SYDNEY: Following the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, a misinformation campaign has emerged online, falsely linking an innocent man to the incident. Australian authorities confirmed that two gunmen shot and killed 11 people at a Hanukkah gathering, while dozens more were injured. However, Israeli, Indian, and Afghan media outlets circulated the photograph of Sheikh […]
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Foreign Office warns: Fake news on Imran Khan is dangerous
Islamabad: The Foreign Office spokesperson, Tahir Andarabi, said that fake news and rumors circulating on social media about former Prime Minister Imran Khan are extremely dangerous. He added that the Indian cyber domain is actively spreading fake news and rumors about Pakistan across various sectors. During a weekly briefing in Islamabad, Andarabi noted that Afghan […]
AI-generated video goes viral but it’s completely fake
RIYADH: An AI-generated video claiming to show one of the football stadiums for the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia has gone viral on social media, but officials have confirmed it has no connection to the kingdom’s actual development plans. The video, which features a glowing football arena built atop a towering skyscraper, was […]
Punjab officials deny rumors of early school vacations
Authorities in Punjab have dismissed widespread rumours about school closures or early winter vacations circulating on social media. Despite the deteriorating air quality and growing smog crisis, officials clarified that no decision has been made to shut down educational institutions this year. Speculation intensified after Lahore once again topped global pollution charts, recording a hazardous […]
No change in law: Second meters still allowed, says power division
The Power Division has denied rumors about a ban on installing two electricity meters at the same residential location. In a statement, the division called such news completely false and misleading. It said the purpose of the fake news was to spread confusion and fear among the public. Officials confirmed that people can still apply […]
Andrew Tate faces serious allegations from multiple women
Andrew Tate, a controversial influencer known for his misogynistic comments, is under serious scrutiny. Several women have made allegations against him, claiming sexual violence. One woman said he pointed a gun at her and threatened her life. She recounted, “You’re going to do as I say or there’ll be hell to pay.” Another woman claimed […]
PM’s high-level meeting focuses on countering terrorism and fake news
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to tackle the growing threat of terrorism in Pakistan. The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s House, included key federal and provincial leaders, as well as representatives from Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Military and civilian leaders also participated in the discussion. The meeting focused on identifying the […]
Some media houses consider fake news as their right: Fawad
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Monday that some media houses were claiming fake news as their right. In a tweet, he said that some media house owners were telling their employees to take bonus along with their salary and quit the job. The minister asked how could the law […]
Post-quake fake news drives Albanians outdoors
Albanian police say they have questioned two journalists on suspicion that they provoked panic by reporting that a large earthquake was likely, after an earlier quake injured 105 people and damaged hundreds of buildings. People in the capital, Tirana, ran outdoors Sunday evening, fearing the online reports of a possible magnitude-6 quake before midnight. Many […]
‘Cyber warriors’ sway Indian election
India’s election watchdog says it has forced Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to take down hundreds of posts during the country’s election but experts say it is just a drop in an ocean of misinformation that has engulfed voters. The ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition Congress party have thrown armies of “cyber warriors” […]