On April 24, US President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that could ban Chinese social media app TikTok. The law requires the app to either disassociate from its Chinese parent ByteDance or face a complete ban.

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The US Senate passed legislation which proposed a potential ban on the social media app TikTok in the country if its Chinese owner Bytedance fails to sell its stake.

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The European Union (EU) has issued a severe warning to TikTok, stating that its new service, TikTok Lite, may be banned due to worries that it may be as addictive as cigarettes.

European Union warns of TikTok Lite ban over ‘addictive’ reward-to-watch feature

The US House on Saturday put legislation forcing TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to divest its ownership stake on a fast track to become law. The legislation is now expected to pass in the senate next week, and president joe Biden has said he will sign the legislation.

TikTok ban in US: Legislation expected to pass in Senate next week

Firmly opposing the proposed ban of TikTok in the US, Elon Musk argued that it suppresses freedom of speech and expression and goes against America's moral values and ethics.

Elon Musk opposes TikTok ban in US, citing free speech

The British defence ministry has been urged to ban the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok amid fears that sensitive data could be useful to Chinese spies. TikTok's usage has been banned across Whitehall but the defence ministry uses the app to communicate with British forces around the world.

UK's defence ministry urged to ban TikTok amid fears of Chinese espionage: Report

The US ambassador to China on Friday (Mar 15) labelled Beijing's opposition to a potential TikTok ban in the United States "supremely ironic," given the ruling Communist Party's censorship of online platforms within the nation's borders.

TikTok ban: China fuming over bill is 'supremely ironic', says US envoy. Gives this reason

Canada announced a national security review of TikTok's proposal to expand its short-video app business within the country earlier in September, as stated by the industry ministry on Thursday (March 14).

Canada reviews TikTok's expansion proposal over national security implications

TikTok's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shou Zi Chew on Wednesday (Mar 13) warned of job losses after the US House of Representatives passed a bill that would give the video sharing app's owner ByteDance about six months to divest its American assets, or face a ban.

Over 300,000 American jobs at risk: TikTok CEO asks users to oppose bill aiming to ban app

The US House of Representatives passed a bill that brings more problem for the social media platform TikTok well the bill gives TikTok's Chinese owner Byte dance around six months to divest the US assets off the app or face a ban in the US. This is the biggest threat the app has faced since the Trump Administration. Watch to know more!

US TikTok Ban: Creators oppose TikTok ban as short-video app fights for survival

The U.S. Lawmakers have passed a bill to ban TikTok in the country unless its Chinese owner Bytedance decides to sell it. The house of representatives approved the measure with wide bipartisan support 352 congress members voted in favor of the bill and only 65 voted against the bill. The legislation now moves to the senate.

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The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could potentially lead to a ban on TikTok, a popular social media platform in the country, for US users. In another big development in US politics, former US President Donald Trump has been partially relieved of some election subversion charges in the State of Georgia vs Donald J.

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The bill, which could lead to a ban on TikTok for US users, has successfully passed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (March 13). The fate of the measure remains uncertain in the Senate.

US House passes bill that could ban TikTok

Nepal has decided to ban the Chinese short-form video app TikTok citing its negative effects on social harmony, local media reported on Monday (Nov 13). According to a report by The Kathmandu Post, the government said that a large section of the society criticised TikTok for encouraging a tendency of hate speech.

Nepal decides to ban TikTok citing negative effects on social harmony

Somalia has banned a number of social media applications in light of rapidly spreading indecent content and propaganda, said the nation's communication minister in a statement released late on Sunday.

Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram to curb spread of 'constant horrific images and misinformation'

TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the state of Montana challenging the state's decision to ban the app. The move comes after the Montana's Governor signed a legislature last week that barred the app and prohibits Apple and Google app stores from offering it. The ban will take effect next year within the state.

TikTok sues Montana state over app ban, accuses state of violating the commerce clause

Montana became the first US state to ban TikTok from personal devices. Governor Greg Gianforte signed the ban into law on Wednesday. It is due to take effect on 1 January.

Montana becomes first US state to ban TikTok

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a legislation on Wednesday (May 17) prohibiting Chinese-owned TikTok from operating in the state in order to safeguard people from suspected Chinese intelligence gathering, turning Montana into the first US state to do so.

Montana becomes first US state to ban TikTok, free speech supporters call move 'unconstitutional'

The state of Montana in the western US moved closer to a complete ban on TikTok as the proposal passed a key hurdle in legislature. If the proposal is enacted, the law would be an unprecedented step towards national ban on TikTok.

US: Montana moves closer to total ban on TikTok with 60-39 vote

US President Joe Biden is reaching out to influencers with significant following on social media platforms including TikTok to promote his political message and increase his popularity amoung young americans, who will cast their vote in 2024 elections, as per a report.

What an irony! Biden turns to TikTok to win young voters after US' crackdown on app

Days after Australia announced it was banning TikTok on government devices in the country, China's commerce ministry has released a statement saying the decision was 'discriminatory' — one that harmed the interest of Australian businesses.

‘Australia treated TikTok...’: China requests fair treatment after app is banned

Australia will soon join the list of countries which have banned TikTok on government devices, reported the Australian media, late Monday (April 3). The ban follows other countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and so on, who have also recently banned the Chinese-owned short video app.

Australia to ban TikTok on government devices: Reports

TikTok's possible ban in the United States was blocked by US Republican Senator Rand Paul on Wednesday. Senator Paul, as per Reuters, blocked the bid to fast-track the Chinese-owned social media app's ban, citing concerns about free speech.

Republican Rand Paul blocks TikTok ban, asks if US is 'going to be just like China' and block free speech

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s testimony before a US congressional hearing that lasted for almost five hours was gruelling and relentless. He faced a volley of questions over security concerns and the potential Chinese government’s influence.

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