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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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The misleading claim that Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has replaced Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as the Philippines’ Ombudsman is circulating on social media, prompting fact-checkers to debunk the false information. A YouTube video published by the channel “News Update Files” on November 20 has garnered over 23,000 views and 130…
In a spirited Senate floor speech Tuesday, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) defended Republican efforts to extend the individual tax provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) while accusing Democrats of spreading “disinformation” about the legislation’s impact. The Texas lawmaker pushed back against Democratic characterizations of the tax cut…
South Korean actor Park Si-hoo’s representatives have firmly denied recent rumors of an extramarital affair, just as the actor prepares for his return to the entertainment industry after a prolonged absence. The 46-year-old star’s agency issued a statement late yesterday addressing the speculation that has circulated on social media platforms…
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his candidacy for California governor during a Thursday night appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” setting the stage for what promises to be a closely watched 2026 gubernatorial race in the nation’s most populous state. The six-term congressman from California’s 15th district, known for his vocal…
In a move that surprised no one in the tennis world, Roger Federer has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, the Rhode Island-based institution announced Wednesday. The Swiss maestro, widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time,…
US, UK and Australia Target Russia-Based Cyber Criminals with Coordinated Sanctions The United States, Britain and Australia announced coordinated sanctions Wednesday against Media Land, a Russia-based web hosting service accused of facilitating ransomware operations designed to help cybercriminals evade law enforcement detection. The joint action targets the company along with…
Verizon announced massive layoffs affecting more than 13,000 employees on Thursday as the telecommunications giant embarks on what its new CEO describes as an aggressive company-wide transformation to address mounting competitive pressures. The job cuts, which represent approximately 20% of Verizon’s management workforce, come as the company grapples with intensifying…
U.S. Congresswoman Charged with Stealing $5 Million in COVID Relief Funds Federal prosecutors have indicted U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida on charges of misappropriating $5 million in federal disaster funds, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. The Democratic congresswoman is accused of diverting some of these funds to support her…
False Weather Claims on Social Media Threaten Lives, Disrupt Disaster Response False and misleading claims about extreme weather events are proliferating across social media platforms at an alarming rate, hampering disaster response efforts and potentially endangering lives, according to a comprehensive new report by the Center for Counter Digital Hate…
Philippine Military Warns of Foreign Influence in Online Disinformation Campaigns The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has raised concerns that recent waves of disinformation circulating online may be orchestrated by foreign entities, as government agencies step up their monitoring efforts amid heightened political tensions in the country. Speaking to…
Trump’s Death Penalty Remarks Spark Outcry in Washington President Donald Trump ignited a firestorm of controversy on November 20, 2025, after posting on his Truth Social platform that “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR” is “punishable by DEATH!” The statement, which came amid escalating tensions with Democratic lawmakers, has drawn sharp rebukes from congressional…
A former senior CDC official has raised serious concerns about recent changes to the agency’s website that appear to accommodate debunked claims linking autism to vaccines, calling the move potentially “nefarious.” Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who previously served as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center…
