TikTok CEO Shou Chew expresses gratitude to President-elect Donald Trump for his support, following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a law banning the app. The Biden administration defers enforcement of the ban, while Trump remains undecided on how to proceed with TikTok's future in the US.
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A collision between a pickup truck and a bus in southern Bolivia has resulted in at least 15 deaths and 19 injuries. This tragic accident follows another recent collision between passenger buses which killed 37 people and injured 41. Bolivia is prone to fatal road accidents due to its difficult terrain, poor road conditions, and lack of oversight.
Elon Musk condemned audience support for vandalism targeting Tesla properties shown in a Daily Show clip hosted by Jordan Klepper. The recent surge in attacks coincides with Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), raising concerns over politically motivated violence against Tesla.
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Pakistan has become the second-most terrorism-affected country, according to the Global Terrorism Index 2025 report. The rise in terrorist activity is linked to the influence of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. In 2024, terrorism-related deaths increased by 45 per cent, with Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa being the worst-hit regions.
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