Mark Zuckerberg speaking at a Meta event, highlighting the end of fact-checking on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, raising concerns about misinformation spread.

FACT CHECK: Is Meta Ending Fact-Checking to Boost Engagement?

FACTCHECK 360January 15, 2025January 15, 202503 mins

Claim: Mark Zuckerberg plans to fire Meta’s U.S. fact-checkers, weaken disinformation moderation, and follow Elon Musk’s example to increase engagement by allowing misinformation to spread unchecked. Verdict: MISLEADING Fact: Why the Claim is Misleading: Conclusion:The claim contains elements of truth regarding Meta’s prioritization of engagement and challenges with misinformation. However, it exaggerates and oversimplifies the…

FACT CHECK: Did Trump Invite the Duterte Family to His 2025 Inauguration?

FACTCHECK 360January 6, 202503 mins

Claim:US President-elect Donald Trump invited the Duterte family to his January 2025 inauguration. Verdict:False. No such invitation has been extended. The claim stems from a resurfaced 2017 news article about Rodrigo Duterte’s White House invitation when he was still president. The Claim: A post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @almhel on December 26, 2024, claimed that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his family were invited…

The developments reflect broader efforts to influence the conflict’s outcome and set terms for potential negotiations, regardless of future U.S. leadership.

FACT CHECK: Is the U.S. and Russia Battle for Advantage in Ukraine Driven by Trump’s Return?

FACTCHECK 360December 7, 202405 mins

Claim The United States and Russia are positioning themselves in the Ukraine conflict to gain an upper hand ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Fact Recent developments in the Ukraine war have intensified as both the Biden administration and Russia implement significant moves that could reshape the conflict’s trajectory. The claim that…

Fact Check: Donald Trump’s 20 False Claims During Conversation with Elon Musk

FACTCHECK 360August 14, 202406 mins

In a recent conversation between former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, aired on Musk’s social media platform, X, Trump made numerous statements that quickly garnered attention. However, upon closer inspection, at least 20 of these claims were found to be false or misleading. This fact-check article aims to clarify the facts, debunking inaccuracies…

People celebrate the resignation of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s Cry for Change: Army Steps In as PM Hasina Flees Amidst Turmoil

FACTCHECK 360August 5, 202404 mins

Hasina’s departure appears to have defused the high tension in Dhaka, where more deadly protests were feared on Monday. In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country, marking the end of an era that spanned nearly two decades. Her departure follows weeks of deadly demonstrations that…

Fact-Check: Ismail Haniyeh was killed in a strike in Tehran on Wednesday.

FACTCHECK 360August 5, 2024August 5, 202404 mins

On Tuesday, Haniyeh was in Tehran to participate in the inauguration of Iran’s new President Masoud Pezeshkian. On Wednesday morning, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement saying Haniyeh and his Iranian bodyguard were killed in a raid by the “Zionist entity”, referring to Israel. Hamas also issued a statement saying Haniyeh was killed in…

lady carrying Hamas leader Haniyeh photo.

Middle East crisis: Explained in 10 points

FACTCHECK 360August 5, 2024August 5, 202406 mins

The rising threats and provocative actions from Iran and Israel has created a aggressive situation in the Middle East. The United States is reinforcing its military presence in the region in response to the escalating situation Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated dramatically, pushing the Middle East closer to the brink of a potential…

Joe Biden will remain in his role as president and commander-in-chief until his term ends in January 2025

Fact Check: Biden pulls out of reelection bid

FACTCHECK 360July 31, 2024August 5, 202405 mins

Biden pulls out of reelection bid; backs Harris for US Presidential polls Biden, in a post on X, said he will remain in his role as president and commander-in-chief until his term ends in January 2025 and will address the nation this week. U.S. President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign on Sunday after fellow…

Unraveling the Web: Understanding the Spread of Fake News in the Digital Age

FACTCHECK 360July 31, 2024August 5, 202404 mins

Fake news, characterized by the deliberate dissemination of false information disguised as fact, has profoundly altered how we consume and distribute information, largely due to the rise of social media. While social platforms have democratized content creation, they have also accelerated the spread of fake news, often surpassing real news and challenging truth and accuracy….

Misinformation and conspiracy theories around Trump shooting

FACTCHECK 360July 31, 2024July 31, 202404 mins

Assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump unleashed a firehose of contradictory misinformation Barely minutes after the shots had rung out, the assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump unleashed a firehose of contradictory conspiracy theories that highlight a highly polarised political landscape ahead of elections in November. The 78-year-old was rushed off stage with…

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