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
Federal authorities have moved to protect consumers from deceptive practices in the pharmaceutical antitrust settlement arena, as a Pennsylvania federal judge issued a decisive ruling against multiple claims recovery firms engaged in misleading solicitation practices. The judge ordered at least seven claims recovery companies and their associated individuals to immediately…
Clintons Face Congressional Subpoenas in Epstein Investigation House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer has issued a stern warning to former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, demanding they comply with subpoenas requiring in-person depositions regarding their connections to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The Kentucky…
Alabama Library Board Bans Transgender Books from Youth Sections Statewide The Alabama Public Library Service Board voted Thursday to remove books discussing transgender topics from children’s and teen sections in all public libraries across the state, intensifying the nationwide debate over library content restrictions. Under the new regulation, materials addressing…
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday that only 776 air traffic controllers and technicians who maintained perfect attendance during the recent 43-day government shutdown will receive $10,000 bonuses, leaving nearly 20,000 other essential workers without similar recognition. The selective bonus distribution has sparked criticism from unions and lawmakers who argue…
AI Misinformation Emerges as Top Security Concern in 2025 Artificial Intelligence has become ubiquitous in 2025, but with widespread adoption comes increasing security challenges. Recent research indicates AI vulnerabilities are rising across all sectors, with misinformation emerging as one of the most pressing concerns for organizations deploying large language models…
In a dramatic shift for social media content moderation, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to terminate the company’s U.S. fact-checking operations across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, signaling a significant retreat from efforts to combat misinformation on its platforms. The decision, revealed Tuesday, appears strategically timed as the Trump administration…
A Sri Lankan social media entrepreneur has been identified as the mastermind behind an extensive network of Facebook pages spreading anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant content targeting British audiences, according to a major investigation. The joint probe by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ), the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), and The…
In a political climate dominated by contentious debates and competing narratives, the need for objective fact-checking has never been more pressing. FactCheck.org, a nonpartisan watchdog that has been analyzing political claims since 2003, has launched its annual end-of-year fundraising drive, appealing to supporters of evidence-based journalism. “When I tell people…
In an era where media manipulation and authoritarian communication tactics converge, societies are experiencing growing challenges with empathy, particularly among young men, according to sociologist Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, founding director of the Polarization and Extremism Research & Innovation Lab (PERIL). In a recent interview, Miller-Idriss outlined a concerning pattern she’s…
In a significant development affecting healthcare compliance and Medicaid oversight in Oklahoma, Red Dirt Orthodontics has reached a settlement agreement totaling $583,090 with state authorities over allegations of improper billing practices. The Oklahoma Attorney General’s office announced the settlement on November 18, concluding an investigation into the dental practice’s Medicaid…
FBI Concludes Trump Shooter Acted Alone in Extensive Investigation The FBI has determined that Thomas Matthew Crooks acted alone in the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania last year, following what officials describe as one of the largest investigations in Bureau history. In an exclusive, in-depth interview…
Australian authorities have concluded that three Christian extremists who killed two police officers and a neighbor in a deadly 2022 shootout were suffering from a shared delusional disorder, rather than committing an act of terrorism. State Coroner Terry Ryan released findings Friday on the December 12, 2022, incident in Wieambilla,…
