Former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Monday that four American companies are in discussions to acquire TikTok amid ongoing uncertainty over its future. The Chinese-owned social media platform faces a potential ban in the U.S. unless it separates from its parent company, ByteDance, as per new U.S. regulations. While Trump did not disclose the names of the interested buyers, speculation points to Microsoft, Oracle, The People’s Bid for TikTok, and internet star MrBeast as potential contenders. Trump emphasized that the final decision rests with him.

A significant cyber attack has targeted X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, according to reports from AFP. Users from Asia, Europe, and North America faced issues accessing the platform starting Monday morning. Many were unable to log into their accounts. Musk later confirmed the attack, calling it a major cyber assault. Despite the disruptions, some users could still access the platform intermittently. Although Musk attributed the issue to a cyber attack, he did not provide any evidence to support his claim. This is not the first cyber attack on X, as similar incidents occurred during Trump’s interview sessions during the election period.

Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede has accused former U.S. President Donald Trump of disrespecting the people of Greenland, stating that his repeated remarks about acquiring the island are inappropriate. Last Tuesday, during a speech in the U.S. Congress, Trump once again expressed interest in purchasing the Danish territory. On Monday, he posted on Truth Social, saying, “We will keep Greenlanders safe, invest billions of dollars, and create new jobs.” In response, Prime Minister Egede stated in an interview that Greenland expects respect and dignity, calling Trump’s behavior both unacceptable and shocking.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has expressed optimism that President Donald Trump will see Bangladesh as a "valuable investment opportunity" and a commercial partner. According to The Guardian, Elon Musk, a close associate of Trump, may visit Bangladesh in April. Yunus plans to present this proposal to Musk. "Trump is a dealmaker, and I’m telling him—come and make a deal with us," Yunus stated. He warned that if Trump fails to engage, Bangladesh may feel disappointed but emphasized that democratic processes will continue.

In an interview with British media outlet The Guardian, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus stated that the upcoming election will be the freest and fairest in decades. He mentioned that the election could take place anytime between December this year and March next year.

Meanwhile, Nahid Islam, convenor of the newly formed National Citizens’ Party, expressed skepticism, saying that given the current law and order situation, a truly free and fair election is not possible. BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury also told The Guardian that the government is in no hurry to hold elections, arguing that they lack a mandate for reforms and should be seen only as an interim government.

Dr. Yunus further revealed in the interview that he agreed to lead the interim government at the request of students.

After more than a decade, Syria has regained its membership in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The decision was approved at the 20th emergency session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers. OIC Secretary-General Hussein Ibrahim Taha welcomed Syria’s reinstatement, calling it a “historic” moment that will support the Syrian people during this critical period in their history. Syria’s membership was suspended in 2012 due to the Assad regime’s brutal crackdown on protesters, mass killings, and human rights violations.

Qatar has urged the international community to bring all of Israel’s nuclear facilities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The Qatari Foreign Ministry called on Israel to place its nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards and join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). This appeal was made following a meeting of IAEA governors in Vienna, where discussions focused on the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel’s nuclear capabilities. The meeting emphasized that all Middle Eastern countries, except Israel, are signatories to the NPT and have corresponding safeguard agreements.

U.S. authorities have arrested a leading student activist from Columbia University for his pro-Palestinian stance. Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at the School of International and Public Affairs, was taken into custody by agents from the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security. His arrest is seen as part of a new policy targeting foreign students supporting Hamas. According to four classmates, Khalil was detained from his campus housing on Saturday by federal agents.

Mark Carney, newly elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, has strongly rejected the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States. His statement came in response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent suggestion that Canada should join the U.S. to benefit from lower tariffs and increased military protection. Carney declared that Canada will remain independent and sovereign, emphasizing that while Americans may desire Canada’s resources, land, and water, they will never own the country.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has once again urged the United States to withdraw from NATO. In a recent post on X, Musk, who was a key figure in the Trump administration’s Department of Energy, reiterated his stance. Earlier, on March 2, he also posted that it was time for the U.S. to exit both the United Nations and NATO. His remarks have fueled debates over the future of the 32-member military alliance. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump discussed NATO membership with allied nations on March 6, warning that he would not fund the defense of NATO members who fail to meet their financial commitments.

At an OIC Foreign Ministers’ meeting on Friday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan strongly opposed Israel’s occupation plans in Gaza, calling them “completely unacceptable.” He stressed that the root cause of the crisis is Israeli occupation and called for international efforts to prevent further annexation of Palestinian territories. He also rejected any attempts to alter the historical and political status of Al-Haram Al-Sharif in Jerusalem.

Bangladeshi students gathered at the historic Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo for Iftar as part of its 1,085-year anniversary celebrations. The event attracted hundreds of Bangladeshi students alongside visitors from Bangladesh. SM Fakhrul Islam, president of the Bangladeshi student association 'Ittehad' in Egypt, attended the event with his family. He shared his experience of observing Ramadan abroad for the first time, missing the festive atmosphere of home but appreciating the opportunity to break fast with nearly 7,000 students from diverse backgrounds.

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has warned that a U.S. or Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities would cause an environmental catastrophe, leading to a severe water crisis in the Persian Gulf region within three days. He emphasized that water contamination levels would rise dramatically, affecting not just Qatar but also Kuwait, the UAE, and all Gulf nations. He cautioned that such an escalation would inevitably lead to a broader conflict that neither the region nor the world desires.

The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to reconsider travel to Pakistan due to terrorism and security risks. The advisory specifically mentions Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as high-risk regions where militant groups remain active. It warns of potential attacks on transport hubs, shopping malls, military sites, airports, universities, and places of worship. Additionally, U.S. officials in Pakistan have been restricted from attending large public gatherings.

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Khurram Shehzad confirmed that China has extended a $2 billion loan to Pakistan to help stabilize its economy. According to a World Bank report published last December, China remains Pakistan's largest creditor, holding nearly $29 billion in loans. Reuters reported that after securing a $7 billion IMF bailout in September 2024, Pakistan has been striving to strengthen its financial position. If the initial phase of the loan review is successful, Pakistan is expected to receive an additional $1 billion.