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…
Trending
Explore the Latest
Our latest News, research & insights on the misinformation and fake media
Russian military propaganda has escalated with new unsubstantiated claims about Ukrainian forces allegedly mining the bodies of their fallen soldiers, according to a recent statement from Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation. In an alert posted to their official Telegram channel, the Center highlighted that Russian sources are circulating accounts from…
Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders has been employing sophisticated distraction techniques as part of a broader propaganda strategy, political observers and critics note. These tactics appear designed to divert public attention from substantive issues while simultaneously building her national profile. Since taking office seven months ago, Sanders has consistently generated headlines…
French First Lady Faces Onslaught of Gender Misinformation, Daughter Testifies Brigitte Macron’s daughter has testified in a Paris court that false online claims about her mother’s gender identity have severely impacted the French first lady’s daily life, forcing her to constantly worry about her appearance and posture. Tiphaine Auzière, a…
In an era dominated by artificial intelligence and “fake news,” many Americans struggle to understand the boundaries of free speech protection under the First Amendment, particularly when it comes to falsehoods and misinformation. Recent surveys reveal a concerning knowledge gap about constitutional protections at a time when digital manipulation technology…
Virtual Unrest: How Social Media Continues to Distort Los Angeles Protests Offline, in real-world Los Angeles, most Angelenos are having a perfectly normal day. But online, the fires and riots are still raging. Powerful algorithms that fuel social media platforms are feeding users days-old and sometimes completely fabricated content about…
In what appears to be a concerning pattern, major news outlets are facing scrutiny over their coverage of California’s recently enacted Assembly Bill 715, with critics suggesting that established publications are inadvertently spreading misinformation about the legislation designed to protect Jewish students in public schools. An analysis of recent “process…
Meet CT Lee: Battling Disinformation at the Frontlines of Asia’s Fact-Checking Efforts In an era where disinformation spreads at lightning speed across digital platforms, Radio Free Asia’s Asia Fact Check Lab (AFCL) stands as a bulwark against falsehoods that can shape public opinion and influence political landscapes across the region.…
In an unprecedented display of academic solidarity, a group of nine scholars and activists have published a sharp rebuttal to what they describe as a “flagrant misrepresentation” of Kerala’s ASHA workers’ struggle. The response, originally intended for the Economic and Political Weekly (EPW), was published independently after the journal insisted…
The Forest Stewardship Council is set to vote on significant changes to its traceability requirements this week, as the organization faces growing criticism over alleged false sustainability claims throughout its certified supply chains. The proposed amendments to FSC’s chain-of-custody standard come after multiple investigations revealed discrepancies between the claimed and…
In an era dominated by artificial intelligence advancements and widespread misinformation, many Americans find themselves uncertain about where the First Amendment draws the line on falsehoods. Despite broad protections for free speech—including some forms of false information—most citizens remain unclear about the constitutional boundaries of their speech rights. Recent data…
Major Tech Platforms Fall Short on EU Disinformation Code Compliance Social media giants are facing criticism for inadequate progress in combating disinformation across the European Union, despite signing onto a voluntary code of practice aimed at tackling fake news and misinformation. Industry watchdogs and fact-checking organizations point to significant gaps…
Moldova’s Pro-EU Party Prevails Despite Russian AI Disinformation Campaign Moldova’s pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) secured a narrow victory in the recent parliamentary elections, winning 50.2% of the vote despite facing an unprecedented wave of Russian-backed disinformation. The pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc managed only 24.2%, marking a significant win…
