Pakistan violates ceasefire and China raises eyebrows

## Overview X, formerly known as Twitter, is one of the world’s most influential social media and technology companies, renowned for its real-time communication platform that has shaped global discourse, news dissemination, and digital culture. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, X operates a microblogging service that allows users to post short messages (originally limited to 140 characters, later expanded to 280), share media, and engage in public and private conversations[2][4]. ## History X began as Twitter, launched in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams as a side project at Odeo, a podcasting company[2][4]. The platform quickly evolved from a simple status-update tool into a global hub for breaking news, political activism, and cultural trends. By 2012, it had over 100 million users posting 340 million tweets daily, and it went public in 2013 with a valuation exceeding $31 billion[2][4]. Over the years, Twitter acquired notable platforms like Vine (short-form video) and Periscope (live streaming), and introduced features such as algorithmic feeds, threaded conversations, and expanded media capabilities[2][4]. ## Key Achievements Twitter became a critical tool during major global events, notably the Arab Spring, where it facilitated protest coordination and real-time updates[4]. Its role in shaping public opinion, enabling celebrity-fan interactions, and serving as a primary news source for millions underscored its cultural and political significance. The platform’s innovations—such as hashtags, retweets, and verified accounts—set industry standards for social media engagement[4]. ## Current Status and Notable Developments In April 2022, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, launched a $44 billion bid to acquire Twitter, culminating in a contentious acquisition process that concluded in October 2022[2][5][6]. Musk’s takeover brought sweeping changes: mass