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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 case highlighting Russia’s strict laws against LGBTQ+ expression, a 22-year-old Moscow resident faced legal consequences for sharing an image of the legendary rock band Queen from their iconic “I Want To Break Free” music video on social media. David Gevondyan was prosecuted in March of last year for…
In a dramatic escalation of his rhetoric on election administration, former President Donald Trump called on Republicans to “take over” and “nationalize” the American voting system, continuing his pattern of making unsubstantiated claims about electoral processes as the 2026 midterm elections approach. Speaking at a campaign event on February 3,…
ICE Arrests “Worst of the Worst” Criminal Illegal Immigrants in Nationwide Operation Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested numerous individuals described as the “worst of the worst” criminal illegal immigrants during operations across the United States this weekend, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The nationwide sweep…
Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgment,” the imposing fresco of heaven and hell which dominates the Sistine Chapel, is undergoing its first major restoration in three decades, the Vatican announced Monday. The ambitious cleaning project will span three months but won’t interrupt public access to one of Rome’s most celebrated tourist attractions.…
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a $100 million pilot program on Monday aimed at tackling homelessness and substance abuse across eight cities nationwide. The announcement, made during the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s annual “Prevention Day” event in New York, builds upon an executive order signed…
Despite global aid cuts, the Gates Foundation is doubling down on its core missions over its final two decades of operation, according to CEO Mark Suzman. The organization will dedicate at least 70% of its funding to addressing preventable maternal and child deaths and controlling infectious diseases, with remaining resources…
The Health Sciences Library System is tackling the growing challenge of health misinformation with an upcoming virtual seminar designed to help participants identify and address false health information circulating online. The online session, “Identifying and Combating Health Misinformation,” will take place on February 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. As…
BNP senior advisor Mahdi Amin has accused political opponents of orchestrating a deliberate disinformation campaign against party chairman Tarique Rahman, following the latter’s successful campaign rallies in southern Bangladesh. Speaking at a press conference in Gulshan, Dhaka, Amin claimed that fact-checking platforms have identified at least 29 instances of false…
Newly Released Epstein Files Spark Unfounded Claims About Israeli Control of Bitcoin Network Amid the ongoing release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, a controversial claim has emerged suggesting that Israel secretly took control of the Bitcoin network over a decade ago. The allegation, which has gained traction on social media platform…
South Korean lawmaker Kim Han-kyu of the Democratic Party of Korea has pledged to introduce legislation that would criminalize false statements regarding Korea’s comfort women, addressing a historical issue that continues to strain relations between Seoul and Tokyo. During a press conference at the National Assembly on Thursday, Kim emphasized…
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Monday that DHS will immediately equip all federal officers operating in Minneapolis with body cameras, with plans to expand the program nationwide as funding becomes available. The initiative comes amid heightened scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis following two recent…
In a remarkable journey of faith and service, Susai Jesu has transitioned from leading dawn prayer services in a small Catholic village in southern India to becoming the Archbishop of Keewatin-Le Pas, overseeing ministry to approximately 49,000 predominantly Indigenous Catholics across a vast region of northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan larger…
