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TikTok fined 530 million euros by EU regulator over data protection

DUBLIN (Reuters) -TikTok was fined 530 million euros ($600 million) by its lead EU privacy regulator on Friday over concerns on how it protects user information and was ordered to suspend data transfers to China if its processing is not brought into …

Why China's Rogue State Allies May Worry Beijing

China is in the midst of a public relations offensive to capitalize on America's withdrawal from the international stage, but its plan could be upended by its close strategic ties to Russia and North Korea, which are waging war together in Europe. …

China ends sanctions on EU lawmakers as pressure grows over ...

China will lift sanctions on several Members of the European Parliament and the parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights, the EU's top parliamentary official has said. The move comes as tensions rise over new US trade tariffs targeting both China …

TikTok fined €530 million for illegally sending EU data to China

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, the company’s main regulator in Europe, said TikTok infringed the bloc’s rulebook with the data transfers and gave it six months to suspend all illegal transfers. Last Updated : 02 May 2025, 11:32 IST

TikTok fined $600 million for China data transfers that broke EU privacy rules

Most Read – NXP Semiconductors, WLIEA, EU chip strategy

Taking them in reverse order, according to Google Analytics… 5. Biomass satellite mapping Earth’s forests in 3D with P-band SAR data Biomass, a flagship satellite developed in the UK for the ESA, is set to become the first in the world to measure, in 3D, …

TikTok fined $A932 million by EU over data protection

Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) said TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, failed to show that EU users' personal data, some of which is remotely accessed by staff in China, was afforded the high level of protection provided for …

TikTok rejects China data allegations, vows EU appeal

US-China tensions, rising costs in China create opportunities for India, says Rothschild & Co

India is on track to become the third-largest economy in the world within the next decade, according to Lord Mark Sedwill, Chairman of the Geopolitical Advisory at Rothschild & Co. Speaking on India’s growing influence in global geopolitics and trade, …

Trump has closed a tariff loophole for “de minimis” merchandise from China and Hong Kong

US President Donald Trump, by executive order on April 9, is closing the door on tariff exemptions on small packages from China and Hong Kong. The policy, which took effect on May 2, has ended the so-called “de minimis” privilege for direct-to-consumer …

Tariff impacts on U.S, Brazil, China soybean triangle

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — China shifted a major portion of its soybean purchases to Brazil when the 2018 trade war kicked in. What could new tariffs bring? Joana Colussi, University of Illinois Department and Agricultural and Consumer Economics instructor, …

EU fines TikTok €530 million for China data transfer

TikTok was hit with a massive EU fine of €530 million (US$600 million) on Friday, accused of sending personal data of Europeans to China and failing to guarantee it was shielded from access by Chinese authorities. The Chinese-owned social media giant, …

“Made in China 2025”: A Decade of Industrial Policy and Its Geopolitical Effects

Executive Summary This report assesses the trajectory, achievements, and limitations of Beijing’s “Made in China 2025” (MIC2025) industrial strategy and examines its geopolitical ramifications ten years after its launch. MIC2025 aimed to upgrade China’s …

Serbian leader sticks to his guns on Moscow visit, risks EU fury

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic vowed Thursday to honor his promise to visit Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week, despite potential backlash from the European Union. While Serbia has long maintained close ties with Russia, Vucic has …

US-China trade updates offset pressure from AAPL & AMZN; NFP ahead - Europe Market Open

China is said to be conducting an assessment on US trade negotiations and urged the US to demonstrate sincerity for trade talks, while it urged the US to correct mistakes regarding tariffs and noted it is currently evaluating possible US trade talks. US …

TikTok Fined $600 Million for Sending European User Data to China

TikTok has been hit with a massive $600 million (€530 million) fine by the Irish Data Protection Commission for violating the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by sending European users’ data to servers in China. The Verge reports that in a …

Piyush Goyal & EU commissioner hold ‘productive’ talks to discuss FTA progress

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, held a key meeting with European Union Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maros Sefcovic, in Brussels to discuss the progress of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Both …

TikTok rejects China data allegations, vows EU appeal

The TikTok logo is seen outside the Chinese video app compan's Los Angeles offices in Culver City, California, on April 4, 2025. Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP Brussels, Belgium: TikTok on Friday said it planned to appeal a fine of 530 million euros ($ …

How Chinese brands are disrupting SA’s motor retail market

At least a dozen more players are vying for a share of a market that hasn’t grown since 2019. The extent to which Chinese vehicle brands, particularly SUVs, are upending the motor retail market in the country is starkly laid bare in the annual results of …

Quin Christian and Eugene Rhuggenaath Engage in Exchange of Ideas in Washington for Curaçao’s Sustainable Development

