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
In a firm statement released Tuesday, Harvard economist Gita Gopinath has categorically denied having any presence on Facebook, warning the public about fake profiles and fabricated conversations circulating in her name across social media platforms. “I do not have any Facebook account,” Gopinath declared in a post on X (formerly…
Social media erupted this week after a viral skit by comedian Drew “Druski” Desbordes appeared to trigger a confrontation with Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, but an investigation reveals the alleged exchange never actually happened. Druski’s comedy skit, titled “How conservative women in America act,” rapidly gained traction across…
The digital battlefield between the United States and Iran has expanded beyond conventional diplomacy into an unprecedented realm of online psychological operations, as both nations deploy increasingly sophisticated digital tools to shape public opinion about their ongoing conflict. White House officials and Iranian government representatives have escalated their information warfare…
Russia Sends Advanced Drones to Iran, Deepening Military Cooperation Russia has begun shipping upgraded versions of Iranian-designed drones back to Tehran, U.S. and European officials told The Associated Press this week. The transfer represents a significant evolution in the military partnership between the two countries, which began with Iran supplying…
Police in Greenville, North Carolina have moved quickly to dispel rumors of a shooting in the downtown area, emphasizing that no such incident occurred despite claims circulating on social media platforms. The Greenville Police Department issued a statement Friday addressing what they described as “completely false” reports regarding a purported…
# Social media buzzed this week with claims that NFL star Stefon Diggs made disparaging remarks about rapper Cardi B following an alleged breakup, but a closer examination reveals no credible evidence supporting these assertions. The viral post, which circulated widely across platforms, attributed the quote “I couldn’t take the…
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Dominates Box Office Amid Growing Controversy ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has emerged as an unprecedented box office phenomenon, shattering records previously held by Bollywood blockbusters. In a mere 10 days since its release, the film has surpassed the lifetime earnings of established hits including ‘Pathaan,’ ‘Jawan,’ ‘Animal,’ ‘Chhaava,’…
South Africa’s anti-corruption body, the National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), has issued a stern rebuke against what it terms “false allegations” circulating on social media platforms suggesting the agency is deliberately targeting senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officials. The statement comes in the wake of a…
The Department of Homeland Security funding crisis has entered a new phase as the Senate prepares to address a House-approved stopgap measure on Monday morning. Late Friday night, the House passed a two-month interim funding plan for DHS, sending the legislative ball back into the Senate’s court. What was originally…
Colombia Mourns 69 Military Personnel in Amazon Plane Crash Tragedy In a solemn ceremony held Friday in Bogota, Colombia paid tribute to the 69 members of the security forces who perished in one of the country’s worst military aviation disasters. Their photographs were arranged before the altar of a church,…
Ancient Philosophical Conflict Between Truth and Persuasion Resurfaces in Modern Society In a thought-provoking commentary published in The Telegraph, Elise Morrison examines how the ancient tension between truth-seeking and persuasive rhetoric continues to shape contemporary Western society, warning that persuasion increasingly dominates public discourse at truth’s expense. Morrison draws on…
The rumors about TLC’s Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas making political donations to former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign have sparked significant debate across social media platforms, forcing the iconic ’90s singer to address allegations about her political affiliations. Federal Election Commission (FEC) records indicate that Thomas contributed over $1,000 to Republican-affiliated…
