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
Social media claims of Apple erasing Lebanese towns from Maps app are unfounded, the tech giant confirms that the locations were never included in its mapping service for the region. Social media erupted over the weekend with accusations that Apple had deliberately removed towns and villages in southern Lebanon from…
Lyra McKee Murder Trial: Defense Claims Shots Could Have Been Fired for Propaganda Defense attorneys in the Lyra McKee murder trial suggested Monday that the fatal shots that killed the 29-year-old journalist in 2019 may have been fired as a propaganda exercise rather than with intent to cause physical harm.…
California Congressman Eric Swalwell Suspends Gubernatorial Campaign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday following allegations of sexual assault from a former congressional staffer. The Bay Area congressman, who had been a leading Democratic contender in the race, announced his withdrawal…
Israeli Forces and Hezbollah Clash in Strategic Lebanese Town as Peace Talks Loom Fierce fighting erupted Monday in the strategic southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil as Israeli troops appeared to encircle the area while Hezbollah militants launched rockets and artillery in an effort to repel the advance. The intensifying…
Industrial labor unrest in Noida prompted Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited to issue a public statement on Monday, clarifying that the ongoing protests are part of a broader industry-wide issue rather than specific to the company. The automotive component manufacturer emphasized that misinformation about wage revisions has triggered the demonstrations…
South Korean President and Israel Exchange Sharp Words Over Rights Abuses Diplomatic tensions have escalated between South Korea and Israel following a pointed exchange over alleged human rights violations by Israeli forces, marking an unusual public dispute between the two nations. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday accused…
In an era where information flows rapidly across digital platforms, Hungary’s recent election revealed concerning patterns of disinformation that experts say significantly influenced voter decisions and potentially altered electoral outcomes. Hungarian voters headed to the polls amid a swirling ecosystem of manipulated content, doctored videos, and misleading claims that flooded…
Dispute Erupts Over Jones Library Funding Pledge as CPA Grant Request Faces Scrutiny A heated debate has emerged among Amherst’s Finance Committee members regarding whether the Jones Library renovation-expansion project should receive an additional $330,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) historic preservation funding, challenging what many believed was a firm…
Novels as Propaganda: When Fiction Serves an Agenda Throughout literary history, authors have penned novels for countless reasons. While Anthony Burgess reportedly wrote for financial gain and Ernest Vincent Wright created “Gadsby” as a linguistic challenge, some writers have had more ideological motivations. These authors crafted works specifically designed to…
Swalwell Faces Sexual Assault Investigation as Top Democrats Call for Resignation Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has launched an investigation into allegations that Representative Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted a former staffer at a New York City hotel approximately two years ago. The high-profile investigation comes as the California Democrat’s political…
Congressional Expulsion Efforts Gain Momentum as House Returns from Recess The push to remove multiple scandal-plagued members of Congress is intensifying, with several potential expulsion votes expected this week as lawmakers return from a two-week recess. Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) face immediate expulsion threats when the…
Hungary’s Péter Magyar Seeks Swift Transition to Power After Historic Election Victory Hungary’s election winner Péter Magyar called on the country’s president Monday to convene parliament “as quickly as possible,” aiming to replace Viktor Orbán as prime minister by May 5. Following his party’s unprecedented electoral triumph, Magyar outlined his…
