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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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Russia Weaponizes Water Crisis in Occupied Ukrainian Territories for Propaganda Russia has systematically manipulated the issue of water resources in occupied Ukrainian territories, turning it into a propaganda tool to justify its ongoing aggression, according to the Center for Countering Disinformation (CPD) at Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council. In…
In a significant diplomatic clash, the French Navy has publicly refuted claims made by Pakistani media outlets regarding statements about a supposed air conflict between Pakistan and India. The controversy erupted when Pakistan’s Geo News and prominent journalist Hamid Mir alleged that a senior French naval officer had acknowledged Pakistani…
ICC Legal Team Denies Reports of Duterte’s Unconsciousness in Detention Nicholas Kaufman, the legal counsel for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, has firmly rejected circulating online rumors claiming that Duterte was found unconscious in his cell at the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility in The Hague, Netherlands. “I would…
In a new escalation of diplomatic tensions, the White House has launched a sharp critique of South Africa regarding the ongoing G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. The dispute centers on South Africa’s refusal to allow a U.S. embassy delegation to participate in the summit’s closing ceremony. White House Deputy Press…
President Trump’s administration has intensified efforts to address violence against Christians in Nigeria following his sharp criticism of the country’s government for inaction on the killings. “I’m really angry about it,” Trump told Fox News Radio on Friday. “What’s happening in Nigeria is a disgrace.” War Secretary Pete Hegseth met…
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to release a memoir detailing his recent incarceration experience, publisher Fayard announced Friday. The book, titled “Diary of a Prisoner,” will hit shelves on December 10, offering readers an intimate glimpse into Sarkozy’s three-week detention at La Santé prison this autumn. Sarkozy previewed…
U.S. Coast Guard Strengthens Stance Against Hate Symbols Following Congressional Pressure Senators from a bipartisan antisemitism task force are seeking clarification from the U.S. Coast Guard regarding its procedures for investigating incidents involving hate symbols within its ranks, following a policy reversal that occurred under congressional scrutiny. The inquiry comes…
In November 2025, a viral video purporting to show a sanitation worker rescuing an abandoned newborn from a garbage truck compactor was revealed to be entirely fabricated using artificial intelligence. The deceptive content, which garnered approximately 29 million views, sparked widespread concern among social media users who believed they were…
In a digital landscape where health information spreads rapidly, a recent Facebook post claiming a breakthrough vaccine for peanut allergies gained significant traction before being flagged as misinformation. The post, which appeared convincingly authentic to many social media users, highlights the growing challenge of identifying false health claims online, even…
Editor Warns of Social Media’s Impact on Information Quality Amid Global Instability In a wide-ranging discussion on global security challenges and information integrity, The Daily Star editor Mahfuz Anam offered a sobering assessment of how social media’s democratization of information flows has created new vulnerabilities, particularly for developing nations like…
French Navy Debunks Pakistani Media Claims About Indian Rafale Jets The French Navy has issued a forceful rebuttal to claims made by Pakistan’s Geo TV and correspondent Hamid Mir regarding alleged Indian military losses during tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The Pakistani media outlet had reported that…
Former Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has issued a scathing critique of the current government, accusing officials of systematically erasing the legacy of Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) fighters from public consciousness. In a strongly worded statement released via social media, Haradinaj, who leads the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo…
