TikTok faces a potential ban in the United States after losing an appeal on Friday over a law requiring the platform to sever ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, by January 19. The looming ban could heighten tensions between the US and China, coinciding with president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
President Joe Biden has granted an official pardon to his son Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing in two criminal cases. The decision marks a reversal from Biden’s previous stance against clemency for his son. In a statement, the president defended his actions, stating that Hunter had been “singled out” and describing the cases as … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a commitment to collaborating with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump following his final meeting with outgoing leader Joe Biden. The two leaders convened on Saturday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru, where they reflected on the “ups and downs” of U.S.-China relations during Biden’s tenure. Despite … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump of the United States and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have agreed to work towards “a return to peace in Europe” during their first call since the US election, according to a German government spokesperson. In a statement on Sunday, Scholz’s spokesperson, Steffen Hebestreit, said, “Both leaders exchanged views on the German-American relationship … Read more
A federal judge on Thursday invalidated a policy designed to aid undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens in securing legal status, marking a setback for outgoing President Joe Biden and potentially impacting nearly half a million eligible individuals. This ruling follows Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory, which was largely fueled by promises to tighten immigration controls … Read more
Biden administration introduces measures to accelerate employment-based visas for recent US college graduates with job offers, aiming to boost economy and attract skilled workers. Eko Hot Blog reports that to strengthen the US economy and retain top talent, the Biden administration has introduced measures to fast-track employment-based non-immigrant visas for recent US college graduates with … Read more
Supreme Court to decide if Biden can regulate “ghost guns” made from online kits. Biden administration defends regulations against untraceable firearms. Ruling will influence broader gun regulation debate in the US. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court will review whether the Biden administration can lawfully regulate “ghost guns” — firearms assembled from … Read more
The United States (US), has announced a new $775m military aid package for Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States has announced a new 775 million dollars military aid package for Ukraine, as the Biden administration pledged to keep helping the country stave off Russia’s continuing invasion for as long as it … Read more
It also lets ordinary citizens enforce the ban, rewarding them at least $10,000 if they successfully sue anyone who helped provide an abortion… A United States federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated Texas’s near total ban on abortions. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to a request from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton … Read more