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TikTok restores service in the US, thanks Donald Trump

"In a dramatic turnaround, TikTok resumed operations in the United States after former President Trump intervened to prevent its shutdown, proposing a 50% US ownership deal worth potentially billions. The social media giant's brief darkness highlighted the ongoing tension between national security concerns and the platform's massive American user base.

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AFP|Published

WATCH: How netizens around the world were ecstatic about short-lived US TikTok ban

TikTok users globally were excited and happy that TikTok was banned in the US, many shared funny and hilarious videos reacting to the ban, while others participated in the celebrations by commenting and reposting the videos. However the happiness and excitement was short-lived as the TikTok ban was lifted after 14-hours.

News World
Kamogelo Makhura|Published

TikTok 'refugees' flee to Chinese app, REDnote due to impending ban

So called TikTok refugees are flocking to REDnote, which was the most downloaded social media platform in the world on Tuesday, January 14.

Tech Mobile Apps
Xolile Mtembu|Published