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Pakistan bans TikTok again for ‘immoral content’
World
March 12, 2021
Pakistan bans TikTok again for ‘immoral content’
Pakistan has banned TikTok, China’s video-sharing app, for the second time. The Pakistani media regulator undertook the move on Thursday…
Al-Azhar warns against TikTok Blackout Challenge
Egypt
March 8, 2021
Al-Azhar warns against TikTok Blackout Challenge
On Sunday, the Al-Azhar Global Center for Electronic Fatwa (religious opinion) warned against the “blackout” or “scarf” challenge, a recent…
Police station releases TikTok star Haneen Hossam on bail
Culture
February 2, 2021
Police station releases TikTok star Haneen Hossam on bail
TikTok star Haneen Hossam was released on Tuesday from the Sahel Police Station after paying LE5,000 in bail. Earlier in…
Egyptian authorities renews detention of two TikTok stars
Culture
January 26, 2021
Egyptian authorities renews detention of two TikTok stars
An Egyptian judge on Tuesday has renewed the detention of two TikTok stars Haneen Hossam and Mawada Eladhm for another…
2 Egyptian women to stand new trial over TikTok dance videos
Egypt
January 15, 2021
2 Egyptian women to stand new trial over TikTok dance videos
An Egyptian judge overturned an acquittal verdict of two young women who were jailed last year for posting “indecent” videos…
European firms unprepared for US-China breakup
World
January 14, 2021
European firms unprepared for US-China breakup
Washington and China have been engaged in a trade and technology war since 2018, with both sides looking to reduce…
Exclusive: Pakistan to block social media app TikTok for “immoral” content – sources
Technology
October 9, 2020
Exclusive: Pakistan to block social media app TikTok for “immoral” content – sources
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan has decided to block social media App TikTok for failing to filter out “immoral” content, three…
Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok
World
September 28, 2020
Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Sunday postponed a Trump administration order that would have banned the popular…
Trump backs proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in US
World
September 20, 2020
Trump backs proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in US
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he’s given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see…
TikTok influencers say ‘everybody is going to take a big hit’
Culture
August 28, 2020
TikTok influencers say ‘everybody is going to take a big hit’
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – In a luxury mansion in the Hollywood Hills, young TikTok influencers bounced around on a bright…