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
Russian propaganda campaigns are increasingly deploying sophisticated disinformation techniques targeting Ukraine’s military recruitment efforts, according to recent analysis by fact-checkers and digital forensics experts. In the latest wave of false information, Russian Telegram channels have been circulating what appears to be an advertisement from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry showing a…
A federal appeals court has ruled that a whistleblower who brought claims against defense contractor Kellogg, Brown & Root Inc. (KBR) under the False Claims Act isn’t eligible to collect attorneys’ fees related to a 2022 settlement, upholding a lower court’s decision. In a per curiam opinion issued Thursday, the…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called for an end to Cuba’s communist government during a bill-signing event on Friday, declaring that “it is time for the Cuban communist dictatorship to be put out to pasture once and for all.” The governor’s comments came as he signed the Foreign Interference Restriction and…
Russian forces marched across Moscow’s Red Square on Saturday in a scaled-down Victory Day parade that, for the first time in nearly two decades, featured no heavy weaponry. President Vladimir Putin used the occasion to project confidence about Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, now entering its fifth year. “Victory has…
Joni Lamb, a pioneering figure in Christian broadcasting and president of Daystar Television Network, died Thursday following complications from a back injury and ongoing health issues. She was 65. The network announced her passing in a statement, though specific details about the cause of death were not disclosed. “Joni’s love…
Ophthalmologist Dr. Glaucomflecken Takes on Corporate Healthcare and Unethical Medical Practices In a wide-ranging interview with STAT’s “First Opinion Podcast,” ophthalmologist Will Flanary, better known by his social media persona Dr. Glaucomflecken, discussed his recent advocacy efforts against corporate takeovers in healthcare and the ethical responsibilities of medical professionals on…
In a series of contentious Capitol Hill appearances last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly attempted to deflect criticism by drawing questionable comparisons to previous administrations, a tactic that has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and fact-checkers alike. When pressed about his controversial wave of dismissals at the Pentagon, Hegseth claimed,…
Political tensions have escalated in West Bengal as misinformation spreads across social media platforms claiming that former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee conducted a private swearing-in ceremony at her Kalighat residence. Multiple posts on X (formerly Twitter) have falsely suggested that Banerjee, the longtime leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), held…
In a scathing rebuttal published Monday, OpIndia has challenged what it describes as “global propaganda” against India’s Great Nicobar development project, specifically targeting an article by Nirmal Ghosh in GlobalAsia magazine. The OpIndia piece systematically dismantles Ghosh’s characterization of the Great Nicobar project as a “Faustian bargain” where India allegedly…
FBI Raids Virginia Senate President’s Office Amid Corruption Investigation Federal agents raided the office and cannabis dispensary of Virginia Senate President Pro-Tem L. Louise Lucas this week, triggering accusations of political targeting despite reports indicating the investigation began during the Biden administration. Lucas, 81, a powerful Democrat who has served…
In immigrant communities across the United States, language barriers significantly impact how people access and interpret news, with concerning implications for the spread of misinformation. This phenomenon is particularly evident in the Albanian-American community, where many individuals—especially older generations—rely heavily on native-language sources rather than mainstream English-language outlets. Research consistently…
Tesla has initiated a recall of 173 Cybertrucks due to a critical safety concern involving potential wheel separation, according to recent filings with federal regulators. The recall specifically targets 2024-2026 Cybertruck models equipped with 18-inch steel wheels. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the issue stems from…
