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The US Senate voted on Tuesday (April 23) to approve $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan — the first two are in a conventional state of war with Russia and Palestinian militant groups, respectively. Meanwhile, Taiwan continues to face China’s expansionist belligerence amid its consistent assertion of the self-ruled island nation being its own.
The US Senate voted with a bipartisan super-majority. The bill will become a law once signed by US President Joe Biden. The final vote was 79 to 18.
The Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer described the bill’s successful passage as “one of the greatest achievements the Senate has made in years.”
The United States Senate passed controversial legislation on Wednesday (April 24) which can lead to the banning of the massively popular social media app TikTok in the country if its China-based parent company ByteDance doesn’t sell it.
The bill will now reach the table of US President Joe Biden who has already said that he will sign it into law as soon as it is cleared by Congress. Once the bill is signed by President Biden, ByteDance will have to get its Chinese officials’s approval to complete a forced sale, something which China has vowed to oppose.
The measure against TikTok was included in the $95 billion worth of foreign aid package which includes military assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that has been cleared by the Congress.
It received massive support from the lawmakers as 79 Senators voted for it and 18 voted against it. TikTok came under unwanted scrutiny not only because it is addictive for users but also because of its Chinese owner ByteDance.
Why does the US Senate want to ban TikTok?
The US lawmakers have been pressurising ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok since they fear that TikTok or ByteDance can share data about the users of the United States with the government of China.
The chances of TikTok becoming a trove of data of about millions of US users has left lawmakers worried.
TikTok, in a statement, said that it is “unfortunate” that lawmakers are “using the cover of important foreign and humanitarian assistance to once again jam through a ban bill that would trample the free speech rights of 170 million Americans, devastate 7 million businesses, and shutter a platform that contributes $24 billion to the U.S. economy, annually.”
When does TikTok’s endgame clock start?
After the bill is signed by Biden, ByteDance will have 270 days to sell TikTok. In this case, if it appears that ByteDance is near divestment at the end of its nine-month period, an additional 90 days can be authorised by the president to finalise the deals.
What is the Biden administration’s take on the TikTok bill?
In a statement, President Biden said that he will approve the bill once it is passed by the Senate.
“I will sign this bill into law and address the American people as soon as it reaches my desk tomorrow so we can begin sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week,” said Biden.
“The need is urgent: for Ukraine, facing unrelenting bombardment from Russia; for Israel, which just faced unprecedented attacks from Iran; for refugees and those impacted by conflicts and natural disasters around the world, including in Gaza, Sudan, and Haiti; and for our partners seeking security and stability in the Indo-Pacific,” he added.
Who are the likely buyers of TikTok?
Microsoft, Oracle or private equity groups are to be the likely bidders, said Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives, as reported by CBS News.
Meanwhile, former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin informed CNBC that he wishes to assemble an investment group to bid for TikTok.
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The United States Senate passed controversial legislation on Wednesday (April 24) which can lead to the banning of the massively popular social media app TikTok in the country if its China-based parent company ByteDance doesn’t sell it.
PlayUnmute Fullscreen The bill will now reach the table of US President Joe Biden who has already said that he will sign it into law as soon as it is cleared by Congress.
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Once the bill is signed by President Biden, ByteDance will have to get its Chinese officials’s approval to complete a forced sale, something which China has vowed to oppose.
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The measure against TikTok was included in the $95 billion worth of foreign aid package which includes military assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that has been cleared by the Congress.
It received massive support from the lawmakers as 79 Senators voted for it and 18 voted against it. TikTok came under unwanted scrutiny not only because it is addictive for users but also because of its Chinese owner ByteDance.
Why does the US Senate want to ban TikTok? The US lawmakers have been pressurising ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok since they fear that TikTok or ByteDance can share data about the users of the United States with the government of China.
The chances of TikTok becoming a trove of data of about millions of US users has left lawmakers worried.
TikTok, in a statement, said that it is “unfortunate” that lawmakers are “using the cover of important foreign and humanitarian assistance to once again jam through a ban bill that would trample the free speech rights of 170 million Americans, devastate 7 million businesses, and shutter a platform that contributes $24 billion to the U.S. economy, annually.”
When does TikTok’s endgame clock start? After the bill is signed by Biden, ByteDance will have 270 days to sell TikTok. In this case, if it appears that ByteDance is near divestment at the end of its nine-month period, an additional 90 days can be authorised by the president to finalise the deals.
What is the Biden administration’s take on the TikTok bill? In a statement, President Biden said that he will approve the bill once it is passed by the Senate.
“I will sign this bill into law and address the American people as soon as it reaches my desk tomorrow so we can begin sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week,” said Biden.
“The need is urgent: for Ukraine, facing unrelenting bombardment from Russia; for Israel, which just faced unprecedented attacks from Iran; for refugees and those impacted by conflicts and natural disasters around the world, including in Gaza, Sudan, and Haiti; and for our partners seeking security and stability in the Indo-Pacific,” he added.
Who are the likely buyers of TikTok? Microsoft, Oracle or private equity groups are to be the likely bidders, said Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives, as reported by CBS News.
Meanwhile, former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin informed CNBC that he wishes to assemble an investment group to bid for TikTok.
