Fact Check: Did Lionel Messi Hold a Copy of the Indian Constitution?
Claim A viral photo circulating on social media claims that Argentine football legend Lionel Messi was seen holding a red-and-black, pocket-sized copy of the Indian Constitution during his recent visit…
Explainer: Deadly Shooting At Hanukkah Celebration
Introduction Ahmed al-Ahmed, a 43-year-old Sydney fruit shop owner, has emerged as an unlikely hero after he tackled and disarmed one of the gunmen during the deadly shooting at a…
EXPLAINER: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Ethiopia’s highest civilian award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Ethiopia’s highest civilian award, “The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia,” by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on December 16, 2025, marking a…
Explainer: Mass Shooting At Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Australia is once again confronting the limits of its gun control framework after a mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach left at least 15 people dead and more than 40…
Explainer: Bondi Beach Hanukkah Shooting
Australia is grappling with shock and grief after a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Authorities have officially declared a terrorist act targeting the Jewish community.…
Fact Check: Letter Falsely External Affairs Minister
Claim A letter allegedly written by External Affairs Minister claiming that sensitive details of the Rafale naval aircraft delivery schedule had been leaked, is being widely circulated on social media.…
Explainer: Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour
Hyderabad witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of football fandom on December 13, as global football icon Lionel Messi arrived in the city as part of his much-anticipated GOAT Tour. From packed…
Explainer: India’s Aviation Chaos
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, built its reputation on reliability, low costs, and clockwork precision. But in early December, that image dramatically, pushing the country’s aviation sector into one of its…
Explainer: Why Conflict Still Rages in Places
For years, Donald Trump has projected himself as a global dealmaker and a leader who can end wars with a handshake, a summit, or a dramatic headline. But on the…
EXPLAINER: What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16
Australia has implemented one of the world’s most sweeping online safety laws: a nationwide ban on social media accounts for children under the age of 16. The law officially took…