Search, Analysis, Action with
The Disinformation Commission
Integrated Disinformation Intelligence Platform to monitor, analyse, and counter disinformation threats across digital platforms.
X Monitor
Web Monitor
OSINT Search
Legal Action
Investigations
Social Media
Recommended for you
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…
Featured Articles
Editor's Picks
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…
Explore the Latest
Our latest News, research & insights on the misinformation and fake media
The Trump administration secured a legal victory Tuesday when a federal appeals court ruled it can continue withholding Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers while ongoing challenges from Democratic-led states proceed through the courts. The decision stems from legislation signed by President Donald Trump in July that…
U.S. Farmers Learn Details of $12 Billion Aid Package Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions Farmers across the United States are now receiving specifics about the $12 billion aid package announced earlier this month by President Donald Trump’s administration, with the Department of Agriculture releasing payment figures Wednesday for various row crops…
Defense Official’s Op-Ed Under Fire for Historical Inaccuracies About Presidential Power A recent opinion piece published in The Hill has drawn sharp criticism from historians and policy experts for what they describe as a misleading portrayal of presidential war powers and a targeted attack on President Harry Truman’s legacy. The…
Russia’s defense ministry has released video footage purportedly showing the wreckage of a Ukrainian drone that was intercepted during what Moscow claims was an attempted attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences near Lake Valdai in the Novgorod region. The nighttime footage, filmed in a snow-covered forested area, shows…
Virginia’s incoming Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger has appointed Dr. Sesha Joi Moon to serve as the state’s chief diversity officer and director of diversity, equity, and inclusion, according to an announcement made Tuesday. Moon, who self-identifies as a “Black queer woman” with doctorates in public administration and policy, comes to…
The United States and Ivory Coast formalized a significant health partnership on Tuesday, with the U.S. pledging $480 million to support the West African nation’s health sector through 2030. The agreement, signed in Abidjan, represents the latest in a series of “America First” global health funding pacts being implemented across…
U.S. Military Strikes Drug-Smuggling Boats, Killing Three in Latest Maritime Operation The U.S. military conducted strikes against three boats allegedly involved in drug trafficking operations, killing three people while others escaped by jumping overboard, according to a statement released Wednesday by U.S. Southern Command. Military officials did not disclose the…
Classic Characters Betty Boop and “Blondie” Enter Public Domain Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain as their 95-year U.S. copyright protection expires on January 1. These iconic cartoon and comic characters are now available for creators to use and repurpose…
Trump’s Claim About Canadian Dairy Tariffs Misleads on Trade Reality President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that Canada imposes staggering tariffs of 250% or 270% on U.S. dairy products, using these figures to justify his own tariff plans. However, these statements paint an incomplete and misleading picture of the actual…
The Marcos administration defended its anti-corruption campaign on Tuesday, rejecting claims that only “small fry” have faced justice in the ongoing flood control scandal that has rocked the Philippines in recent months. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro pushed back against criticism during an interview on “News and Views” on One…
Rising Number of Americans Detained in Venezuela as US-Maduro Tensions Escalate The number of American citizens arrested and detained in Venezuela has increased in recent months amid deteriorating relations between Washington and Caracas, according to a new report by The New York Times. Several Americans have been taken into custody…
Trump Withdraws National Guard from Democratic-Run Cities Amid Legal Challenges The National Guard will be withdrawn from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland following a series of legal setbacks to President Donald Trump’s urban crime reduction initiative. Trump announced the decision Wednesday while suggesting the removal is only temporary. “We are…
