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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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President Donald Trump expressed frustration on Friday over ongoing negotiations with Iran, signaling potential escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran. “I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have. So I’m not thrilled with that,” Trump told reporters during an…
South African Nationals Return Home After Being Allegedly Recruited to Fight for Russia A group of 11 South African nationals who were allegedly lured into fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine arrived at King Shaka International Airport in Durban on Wednesday. The men were immediately escorted to the…
Hillary Clinton took the stand Wednesday in a civil case related to Jeffrey Epstein, firmly stating she had no information about the late financier’s sex trafficking operations and could not recall ever meeting him. The former Secretary of State and presidential candidate testified for approximately 90 minutes behind closed doors…
Uruguay and Argentina Make History as First Mercosur Nations to Ratify EU Trade Deal Uruguay and Argentina have become the first founding members of Mercosur to ratify a historic free-trade agreement with the European Union, marking a significant milestone in a negotiation process that has spanned a quarter century. The…
In the wake of viral misinformation following a major cartel leader’s death in Mexico, one journalist’s personal account sheds light on the dangerous gap between truth and sensation in modern reporting. I stood in the soot-lined streets of London the morning of the July 7, 2005, bombings and began the…
Mexican drug cartel spreads disinformation following leader’s death, authorities report While security forces worked to contain the wave of violence that erupted across Mexico following the death of notorious drug kingpin Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, another battle was unfolding in the digital realm. As gunmen from the Jalisco New Generation…
EU-Ukraine Support Loan Faces Hurdles Amid Hungary Veto A recent post on social media by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has sparked confusion and misinformation regarding the European Union’s €90 billion support loan to Ukraine, a package designed to bolster Kyiv’s budget and defense capabilities during Russia’s ongoing invasion. The…
Russian Operatives’ Failed Attempt to Influence Bolivian Politics Revealed Documents obtained by Forbidden Stories reveal that a Russian-backed entity established operations in Bolivia in late 2024, aimed at influencing the country’s political landscape, only to abruptly withdraw following a significant political shift in the South American nation. In October 2024,…
Bayer Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Prostate Cancer Drug Marketing Claims Whippany-based Bayer has filed a lawsuit against New Brunswick-headquartered Johnson & Johnson, alleging the rival pharmaceutical company made false advertising claims about its prostate cancer drug Erleada that have damaged sales prospects for Bayer’s competing medication Nubeqa. The complaint,…
Former President Bill Clinton declared his innocence as he began testimony before the House Oversight Committee on Friday, firmly stating he “had no idea” about Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities despite their documented connections. “I know what I saw and more importantly, what I didn’t see. I know what I did…
Global pop sensation Bad Bunny has sparked renewed interest in Brazilian football legend Pelé after wearing the icon’s 1966 World Cup jacket during his recent concerts in São Paulo. The Puerto Rican artist’s tribute has created a cultural bridge between contemporary music fans and the legacy of one of football’s…
Pentagon Demands Policy Changes from Scouting America, Targets Transgender Youth Policies Scouting America will implement several policy changes at the Pentagon’s insistence, including one affecting transgender youth participants, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday. The move comes as part of Hegseth’s broader campaign against military support for diversity, equity, and…
