In a strategic move to address TikTok's potential ban in the United States, Perplexity AI, a U.S.-based search engine startup, has submitted a proposal to merge with TikTok's U.S. operations. This bid was presented to ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, on Saturday, January 18, 2025....

The return of TikTok to the U.S. market, announced just before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, highlights a broader narrative of economic diplomacy and the strategic recalibration of U.S.-China relations. Once considered a symbol of cybersecurity threats and geopolitical tension,...

The United States is on the brink of a historic moment as TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned app that has captivated nearly half of the country’s population, faces an imminent federal ban. While the discourse has largely centered around national security concerns and the app’s Chinese parent...

SpaceX’s Starship program, one of the most ambitious endeavors in modern space exploration, faced a significant setback on Thursday when its latest rocket broke apart mid-flight. While the incident highlighted the inherent risks in pioneering new space technologies, it also underscored the ripple...

TikTok, the popular social media platform owned by China’s ByteDance, faces an unprecedented ban in the United States. The move stems from an April law signed by President Joe Biden, marking the first significant U.S. attempt to restrict access to an app with a user base exceeding 170 million....

The ongoing debate surrounding TikTok’s operations in the United States has reached a critical juncture. With a federal ban set to take effect on Sunday, barring a last-minute intervention, TikTok’s 170 million American users face the possibility of losing access to the popular social media...

Apple’s position in China’s competitive smartphone market faced a significant blow in 2024, as local brands Vivo and Huawei surpassed the iPhone maker in market share. Data from research firm Canalys revealed a 17% decline in Apple’s annual shipments, marking its largest-ever sales contraction in...

As the January 19 deadline approaches, TikTok's future in the United States remains uncertain due to national security concerns and potential ownership changes. The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a law that mandates ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, to either sell its U.S. operations...

The Indian luxury car market, though a niche segment accounting for just 1% of annual car sales, is evolving rapidly. Spearheading this transformation is Mercedes-Benz, which has set its sights on expanding its presence beyond India's metropolitan hubs into smaller cities. As Mercedes-Benz...

Shein, the global fast-fashion retailer founded in China in 2012, is reportedly planning to go public on the London Stock Exchange in the first half of 2025, potentially as early as April 20. This move comes after the company abandoned a previous attempt to list in the United States due to...

The potential acquisition of Japanese retail giant Seven & i by Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard has sparked a broader discussion on the intersection of commerce and national security. While economic implications often dominate merger and acquisition debates, Japan’s economy minister Ryosei...