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January 18, 2025
Biden Commutes Drug Sentences: A Historic Decision or What?
President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 2,500 individuals convicted of drug-related offenses, correcting excessively harsh penalties, according to a statement from the White House.
January 18, 2025
1,500 prisoners in exchange for 33 hostages: details of Israel's agreement with Hamas
The Israeli government has approved an agreement with Hamas regarding the cessation of hostilities and the exchange of hostages: 24 ministers voted in favor, while 8 opposed it, according to Israeli media.
January 17, 2025
Fentanyl, TikTok, and Taiwan: What Did Trump and Xi Jinping Discuss?
In a phone conversation on January 17, U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un discussed a wide range of issues, including trade, the fight against illegal fentanyl trafficking, the future of TikTok, and other important topics. The conversation took place just days before Trump's inauguration, during which he pledged to introduce new sanctions and other restrictive measures in relation to China.
January 17, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court Confirms Law on Possible TikTok Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a law that allows the banning of TikTok if it is not separated from the Chinese company ByteDance. The law, passed by Congress last year and signed by President Joe Biden in April 2024, will take effect on January 19, coinciding with Donald Trump’s inauguration.
January 17, 2025
Israel Releases 95 Palestinian Detainees Under Ceasefire Agreement
As part of the agreement to cease hostilities in the Gaza sector, Israel will release 95 Palestinian detainees, including 10 minors, on the very first day of the agreement's implementation. The deal between Israel and Hamas will take effect on January 19 and will be realized in three phases, with the first phase lasting six weeks.
January 17, 2025
Stephen King Calls for the Cancelation of the Oscar Awards Ceremony Due to Wildfires in Los Angeles
Renowned author Stephen King has called for the cancelation of this year's Oscar award ceremony due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, opting not to participate in the voting for the nominees.
January 17, 2025
Trump Decides to Change the Inauguration Venue
Due to the anticipated strong snowfall in Washington, the inauguration of the elected president Donald Trump will take place in a closed venue inside the Capitol. For public viewing of the ceremony of taking the oath and the subsequent presidential parade, the Capital One Arena will be opened, where Trump plans to join after the official portion.
January 17, 2025
Trump Takes His Time: What Will Happen with TikTok in the U.S.?
Donald Trump stated that he needs more time to make a decision regarding the introduction of a ban on TikTok, regardless of the support for the law approved by the Supreme Court.
January 17, 2025
Fire at Major Energy Storage Facility in California
A fire broke out at a major energy storage facility in California, leading to the evacuation of residents in eight surrounding areas,
January 17, 2025
Biden Refuses to Decide TikTok's Fate: What Will Trump Do?
President Joe Biden has left the decision regarding the TikTok ban in the hands of the administration of Donald Trump. This was reported by the Associated Press, citing an official.
January 15, 2025
MrBeast Plans to Buy TikTok to Prevent Its Ban in the U.S.
American YouTuber MrBeast has expressed a desire to purchase TikTok to prevent its ban in the United States
January 15, 2025
American TikTok Users Migrate to the Chinese Social Network Xiaohongshu
Amid threats of a TikTok ban in the United States, American users are flocking to the Chinese social network Xiaohongshu, which has become the most downloaded app in the U.S. App Store. Some users, calling themselves "TikTok refugees," claim that choosing a Chinese alternative is a form of protest against the potential ban
