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Trump extends TikTok deadline for 4th time after reaching framework deal with China

By Darlene Superville, Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Donald Trump formally extended the deadline to keep the social media app TikTok available in the United States until Dec. 16.

What to know about the U.S. deal with China to keep TikTok in operation

By Associated Press

TikTok users in the U.S. may get a reprieve from the threat of a shutdown after the Trump administration announced it has reached a framework deal with China for the ownership of popular social video platform.

UK drops charges against 2 men accused of spying for China because of lack of evidence

By Associated Press

The men were due to go on trial next month at London's Central Criminal Court.

Nvidia violated antimonopoly laws, China says

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

The State Administration for Market Regulation also said Monday it would carry out further investigation into Nvidia's acquisition of Mellanox.

U.S. and China reach a framework deal on TikTok, but details are sparse

By Josh Boak, Suman Naishadham, Associated Press

A framework deal has been reached between China and the U.S. for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks in Spain.

Matcha's popularity has skyrocketed, but it was initially met with skepticism in the West

By Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation

The popularity of matcha has skyrocketed, and although it was initially met with skepticism in the West, it has since pushed supply chains to the brink.

Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil and pressure China with tariffs

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Saturday he believes the Russia-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum.

Son of detained Hong Kong journalist Jimmy Lai on Beijing's crackdown on speech

By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi

A Hong Kong court is set to deliver a verdict soon for democracy activist and media magnate Jimmy Lai, who has been detained for five years. He’s accused of sedition and collusion with foreign forces, but his supporters call the…

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Activists worked for years on a Hong Kong same-sex partnership bill, but a tough vote remains

By Kanis Leung, Associated Press

Hong Kong lawmakers are set to debate a government-proposed framework to recognize same-sex partnerships.

China's Xi and North Korea's Kim pledge deeper ties between nations at meeting in Beijing

By Ken Moritsugu, Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press

China has been North Korea’s biggest trading partner and aid provider, though questions have lingered about the strength of their bilateral relationship.