Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, pledging to usher in what he called a “golden age” for the country. In his inaugural speech, Trump promised a “revolution of common sense,” vowing to restore America’s global respect and focus on domestic prosperity. Vice President J.D. Vance was sworn in first, using a family bible, followed by Trump, who took the oath on both his family bible and the one used by Abraham Lincoln during his 1861 inauguration.The ceremony was attended by influential figures, including billionaires and tech leaders like Elon Musk,
Just hours after suspending operations in the United States due to a ban order from the Biden administration, TikTok has begun restoring its services. This development follows an announcement by incoming President Donald Trump, who stated that he would ensure the app's return upon his inauguration as the 47th President on Monday.The Chinese-owned social media app expressed gratitude to Mr. Trump for his "clarity and assurance" in a statement issued Sunday. "We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers. This step ensures they face no penalties for keeping TikTok available to over 170
TikTok, the popular short video-sharing platform, ceased operations for US users ahead of a federally mandated ban set to take effect. A message greeted users with the announcement, citing national security concerns as the primary reason for the ban. This development follows a US Supreme Court ruling upholding the law unless TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, agrees to sell the platform to non-Chinese buyers.While outgoing President Joe Biden's administration refrained from intervening, incoming President Donald Trump expressed his intention to work on a 90-day extension to explore a resolution, potentially allowing TikTok to resume operations. Trump, a TikTok advocate, credited the
South Korea descended into chaos after a court extended President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention for up to 20 days, sparking violent protests by his supporters. The president, arrested last week on allegations of insurrection, has faced widespread backlash over his December 3 martial law declaration, which was quickly rescinded. Lawmakers impeached him on December 14, and the court's decision has further polarized the nation.Following the court's early Sunday ruling, hundreds of Yoon’s supporters stormed the building, overwhelmed riot police, and destroyed office equipment. Footage showed protesters using fire extinguishers against police before flooding the premises. The Seoul Metropolitan Police restored
SpaceX conducted its latest test flight of the Starship rocket on Thursday, achieving a significant milestone by successfully catching the rocket booster at the launch pad using its upgraded "chopsticks" mechanical arms. However, the ascending spacecraft suffered a setback as contact was lost 8.5 minutes into the flight due to engine issues, leading to its destruction.The test took place in Boca Chica, Texas, near the Mexican border, with the Starship rocket soaring into the skies during the late afternoon. Packed with 10 dummy satellites designed to mimic SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites, the mission intended to simulate satellite deployment before the
SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight from Boca Chica, Texas, ended in failure as the rocket's upper stage disintegrated over the Atlantic Ocean just minutes after launch on Thursday. The launch, which began at 5:38 p.m. EST (2238 GMT), marked the seventh test of the world’s largest and most powerful rocket, intended to carry mock satellite payloads. While the Super Heavy booster executed a controlled descent back to the launch tower, the upper stage experienced a propulsion anomaly approximately 10 minutes into flight, breaking apart during atmospheric re-entry.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) diverted and delayed numerous commercial flights over the Gulf
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, brokered through Qatari, U.S., and Egyptian efforts, has both outgoing President Joe Biden and incoming President Donald Trump claiming credit. While Biden emphasized the culmination of year-long diplomacy under his administration, Trump attributed the deal's success to his electoral victory and the participation of his incoming envoy, Steve Witkoff. The collaboration between Brett McGurk and Witkoff in the final stages of negotiations reflects a rare bipartisan effort in U.S. foreign policy. Officials prioritized Trump’s involvement to ensure the deal’s continuity under the new administration. Negotiations, marked by intense pressure and last-minute demands from Hamas, were finalized
In a powerful farewell address from the Oval Office, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden warned of the growing threat of oligarchy in America. Biden expressed grave concerns over the concentration of wealth, power, and influence in the hands of a few, describing it as a direct threat to democracy, fundamental rights, and equal opportunity. He lamented the erosion of press freedoms, the spread of misinformation, and the unchecked dominance of social media platforms, which he said prioritize profit over truth. The President called for accountability in the tech industry to protect democracy and prevent the abuse of power.Biden also highlighted
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is facing a lawsuit from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for allegedly failing to disclose his early stock purchases of Twitter within the required timeframe. The SEC claims that Musk violated federal securities laws by delaying the disclosure of his acquisition of 5% of Twitter's shares by 11 days in 2022, during which he continued to buy shares worth over $500 million at artificially low prices. By the time Musk revealed his 9.2% ownership on April 4, 2022, Twitter's share price surged by more than 27%.The lawsuit,
