April 2025

Amazon signals plans to buy TikTok in talks with White House

Amazon has emerged as a potential bidder for TikTok, joining Microsoft and Oracle amidst a U.S. deadline for ByteDance to sell the app or face a ban. The move highlights the tech giant’s interest in expanding into social media, with TikTok presenting a valuable asset for user engagement and digital influence. With regulatory challenges ahead, the sale will have significant implications across tech, political, and user landscapes.

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PH team on the ground in Myanmar to help quake survivors

A Philippine humanitarian team has arrived in Myanmar to assist in disaster relief following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake. The mission, consisting of 91 members, aims to provide search and rescue support, medical aid, and logistical assistance. The earthquake, which struck on March 28, 2025, resulted in over 2,000 deaths and significant injuries, marking a critical need for international aid in the region. The team will engage in a two-week operation to support the affected communities.

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