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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used a Pride Month event on Tuesday evening to announce his administration’s commitment to expanding services for LGBTQ+ communities, describing the nation’s largest city as a “haven” for people with alternative gender identities. The announcement included a pledge of $15 million in funding specifically…
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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Russia’s Information War Against Ukraine Falters Despite Massive Resources Russia’s ambitious plan to create an energy catastrophe in Ukraine during winter attacks has failed, according to Ukrainian officials. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, revealed that the Kremlin’s strategy aimed to trigger internal destabilization across Ukraine through…
Notorious Mexican Cartel Leader “El Mencho” Killed in Military Operation Ruben “Nemesio” Oseguera Cervantes, the powerful leader of Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) known as “El Mencho,” was killed Sunday during a Mexican military operation, authorities confirmed. His death marks the elimination of one of the world’s most wanted…
Bones of St. Francis of Assisi on Public Display for First Time in 800 Years The skeletal remains of St. Francis of Assisi were displayed publicly for the first time on Sunday, drawing pilgrims from across the globe to the medieval hilltop town in Umbria, Italy. Nearly 400,000 people registered…
No Creature Loose on Plane: Viral Video Revealed as Staged Skit A viral video showing passengers screaming and climbing onto airplane seats to escape an “unknown creature” has been debunked as fiction. The video, which has spread across multiple social media platforms, depicts passengers in apparent panic as something unseen…
Power Struggle in Beijing: Inside the Alleged Arrest of China’s Top Military Figure Speculation has intensified around an apparent power struggle within China’s highest military ranks, following the circulation of a dramatic account claiming to detail the arrest of Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission. The controversial…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Strengthens Control Over Hezbollah Amid US Strike Concerns Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has intensified its control over Hezbollah in recent weeks, according to regional intelligence reports, as tensions escalate amid potential U.S. military strikes against Iran. The tactical shift comes as both Tehran and its…
More than half a million women and girls in the United States live with the physical and psychological scars of female genital mutilation (FGM), with significant numbers in Minnesota’s large Somali community. Despite a state law making the practice a felony, Minnesota has never secured a single criminal prosecution, raising…
“King of the Volunteers”: 89-Year-Old Returns to Olympics After 70 Years When Mario Gargiulo boarded a train to the 1956 Cortina Winter Games, the 20-year-old from Naples never imagined he would return to the Olympic stage. Yet 70 years later, the 89-year-old has found himself in an unexpected starring role…
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued a stark warning to residents about the dangers of sharing personal information on social media, highlighting how such practices can leave users vulnerable to fraud and various cyber threats. Data published online can become fodder for criminals who craft sophisticated, targeted scams, the Council…
Recent viral claims about China’s alleged approval of Quranic schools and Islamic education have been debunked as false following a comprehensive fact-check investigation. Multiple social media accounts and some news outlets, including US-based RKM Times, had circulated claims that “China has officially approved new regulations to support Quranic schools and…
As tensions mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, South Korean officials have formally demanded the removal of a 15-meter banner with the provocative slogan “Victory will be ours” displayed on the Russian embassy building in Seoul. The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the display…
Greenland’s Prime Minister Rejects Trump’s Hospital Ship Offer, Urges Direct Dialogue Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen issued a firm rebuke to President Donald Trump on Sunday, declining the former president’s proposal to send a U.S. hospital ship to the Arctic territory. “We say no thank you from here,” Nielsen wrote…
