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Albanian prime minister says TikTok ban was not a ‘rushed reaction to a single incident’

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s prime minister said Sunday the ban on TikTok his government announced a day earlier was…

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Tourist taxes became more common in 2024. Do they solve over-tourism?

In Barcelona, they were attacked with water pistols.In Seoul, they were forced off the streets at night time.In Maui, fishing…

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Meet the most ruthless CEO in the trillion-dollar tech club

THE BOSSES of America’s trillion-dollar technology giants represent two CEO archetypes. First, the eccentric visionary founder: Mark Zuckerberg of Meta,…

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Trump threatens to take control of Panama Canal, staple of global economy

“We’re being ripped off at the Panama Canal like we’re being ripped off everywhere else," Trump said at a conservative…

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Trump Sparks Diplomatic Tensions with Panama Canal Comments

In a move likely to stir international tensions, President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama…

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5 keys to markets in 2025; expect some drama, too

In case you have not been counting, 2024 has five-and-half trading days left. And  2024 has been a very good…

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Breaking the House: Shutting down the POGO menace

“This decisive action (revoking all POGO licenses) may seem like the end, but the reality is more complex” The Philippine…

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Kendrick and Drake aren’t the real rap story of 2024. He is.

I’ve been a fan of Cash Cobain, the Queens-based rapper and producer, since the moment I heard him. Since the…

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Albania to ban TikTok for a year as PM Edi Rama claims app inciting violence and bullying

The Albanian government plans to block access to TikTok for a year after the killing of a 14-year-old boy led…

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Albania bans TikTok for one year after teen stabbing incident, the company reacts

Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the country will be banning TikTok for one year. The move came a…

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Ukraine’s Drones Wreak Havoc in Russia’s BRICS Summit Host City

What's NewOfficials in Russia say drones launched by Kyiv have hit Kazan, a city more than 600 miles from Ukraine…

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What if Russia wins in Ukraine? We can already see the shadows of a dark 2025

There are human activities in which both sides can win. War is not one of them. Either Ukraine wins this…

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US Senate passes spending legislation to avert government shutdown

The US Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday in a down-to-the wire burst of activity that will avert a…

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Manila Cathedral to bless Nativity infants

AHEAD of the celebration of Christmas Day, the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros is inviting the faithful to have their images…

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Strong Group signs DeMarcus Cousins to boost redemption bid for Dubai tiff

MANILA, Philippines – Strong Group Athletics (SGA) is pulling out all the stops in its redemption bid for the Dubai…

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Potluck panic? 10 tips for hosting last-minute parties at home

MANILA, Philippines – All is calm and bright…especially with a well-planned potluck party! With Christmas just a few days away,…

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Kellie Harrington fought hard for the dream ending she well deserved

Nothing about Kellie Harrington’s career was inevitable. There was no pathway laid out for her, no fast-track to success. No…

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4 injured after multi-vehicle crash on SLE

SINGAPORE – Four people were taken to hospital after a chain collision involving two cars and two lorries on the…

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Life Power List 2024: 10 people, places or pursuits that rocked the Singapore lifestyle scene

SINGAPORE – Meet the 10 people, places or pursuits that rocked the Singapore lifestyle scene in 2024. A for Anxiety in…

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Life Power List 2024: Labubu, the must-have toy of the year

SINGAPORE – Serrated teeth upturned in a smirk, and a seemingly evil glint in the eyes. These are the signature…

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Life Power List 2024: Japan takes centre stage in Singapore and beyond

SINGAPORE – Scroll through your social media feed this holiday season, and practically everyone you know is in Japan or…

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Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines

Many are assuming this is a backlash against trendy kirakira names, but is that really the case? For new parents,…

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Anna Maniego: Words in Color

Finding an effective method to reduce life’s unnecessary stress is crucial for personal well-being. Just like what poet and artist…

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China’s staggering manufacturing muscle needs to be seen to be believed

Dec 21, 2024 – 12.00pmSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe…

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U.S. House passes bill to avoid government shutdown, sends it to Senate for approval

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday that would avert a midnight government shutdown, defying president-elect Donald…

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This Chinese router company with 65% market share in the US could be banned – what you need to know

TP-Link routers are some of the most popular in the United States. However, they could be facing a ban within…

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Lawmakers take a big step toward avoiding a shutdown: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s…

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Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031

GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as…

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