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US Will "Collapse" If Biden Is Elected President, Says Trump

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 14, 2020

President Donald Trump has said that the US would collapse and become the world's laughing stock if the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee Joe Biden wins the November 3 presidential elections.

TikTok Data Collection Practices Should Be Investigated by FTC, Say Two US Senators

Reuters | Friday August 14, 2020

Two US Republican senators on Thursday asked the Federal Trade Commission for an investigation of video-sharing app TikTok's consumer data collection and processing practices.

WeChat, Signal US Downloads Spike After Trump Threatens Ban: Sensor Tower

Reuters | Friday August 14, 2020

More users in the United States downloaded chat app WeChat and its encrypted alternative Signal, after President Donald Trump threatened to ban WeChat, owned by Chinese company Tencent, according to Sensor Tower data shared with Reuters on Thursday.

TikTok and Its Employees Prepare to Fight Trump Over App Ban

Associated Press | Friday August 14, 2020

TikTok and its US employees are planning to take President Donald Trump's administration to court over his sweeping order to ban the popular video app, according to a lawyer preparing one of the lawsuits.

Hope Kamala Harris Gets "Less Sexist" Media Coverage: Hillary Clinton

World News | Reuters | Friday August 14, 2020

Hillary Clinton on Thursday said she hopes Senator Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee, and women running for political office in the future will receive "less sexist" media coverage than she did in 2016.

US Seizes Iranian Fuel Cargoes For First Time: Report

World News | Reuters | Friday August 14, 2020

The US government has for the first time seized vessels allegedly loaded with Iranian fuel in violation of sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing US officials.

TikTok Deal Must Benefit US And Ensure "Total Security": Donald Trump

World News | Reuters | Friday August 14, 2020

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that any deal to sell Chinese-owned social media app TikTok to an American company must "substantially" benefit the United States and provide "total security."

Donald Trump Announces "Historic Peace Agreement" Between Israel, UAE

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 13, 2020

US President Donald Trump on Thursday made the surprise announcement of a peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

Facebook, Twitter Step Up Fight Against Misinformation on US Elections

Reuters | Thursday August 13, 2020

Social media platforms stepped up fight against misinformation on the US elections, with Facebook starting a hub to help users with poll-related resources and Twitter expanding rules against misinformation on mail-in ballots and early voting.

"Fantasy Film": New Trump Book To Reveal Letters With Kim Jong Un

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 13, 2020

Kim Jong Un said his relationship with Donald Trump was like a "fantasy film", according to the publishers of a new book on the US president set to unveil 25 private letters exchanged between the two leaders.

Trump Administration Asks Court to Dismiss Big Tech's Challenge to Social Media Executive Order

Reuters | Thursday August 13, 2020

The Trump administration has filed a motion asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit against the president's executive order targeting social media companies, calling it a "profound misunderstanding," according to a copy of the motion seen by Reuters.

US Makes Exceptions In H-1B Ban, Move Likely To Help Indian Professionals

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 13, 2020

In a move that could help Indian tech professionals and those working in the healthcare sector, the Trump administration has announced certain exemptions in H-1B and L-1 travel ban for those continuing employment with the same employer.

"Everything We Care About On The Line": Kamala Harris In Campaign Debut

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 13, 2020

Kamala Harris made her campaign-trail debut as Joe Biden's Democratic running mate on Wednesday, delivering a strong rebuke of President Donald Trump's leadership and highlighting the historic significance of her new role.

US Allows H-1B Visa Holders To Return For Same Jobs They Did Before Ban

India News | ANI | Thursday August 13, 2020

The Trump administration has relaxed some rules for H-1B visas allowing visa holders to enter the US if they return to the same jobs they had before the visa ban. The US Department of State advisory said dependents, or spouses and children, would also be allowed to travel with the visa holders.

Men May Be "Insulted" By Joe Biden Picking Woman As Vice President: Trump

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 12, 2020

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that some men may feel "insulted" by his Democratic rival Joe Biden's committment to choose a woman as his vice presidential candidate.