CHINESE SOCIAL MEDIA

Chinese regulators crack down on social media influencers flaunting wealth, contrasting with US mental health concerns. The campaign targets extravagant displays, reflecting wider fears of subversive views. Public support for authoritarian measures ...

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor faced backlash from the BJP-led government in Uttar Pradesh for sharing a meme regarding paper leaks in a national-level examination. The post sparked controversy and criticism from BJP leaders, labeling Tharoor...

In response to China's notorious "996" work culture, characterized by grueling 9 am to 9 pm shifts six days a week, a new social media trend called "birding" has emerged. Young Chinese citizens are symbolically rejecting excessive work expectations ...

Frank McCourt, a US real estate billionaire, aims to buy TikTok to rescue the internet from the clutches of major platforms that he firmly believes are destroying society and endangering children. To address the problem, McCourt is campaigning for a...

Politico, which first reported the news, said he posted a launch video on his account on Saturday night. The video showed Trump greeting fans at an Ultimate Fighting Championship fight in Newark, New Jersey.

The Meta has uncovered a cluster of social media profiles originating from China, engaging in anti-India activity. China originated social media profiles, targeting the global Sikh community across various countries. Clusters of fake accounts linked...

Controversial social media influencer Bobby Kataria arrested over human trafficking allegations by Arun Kumar and Manish Tomar from Uttar Pradesh and defrauding them of Rs 4 lakh for fake overseas jobs via Instagram and YouTube ads. This arrest adds...

Chinese social media censors have blocked multiple influencers known for showing off their lavish lifestyles after an official campaign to curb displays of ostentatious wealth online was announced. China's internet watchdog in April launched the "Cl...

A police officer in a Beijing apartment complex uses a color-coded system to identify high-risk residents. Xi Jinping aims for pervasive surveillance in China, expanding control and embedding the party in daily life.

Lisa's story unfolds like a modern-day fairytale as she shares her journey of falling in love with ChatGPT's DAN, a chatbot. Their interactions, reminiscent of the movie 'Her', blur the lines between human emotions and artificial intelligence. From ...

Geely Auto and BYD Co., known for knock-offs, are now innovative. Xiaomi Corp., from cheap smartphones, aims to rival Tesla. Apple cancels EV project; Lei Jun leads Xiaomi's $10 billion EV venture.

China warned on Monday that efforts toward Taiwan's independence are a "dead end" after the island's new President Lai Ching-te took office. Beijing, which considers Taiwan part of its territory and has threatened force to control it, labelled Lai a...

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of displaying a Chinese constitution at his rallies due to its red cover, which resembles the Chinese constitution. Sarma noted that the Indian constitution traditionally ...

Frank McCourt, a former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and executive chairman of investment firm McCourt Global, is an unlikely contender for the ByteDance Ltd-owned app . TikTok's US assets were valued at $35 billion to $40 billion by Bloomberg I...

Jairam Ramesh announced that Sam Pitroda has willingly stepped down from his role as Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress. Pitroda's remarks comparing people from different regions ignited controversy, with the BJP criticising them as "racist" a...

TikTok and its Chinese parent company filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a new American law that would ban the popular video-sharing app in the U.S. unless it's sold to an approved buyer, saying it unfairly singles out the platform and is an unprec...

A cat in China accidentally sets its owner's house on fire by turning on the induction cooker, causing over Rs 11 lakh in damages. The cat, named Jingoudiao, was playing in the kitchen when it stepped on the cooker's touch panel, igniting the blaze....

TikTok's tumultuous journey includes growth from a teen app to a global trendsetter, facing national security concerns and ownership disputes. The app navigates controversies, bans, and security issues, culminating in a congressional bill for a U.S....

Politico earlier reported the potential FTC action on Tuesday citing people with direct knowledge of the matter. The FTC and TikTok declined to comment. The Justice Department did not immediately comment.