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
Fact Check: Viral “Trump Insurance” Post Revealed as Satire A fabricated announcement claiming that President Donald Trump is launching his own health insurance company has spread widely across social media platforms, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). The false claim, designed to mimic an official White House release, has confused many…
In a significant development for the medical device industry, Aesculap Implant Systems has agreed to pay $38.5 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act. The settlement, announced by the Department of Justice on November 17, addresses a range of serious allegations spanning over a decade. According to…
In a striking display of state-sponsored ideological messaging, Shenzhen’s 2025 Anti-Xie Jiao Propaganda Week has transformed everyday recreational activities into vehicles for government warnings about so-called “heterodox teachings.” The campaign represents a sophisticated evolution in China’s approach to controlling religious expression, embedding ideological content into leisure activities throughout the city.…
The United States and Russia have formulated a peace plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, a proposal that would require significant territorial concessions from Kyiv, according to sources familiar with the discussions. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff has been quietly developing the framework over the past month, gathering…
Vice President Vance Previews Trump Administration’s Healthcare Reform Plan Vice President JD Vance has revealed that the Trump administration is developing what he described as a “great” healthcare plan aimed at reducing costs for American families, emphasizing that President Trump is committed to fixing a broken system rather than engaging…
Trump’s U.N. Deputy Nominee Calls for “Bold Reform” During Senate Hearing President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. deputy ambassador to the United Nations, Tammy Bruce, advocated for substantial changes to the international organization during her Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday, describing the U.N. as “bloated, unfocused and ineffective.” Speaking before the…
The legal battle over the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey has cast a spotlight on the secretive workings of federal grand juries, a cornerstone of the American justice system that operates largely out of public view. Federal prosecutors recently acknowledged potential procedural missteps in how Comey’s case was…
Walmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that exceeded Wall Street expectations as it continues to attract a diverse customer base ranging from budget-conscious shoppers to more affluent consumers who have grown increasingly cautious about the economy. While many retailers are scaling back projections, the nation’s largest…
In an unprecedented crossover between entertainment and international diplomacy, rap superstar Nicki Minaj faces mounting criticism following her appearance at the United Nations headquarters where she delivered a speech that experts claim contained “misleading information.” The controversy erupted shortly after Minaj, who recently accepted a role in President Donald Trump’s…
China Accused of Disinformation Campaign Against French Rafale Jets After India-Pakistan Border Crisis China launched a systematic disinformation campaign following Operation Sindoor to undermine sales of French Rafale fighter jets and promote its own J-35 aircraft instead, according to a new report released by a U.S. congressional advisory body. The…
In a satirical twist that highlights educational blind spots, social media posts claiming that New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani plans to require students to learn “Arabic numerals” have gone viral, despite the fact that these numerals are already the standard numerical system used throughout the United States. The posts, which…
In an unusual diplomatic strategy, Venezuela is countering rising U.S. tensions through an animated propaganda tool – a cartoon superhero named Super Mustache, the animated persona of President Nicolás Maduro that has become central to the nation’s messaging campaign. The cartoon series, which has aired on Venezuela’s state television since…
