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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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In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Interface, Cornell researchers have proposed that misinformation—long considered a uniquely human problem—affects organisms across the natural world, from fish and flies to microscopic bacteria. The research comes at a critical time. In 2025, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued…
Bangladesh’s upcoming general election on February 12 faces an unprecedented wave of digital manipulation, with experts warning that voter choice is being threatened by coordinated disinformation campaigns, many originating from neighboring India. The election marks Bangladesh’s first since the 2024 student-led uprising that ousted long-time leader Sheikh Hasina, who fled…
Tibetan Leader Meets US Officials, Advocates for Tibet’s Cause in Washington Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the political leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile, concluded a high-profile diplomatic mission to Washington DC last week, meeting with key US officials to advocate for Tibet amid ongoing concerns about Chinese influence in the region. On…
Debunking the False Quote: Mustafizur Rahman’s Alleged IPL Rejection Statement A fabricated quote attributed to Bangladeshi cricket star Mustafizur Rahman has been circulating widely across social media platforms, falsely claiming the pace bowler has sworn off playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) regardless of financial incentives. The viral graphic…
In a move to safeguard its information space, Latvia has blocked access to five more Russian websites deemed to be spreading propaganda, continuing its efforts to counter Russian influence in the Baltic region. The National Council for Electronic Media (NCEM) announced the closure of access to “buryatia.mid.ru,” “eurasiaru.org,” “19rusinfo.ru,” “historyrussia.org,”…
Norwegian Underdog Stroem Stuns Favorite to Claim Olympic Ski Jumping Gold Anna Odine Stroem pulled off a stunning upset at the Winter Olympics in Predazzo, Italy on Saturday, capturing the women’s normal hill ski jumping gold medal that most experts had predicted would go to Slovenian favorite Nika Prevc. The…
Entertainment Roundup: From Chalamet’s Ping-Pong Drama to Charli xcx’s Gothic Soundtrack Timothée Chalamet portraying a table tennis prodigy in “Marty Supreme” and Charli xcx crafting the soundtrack to Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights” adaptation lead this week’s entertainment releases across streaming platforms, theaters and gaming consoles. Among the standout offerings arriving…
Disinformation Surge Threatens Bangladesh Election as Voters Head to Polls Voters in Bangladesh will elect a new government on February 12 amid warnings from analysts that a coordinated surge of disinformation threatens to undermine the democratic process. Experts have traced much of the false information to neighboring India, raising concerns…
The Department of Education (DepEd) continues to refute viral claims that the K to 12 program is being abolished, dismissing recent social media posts suggesting a return to the old four-year high school system. A Facebook post by the page “Walang Pasok Advisory Updates,” which has attracted significant engagement with…
In a dramatic turn of events, the status of the highly anticipated February 15 T20 World Cup match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan remains in limbo following extended deliberations between cricket officials that stretched into the early hours of Monday. A definitive announcement regarding Pakistan’s participation in the high-stakes encounter…
In an unprecedented move, Australia’s national intelligence agency has publicly disputed claims set to air on a high-profile ABC investigative program about the Bondi beach terrorist attack, creating tension between the nation’s broadcaster and its security apparatus. Four Corners’ documentary “Path to Terror,” scheduled to air Monday evening, examines potential…
Danish Boycott Apps Surge After US-Greenland Dispute A diplomatic spat over Greenland has sparked a notable rise in Danish consumer activism, with mobile applications designed to help shoppers boycott American products experiencing a significant uptick in downloads. The creator of “Made O’Meter,” Ian Rosenfeldt, reported approximately 30,000 downloads of his…
