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UN human rights chief Volker Türk has pledged his office’s support to combat the “flood of misinformation” threatening Bangladesh’s upcoming February 12 elections, following concerns raised by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during a recent phone conversation. “There has been a flood of misinformation surrounding the elections. It is coming…
Russia’s Influence in Central Asia Wanes as Passport Issuance Plummets A dramatic decline in Russian passport issuance to Central Asian citizens has been reported by the end of 2025, signaling a significant shift in regional geopolitical dynamics. According to the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) at Ukraine’s National Security and…
The Trump-Machado Nobel Peace Prize Controversy Explained A diplomatic saga has unfolded in the early days of 2026 as Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Machado suggested she would “share” her Nobel Peace Prize with U.S. President Donald Trump, triggering a series of statements that have exposed misunderstandings about how the prestigious…
Russian officials have acknowledged for the first time that private military contractors played a key role in establishing cultural centers in African nations, confirming long-suspected links between Russia’s cultural diplomacy and military operations on the continent. Yevgeny Primakov, who heads Rossotrudnichestvo, the Russian state agency responsible for promoting Russian culture…
Argentine authorities have firmly rejected a series of false claims circulating online that attribute the devastating wildfires in Patagonia to either Israeli tourists or indigenous Mapuche communities. Officials emphasized there is no evidence supporting these accusations, which have spread rapidly on social media platforms in recent days. Prosecutors in Argentina’s…
U.S. Designates Three Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist Organizations The United States has designated three regional branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, a move that signals a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy and could strain relationships with Qatar and Turkey, countries known to maintain ties with the…
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In a dramatic shift from conventional diplomatic approaches, the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by American forces has sparked intense debate about the Trump administration’s use of spectacle as a form of international messaging. Political analysts are now examining what some refer to as “propaganda of the deed” – a strategy where actions are designed not just for their immediate effects, but for the symbolic messages they convey. This approach draws historical parallels to early 20th century anarchist philosophies, where dramatic actions were intended to disrupt established systems and inspire similar movements elsewhere. In the case of Venezuela,…
Iran’s Protest Movement Reaches Critical Juncture as Regime Faces Unprecedented Challenge As protests continue to sweep across Iran with authorities responding with lethal force, a pivotal question emerges: Is the Islamic Republic facing its greatest threat since the 1979 revolution, or does the regime retain enough power to weather this…
Senate Republicans warn DOJ probe against Powell must be legitimate, not politically motivated Senate Majority Leader John Thune has cautioned that allegations against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell must be substantive and free from political influence, as bipartisan concern over a Department of Justice criminal investigation continues to mount on…
U-Haul Truck Drives Through Iranian Protest in Los Angeles, Driver Detained Los Angeles police detained a driver Sunday after he drove a U-Haul box truck through a crowded street where demonstrators had gathered in support of the Iranian people, forcing protesters to leap out of the vehicle’s path. The incident…
As the Trump administration escalates immigration enforcement across the United States, a series of highly publicized arrests—many conducted at private homes and businesses and documented on video—has thrust a critical legal question into the national spotlight: What authority do federal immigration agents have to enter private property when making arrests?…
Pentagon to Deploy Musk’s Grok AI Despite Recent Controversies Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday that Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok will soon operate within Pentagon networks alongside Google’s generative AI system, marking a significant expansion of artificial intelligence in U.S. military operations. “Very soon we will have the world’s…
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In Finland, the battle against fake news begins in the earliest classrooms, with media literacy education starting for children as young as three years old. This decades-old educational approach has now expanded to include artificial intelligence literacy, a response to Russia’s increased disinformation campaigns following its invasion of Ukraine and…
In the age of digital manipulation, a recent fact-checking investigation has revealed that AI-generated images falsely depicting political figures visiting an ailing Nepali YouTuber have gone viral on social media, misleading thousands of users. TechPana’s Fact Check Desk has confirmed that while popular YouTuber Bhojraj Thapa is indeed hospitalized, widely…
Switzerland Cancels Screening of Russian Propaganda Film After Ukrainian Protests Swiss officials have canceled the screening of “Maidan: Road to War,” a controversial film produced by Russian state media outlet Russia Today, following coordinated protests from Ukrainian diplomats and civil society activists. The decision was announced by Ukraine’s Foreign Minister…
Warren Reveals Call with Trump Following Critical Economic Speech Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts disclosed that President Donald Trump called her Monday following a speech in which she harshly criticized his economic policies and governance approach. Warren had delivered pointed remarks at a National Press Club event in Washington,…
Trump’s Greenland Ambitions Create Unprecedented NATO Tension President Donald Trump’s persistent declarations about acquiring Greenland have escalated into a diplomatic crisis that threatens to undermine the foundation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). His recent statement that “One way or another, we’re going to have Greenland,” coupled with the…
Russia’s Missile Launch Sparks Diplomatic Tensions Amid Peace Efforts The United States has accused Russia of a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” in its nearly four-year war with Ukraine, heightening tensions at a time when the Trump administration is attempting to advance peace negotiations. During an emergency meeting of the United…
Central bankers from across the globe have united in a remarkable show of support for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid an escalating confrontation with President Donald Trump’s administration. The statement, published Tuesday on the European Central Bank’s website, declares that the central bankers “stand in full solidarity” with…
The Origins and Evolution of Strategic Influence Operations in the Middle East When Soviet leader Joseph Stalin died in 1953, many young Soviet Jews wept despite his regime’s brutal oppression of Jewish people. This paradoxical response demonstrated the power of mass indoctrination – a phenomenon that would later be repurposed…
Former President Bill Clinton has been summoned to appear before the House Oversight Committee Tuesday morning as part of the panel’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, with Republicans threatening potential contempt proceedings if he fails to attend the closed-door deposition. The former president was scheduled to testify at 10 a.m., though…
Authorities released a man on Monday who was accused of driving a U-Haul truck toward a weekend demonstration in Los Angeles supporting ongoing protests in Iran, police confirmed. The incident occurred Sunday when Los Angeles Police Department officers monitoring the protest intercepted the box truck as it approached a large…
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon on Monday, challenging what he describes as unconstitutional attempts to punish him for warning military personnel about following potentially illegal orders. The legal action represents an unusual and significant confrontation between a sitting U.S. senator and the Department of Defense.…
Iran Protests: Complex Political Landscape Emerges Amid Disinformation and Foreign Influence Widespread protests in Iran have sparked international attention, with some comparing the current crisis to the 1979 revolution. However, experts warn that the situation remains fluid and far from resolved, with multiple internal and external forces attempting to influence…
