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Kim Jong Un: The U.S. seeks engagement with North Korea but struggles

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8 months ago

September 14, 2023

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Efforts by the United States to foster diplomatic relations with North Korea face significant challenges, with the Biden administration striving to chart a new path in dealing with the reclusive regime under Kim Jong Un’s leadership.

Despite their willingness to engage in talks, the US grapples with the delicate balance of addressing North Korean concerns while maintaining international security. The nuclear issue remains at the forefront of negotiations, with North Korea demanding concessions and guarantees from Washington.

Analysts suggest that building trust is a key factor, as years of mistrust and hostility linger from previous administrations. Furthermore, the US must navigate a complex web of regional dynamics, including South Korea, China, and Japan, all of which have vested interests in the resolution of the Korean Peninsula crisis.

While both sides express a desire for dialogue, the path to meaningful engagement remains elusive. The Biden administration’s approach is being closely watched, as it seeks to learn from past mistakes and find common ground with North Korea.

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President Biden signs TikTok bill – what’s next?

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April 26, 2024

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TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the United States.

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that requires TikTok to find a new owner—or face a ban in the United States.

Over the past several months, Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app.

Lawmakers and security experts have long raised concerns that the Chinese government could tap TikTok’s trove of personal data about millions of U.S. users.

TikTok’s CEO said the bill is disappointing and reiterated that the company has committed to challenge it.

David Zhang from China Insider. joins Veronica Dudo to discuss

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Threading the needle: Meta’s new platform finally dethrones X

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2 days ago

April 26, 2024

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Threads, the social media platform owned by Meta, is gaining traction with a surge in daily active users, outpacing X in the U.S.

With Threads averaging 28 million daily active users compared to X’s 22 million, Meta’s ambitions to reach a billion users seem within reach despite a slowdown in growth. While X still boasts 550 million monthly active users globally, Threads’ focus on user experience and avoidance of real-time and political content could position it as a formidable competitor moving forward.

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Zendaya is serving in saucy sports drama “Challengers”

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April 26, 2024

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This weekend’s entertainment lineup has something for everyone.

Apple TV+ brings “Sugar,” a drama set in New York City, while “Civil War” offers historical intensity.

“Challengers” with Zendaya brings a saucy sport drama to life, and superhero buffs can catch the trailer for “Deadpool and Wolverine” for action-packed fun.

With options spanning drama, history, reality, and superheroes, there’s excitement in store for all this weekend.