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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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Fake Videos Target Military Leaders During India’s Tri-Services Exercise Pakistan’s propaganda machinery has launched a coordinated disinformation campaign targeting India’s ongoing Exercise Trishul, according to India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The campaign features digitally manipulated videos of senior Indian military officials that falsely portray them criticizing the military exercises.…
President Ali Dismisses Claims of Delayed Parliament Amid Extradition Controversy President Dr. Irfaan Ali has firmly rejected allegations that the reconvening of Guyana’s Parliament was deliberately delayed, describing such claims as “totally disconnected from the truth” and emphasizing that his government has acted within constitutional boundaries throughout the process. In…
Investigative Journalists Leverage Digital Training to Expose Global Scams A wave of sophisticated digital investigations is revealing online scams and disinformation campaigns across the globe, as journalists trained through specialized programs apply advanced cyber techniques to expose fraudsters. From India to Kenya to the Philippines, alumni of the Global Investigative…
In a case of political misinformation gone viral, footage showing a man being assaulted by a group of individuals has sparked controversy across social media platforms. The video, which shows a visibly distressed man seated on a sofa being physically attacked while a woman attempts to intervene, has been widely…
How the Kremlin Twists the Truth: Russian Propaganda and the Stolen Children of Ukraine Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine has created a humanitarian crisis with far-reaching implications, particularly for the most vulnerable victims: children. Under the guise of “evacuating” minors from combat zones, Russian authorities have transported thousands of Ukrainian…
In a stern warning about the dangers of misinformation, Asutifi South Member of Parliament Collins Dauda has expressed grave concern that unchecked online falsehoods threaten Ghana’s stability and social cohesion. The veteran lawmaker finds himself at the center of controversy following allegations that he ordered the release of illegal miners…
In a development that has raised concerns across digital media experts and technology watchdogs, OpenAI’s latest text-to-video model, Sora 2, is facing mounting criticism over its potential to accelerate disinformation at an unprecedented scale. The sophisticated AI system, which generates remarkably realistic videos from text prompts, represents a significant technical…
Fraudulent Health Cure Advertised Using AI-Generated Fake News Broadcast A misleading video promoting “Bee Venom Plus” as a miracle cure for bone and joint pain has been circulating on social media, falsely presented as legitimate news coverage from PTV’s “Ulat Bayan” program. Analysis from AI detection tool Hive Moderation indicates…
Journalists Targeted in Pro-Russian Disinformation Campaigns Falsified claims, fabricated quotes, and inaccurate reporting can destroy a journalist’s credibility and, for some, even their career. But what happens when a journalist finds their name and photo on a story they never even wrote? This is becoming an increasingly common occurrence, as…
Climate Misinformation Thrives One Year After Valencia Floods, Study Finds A new investigation by Spanish fact-checking organization Fundación Maldita.es and AI Forensics has revealed the alarming persistence of climate misinformation on major social media platforms one year after devastating floods struck Valencia, Spain. The comprehensive analysis, titled “Truth be dammed:…
In the first installment of “Howie Severino Presents,” a new series examining the growing threat of foreign influence and disinformation in online spaces, University of the Philippines journalism professor Rachel Khan sheds light on a concerning global phenomenon affecting information ecosystems worldwide. The series delves into what experts call Foreign…
In a rare departure from his comfort zone of friendly MAGA-aligned media outlets, former President Donald Trump sat down with CBS’s “60 Minutes” for an interview with Norah O’Donnell. The appearance raised eyebrows, coming shortly after Trump had sued the very same network for alleged “election interference” related to their…
