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TikTok · United StatesPresident Trump announced Friday that he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping approved an agreement for a group of investors to take control of TikTok’s U.S. operations, capping off months of tense negotiations that put the video-sharing app at the center of trade talks between the two sides.
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Trump says Xi backs TikTok deal as leaders plan South Korea meeting, China visit to follow
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US Immigration · United StatesPresident Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation that will require a new annual $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, among other changes to the program for highly skilled foreign workers that has come under scrutiny by the administration.See the Story
Trump signs proclamation imposing $100K annual fee for H-1B visa applications
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Portugal Politics · PortugalPortugal will recognize a Palestinian state on Sunday, the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Friday. The Official Declaration of Recognition will take place even before next week's High-Level Conference, it added.See the Story
Portugal to Officially Recognize Palestinian State
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