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Iranian security forces maintained a visible presence during a major pro-government demonstration in Tehran’s Enqelab Square on Monday, where tens of thousands of supporters gathered in a show of solidarity with the Islamic Republic’s leadership. The rally, which took place against a backdrop of ongoing political tensions, featured a keynote…
In a rare display of frustration, NBA star Kevin Durant briefly aired his grievances on social media Tuesday before deleting the posts, responding to claims that his former team, the Phoenix Suns, has improved in his absence. Durant, now with the Houston Rockets, took exception to a social media post…
U.S. President Donald Trump has rekindled his interest in acquiring Greenland, framing it as a national security priority for his second term in office. The president has made several claims about the strategic Arctic island, including suggesting military force as a potential option to gain control of the territory, which…
The State Department announced a sweeping pause on visa processing for 75 countries, citing the need to strengthen screening measures for applicants who might become dependent on public benefits. The indefinite suspension, set to begin January 21, marks a significant tightening of immigration procedures under the “public charge” provision of…
Hundreds of displaced residents returned Monday to Aleppo’s Achrafieh neighborhood in northern Syria, marking the end of nearly a week of intense fighting between government forces and Kurdish fighters that killed at least 23 people and displaced tens of thousands. The conflict erupted on January 6 in the predominantly Kurdish…
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration plans to deny federal funding to states harboring local governments with sanctuary policies, effective February 1. This move expands beyond his previous attempts to target only the sanctuary jurisdictions themselves. “Starting Feb. 1, we’re not making any payments to sanctuary cities or…
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In the fight against online misinformation, traditional factchecking may be falling short, according to recent research that examines why false information continues to spread despite efforts to combat it. For many people, the instinctive reaction to encountering misinformation—whether in social media feeds or family chat groups—is to counter with facts, statistics, and links to reliable sources. However, this approach is proving increasingly ineffective in today’s complex information landscape. Research shows that readers actually trust journalists less when they debunk rather than confirm claims. Even more problematically, factchecking can inadvertently amplify the very falsehoods it aims to correct by repeating and…
Army Establishes New Information Warfare Unit in Pacific to Counter Digital Threats The U.S. Army has taken a significant step toward bolstering its information operations capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region with the establishment of the 1st Theater Information Advantage Detachment (TIAD) at Fort Shafter, Hawaii. The specialized unit, which became…
Greece Concert Riot Video Falsely Circulated as Iranian Protest Footage A video purportedly showing violent protests in Iran that has circulated widely on social media has been verified as misleading. The footage, which depicts people throwing Molotov cocktails at vehicles and setting them ablaze, was actually recorded in Greece following…
Indonesia Prepares Legislation to Combat Disinformation and Foreign Propaganda The Indonesian government has begun developing a bill aimed at countering disinformation and foreign propaganda targeting the country, according to Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Mahendra highlighted ongoing concerns…
Immigration officials opened fire on a woman in Minneapolis last week, triggering days of unrest and forcing her grieving family to defend her reputation against a flood of false information circulating online. Renee Good, 37, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on January 7 after…
Republican Congressman Addresses Transgender Lawmaker as “Gentleman” on House Floor Republican Representative Andrew Clyde of Georgia sparked controversy on Tuesday when he referred to Democratic Representative Sarah McBride of Delaware as “the gentleman from Delaware, Representative McBride” during House proceedings. McBride, who made history last year as the first openly…
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A video circulating on social media purportedly showing U.S. forces striking the mausoleum of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been debunked as false by Reuters fact-checkers. The footage, which began circulating on January 3, shows bright orange flames and thick smoke billowing from a hillside location in Caracas. Several…
Russia Sends Ukrainian Children from Occupied Territories to North Korean Camp with Militaristic Propaganda Russian authorities are transporting Ukrainian children from occupied areas of Donetsk region and Crimea to a summer camp in North Korea where they are subjected to political indoctrination and activities with violent themes, according to an…
In a landmark legal move, Israel’s Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat has filed what is reportedly the largest libel lawsuit in the country’s history against Channel 12 News journalist Omri Maniv. The suit, seeking NIS 12 million (approximately $3.3 million) in damages, was confirmed by Barkat’s office on Tuesday.…
After the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from dozens of United Nations and other international organizations, experts predict more international bodies may soon face similar cuts. The move to exit 66 international organizations follows President Donald Trump’s February 2025 executive order mandating a review of U.S. support for all international…
President Trump has been reaching out to progressive Democrats to discuss affordability issues, finding an unexpected ally in Senator Elizabeth Warren on the issue of capping credit card interest rates. Warren confirmed to Fox News Digital that Trump called her Monday following her speech on affordability, during which she had…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed two obstetrician-gynecologists to the CDC’s influential vaccine advisory panel on Tuesday, furthering his administration’s efforts to overhaul national immunization policy. Dr. Adam Urato, a specialist in maternal-fetal medicine, and Dr. Kimberly Biss, who practices in St. Petersburg, Florida, will join…
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have refused to comply with a congressional subpoena requiring them to testify before the House Oversight Committee in its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, setting the stage for a potential constitutional showdown. In a strongly worded letter released on social…
Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine Tuesday, targeting the power grid with nearly 300 drones and 25 missiles across eight regions as temperatures plunged well below freezing. The bombardment—Russia’s second major assault in just four days—left hundreds of thousands without electricity in the Kyiv region and killed four…
UN human rights chief Volker Türk has pledged his office’s support to combat the “flood of misinformation” threatening Bangladesh’s upcoming February 12 elections, following concerns raised by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during a recent phone conversation. “There has been a flood of misinformation surrounding the elections. It is coming…
Russia’s Influence in Central Asia Wanes as Passport Issuance Plummets A dramatic decline in Russian passport issuance to Central Asian citizens has been reported by the end of 2025, signaling a significant shift in regional geopolitical dynamics. According to the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) at Ukraine’s National Security and…
The Trump-Machado Nobel Peace Prize Controversy Explained A diplomatic saga has unfolded in the early days of 2026 as Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Machado suggested she would “share” her Nobel Peace Prize with U.S. President Donald Trump, triggering a series of statements that have exposed misunderstandings about how the prestigious…
Russian officials have acknowledged for the first time that private military contractors played a key role in establishing cultural centers in African nations, confirming long-suspected links between Russia’s cultural diplomacy and military operations on the continent. Yevgeny Primakov, who heads Rossotrudnichestvo, the Russian state agency responsible for promoting Russian culture…
