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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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U.S. Officials Respond to Reports of Strike on Iranian School That Killed 175 The White House has distanced itself from responsibility for a devastating strike on a school in Minab, Iran, that reportedly killed 175 people, including 160 schoolchildren. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed allegations of U.S. involvement…
Middle East Tensions Escalate as Israel and US Strike Iran, Triggering Wave of Misinformation Fighting has erupted across the Middle East after Israel and the United States launched a massive joint military operation against Iran, following weeks of tensions and diplomatic negotiations. The strikes came after a significant US military…
Iranian Opposition Debates Future Leadership Amid Ongoing U.S. and Israeli Airstrikes As U.S. and Israeli air forces continue to conduct military strikes against Iranian leadership and facilities, intense discussions have emerged about who might rule Iran if the current regime falls. A central question among experts is whether the fragmented…
Senate Republicans closed ranks on Wednesday, handing President Donald Trump a significant victory by rejecting a resolution aimed at limiting his military actions in Iran. The measure, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), failed in a largely party-line vote that reaffirmed presidential authority in the ongoing Operation Epic Fury. The…
Golden Light Bathes Dior’s Tuileries Garden Runway, Anderson’s Vision Coming Into Focus PARIS — The sun cast a golden glow through the glass-walled runway at the historic Tuileries Garden on Tuesday, transforming Jonathan Anderson’s fall-winter 2026 collection for Dior into an Impressionist-like tableau. The luminous setting provided a perfect backdrop…
Dubai Police Issues Warning Against Sharing False Information During Regional Crisis In the wake of escalating tensions following Israeli and US strikes on Iran, Dubai Police has issued a stern reminder to residents about the legal consequences of spreading false information. The police authority emphasized that sharing rumors, misinformation, or…
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra Sticks with UFS 4.0 Storage Amid Display Controversy Samsung faces fresh scrutiny over its latest flagship smartphone as reports reveal the Galaxy S26 Ultra lacks an expected storage upgrade, following a separate controversy regarding the device’s display specifications. Industry analysts have confirmed that Samsung’s premium handset…
Disinformation War Intensifies as US-Iran Conflict Unfolds As military action between the United States and Iran escalates, a parallel information battle is raging across social media platforms. Within hours of initial strikes, social feeds were flooded with fabricated videos, mislabeled images, and AI-edited clips, creating a digital environment where truth…
Fact-Checking 2026 Students’ Union Election Claims As candidates in the 2026 Students’ Union (SU) elections make their final pitches through forums, debates, and social media campaigns, voters are left to sort through numerous promises and assertions. The Gateway has examined several key claims to help students make informed decisions at…
Radiohead Condemns ICE for Unauthorized Use of Their Music in Controversial Video British rock band Radiohead has issued a scathing rebuke to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after discovering their song “Let Down” was used in an agency video memorializing victims of violence allegedly committed by undocumented immigrants. The…
Iran’s recent strikes on targets in the United Arab Emirates have sparked widespread misinformation across social media platforms, with users sharing outdated footage while making false claims about CIA facilities being hit. A viral video showing smoke billowing from a high-rise building has been shared thousands of times on X…
In a significant ruling with implications for U.S. immigration policy, the Supreme Court unanimously decided Wednesday that federal appeals courts must defer to immigration judges when reviewing asylum decisions. The opinion, authored by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, strengthens the executive branch’s authority in immigration cases and delivers a victory to…
