Now, in a quiet but telling move, the U.S. House of Representatives has banned WhatsApp from all government-issued devices. The decision speaks volumes about how Washington views tech, trust, and the companies behind our most-used apps.

Meta disagreed with the move, a company spokesperson said, noting that the platform provides a higher level of security than other approved apps.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is planning to cancel his attendance at the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) summit in the Hague, a source with direct knowledge said on Monday.