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Filipino authorities have confirmed that a viral video purportedly showing an explosive eruption at Mayon Volcano is AI-generated content spreading false information about the active volcano’s current state. The deceptive video, which has garnered 2.7 million views, 41,000 reactions, and over 7,000 shares on Facebook, depicts dramatic scenes of thick…
In a landmark international legal proceeding, Gambian representatives at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have directly implicated two prominent Buddhist monks in supporting the alleged genocide against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, according to witnesses present at the hearing. During the opening arguments on January 12, Gambian lawyer Arsalan Suleman…
Serial Fraudster Jailed for Insurance Scam, Violating Court Order A repeat insurance fraudster has been sentenced to two years in prison after attempting to submit a fraudulent travel insurance claim while already under a court order meant to prevent such behavior. Dominic Williams, 38, who also goes by the name…
The House of Representatives passed an $80 billion spending package Wednesday evening with strong bipartisan support, marking a significant step toward preventing a government shutdown at the end of the month. The bill cleared the chamber in a decisive 341-79 vote, demonstrating rare cross-party cooperation on federal funding. The legislation,…
Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou, who played a pivotal role in modernizing Cyprus’s economy and steering the nation toward European Union membership, died Wednesday at age 94. Vassiliou had been hospitalized since January 6 with a respiratory infection. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides paid tribute to Vassiliou as a visionary leader…
President Trump Claims Iran Halting Executions Despite Tehran’s Threats of Swift Punishment President Donald Trump made a surprising announcement Wednesday, claiming he has received information that Iran has stopped or is stopping the killing of protesters and has no plans for executions, even as Iranian officials publicly signal their intention…
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House Judiciary Subcommittee to Probe Minnesota Fraud Scandals in Upcoming Hearing The House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance will hold a hearing on January 21 focused on multiple fraud scandals that have rocked Minnesota in recent years. The hearing, titled “When Public Frauds are Abused: Addressing Fraud and the Theft of Taxpayer Dollars,” will feature testimony from Nick Shirley, a YouTuber and freelance journalist credited with helping to uncover an extensive fraud network in the state. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), who chairs the subcommittee, expressed concern about the situation in Minnesota. “I pulled up earlier today…
British Government Scales Back Controversial Digital ID Card Plan The British government has significantly diluted its previously announced plans for mandatory digital identification cards, abandoning a key element that would have required citizens to present these cards to secure employment in the United Kingdom. Officials confirmed Wednesday that showing a…
Liberian Man’s Home Forcibly Entered During Immigration Crackdown Despite Regular Check-ins A Liberian immigrant who had been regularly checking in with federal authorities was arrested Sunday when armed immigration agents used a battering ram to break through the front door of his Minneapolis home, an action his attorney describes as…
The U.S. housing market remained in a prolonged slump for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, with sales stagnating at a 30-year low as elevated home prices and high mortgage rates continued to sideline potential buyers. Data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) showed sales of previously…
Federal Government Loses Hundreds of Billions Annually to Fraud and Improper Payments, GAO Reports A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reveals the federal government is hemorrhaging between $233 billion and $521 billion annually due to fraud, based on data collected between fiscal years 2018 and 2022. This…
Bangladesh’s digital space has become a breeding ground for dangerous misinformation and hate speech, threatening the nation’s social fabric and democratic values. What once served as a platform for civic dialogue and information exchange now increasingly hosts divisive content that spreads confusion, fear, and social discord. The alarming velocity of…
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In the closing days of World War II, the United States unleashed a weapon that would forever change global warfare and international relations. On August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb obliterated much of Hiroshima, a Japanese city of 300,000 residents. Three days later, a second bomb devastated Nagasaki. These attacks,…
U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited controversy by declaring an American takeover of Greenland a national security priority for his second term, making statements that experts say contain numerous inaccuracies about the strategic Arctic territory. Trump has escalated his rhetoric in recent weeks, suggesting military force as a potential option…
The U.S. military and regional partners have established a new air defense operations cell at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base to strengthen integrated missile defense capabilities across the Middle East, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Tuesday. This development comes amid escalating tensions with Iran and follows a direct attack on…
Iran Intensifies Crackdown on Nationwide Protests with Communications Blackout When protests erupt across Iran, the government’s first response has often been not dialogue but darkness. Iranian authorities have imposed sweeping internet and communications blackouts, expanded surveillance drone usage, and deployed security forces to suppress demonstrators in recent days. Analysts and…
Simple Blood Test May Detect Crohn’s Disease Years Before Symptoms Appear A simple blood test could revolutionize early detection of Crohn’s disease, potentially identifying the condition years before symptoms manifest, according to breakthrough research from Canadian scientists. Researchers have discovered that measuring the immune system’s response to flagellin, a protein…
France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen appeared in court on Tuesday to appeal an embezzlement conviction that threatens to derail her 2027 presidential ambitions. Standing before a three-judge panel in Paris, the 57-year-old National Rally leader firmly denied any wrongdoing in the misuse of European Parliament funds. “I’d like to…
The Trump administration has officially designated three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, fulfilling a key policy pledge and potentially reshaping U.S. relations with several regional allies. The Treasury and State departments announced sanctions Tuesday against the Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian chapters of the organization. In…
UN Rights Chief Pledges Support to Combat Election Misinformation in Bangladesh UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has offered to assist Bangladesh in countering the spread of misinformation threatening to undermine the country’s upcoming February 12 elections, following concerns raised by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. During a…
Russian State Media Figures Lament Trump’s Actions While Celebrating Global Disorder Russian state media personalities have returned from their winter vacations with a mix of complaints and perverse optimism about global affairs, particularly regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent actions. During a January broadcast of “Sunday Evening With Vladimir Solovyov,”…
Donald Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland has once again thrust the massive Arctic island into the geopolitical spotlight, but his latest comments have raised concerns among fact-checkers and security experts alike. During a recent campaign appearance, the former president revisited his controversial 2019 proposal to purchase Greenland from Denmark, this…
In a significant admission, Iranian state television acknowledged Tuesday that the Islamic Republic has lost “a lot of martyrs” during ongoing anti-government protests that have rocked the country in recent weeks, highlighting the escalating human toll of the unrest. The unprecedented acknowledgment comes amid reports from human rights groups that…
The Senate unanimously passed legislation on Tuesday that would establish tougher penalties for AI-generated explicit images, known as deepfakes, marking a significant step in addressing growing concerns about digital manipulation and privacy violations. The Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act, or DEFIANCE Act, introduced by Senator Dick Durbin…
