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Perplexity AI proposes to merge with Tiktok

Perplexity AI on Sunday revised the merger proposal it had submitted to TikTok parent ByteDance, according to CNBC. Earlier, US President Donald Trump said he was in talks with multiple people over buying TikTok and would likely have a decision on the popular app's future in the next 30 days. TikTok services were restored last week after Trump said he would revive the app's access in the country after […]

27 January, 2025

World

Trump Administration has fired at least a dozen inspectors general

The Trump Administration has fired at least a dozen inspectors general from government agencies. Inspectors general are agency watchdogs, installed to root out corruption or abuse within departments. Mitch McCann reports:

27 January, 2025

World

Donald Trump says he wants to “clean out” Gaza

Donald Trump is facing backlash for comments proposing Israel's neighbours should take in Palestinians so he can "clear out" Gaza. The US president called on Jordan and Egypt to allow Palestinians from the strip to enter their countries after a 15-month war between Israel and Hamas. Israel's foreign minister called the proposal a "great idea". Sally Patterson has more.

27 January, 2025

World

US Defense Secretary Hegseth confirmed as Vance casts deciding vote

US Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as Donald Trump's Defense Secretary following a deadlocked Friday evening vote. The former TV presenter becomes the third confirmed member of President Trump's cabinet by the slimmest of margins. Ira Spitzer reports.

27 January, 2025

World

US says will work with India to curb illegal migration

The United States says it will work with India on illegal migrations as reports claim Delhi could repatriate 18,000 of citizens in the US as Donald Trump takes measures against illegal immigration. A Bloomberg report claims that though these people may have been identified as illegal migrants - the true number of Indians living illegally in the US could be much higher. Ishan Garg reports.

22 January, 2025

World

Trump Says He Could Hit China With 10% Tariff From Next Month

U.S President Donald Trump said his threat to hit China with 10% tariffs on all imports was still on the table and indicated it could come as soon as next month. Meanwhile, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang told the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that China would expand its imports, saying the country did not seek a "trade surplus." Laura Westbrook has more.

22 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Prosus Group eyes artificial intelligence to revolutionise e-commerce

World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland 2025 As world leaders and business entrepreneurs meet in Davos, Switzerland for the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, global decision-makers are gathered under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.” From 20-24 January 2025, the event will bring together nearly 3,000 participants from over 130 countries, including more than 1,600 business leaders, 900 top CEOs, and over 350 governmental […]

22 January, 2025

World

Japan’s foreign minister tells Trump Tokyo has no choice but to strengthen defence

Japan plans to continue to boost its defence capabilities amid the security challenges in East Asia, the country's foreign minister told his US counterpart. Donald Trump's return as president has triggered expectations that the US could put pressure on allies to increase defence spending. Rebecca Bundhun reports.

22 January, 2025

World

U.S States file lawsuit over Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Eighteen US states have filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order removing the automatic right to US citizenship for almost anyone born in the country. The Supreme Court has previously upheld what's known as birthright citizenship on the grounds that it is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution. Ira Spitzer has more.

22 January, 2025