TikTok restores service in US, thanking Trump

23 Sept 21:55 Key points summarised by AI

TikTok restored its service in the United States after a brief shutdown, attributing the reversal to President-elect Donald Trump, who intervened as a ban on national security grounds took effect.
Trump promised to delay the ban to facilitate a 'deal' and proposed the United States take a 50% ownership stake in TikTok, a reversal from his previous stance on banning the app.
The incident, which saw millions of users temporarily barred, is viewed as a significant win for TikTok and a political victory for Trump, despite the 'president-proof' nature of the ban legislation.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.