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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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Man Dancing in Viral Video Not Connected to Kash Patel’s Hacked Gmail Account A viral video circulating on social media falsely claims to show content “leaked from Kash Patel’s Gmail account,” but fact-checkers have confirmed the footage predates the recent hacking incident by several years. The video, showing a man…
Controversy erupted on social media as Reet Padda, sister of Aneet Padda, publicly criticized the recently released film “Dhurandhar 2” before deleting her Instagram account following intense backlash from fans and industry insiders. Reet initially took to Instagram to express her displeasure with the film, labeling it “propaganda” in a…
In a significant ruling that clarifies the threshold for perjury charges in family disputes, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed a criminal appeal from a husband seeking prosecution of his wife for allegedly misrepresenting his income during maintenance proceedings. Justice Raj Beer Singh, who presided over the case, emphasized that…
Kosovo Businesses Struggle Amid Fuel Price Surge Triggered by Iran Conflict In Pristina, Kosovo, local businesses are feeling the pinch as fuel prices soar due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. For Kushtrim Ajvazi, a manager at Pestova, one of Kosovo’s most successful snack producers, the economic ripple effects from…
Pakistan’s Information Ministry Debunks Fake Weekend Lockdown Notice The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has officially rejected a widely circulated notification claiming a nationwide weekend lockdown, labeling it as false information. The ministry took to social media on Sunday to counter the spread of the fabricated document that had gained…
Meta’s Oversight Board Cautions Against Over-Reliance on Community Notes System Meta’s independent Oversight Board has issued a warning about the limitations of the company’s community notes system on Facebook and Instagram, suggesting it may be inadequate as a primary defense against misinformation. While the board refrained from directly evaluating Meta’s…
In a troubling trend that threatens global democracy, governments are increasingly wielding social media as a tool for election manipulation and citizen surveillance, according to a comprehensive report released today by Freedom House. The organization’s annual “Freedom on the Net” assessment reveals that internet freedom has declined for the ninth…
The video purporting to show Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, distributing money at the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention has been debunked as misleading by fact-checkers. The footage, which went viral across social media platforms, shows MC Oluomo—a prominent transport union leader in Lagos—handing cash to…
In a pointed critique at a recent film event, acclaimed director Vetrimaaran sparked controversy with remarks widely interpreted as criticism of the blockbuster “Dhurandhar” franchise, calling out what he described as “hate propaganda” in contemporary cinema. Speaking at the trailer launch of “Neelira,” a film depicting events from the Sri…
South Korean authorities have issued a substantial fine of 7 million won (approximately $5,200) to an individual who falsely claimed to be a former classmate of K-pop star Tzuyang, according to officials from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on Wednesday. The unnamed individual, identified only by their surname Kim, posted…
Mongolia’s ruling party has nominated a new candidate for prime minister after the previous head of government stepped down amid political tensions and corruption allegations. Uchral Nyam-Osor, the current chairman of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) and speaker of Parliament, received the nomination during a party meeting on Sunday, according…
The Marysville School District is implementing a new feature on its website to combat misinformation circulating on social media, according to an announcement made at a recent school board meeting. Superintendent Zack Howard unveiled plans for a dedicated section on the district’s website designed specifically to address rumors and false…
