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
A coalition of 24 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump on Thursday, seeking to block his newly imposed 10% tariffs. The legal challenge marks the second time in recent years that Trump’s tariff policies have faced significant court opposition. The lawsuit, filed in the Court of…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed qualified support for recent military strikes on Iran while lamenting the deterioration of the international order during a speech at the Lowy Institute in Sydney on Wednesday. “We are actively taking on the world as it is, not passively waiting for a world we…
Former President Donald Trump signaled a renewed focus on Cuba policy in statements made Tuesday, indicating he plans to address the communist-ruled island nation after a brief pause in his foreign policy announcements. “We’re going to be focusing on Cuba next, but we’re going to wait a couple of weeks,”…
Millions of Cubans endured another day without electricity on Thursday as authorities scrambled to repair a damaged boiler at one of the country’s largest thermoelectric plants, highlighting the growing crisis facing Cuba’s deteriorating power infrastructure. The widespread blackout, which began Wednesday and affected much of western Cuba including Havana, marked…
The Middle East conflict has triggered a flood of AI-generated misinformation across social media platforms, with users increasingly sharing synthetic content purporting to show dramatic scenes from the war zone. AAP FactCheck has identified numerous instances of fabricated imagery being presented as authentic footage from the conflict. This follows earlier…
North Dakota health officials issued a stark warning this week about the growing public health threat posed by medical misinformation and disinformation, citing evidence that false claims about healthcare are directly contributing to preventable illness and death across the state. Dr. Nizar Wehbi, North Dakota State Health Officer, emphasized during…
Gas Discount Card Scam Circulates on Social Media, Energy Department Warns A fraudulent fuel discount card scheme promising significant savings at gas pumps nationwide has prompted warnings from the Department of Energy (DOE) and major petroleum companies. The scheme, which uses manipulated videos of social media influencers to appear legitimate,…
Mumbai’s Anti-Terrorism Squad has arrested an engineering student for allegedly disseminating terrorist propaganda materials online, marking the latest development in the city’s ongoing counterterrorism efforts. According to officials, Ayan Sheikh was taken into custody following coordinated raids across multiple Mumbai locations. The operation stemmed from intelligence reports about the circulation…
NATO forcefully dismissed claims on Thursday that its Kosovo facilities had been used to launch missiles at Iran, describing such reports as completely fabricated and part of broader disinformation efforts amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. “These allegations are completely baseless,” KFOR stated in an official release addressing viral…
Texas Representative Tony Gonzales announced Thursday evening that he will not seek re-election to Congress amid an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation into an affair he had with a former staff member. The announcement comes just one day after Gonzales publicly admitted to the relationship for the first time. “After…
Turkish President Offers to Mediate in Escalating Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Conflict Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stepped forward to broker peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan as violent border clashes between the neighboring countries enter their sixth consecutive day. The conflict has raised international concerns about regional stability in an already…
The Trump administration is facing significant backlash from Persian Gulf allies who claim they received inadequate warning before Iran unleashed a barrage of drones and missiles against their territories in response to U.S.-Israeli strikes. Officials from two Gulf nations expressed deep disappointment with the U.S. handling of the escalating conflict.…
