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
President Trump Issues Fresh Warning to Venezuela’s Maduro as U.S. Intensifies Maritime Operations In a significant escalation of tensions with Venezuela, President Donald Trump delivered a stark warning to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday, as the U.S. Coast Guard expanded its operations to intercept oil tankers in the Caribbean…
Misleading Online Information Puts Infant Sleep Safety at Risk, Investigation Finds A new investigation by Consumer Reports has uncovered widespread misinformation about infant sleep safety across social media platforms, e-commerce sites, and even AI chatbots, potentially endangering babies’ lives. The investigation reveals that well-intentioned parents may be receiving dangerous advice…
Face masks have been shown to reduce the transmission of influenza and other respiratory viruses, according to medical experts and scientific evidence, despite renewed debates over their effectiveness. A day after NHS executive Daniel Elkeles urged Britons to wear masks amid a “tidal wave” of flu cases, social media posts…
In the wake of the tragic antisemitic attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach earlier this month, a significant diplomatic controversy has emerged as Israeli officials and representatives launched immediate accusations against Australian policies, despite limited information about the perpetrators’ motives. Within hours of the attack that targeted a Hanukkah celebration, Israeli…
In a landmark case highlighting the government’s intensifying focus on customs fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a $54.4 million settlement with Ceratizit USA LLC, marking the largest customs fraud settlement in False Claims Act history. Announced on December 18, 2025, the settlement resolves allegations that the…
In response to a massive fraud scandal in Minnesota that could total up to $9 billion, Republican Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks has introduced new legislation aimed at preventing similar fraud in federal health programs across the country. The Welfare Abuse and Laundering Zillions Act, pointedly nicknamed the “WALZ Act,” would require…
Brown University Places Campus Police Chief on Leave Following Deadly Shooting Brown University President Christina Paxson has placed campus police chief Rodney Chatman on administrative leave as the institution conducts a comprehensive review of its security policies in the wake of a campus shooting that left two students dead and…
The brutal reality of the Capitol riot comes to life in a gripping new account that gives voice to those who experienced the violence firsthand on January 6, 2021. This exclusive excerpt from AP reporter Mary Clare Jalonick’s forthcoming book, “Storm at the Capitol: An Oral History of January 6th,”…
Jim Beam Pauses Kentucky Distillery Production Amid Industry Challenges Iconic bourbon maker Jim Beam announced plans to temporarily halt production at its historic Clermont, Kentucky distillery in 2026, a move that highlights broader challenges facing America’s whiskey industry. The production pause, expected to last at least a year, comes as…
California’s Ban on Transcript Holds Faces Implementation Challenges Despite Progress Five years after California banned the practice of withholding academic transcripts from students with unpaid debts, confusion and misinformation continue to undercut the reform’s impact across the state’s community college system. A recent survey by the University of California, Merced…
Sahel Nations Launch Regional Broadcaster to Challenge Media Narrative The leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger officially launched a new regional television network Tuesday, marking a significant step in their efforts to establish media sovereignty following their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Alliance…
A senior lyricist Javed Akhtar has clarified that he does not support Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s controversial action of removing a Muslim woman’s hijab during a public event, contrary to misleading claims circulating on social media. The controversy erupted after a video from a government function in Patna on…
