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TikTok Deal: Trump Says Talks with China Start This Week

July 5, 2025 0

The United States is set to initiate formal negotiations with China this week regarding the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations, as announced by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump indicated that discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping or his representatives could commence as early as July 7 or 8. He expressed optimism about …

Jordan arrests 16 over plot to threaten national security and build rockets

April 16, 2025 0

Jordan’s intelligence agency announced on Tuesday the arrest of 16 individuals accused of planning to undermine national stability through a series of dangerous operations. According to state-run Petra news agency, these arrests follow years of surveillance by the General Intelligence Department (GID), beginning in 2021. Authorities say the suspects were involved in several illicit activities, including the production of rockets …