US President Joe Biden signed a bill that would ban TikTok if its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, fails to sell it within a year. The bill gives ByteDance nine months to divest TikTok, with a 90-day extension available to complete a deal. If ByteDance doesn't sell TikTok, it would become illegal for app stores to distribute the app in US.

The US announced a new package of weapons and equipment for Ukraine valued at up to $1 billion to help the country at war with Russia. It includes air defence missiles, artillery rounds and armoured vehicles, among others. "Russian President Vladimir Putin's friends keep him well supplied," US President Joe Biden said to Iran, North Korea and China.

A South Korean woman lost ₹41 lakh to a romance scam after being duped by a deepfake video featuring Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The woman told South Korean broadcaster KBS that "Mr Musk" shared his pictures from work and spoke about his children. "'Musk' even said, 'I love you, you know that?' when we made a video call," she said.

An Indian donor's heart saved life of a 19-year-old girl named Ayesha Rashan from Pakistan's Karachi after a transplant surgery in Chennai. Ayesha, who had been suffering from heart disease for past decade, received the heart from Delhi. "To be frank, Pakistan has no good medical facilities when compared to India. I feel India is very friendly," her mother said.

An Iranian revolutionary court has sentenced rapper Toomaj Salehi, who backed protests that erupted following the death of 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini, to death, his lawyer has confirmed. He had expressed support online and in his songs after Amini died after being allegedly tortured in police custody for wearing 'improper hijab'. Salehi has 20 days to appeal the ruling.

A video of United States President Joe Biden mistakenly saying, "We can't be trusted," has gone viral on social media. Biden said, "How many times does he [Trump] have to prove we can't be trusted?" The US President possibly wanted to say "he" to refer to Trump, but instead said "we".

Three persons sustained injuries after they were stabbed by a teenager in a school in UK's Wales. After the incident was reported, the school went into lockdown mode and the teenager was arrested. "Shocked at the news...I want to thank the police and emergency services for their ongoing response," UK PM Rishi Sunak wrote on X reacting to the incident.

Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya said the group is willing to agree to a truce of five years or more with Israel, would lay down its weapons and convert into a political party. Hamas is open to truce if an independent Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders, he added. The statement comes amid a stalemate in months of ceasefire talks.

In a record breaking sale, an extremely rare Rolex watch was auctioned for €3,284,000 (₹29,22,99,179) and ($ 35,10,119). The sale happened at the Monaco Legend Group’s auction over the weekend.The watch with case material in stainless steel with leather strap was produced in the year 1942 and is one of the only 12 such models made in early 1940s.

Skies over Athens in Greece and other places recently turned orange in a seemingly "apocalyptic" scene. Social media users shared photos and videos of the orange glow over Athens and a deep red haze across Libya. The reason for this phenomenon is attributed to dust clouds from the Sahara desert in North Africa which have blown across the Mediterranean Sea.

Ex-K-Pop star Daud Kim dropped his plan to construct a mosque in South Korea's Incheon after he received backlash over it by residents who feared that the move would lower local property prices. Kim had sought monetary assistance from fans. Kim, who converted to Islam in 2020, was also accused of mishandling funds from a previous mosque project in Daegu.

Top UN officials have launched a fresh global campaign to tackle the climate emergency, with social media influencers, indigenous leaders, and corporate giants showing what they have done and what is to come. The Climate Promise 2025 aims to accelerate efforts from local to international levels to ensure the global temperature does not rise beyond the 1.5 degree limit.

At least four people were injured in the UK as five military horses ran through London on Wednesday. As per reports, the horses belonged to Household Cavalry. The horses were recovered later, but not before they caused chaos, leaving four people injured and vehicles smashed. Four soldiers were thrown from their saddles as the horses ran loose through the city.

Israeli forces are "moving ahead" with a ground operation in Rafah, government spokesman David Mencer said. At least 18 or 19 of Hamas's 24 battalions have been destroyed since Israel's ground invasion began in Gaza on October 27, Mencer added. "The four battalions which remain in Rafah cannot be shielded from Israel. They will be attacked," he said.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew said the app "isn't going anywhere" after US President Joe Biden signed a bill that would ban TikTok if owner ByteDance doesn't sell TikTok's US assets. "This is a ban...on TikTok and...your voice," Chew said in a video. "The facts and the Constitution are on our side and we expect to prevail again," he added.

The Indian passport is now the second cheapest passport globally, right after the UAE. This finding comes from a study conducted by Compare the Market AU, an Australian firm renowned for its analysis in various sectors. The study delved into the costs associated with obtaining passports from different countries, analysing factors such as acquisition expenses and cost-effectiveness.

WHO's European report highlights alarming alcohol and e-cigarette use among teens. Surveying 280,000 youths aged 11, 13, and 15, it shows 57% of 15-year-olds have tried alcohol, with girls slightly higher. E-cigarette use is rising, with 32% of 15-year-olds trying them. WHO urges policy interventions to curb risks.

Pro-Palestine protests intensify at U.S. campuses like Columbia, Harvard, USC, and the University of Texas at Austin. USC police resort to batons amid violence, while Texas state troopers make arrests at UT Austin. Harvard Yard sees camp set-up after university warnings. Tensions soar as clashes between protesters and authorities underscore deep divisions over the Palestinian cause.

What would a mother do if her child suddenly developed an inexplicable medical condition? For Tracy Dixon-Salazar, the absence of adequate medical insight into her daughter's ailment meant that pursuing a medical Ph.D. was the recourse. When daughter, Savannah, began having seizures at just two years old, she and her husband were thrown into a world of confusion and fear.

Fox 7 reporter arrested at University of Texas after the altercation with officer. The video shows a reporter, identified as 'Carlos,' thrown to the ground by a DPS trooper. 'Carlos' claims innocence, alleging officers pushed him. The incident prompts scrutiny and debate over police-media interactions. Arrest underscores the need for transparency and accountability in law enforcement.

The US Senate recently approved a significant legislative hearing allocating $95 billion in foreign aid while also introducing a provision that could potentially lead to the ban of TikTok within the United States. This legislative move, already criticised by the House, introduces a pivotal decision point for TikTok's future, highlighting the possibility of a change in ownership.

New US Department of Transportation rules mandate airlines to provide automatic refunds for flight cancellations or significant changes, aiming to simplify processes. Passengers qualify for refunds under various circumstances, including time shifts or downgrades. The regulations also ensure prompt reimbursement for lost bags and unfulfilled services. Analysts foresee increased costs for airlines.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez suspended his public duties to "stop and reflect" on whether he should continue holding the position after court initiated preliminary inquiry against his wife, Begona Gomez, on corruption charges on Wednesday. Gomez, who doesn't hold public office, has been accused of using her position to influence business deals. Sanchez has, however, denied the allegations.

The US Senate approved legislation mandating TikTok's divestiture from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or its US market exclusion. President Biden's expected approval reflects concerns over data security and geopolitical tensions with China. The move grants powers to ban other foreign-owned apps. TikTok's challenge may invoke First Amendment rights.

US-led coalition forces shot down four drones and one anti-ship missile likely targeting the US-flagged MV Yorktown launched by Houthi rebels off Yemen's coast on Wednesday, CENTCOM stated on X. No casualties or damage were reported. The Houthis have launched dozens of missile and drone strikes targeting ships in the Red Sea since November in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.