monday: Report

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said he will "most likely" give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a potential ban in the U.S. when he takes office on Monday, NBC News reported.

IBTimes | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:52:47

Thousands protest in Washington against Trump as he prepares for inauguration

The march took place ahead of Trump's arrival to the nation's capital as he prepares to be sworn in on Monday.

BBC | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:44:36

Trump's Unlikely Return To Power

Donald J. Trump is returning to the White House in a far stronger position. He's facing a depleted opposition and a more compliant Congress. Jonathan Swan, a politics reporter for The New York Times, breaks down how President Trump overcame significant challenges to consolidate his power over the Republican Party ...

Jonathan Swan, John Pappas, Christina Shaman, Nikolay Nikolov, Christina Thornell and Pierre Kattar / NY Times | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:39:45

Who Is Coming to Trump's Inauguration - and Who Isn't

Billionaires, foreign leaders and celebrities including Mike Tyson and Carrie Underwood will appear at the inauguration. Some prominent Democrats are taking a pass.

Chris Cameron / NY Times | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:37:55

'It's not a country I want to live in': Thousands march in Washington before Trump takes office

On the eve of Donald Trump returning to the White House as the nation's 47th president, thousands of protesters attended "The People's March".

Farrah Tomazin, Michael Koziol / Sydney Morning Herald | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:37:17

'Movement from day one!' What we'll see in Trump first 100 days back in the White House

A former Republican strategist has said Donald Trump will "hit the ground running" when he returns to the White House. The President-elect will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20. Host of the 13th and Park podcast Adam Goodman told GB News ...

George Bunn / GB News | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:30:02

Roseanne Barr Sparks Outrage With Controversial Lyrics In Tom MacDonald's 'Daddy's Home'

Roseanne Barr hits No. 1 on iTunes alongside rapper Tom MacDonald on his latest song, "Daddy's Home," a reference to Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office.

Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor / Forbes | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:24:49

Perplexity AI makes a bid to merge with TikTok US as Trump set for announcement

Perplexity AI has submitted a bid to merge with TikTok's US operations, CNBC has learned, in a move that would create a new entity combining the AI company with TikTok US and New Capital Partners. The proposal comes as TikTok faces mounting pressure in the United States, with the app ...

Jack Walters / GB News | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:04:42

Trump says he will ‘most likely’ give TikTok a 90-day extension

The US president-elect will probably announce the move on Monday, he said in an interview.

Bloomberg / South China Morning Post | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:03:22

Trump Wants Maduro Out

"The incoming Trump administration wants regime change in Venezuela, where dictator Nicolás Maduro stole his election, jailed a rival and this month even threatened to invade the U.S. territory of [...]

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:00:40

Trump Begins Selling New Meme Coin Days Ahead of Inauguration

The president-elect and his family have a direct and potentially lucrative stake in the sale of a cryptocurrency product that surged in value in the hours after going on sale, days before his inauguration.

Eric Lipton / NY Times | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:52:03

Badenoch claims Trump 'will be a force for good in the world' as UK braces for possible tariff war

President-elect has recently ramped up threats over his desire for the US to gain control of Greenland and the Panama Canal

Kate Devlin / The Independent | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:44:34

Trump Triggers a Crisis in Denmark-And Europe

What did Donald Trump say over the phone to Mette Frederiksen, the Danish prime minister, on Wednesday? I don't know which precise words he used, but I witnessed their impact. I arrived in Copenhagen the day after the call-the subject, of course, was the future of Greenland, which Denmark owns ...

Anne Applebaum / The Atlantic | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:30:28

Week Ahead: Book-Ended By Trump's Inauguration And The BOJ Rate Decision

Seeking Alpha | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:05:00

Trump Says He Will 'Most Likely' Give TikTok a 90-Day Extension to Avoid U.S. Ban

Trump said in an NBC News interview that he was considering granting TikTok a reprieve after he is sworn into office on Monday.

ASSOCIATED PRESS / Time | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:59:19

Trump says he will 'most likely' give TikTok extension to avoid ban

Chinese-owned video app warns it will 'go dark' on Sunday without government intervention

FT | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:57:16

Trump will 'most likely' give TikTok 90-day reprieve from potential ban

Seeking Alpha | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:45:16

Biden, Trump Weigh in as TikTok Threatens to 'Go Dark' on Sunday

The Chinese-owned company said it would cut off its services unless the U.S. assures Apple, Google and other companies that they would not be punished for hosting and distributing TikTok.

David McCabe / NY Times | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:38:54

What Happens to TikTok Now That the Supreme Court Upheld Its Ban?

The company says it plans to go dark after the Supreme Court upheld a sell-or-ban law, but Trump says he will likely intervene.

WSJ | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:36:00

Trump tipped to deliver 'Brexit-style' message in 'different' inauguration speech

Donald Trump will deliver a Brexit-esque second inauguration speech in a bid to "sell the message for change", a former Republican strategist has told GB News. Adam Goodman told the People's Channel that the speech will show a more confident Trump and hinted that there could be a rally for ...

George Bunn / GB News | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:34:07

Internet Roasts Trump After He Misspells Education Secretary's Name in Nomination Announcement: 'Does He Even Know These People?'

Donald Trump faced ridicule after repeatedly misnaming his deputy education secretary nominee, Penny Schwinn, as "Peggy" in an official announcement.

IBTimes | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:30:57

Trump says he will likely grant TikTok a 90-day reprieve from US ban when he takes office

President-elect said he'd probably give the company an extension from US ban the supreme court recently upheld Donald Trump has said he will "most likely" give the Chinese-owned TikTok app a 90-day reprieve from a potential ban in the US after he takes office on Monday morning. The incoming president ...

Edward Helmore in New York / Guardian | Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:29:46

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