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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 recent development from Accra, Hajia Amina Adam, widow of the late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, continues to observe her religious mourning period while facing a wave of misinformation about her political intentions. As the constituency prepares for a by-election, Adam has become the subject of controversy,…
Experts Sound Alarm on Disinformation Crisis at Global Affairs Symposium Disinformation represents “our number one national security issue,” warned Ellen McCarthy, former U.S. assistant secretary of state for intelligence and research, during a high-profile symposium held last week that brought together leading experts to address the growing crisis of false…
Ukrainian authorities have issued new criminal charges against former Yalta Film Studio director Dmytro Taran for allegedly promoting Russian propaganda and justifying Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, according to a report by the Center for Investigative Journalism. Prosecutors have filed the charges in absentia against Taran, who currently resides in Moscow.…
Misinformation Surges on Social Media as Bangladesh’s Election Approaches Social media platforms across Bangladesh have seen a significant increase in misleading content as the national election draws near, with fact-checking organizations working to combat the spread of false information that could influence voters. Rumor Scanner Bangladesh and Dismislab published two…
President Trump announced his administration is conducting a comprehensive review following the fatal shooting of Alex J. Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis. “We’re looking, we’re reviewing everything and will come out with a determination,” Trump told The Wall Street Journal, stopping short…
Inside a spacious tent near Milan’s San Siro stadium, classically trained dancers from La Scala’s academy were seen mimicking winter sports movements during a Saturday rehearsal for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony. These young performers represent just a fraction of the 1,200 volunteers who have been diligently…
Federal Judge to Hear Arguments on Minnesota’s Immigration Enforcement Challenge A federal judge will hear arguments Monday on whether to temporarily halt an immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has resulted in two fatal shootings by federal officers in recent weeks. The state of Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and…
Nepali Police Arrest Man for Inciting Violence Against Bank Employees on Social Media Nepali authorities have arrested a man from Jhapa district for allegedly posting content on social media that incited violence against banking sector employees and spread misinformation, officials announced Wednesday. The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police identified the…
ECU Research Project Tackles AI and Disinformation in Art Education A comprehensive research initiative exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on creative higher education is underway at Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU), led by Dr. Ki Wight. The nine-month project, titled “AI & Disinformation in Art &…
In a significant development regarding the controversial TTD laddu adulteration case, recent revelations from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) chargesheet have shed light on the extensive nature of the scandal that affected one of India’s most revered temples. Over the past week, YSR Congress Party’s social media teams have actively…
In a significant development, Hindutva activist Puneeth Kerehalli, already facing murder charges, has been booked by Bengaluru’s cybercrime police for allegedly spreading false information about a high-ranking police official. Kerehalli and his associates are accused of making unfounded allegations against Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP) MA Saleem,…
Federal Immigration Agencies Divided Over Minneapolis Shooting Response Deep internal divisions have emerged within federal immigration enforcement over how the Department of Homeland Security is handling the public messaging after a deadly Border Patrol shooting in Minneapolis, Fox News has learned. More than half a dozen federal law enforcement officials…
