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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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Veteran Actor Shakti Kapoor Dismisses Death Hoax, Plans to File Cyber Complaint Veteran Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor has firmly rejected false reports circulating on social media claiming his death, describing the rumors as “completely fake” and assuring fans that he is “healthy and happy.” The 72-year-old actor has announced intentions…
In a dramatic display of populist fervor, reality TV star and social media personality Spencer Pratt is gaining momentum in his bid to become the next mayor of Los Angeles, following a combative debate performance that has energized his campaign. During this week’s mayoral debate, Pratt aggressively confronted incumbent Mayor…
Pope Leo XIV’s first year as pontiff has been marked by an unexpected public clash with President Donald Trump, overshadowing the anniversary of his election on Friday. The former Robert Prevost, a mild-mannered 70-year-old Midwestern missionary priest from Chicago, found himself thrust onto the global stage after Trump’s repeated criticisms…
British fashion mogul James Holder, the cofounder of Superdry, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Thursday after being convicted of rape. The 54-year-old appeared via video link from Hewell prison as the sentence was handed down at Bristol Crown Court. Holder was found guilty by a jury at…
FACT CHECK: Viral Video of DRDO Chairman Discussing Cow Urine and Missiles Revealed as AI Manipulation A manipulated video circulating on social media platforms shows Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Samir V Kamat discussing the purification of India’s Agni 6 intercontinental ballistic missile using cow urine and dung,…
Ukraine’s Election Postponement Due to War, Not Western Control, Experts Say Presidential elections in Ukraine remain postponed as the country continues to operate under martial law imposed since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022. Despite claims from pro-Kremlin figures suggesting otherwise, the delay stems directly from legal restrictions…
Authorities have debunked a viral video circulating on social media that purportedly shows “infiltrators” leaving West Bengal following the recent elections. The footage, which has gained significant traction online, actually depicts an event from several years ago and has been taken out of context. The video shows large crowds of…
Ukrainian Court Sentences Russian Textbook Editors to 10 Years for Propaganda in Schools A Kyiv court has sentenced two Russian academics to 10 years imprisonment for their role in creating a history textbook that Ukrainian authorities say was designed to justify Moscow’s war against Ukraine and indoctrinate children in occupied…
Delaware Doctor Pays $180,000 Settlement for Medicare Fraud Involving Genetic Cancer Tests A Delaware physician has agreed to pay $180,000 to the federal government to resolve claims that she ordered medically unnecessary genetic cancer tests for Medicare patients she never examined, costing the program over half a million dollars in…
In a sharp exchange highlighting ongoing political tensions, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis fired back at former President Barack Obama over comments regarding the politicization of the Department of Justice. During a recent CBS interview with Stephen Colbert, Obama expressed concern about the executive branch’s influence over the Justice Department, stating,…
UK Local Elections Show Major Setback for Prime Minister Starmer’s Labour Party Partial results from local elections across England revealed significant losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s governing Labour Party on Friday, accompanied by substantial gains for the hard-right Reform UK party. The electoral outcome is widely being interpreted as…
U.S. mortgage rates climbed for the second consecutive week as ongoing conflict in the Middle East drives oil prices higher and stokes inflation concerns. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage increased to 6.37% from 6.3% last week, according to data released Thursday by mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. While this marks…
