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…
Did Samsung pulled its billion-dollar ad campaign from Olympics?
Claim: Samsung pulled its billion-dollar ad campaign from Olympics. Widespread criticism of the Paris Olympics’ controversial opening ceremony has forced organisers to apologise. Now, social media users are claiming that…
Fake News: China Footage Shared as Kerala Disaster
Torrential rains triggered massive landslides in the hilly areas of the Wayanad district in Kerala killing more than 150 people. Dozens are still feared trapped. In its aftermath, a video…
At least 108 killed after landslides hit India’s Kerala
Hundreds of rescue workers search through mud and debris for a second day after multiple landslides hit a hilly district in India’s southern state. Hundreds of rescue workers are searching…
Angry Christians march after ‘offensive’ Olympics opening ceremony?
No, these clips are old and are unrelated to the backlash against the provocative portrayal of The Last Supper. The inaugural ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics saw backlash after…
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…
Survey Finds False and Fake Information Risk Highest in India
Out of all risks, misinformation and disinformation were selected most frequently as the number one risk for India by experts, surpassing infectious diseases, illicit economic activity, inequality, and labor shortages.…