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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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A wave of misinformation spread rapidly across social media platforms following the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off Japan’s Tohoku region on April 20, prompting government officials to issue warnings about false information circulating online. Communications Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi addressed the issue at a news conference on April 21, urging…
Post-COVID Vaccination Catch-Up Campaign Reaches 18.3 Million Children, But Challenges Loom A massive global effort to vaccinate children who missed immunizations during the COVID-19 pandemic has successfully reached 18.3 million children, including 12.3 million who had never received any vaccines, global health leaders reported Thursday. The campaign, known as the…
EU Delegation to Türkiye Launches New Initiative to Combat Disinformation The Delegation of the European Union to Türkiye is stepping up its campaign against the growing threat of disinformation with an innovative new television program. “Ambassadors of Truth,” a collaboration with CNN Türk, will premiere on April 25 and air…
WHO Amendments Spark Sovereignty Debate Despite Limited Authority Conservative voices in the United States have raised alarms over proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) and a potential pandemic treaty, claiming they would surrender U.S. sovereignty to the World Health Organization. Health experts and officials, however, insist these claims…
Pakistan Rejects Indian Allegations Over Pahalgam Attack on Anniversary Pakistan has firmly rejected what it calls “Indian propaganda” linking it to the deadly 2025 Pahalgam attack, as tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors resurface on the incident’s first anniversary. In a strongly worded statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Office condemned India’s renewed allegations,…
Pulsar Helium Denounces False Financing Communications, Considers Legal Action Pulsar Helium Inc., a primary helium company listed on multiple exchanges (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), has issued a statement addressing unauthorized communications regarding potential financing activities. The company revealed that a third-party broker has been circulating false information about…
DOJ Watchdog Launches Audit Into Handling of Epstein Records The Justice Department’s internal watchdog has launched an investigation into whether the agency properly handled the release of records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, amid concerns that officials may have failed to comply with federal transparency laws. Deputy Inspector…
Nigerian authorities have brought six individuals before the court on charges of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government, marking a significant development in a case that has been quietly developing for months under the watch of the country’s secret police. On Wednesday, all six suspects pleaded not guilty to…
The Gates Foundation announced Wednesday it has commissioned an external review of its past connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as its co-founder Bill Gates faces increased scrutiny over his appearances in recently released Justice Department documents. The foundation confirmed that CEO Mark Suzman, with Gates’ support, initiated the…
Bangladesh’s Information Minister Calls for UNESCO Partnership to Combat Digital Misinformation Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has called for a collaborative effort with UNESCO to develop an effective roadmap addressing the growing challenges of misinformation and disinformation in Bangladesh’s digital landscape. The minister made this appeal during a…
Social Media’s Dual Role in Conflict: Empowerment and Responsibility Social media platforms have fundamentally transformed how societies function, creating unprecedented access to information and offering voices to those traditionally excluded from mainstream discourse. This digital revolution has been widely celebrated for its democratizing effects, allowing ordinary citizens to express political…
Agence France-Presse reporter Samad Uthman has been awarded the prestigious Africa Fact-Checking Award for his groundbreaking investigation into AI-generated health misinformation in Nigeria. Uthman, who operates from AFP’s bureau in Abuja, uncovered how artificial intelligence was used to create a fake persona of a Nigerian scientist promoting an unfounded “miracle…
