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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…
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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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The Indian government’s Press Information Bureau (PIB) has officially dismissed viral social media claims regarding an alleged increase in fuel prices, confirming no such order has been issued by authorities. On Wednesday, the PIB Fact Check unit addressed widespread rumors circulating online that suggested petrol and diesel prices had been…
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to Access Arizona Voter Rolls A federal judge in Arizona has rejected the Trump administration’s efforts to gain access to the state’s voter records, dealing a significant blow to the Department of Justice’s nationwide voter roll investigation. U.S. District Judge Susan Brnovich, who was…
Comedy Icon Damon Wayans Raises Awareness About Diabetes Complications Comedy legend Damon Wayans has shifted from bringing laughter to audiences to raising critical awareness about diabetes and its potential complications. The 65-year-old actor, renowned for his roles in “In Living Color,” “Major Payne,” and “My Wife and Kids,” has been…
A Swiss court has dismissed money laundering and bribery charges against Gulnara Karimova, daughter of Uzbekistan’s former president, after determining she would be unable to participate in the proceedings due to her ongoing imprisonment in her home country. The trial, which began Monday in the southern Swiss city of Bellinzona,…
UK Prime Minister Evades Parliamentary Inquiry Over Controversial Diplomatic Appointment UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer narrowly avoided a parliamentary inquiry on Tuesday regarding his controversial appointment of Peter Mandelson as British ambassador to Washington, though questions persist about whether proper protocols were followed in the selection process. The House of…
The digital transformation of global politics has fundamentally altered how citizens engage with power, turning social media platforms into essential battlegrounds for influence, activism, and governance. What once occurred primarily in physical spaces has migrated online, where movements can ignite instantly and cross international borders at unprecedented speed. Social media…
Indian Government Refutes False Fuel Price Hike Claims Circulating Online The Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact Check unit has officially debunked viral social media messages claiming that petrol and diesel prices have been increased by up to Rs 12.50 per litre. On Wednesday, the PIB clarified that no such directive…
In a groundbreaking analysis that cuts across three of the world’s major political landscapes, an upcoming two-part investigation will examine the ideological foundations shared by prominent nationalist leaders from Russia, France, and the United States. The study centers on Vladimir Zhirinovsky, the Russian ultranationalist who advocated for imperial restoration; Jean-Marie…
Data Challenges Claims of Gaza Famine as Aid Delivery Increases New United Nations data is contradicting widespread claims of famine in Gaza, revealing a significant decrease in childhood malnutrition cases and improved humanitarian aid distribution throughout the region. According to figures presented at a recent meeting of the Ad Hoc…
Republican Rep. Daniel Webster of Florida announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026, ending a congressional career that began in 2011. “After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my beloved wife Sandy, I have decided not to seek re-election,” Webster said in…
A Czech court has sentenced a 20-year-old man to seven years in prison for attempted terrorism and attempted murder following an attack on a Brno synagogue earlier this year, marking one of the country’s most significant domestic terrorism cases in recent years. The ruling, handed down Tuesday by a court…
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