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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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False Claims of Putin Criticizing Muslim Leaders Over Iran and Palestine Spread on Social Media A viral social media post falsely attributed statements to Russian President Vladimir Putin about Muslim leaders’ stance on Iran and Palestine, according to Tempo’s fact-checking investigation. The claims, which began circulating on Instagram and Facebook…
In a bold display of political defiance, a massive billboard has appeared in central Tehran, showcasing an AI-generated image that mocks former U.S. President Donald Trump as tensions escalate over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The provocative display, mounted on a building at Tehran’s prominent Valiasr Square, depicts Trump with…
Malaysian authorities have detained two women, one of whom is the deputy director of a government agency, in connection with alleged fraudulent claims totaling RM15,000. The Melaka Magistrate’s Court has remanded the suspects for five days as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigates the case. The investigation centers on false…
A devastating explosion at a fireworks factory in central China has claimed at least 21 lives and left 61 others injured, according to Chinese state media reports. The blast occurred Monday afternoon at a facility operated by Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co. in the city of Liuyang, Hunan…
A female inmate was allegedly sent back to federal prison after objecting to sharing a room with a biological male sex offender at a Rhode Island halfway house, according to documents obtained through a public records request. Sarah Cavanaugh, who had been serving the remainder of her sentence at Houston…
Former Malian Minister Abducted as Military Junta Cracks Down on Critics Armed, hooded men abducted former Malian minister Mountaga Tall from his home in Bamako late Saturday night, a family member told The Associated Press. The raid occurred amid a widening crackdown following a devastating series of coordinated attacks against…
Recent court decisions on abortion pill access have thrust the contentious issue back into the political spotlight ahead of this year’s midterm elections, setting up a potential battleground as both parties vie for control of Congress during the second half of President Trump’s term. A federal appeals court ruling on…
CINCINNATI (AP) — In a move that has thrilled nostalgic radio fans, the iconic call letters WKRP made famous by the beloved CBS sitcom are now broadcasting for real across the Cincinnati area. As of Monday morning, three radio stations serving Cincinnati, northern Kentucky, and Dayton, Ohio began identifying themselves…
ABS-CBN News Partners with Southville International School to Combat Online Misinformation ABS-CBN News’ Campus Patrol recently visited Southville International School and Colleges to launch a collaborative initiative aimed at fighting the growing problem of online misinformation among young people. The partnership represents a significant step in addressing digital literacy challenges…
The House of Representatives has launched a formal inquiry into alleged disinformation operations, focusing on Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN), amid growing concerns about fake news and its financial implications. Rep. Terry Ridon, chairperson of the House Committee on Public Accounts and representative of Bicol Saro party-list, filed House Resolution…
In a surprising turn that has media observers raising eyebrows, veteran journalist Michael Gawenda has stumbled in his role as The Australian’s fact-checker, raising questions about journalistic standards at the Murdoch flagship publication. Gawenda, a former editor-in-chief of The Age and respected figure in Australian journalism, was brought on by…
In a surprising examination of “The Iliad,” modern readers may find themselves questioning the moral foundations of one of Western civilization’s foundational texts. Upon reading Homer’s epic in its entirety for the first time, what stands out isn’t just the expected absence of modern values, but rather the perplexing motivation…
