ByteDance has until Wednesday to secure a buyer for its US arm or risk being barred from operating in the country
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Google can keep Chrome as it dodges the worst in US antitrust ruling
Judge Mehta also did not ban completely, but restricted the payments that Google uses to ensure its search engine gets prime placement in web browsers and on smartphones
India
US issues major travel advisory to India citing ‘crime’ and ‘terrorism’
The US State Department identified potential targets as tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets and shopping malls, and government facilities in its travel advisory
Donald Trump
Israel-Iran conflict: UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar call for dialogue following US strikes on nuclear facilities
The operation, which marks a significant escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel, has prompted regional calls for restraint and diplomacy
China
China warns against side deals with US, vows retaliation if interests are compromised
President Trump this month paused major tariff increases on other countries for 90 days, while hiking duties further on goods from China to 145%
Donald Trump
UAE commits to $1.4trn US investment, says White House
The Gulf country is looking to deepen investment ties with Washington and is emerging as a global leader in AI, one of the sectors it is betting on to diversify its economy away from energy
Donald Trump
Trump’s in a hurry but can the Arab world keep up?
Trump’s first day makes Biden’s four years look timid
China
If Mexico won’t fix cartels, ‘Trump will’: Former trade advisor Bennett signals US intervention on fentanyl crisis
“Mexico has a problem in that a large portion of the country remains lawless, controlled by the cartels, and that’s got to be fixed,” Bennett says
China
China ‘miscalculated’ by becoming US trade competitor, says ex-Trump advisor
Barry Bennett’s comments come a week after Trump announced plans to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese imports upon taking office on Jan. 20
Internet
US grants licence for telecom infrastructure project in sanctioned Syria despite ongoing conflict
The approval comes as Syria faces renewed violence, with rebel groups recently capturing Aleppo from government forces in a major escalation of the country’s protracted civil war
China
Trump threatens China, Mexico tariffs in global trade shake-up
The president-elect’s proposed tarrifs on the U.S.’s largest trading partners could push its import duties to 1930s levels, triggering inflation and forcing a major reorganisation of global supply chains
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire nears as Netanyahu cabinet sets critical vote
The proposed agreement outlines a path to halt hostilities along the northern frontier, beginning with a 60-day ceasefire period
Donald Trump
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed meets Donald Trump during US Visit
The meeting highlighted the longstanding ties between the UAE and the US
Bilateral trade
UAE, US sign customs cooperation agreement to boost trade and economic ties
The agreement, signed on the sidelines of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s official visit to the US, also aims to enhance economic, trade, and customs cooperation
Donald Trump
Trump assassination attempts may boost public sympathy in ongoing legal trials, expert claims
As the election approaches and legal battles continue, Trump’s legal challenges and political ambitions are set to keep the political scene in unprecedented flux
crime
Federal officials identify suspect in second Trump assassination attempt
The suspect in the Trump assassination attempt has been identified as Ryan Routh
Adobe
US government sues Adobe for making it difficult to cancel subscriptions
Federal Trade Commission also names two leading executives, Maninder Sawhney and David Wadhwani, for deceiving consumers
