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The diplomatic relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron has evolved dramatically since their first encounter nearly a decade ago, and the complexities of their partnership will be front and center when world leaders gather next week for the G7 summit in the French lakeside resort…
Pakistan’s government has unveiled its latest budget proposal, marking a significant increase in defense spending while pulling back on development programs and offering limited tax relief to salaried employees. The announcement comes as the country grapples with economic challenges, rising living costs, and mounting regional security concerns. Finance Minister Muhammad…
Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela surprised political observers when he called a snap general election on 27th April, scheduling the vote for 30th May. The decision came a full year before his Labour Party administration’s term was set to conclude, triggering an urgent mobilization of election monitoring systems across the…
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has firmly refuted reports claiming that a cargo vessel carrying an Indian crew came under attack off the coast of Oman on Saturday morning, labeling the information as “false” and “baseless.” The controversy centered around the ship Liaki Freedom, which allegedly stopped responding to…
Ukraine has imposed a new wave of sanctions targeting Russian judges, media outlets, and organizations accused of participating in politically motivated legal proceedings against Ukrainian citizens and spreading Kremlin propaganda. The sanctions package encompasses 29 individuals and 17 legal entities, marking another step in Kyiv’s efforts to hold accountable those…
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A forthcoming webinar will examine the critical role of LGBTQ+ journalism in Latin America, bringing together prominent voices from the region to discuss how queer media outlets are combating misinformation and reshaping narratives about sexual and gender minorities across the continent. The online event, which will be conducted in Spanish with English interpretation available, comes at a time when LGBTQ+ communities throughout Latin America continue to face significant challenges in how they are portrayed by mainstream media. Despite growing visibility in recent years, misinformation, harmful stereotypes, and outright invisibility remain widespread problems that affect how these communities are understood and…
A photograph claiming to show a massive turnout at a Cockroach Janta Party protest in New Delhi has become the subject of widespread misinformation on social media, with users falsely claiming the image was artificially generated to inflate the party’s popularity. However, a detailed fact-check reveals a more complex picture…
Ukraine has imposed a sweeping new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities connected to the persecution of Ukrainian citizens in Russia and occupied territories. The measures, enacted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, take particular aim at those linked to the case of journalist Viktoria Roshchina, who died while held in…
FC Barcelona has taken decisive legal action against Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, announcing plans to file a lawsuit over inflammatory comments he made during a recent press conference. The move marks a significant escalation in tensions between Spain’s two most storied football clubs, potentially adding a legal dimension to…
Former reality television star Spencer Pratt, who recently finished third in Los Angeles’s mayoral primary election, has released a combative social media video claiming he possesses damaging recordings that could force one of the two remaining candidates to resign if elected. The announcement marks what Pratt calls “Phase III” of…
Philippine officials are crediting years of disaster-preparedness training for helping to minimize casualties after a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern region on Monday, marking one of the strongest tremors to hit the archipelago nation in half a century. The offshore quake, which originated near Sarangani province, claimed 46…
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Ukraine Imposes Sanctions on Russian Scholars, Officials, and Organizations President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a new decree imposing sanctions against Russian academics, occupation officials, and organizations involved in supporting Russia’s war effort, spreading propaganda, and distorting Ukrainian history. The sanctions, outlined in Decree No. 161/2026, were published on February 24…
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has strongly refuted fabricated quotes circulating on social media regarding his personal life, particularly comments allegedly made about his remarriage plans. The 38-year-old opening batsman took to Instagram on Thursday to address what he described as “fake news” being spread using his name. Dhawan shared…
Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war continues with no clear resolution in sight despite renewed diplomatic efforts and a push for a negotiated settlement. Peace talks have gained momentum since President Donald Trump returned to office, reopening direct and indirect communication channels between Moscow and Kyiv.…
Rep. Mike Thompson Named as Designated Survivor for Trump’s State of the Union Address Democratic Representative Mike Thompson of California has been selected as one of the designated survivors for President Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. Thompson confirmed his appointment in a post on…
Canadian Officials Summon OpenAI Over Delayed Alert in Fatal School Shooting Representatives from OpenAI have been called to Ottawa after revelations that the company considered but ultimately decided against alerting Canadian authorities about a user who later committed one of Canada’s worst school shootings. Canada’s Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon…
Mushroom Industry Transparency Under Scrutiny as Nammex Files FDA Petition In a significant move to address growing concerns about labeling accuracy in the functional mushroom market, Nammex has filed a Citizen Petition with the FDA requesting clearer regulations for fungal products. The North American supplier of Certified Organic Functional Mushroom…
In today’s digital information landscape, understanding how we process information is critical to defending against manipulation. Psychological vulnerabilities make us susceptible to disinformation campaigns that exploit our cognitive shortcuts and emotional responses, creating an urgent need for what experts are calling an “information Iron Dome.” Human minds naturally gravitate toward…
In Sudan’s Digital Battlefield, Misinformation and Hate Fuel Real-World Atrocities Communications shutdowns and orchestrated online campaigns have become strategic weapons in Sudan’s ongoing conflict, as experts revealed during a recent panel discussion organized by Digihub Africa’s “Hold Before You Send It” campaign. The online event brought together specialists from Radio…
PolitiFact Gears Up for Live Fact-Checking of Trump’s State of the Union Address PolitiFact is preparing to deliver real-time fact-checking of President Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address to Congress on February 24. Drawing upon an extensive archive of over 1,100 previously fact-checked statements from Trump since 2011,…
After Mexican forces killed the country’s most wanted cartel leader on Sunday, false accounts of spectacular violence swept across social media, fuelled by what researchers believe is a coordinated propaganda campaign by organized crime groups. Unrest did indeed erupt in many parts of Mexico as loyalists to Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes,…
In a dramatic escalation of a long-running feud, Kris Jenner has intensified her legal battle with Ray J, filing a new declaration in an ongoing defamation case that accuses the singer and entrepreneur of subjecting her daughter, Kim Kardashian, to a two-decade pattern of public harassment. Court documents obtained by…
American forces operating in the Indian Ocean have intercepted the Bertha oil tanker, marking another successful enforcement action in the global crackdown on sanctioned vessels, the Department of War announced Tuesday. The operation comes amid heightened maritime enforcement following President Donald Trump’s mid-December declaration of a blockade against all sanctioned…
