Category: World

Kathy Chen will be at the helm of affairs on Twitter. A former Microsoft manager she was named as the social network managing director for Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China. Critics have it that Chen was in the Chinese military in the early 90s. Her involvement in the Computer Associates-Jinchen between the year 1999 and 2005 was pointed out. The role of Chen is to boost advertising for Twitter and not bother about criticism. Meanwhile, the company spokesperson made it clear that they are thrilled to have her on board showing the commitment to the region. The online claims on Chen’s connection with Beijing were dismissed.

This will be the final trip for the US President Barack Obama to the Saudi Arabia before vacating office. The president will take all steps to straighten the relationship with the Emiratis, Bahrainis, and Saudis for taking a tilt to their rival the Iran and pressing for domestic reforms. Another headache will be the proposed legislation by the Democrats to sue the Saudi government if they are found guilty in the 9/11 attacks. Despite the proof that 15 of the 19 airline hijackers are from Saudi, the government is denying the connection. On the contrary, Saudi has warned the White House on enacting the bill.