Following the harsh questioning of the CEO of the social media platform by Washington legislators on Friday, a ban on Chinese-owned TikTok in the United States appears to be an increasingly likely possibility. Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of TikTok, was subjected to a barrage of inquiries from US lawmakers who made it clear that they believed the app, which is the most popular social media platform in the country and is best known for sharing jokes and dance videos, posed a threat to both mental health and national security.

TikTok ban inevitable after the grilling of CEO?

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has ordered more production of weapons-grade nuclear material to grow the country's Arsenal asserting on how Pyongyang should be ready to use the weapons at any time. As he inspected the country's nuclear weapons program including the new tactical nuclear weapons in technology for mounting Warheads on ballistic missiles, according to the state news media.

Kim Jong-Un: Aim to defend North Korea against US and South Korea

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday in a national address that he was putting a hold to the government’s judicial reform efforts in order to “provide a real opportunity for real dialogue.”

Israel: Judicial overhaul bill delayed till next parliament session

India has requested the Nepal authorities to arrest Amritpal Singh if he attempts to escape using an Indian passport or any other fake passport. The officials from Nepal informed that the Department of Immigration has put Singh on its surveillance list after the request from Indian Embassy.

Indian government seeks Amritpal's arrest

As tensions on the Korean Peninsula continue to rise, North Korea has launched yet another set of ballistic missiles. This launch coincides with a joint amphibious drill being carried out by the United States and South Korea.

Pyongyang fires two short range ballistic missiles off its East coast

Latitude Holdings, a company that deals with digital payments and lending, has disclosed that on March 16, a significant information breach resulted in the theft of over 7.9 million Australian and New Zealand driving license numbers.

Australia: Fintech firm Latitude discloses MASSIVE DATA BREACH

Russia is set to deploy its tactical nuclear weapons in its neighboring country Belarus. President Vladimir Putin made this announcement, as per Russian media reports, this will be the first time since the mid-1990s that Moscow would be stationed in such arms outside its territory. NATO has condemned Putin's decision.

NATO on Russia's move: Dangerous and irresponsible nuclear rhetoric

The Lebanese people have a new difficulty after waking up in two different timezones after already enduring one of the biggest economic crises in the history of the globe.

Daylight Saving: Clocks forwarded by an hour for added sunlight | Lebanon

A sting operation set up by an anti-Brexit group 'led by donkeys' revealed that two senior party members and former secretaries were willing to offer consulting for up to 10,000 pounds per day.

Top senior Tory members duped

Tory MPs ask for 10,000 pounds per day to advise fake firm

ISRO's second mission in 2023 has taken off successfully. The largest indigenous rocket LMV3 along with 36 satellites is now on route, space. This is the second commercial mission performed by LMV3.

India's LMV3 to carry a payload of 36 satellites

On Sunday, a rebel group held a large gathering in Yemen. To commemorate the eighth anniversary of the Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen, a march was held in the country's capital Sanaa.

Houthis mark eighth year of Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen

On Sunday night, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly sacked his defence minister for opposing the country's proposed judicial reform, tens of thousands of Israelis flocked to the streets of Israeli towns.

Israel: Netanyahu sacks defence minister who opposed judicial overhaul

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- Around 200 barrels of reservoir fluid, including oil, leaked into the water at Poole Harbour in Dorset, UK on Sunday.

200 barrels of fluids comprising of oil leaks in UK | Trending on WION

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe. Islamabad High Court on Monday granted interim bail to Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan in seven different cases registered against him.

Islamabad High Court grants interim bail to Imran Khan | WION Speed News

The Afghanistan Govt. Collapsed within days of a hasty U.S. exit in 2021. Now, a U.S. report examining the reasons for the collapse has mentioned India’s name. It suggests, that India funded Afghan Warlords instead of the Afghan govt in the lead-up to the Taliban’s take over of Afghanistan. What exactly is U.S. implying? Is the West once again shrugging off the blame for its own failures?

American lies: US blames India for its failure in Afghanistan | WION Game Plan

Spain's first major wildfire of the year raged in the Eastern Valencia region on Friday. The wildfire scorched more than 4,000 hectares of forest and forced at least 1,500 people to evacuate from the Valencia region.

Spain witnesses major wildfire

The fight for the German capital to become carbon neutral comes to an end. Turns out, not enough voters in Berlin supported a push to make the capital city carbon-neutral by 2030. The results from a referendum were declared on Sunday.

Berlin climate change fails to get enough votes

To address the issue of the water crisis worldwide, the first major UN Conference on water in over 45 years kicked off on Wednesday with an urgent call to sustainably manage "the world’s most important resource."

UN opens first major water conference in 45 years

As a result of the fallout from Switzerland accredited Suites, the Saudi National Bank's chairman has now resigned. The Saudi National Bank was the largest stakeholder in Credit Suisse, which was on the verge of bankruptcy.

Saudi National bank chairman resigns after Credit Suisse buyout

Imran Khan heads to Islamabad High Court in order to seek bail in five cases. Earlier a Pakistan judge dropped an arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday, his lawyers said, after the ex-cricketing star, who had skipped several hearings, travelled to court.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan faces vandalism charges over ruckus in Islamabad last week

In today's episode of WION Climate Tracker, we bring you climate stories from around the world - During a protest against irrigation reservoirs in the rural community of Sainte-Soline, thousands of environmental activists in Western France got into a physical altercation with police.

France anti-reservoir protests turn violent | WION Climate Tracker

Russian news agency, Sputnik claims that china and Russia had become world leaders in trade surplus in 2022. This statistic has raised doubts about the impact of US-led sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine. The study done by Sputnik was based on data from the national statistical agencies of the world's 60 largest economies.

Report says Russia moves up to 2nd place among major global economies

An Air India flight from New Delhi and a Nepal Airlines plane from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, both bound for Kathmandu, nearly collided on Friday morning. Both aeroplanes were Boeing A320s with a 150 passenger capacity.

Nepal: Two passenger planes nearly collided midair

Even though demonstrations a week ago became violent and paralysed portions of Nairobi, the city, Raila Odinga, a veteran opposition leader, has urged people to take to the streets every Monday and Thursday. However, the authorities declared the rallies would be prohibited on Sunday.

Kenya: Opposition leader Odinga vows to hold protest rally despite ban

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe. Israel had a major uprising after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the nation's defence minister a day after he voiced his disapproval of the leadership.

MASSIVE PROTESTS in Israel; UN nuclear watchdog chief heads to Ukraine | WION Speed News

Israel: Police use water canons to disperse protesters

There are mounting calls to outlaw TikTok, owned by a business based in China, in the United States, with US politicians moving forward with legislation to address National Security concerns over the brief video app.

US: Legislation to address SECURITY WORRIES about TikTok

Peter Kuznick, professor of history and director of the nuclear studies institute at american university says that a transparent probe led by the un could reveal the real culprits. In his opinion it is highly likely that the US could be behind the sabotage of nord stream pipelines.

Experts say US could be behind sabotage

Nord stream pipeline mystery is one of the biggest geo-political mysteries of the present times. With the West & Russia blaming each other the truth remains elusive. So what really happened? And who could be behind the sabotage? Wion has accessed open-source intelligence to give you a glimpse of clarity to help unravel the mystery.

WION's special report on nord stream sabotage

20 years since the United States invaded Iraq based on lies of WMDs City of love burns amidst the stench of rotting garbage & Colombia declares an all out war on narco criminal gangs

World at War | Britain to send deadly Depleted Uranium weapons to defeat Russia in Ukraine

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