A focus on sustainable development and future-proof investments WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During a visit with U.S. lawmakers last week, Quin Christian held a productive meeting with former Prime Minister of Curacao …

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

President Trump Backs Italian Columbus as Notorious Historian Challenges Italian Columbus Myth and Fraud

President Trump revives Columbus Day as renowned historian dares to correct ancient misconceptions that have shaped American misunderstandings for generations. TRELEW, PANTAGONIA, ARGENTINA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As President Donald …

Empowering the Next Generation: OSCE Trains Over 3,000 Youth in Financial Literacy across Kyrgyzstan

For several years, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) has been leading a sustained effort to promote financial literacy among youth in Kyrgyzstan. Through comprehensive training programmes held annually across the country, the POiB helps young …

OSCE and EU support Central Asian states to safeguard non-profit organizations from abuse by terrorists

Ensuring a proportionate approach to combating the instrumentalization of non-profit organizations (NPOs) by terrorists in Central Asia was the focus of a workshop organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the EU Global Facility on Anti- …

Building Climate Resilience: OSCE Chairpersonship Event in Vienna

VIENNA, 2 May 2025 – Over 140 participants from OSCE Participating States, Partners for Co-operation, OSCE Institutions, civil society, and international organizations gathered in Vienna for the "Resilient Together in a Changing Climate" …

International observers to Romania’s repeat presidential election to hold press conference on Monday

BUCHAREST, 2 May 2025 – International election observers will hold a press conference to present their findings following the repeat presidential election in Romania. What: A press conference of the international election observation mission to the repeat …

Navigate The Legal Landscape With Global Law Experts Comprehensive International Business Law Handbook

GLE’s International Business Law Handbook connects global businesses with top lawyers across 100+ countries and 35 practice areas for legal success. TX, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With businesses increasingly operating …

Essay Contest Winners Celebrate Why They Like Carson by Showcasing Schools, Parks, Restaurants, and Community

CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Carson hosted its annual “Why I Like Carson” Essay Writing Contest Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 30, 2025, at the Carson Event Center. The "Why I Like Carson" …

OSCE strengthens law enforcement and judicial response to gender-based violence through survivor engagement and theater ...

On 28 and 29 April, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, held a two-day training course on gender-based violence (GBV) for 24 police and judicial professionals from the Federation of …

OSCE Chairperson and OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media reaffirm necessity of media freedom to mark World Press ...

VIENNA/HELSINKI, 2 May 2025 — On World Press Freedom Day, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) Jan Braathu reaffirm the necessity of upholding media freedom in …

National Bar Association President Issues Statement Condemning Trump Administration’s Attempt to Erase Black History

Wiley S. Adams denounces removal of key African American artifacts from the Smithsonian as a direct attack on truth and justice WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wiley S. Adams, President of the National Bar …

Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

For five decades, Treatment Communities of America (TCA) has been advocating for effective, person-centered substance use disorder treatment. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a …

TMA Champions Myositis Awareness Month and Resolution in US House of Representatives

Rep. Rich McCormick (R - GA) introduces a resolution in the US House of Representatives supporting the designation of May as National Myositis Awareness Month. COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May is Myositis Awareness …

Great Visuals & Family Fun: First 5 California Hosts Stronger Starts for Children Day at Fairytale Town

First 5 California (F5CA) will host a press event to kick off a Statewide Day of Action focused on children getting the best possible start to life. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What: First 5 California (F5CA) …

Lutheran Services in America Leaders Travel to Capitol Hill to Voice Concerns about Potential Cuts to Medicare/Medi-Cal

Lutheran Social Services of SoCal CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith was Southern Calif. Representative WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lutheran Social Services of Southern Calif’s (LSSSC) CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith …

New HHS Trans Report Counters Medical Care Consensus

New Federal Report on Transgender Youth Care Advises Against Medical Care for Highly Suicidal Population NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report …

Ranger Band Alumni Association Endorses Jeanne Johnson and Jason Steele for Kilgore College Board of Trustees

KILGORE, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ranger Band Alumni Association Group proudly endorses two distinguished candidates for the Kilgore College Board of Trustees: Jeanne Johnson for Central Zone, Voting Unit #3, Place …

e.Republic’s Omar Sandoval Named Top 50 Technology Professional by OnConferences

Peer-nominated award recognizes leadership, innovation, and impact across the global technology community SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- e.Republic—the nation’s leading media, market intelligence, and public- …

Les Rubin, Founder of Main Street Economics, Warns of America's Financial Tipping Point

Les Rubin Shares a Wake-Up Call for Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, and the Survival of the American Dream WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics founder, Les Rubin, is sounding the …