Heavy snowfall has blanketed the South Korean capital Seoul. After more than 8 centimeters of snow was dumped on Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi province. Cold temperatures and strong winds are forecast to persist in the region.

Snow blankets South Korea, disrupts traffic

The maker of the popular video game Fortnite has begun its legal battle with Google in a San Francisco court. Watch the video to know more.

Google and Epic Games face off at trial over Play Store rules

The firm revealed new measures it had taken to comply with the DSA. London: Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok has announced a raft of new features for European users aimed at improving compliance with incoming European Union regulations.

TikTok unveils new measures ahead of EU Digital Services Act

Google was charged on Wednesday with violating European Union antitrust laws by using its dominance in online advertising to undercut rivals, the latest in a string of cases around the world that strike at the core of the internet giant's business model.

Google’s Ads violate Antitrust laws, E.U. says

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol begins the country's first summit with leaders of Pacific islands on Monday, as Seoul seeks to increase its influence in a region that has become the focus of intense geopolitical rivalry.

South Korea hosts its first summit with Pacific island leaders

Five TikTok users in Montana who create content posted on the short-video app filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to block the state's new ban on the Chinese-owned platform.

TikTok users file lawsuit to block Montana ban

Google has ambitious plans to gain a strong foothold in the foldable phone space. Why do we say that? Because Google has introduced its first foldable phone. But can it take on its competitors? Let's find out.

Google releases 'the world's thinnest foldable phone'

TikTok is partnering with big-name publishers, including NBCU, Condé Nast, DotDash Meredith, BuzzFeed and others, in an effort to pull in more premium ad dollars.

TikTok announces ad partnerships with publishers, offering 50% of ad revenues

TikTok CEO Shou Chew told lawmakers the company does not currently sell user data to commercial data brokers, but under questioning from Rep. Debbie Dingell, he could not commit that the company would never sell user data. "There are certain members of our industry who do this," he said.

TikTok CEO Shou Chew testifies at congressional hearing

TikTok must have known they were in for a grilling. In anticipation of CEO Shou Zi Chew’s Thursday appearance before a House committee, more than 20 TikTok influencers flocked to the hallowed halls of Congress this week, as the Chinese company amped up its lobbying effort against a proposed ban on the app in the United States.

TikTok CEO grilled by US lawmakers

The UK on Thursday announced plans to ban the use of the Chinese-owned video app TikTok on government corporate devices. New Zealand’s parliament will also ban TikTok from all parliamentary devices, amid mounting international security concerns surrounding the app.

After UK, New Zealand to ban TIKTOK app on government devices

The UK announced plans to ban the use of the Chinese-owned video app TikTok on government corporate devices. New Zealand’s parliament will also ban TikTok from all parliamentary devices, amid mounting international security concerns surrounding the app. The us government says TikTok should be sold or else face a possible ban in the country. The video-sharing app, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is accused of posing a national security risk through data gathered from millions of users. WION's Eric Njoka speaks to Mike Buckley, a senior journalist and political commentator, about this developing story.

New Zealand joins fray in banning TikTok

The White House backed legislation introduced on Tuesday by a dozen senators to give the administration new powers to ban Chinese-owned video app TikTok and other foreign-based technologies if they pose national security threats.

White House backs Senate bill to boost U.S. ability to ban TikTok

Ford plans to cut 3,800 jobs across Europe, including 1,300 in the UK, as it positions to switch to the production of a smaller range of electric vehicles. The company's plan to cut one in nine jobs is part of its global drive to cut costs.

Ford blames rising costs for layoffs

Alphabet Inc lost $100 billion in market value on Wednesday after its new chatbot shared inaccurate information in a promotional video and a company event failed to dazzle, feeding worries that the Google parent is losing ground to rival Microsoft Corp.

Blunder by Google's AI Chatbot 'Bard', Alphabet shares lose $100 Billion

In the U.S, a dozen New Jersey Mayors have penned a letter to Federal and State officials this week. Urging them to implement an immediate moratorium on offshore wind development following the latest in a string of whale deaths. @alysonle brings you the report.

U.S. lawmakers vs environmentalists over whale deaths | WION Climate Tracker |

Victoria Nuland, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States, has arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit. According to the U.S. Department of State, her visit is said to mark the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Sri Lanka relations.

U.S. announces another $30 Million in aid for Sri Lanka

South Korea said that it had staged joint air drills with the United States, featuring strategic bombers and stealth fighters, prompting Pyongyang to warn that such exercises could "ignite an all-out showdown".

U.S. and South Korea's joint military drills infuriate North Korea

TikTok Chief Executive Shou Zi Chew will appear before the U.S. Energy and Commerce Committee in March, as lawmakers scrutinize the Chinese-owned video-sharing app.

TikTok CEO to testify before U.S. Congress over security concerns

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has applied for a 6-month tourist visa to remain in the united states of America. Bolsonaro entered the United States on an A-1 visa. He had flown to Florida late in December and had planned to return by the end of January but he now seeks to extend his stay.

Bolsonaro seeks U.S. tourist visa

The House Foreign Affairs Committee plans to hold a vote next month on a bill aimed at blocking the use of China's popular social media app TikTok in the United States, the committee confirmed.

US House panel to vote next month on possible TikTok ban

A top Republican in the US Congress said the odds of conflict with China over Taiwan "are very high," after a US general caused consternation with a memo that warned the United States would fight China in the next two years.

U.S. Republican agrees with General's assessment about conflict with China

The United States announced that it will supply Ukraine with 31 advanced M1 Abrams tanks worth $400 million in a matter of months, a decision that helped break a diplomatic logjam with Germany over how best to help Kyiv in its war against Russia.

Russia-Ukraine war: U.S. to supply 31 advanced M1 Abrams tanks worth $400 Million to Ukraine

Ford Motor Company plans to cut up to 3,200 jobs across Europe and move some product development work to the United States, Germany's IG Metall union said, vowing action that would disrupt the carmaker across the continent if the cuts go ahead.

Ford to cut 3200 jobs in Europe, aims to move some product development back

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