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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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Donegal authorities have issued a fresh warning about a deceptive phone scam targeting elderly residents across the region. The scheme, commonly referred to as the “grandparent scam,” has resurfaced in recent weeks, prompting Gardaí to alert vulnerable populations about its dangers. The scam operates through a straightforward but effective method:…
In a concerning trend reflecting the growing sophistication of artificial intelligence, 2025 has witnessed a surge in AI-generated misinformation targeting sports figures, celebrities, and political events. These fabricated videos and images, often indistinguishable from genuine content, have reached millions across social media platforms despite their fictional nature. In March, a…
Insurance fraudster jailed after claiming £14,000 for fake Lego theft A 42-year-old Nottinghamshire man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after orchestrating an elaborate insurance fraud scheme centered around high-value Lego sets and other expensive items. Matthew Johnson of Colton Street, Misterton, appeared at Nottingham Crown Court where…
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has launched a scathing attack on civil rights group AfriForum, accusing the organization of conducting a “racist disinformation campaign” following a controversial raid at an “Afrikaner refugee” center in Sandton. The Department of Home Affairs conducted the raid on Tuesday, where officials discovered…
Social media footage from a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Manchester, England, has been falsely labeled as showing celebratory reactions to the deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney’s Bondi Beach, according to a Reuters fact-check investigation. The video, which shows protesters wearing Palestinian keffiyeh scarves clapping and making gestures…
In a surprising turn of events, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has revealed that audiences across the Kashmir Valley have been flocking to see the controversial film “Dhurandhar” despite its characterization as propaganda by some critics. Speaking during a candid interaction at the Express Adda, Abdullah shared…
Deadly Attack in Syria Raises Questions About US-Syrian Partnership A deadly insider attack that killed two U.S. service members in Syria has ignited fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration’s counter-ISIS strategy and its swift embrace of Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa. The shooting, carried out by a member of Syria’s…
A simple supplement combination shows promise in fighting brain cancer, study finds An affordable combination of two common supplements has shown remarkable effects against the deadliest form of brain cancer in a small clinical trial, according to new research from India. Scientists report that the supplement pair dramatically weakened glioblastoma…
U.S. Military Conducts Two More Strikes Against Suspected Drug Boats in Pacific, Death Toll Rises The U.S. military announced Thursday it has carried out two additional strikes targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in five fatalities. This escalation continues the controversial maritime interdiction campaign that…
Conservative Influencers Clash at Turning Point Conference Amid Movement’s Identity Crisis A fierce ideological battle erupted Thursday at Turning Point USA’s annual youth conference in Phoenix, as prominent conservative voices clashed over the future direction of the MAGA movement in a post-Trump presidency. The contentious exchanges between political commentators Ben…
Federal regulators on Thursday approved measures allowing technology companies to establish direct power connections with electricity generators, addressing the surging energy demands of data centers across the mid-Atlantic region. The unanimous decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) comes amid growing concerns about potential electricity shortages and aims to…
In a media landscape where experience and specialized knowledge are invaluable, Gulf News senior reporter Aghaddir Ali has established herself as one of the UAE’s most respected journalists through more than a decade of dedicated coverage of the country’s evolving story. Based in Sharjah but covering a beat that extends…