Watch: Malaysia urges Meta and TikTok to tackle harmful content on platforms
Ives, however, hinted that ByteDance is not likely to sell TikTok with its core algorithms as well as the important software that gives video recommendations to users based on their interests.
“The value of TikTok would dramatically change without the algorithms and makes the ultimate sale/divestiture of TikTok a very complex endeavour, with many potential strategic/financial bidders waiting anxiously for this process to kick off,” said Ives, in a research note.
How will other social media platforms benefit from the ban? If the bill becomes a law, TikTok’s rivals like Meta are likely to benefit from it. According to Wedbush Securities analyst, nearly 60 per cent of TikTok users are likely to shift to Meta’s Instagram and Facebook if a ban is imposed on TikTok. Google is also likely to benefit from this ban.
United States President Joe Biden extended an ‘ironclad’ commitment to Israel against any Iranian attack amid rising concerns of Tehran launching “significant” strikes in the coming days in response to the blast at the Iranian consular building in Damascus.
Biden spoke about the commitment in a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
“We also want to address the Iranian threat to launch a significant – they’re threatening to launch a significant attack in Israel,” said Biden.
“As I told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, our commitment to Israel’s security against these threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad. Let me say it again, ironclad. We’re gonna do all we can to protect Israel’s security,” he added.
“What I’m calling for is for the Israelis to just call for a ceasefire, allow for the next six, eight weeks, total access to all food and medicine going into the country,” said the president.
Meanwhile, the Biden administration also clarified that Iran cannot assume that the US forces, which have been significantly reinforced in Gaza since the war started, will stay out if there is any escalation in conflict between them and Israel.
Iran threatens to strike Israel, Tel Aviv vows a response
The United States pledged support to Israel hours after Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatened to strike Israel in response to the Damascus bombing.
“When they attacked our consulate area, it was like they attacked our territory,” Khamenei said in his remarks which were broadcast by Iranian state TV. “The evil regime must be punished, and it will be punished,” he added.
In the Damascus bombing, 12 people were killed which included Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Gen Mohammad Reza Zahedi and six other guard members.
Responding to such threats of direct strike, Israel vowed to respond to any such strike which increased the chances of a regional war.
Taking to X, Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz said, “If Iran attacks from its territory, Israel will respond and attack Iran.”
Israel has not formally claimed responsibility for the Damascus bombing. However, since the blast happened, Iran has attributed the ultimate blame for the blast to the United States and warned them not to meddle in its confrontation with Israel.
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I wish you a birthday filled with laughter, love, and all the things that bring you joy. May this next year bring you endless blessings, incredible adventures, and everything your heart desires.
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Road rehabilitation has commenced in Lofa County as part of a nationwide effort to improve road accessibility year-round throughout the country. The initial phase of the project focuses on the Voinjama to Mendikorma highway, a key route connecting Liberia to Guinea and Sierra Leone.
The local construction company, SSF, is responsible for implementing the road works, which include repairing damaged areas and constructing drainage systems along the road. Residents of Lofa County have expressed relief and happiness at the start of the road rehabilitation, citing the challenges they faced over the past few years due to poor road conditions.
“We are happy to once more see machines on our road; this will help us travel with ease and avoid passing through Sierra Leone, which is much more expensive than coming straight,” some citizens said. The citizens underscored the significant impact the road initiative will have on their daily lives and economic activities in the county.
The citizens anticipate easier travel and reduced expenses associated with alternative routes. The road project is expected to have a significant positive impact on daily life and economic activities in the county.
SSF’s Resident Engineer, William T. Fagans, has outlined plans to complete critical repairs on the Voinjama to Mendikorma road segment within three months.
The initiative aligns with President Joseph Nuyam Boakai’s commitment to improving national road infrastructure within the first 100 days of his administration.
In his campaign message to the nation, the then Standard Bearer of the ruling Unity Party, Boakai, promised to keep major highways pliable in the first 100 days of his administration. “In the first 100 days of my administration, no vehicle will get stuck in the mud on major highways in Liberia”, Boakai said in his campaign message.
Upon completion of the immediate repairs, the engineering team will undertake a comprehensive rehabilitation effort spanning over a year, Fagans said. This improved road network is projected to reduce travel time significantly, leading to lower transportation costs and enhanced delivery of goods and services, thereby benefiting the commercial and agricultural sectors of Mendikorma, Foya, Kolahun, and Voinjama in Lofa County.
The rehabilitation of this vital road connection signifies a positive step towards enhancing connectivity, driving economic growth, and enhancing the overall quality of life for residents of Lower Lofa County.
With convenient access to this road link, traveling time in vehicles is expected to reduce from 2 hours to 45 minutes to Kolahun, and 1 hour to Foya, depending on the types of vehicles and the skill of the drivers. With a reduction in traveling time, the cost of transportation fares is also expected to drop.
When the cost of transportation drops, delivery of goods and services will increase, improving the livelihood of the people. Mendikorma, Foya, Kolahun, and Voinjama are major commercial and agriculture belts in Lofa County.
The rehabilitation of this important road link signifies a promising step towards enhancing connectivity, fostering economic growth, and improving the overall quality of life for the citizens of Lower Lofa County.
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