FACTCHECK 360
- Fact Check
- August 14, 2024
- 10 views
Fact Check: Donald Trump’s 20 False Claims During Conversation with Elon Musk
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…
- World
- August 5, 2024
- 14 views
Bangladesh’s Cry for Change: Army Steps In as PM Hasina Flees Amidst Turmoil
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…
- Fact Check
- August 5, 2024
- 17 views
Fact-Check: Ismail Haniyeh was killed in a strike in Tehran on Wednesday.
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…
- Explainer
- August 5, 2024
- 9 views
Middle East crisis: Explained in 10 points
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…
- Fact Check
- July 31, 2024
- 20 views
Fact Check: Biden pulls out of reelection bid
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…
- Explainer
- July 31, 2024
- 23 views
Unraveling the Web: Understanding the Spread of Fake News in the Digital Age
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.…
- Explainer
- July 31, 2024
- 16 views
Misinformation and conspiracy theories around Trump shooting
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…
- Media Literacy
- July 31, 2024
- 18 views
4 quick things about misinformation
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…