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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Misinformation is false information that is spread by people who think it’s true. This is different from ‘fake news’ and disinformation. Fake news refers to websites that share mis or disinformation. This might be via satire sites like The Onion, but it also refers to those pretending to be trustworthy news sources. Sometimes, people use…
