In October 2024, supporters of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan attempted to stage significant protests in Islamabad, reflecting ongoing turmoil in the country following his ouster in April 2022. Mixed with genuine demonstrations were instances of misinformation, exemplified by a misleading video that circulated widely on social media.…

On Thursday morning, the BBC’s weather service caused significant alarm when it inaccurately predicted hurricanes across the UK. Users of the BBC weather app and website were met with stark warnings of ‘hurricane force winds’ affecting every region, leading to widespread confusion and concern. In response, Carol Kirkwood, the BBC’s…

The ongoing conflict in the region has brought about significant concern for Israeli hostages held by Hamas, especially following the incursion into Lebanon. Dadi Barnea, the head of the Israeli spy agency Mossad, has stressed that any potential ceasefire in Lebanon will be directly linked to Hamas’ release of Israeli…

This week showcased a vibrant interplay of culture and social activism across various locations in Africa and beyond. In Cape Town, South Africa, Extinction Rebellion protesters embodied “fossil fuel vampires,” using humor to raise awareness about the climate crisis ahead of an oil producers’ conference. The campaigners highlighted the urgent…

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s recent address to the European Parliament has ignited intense backlash from leftist and globalist factions, particularly surrounding his strong stance on immigration control. As Hungary takes on the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Orbán articulated critical priorities, echoing former President Donald…

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has emphasized his country’s desire to avoid direct confrontations with Russia, particularly in the context of Ukraine’s potential accession to NATO, a move he believes could escalate tensions and lead to World War III. Szijjarto expressed these concerns at the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum,…

In recent developments in Somalia, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has offered to send peacekeeping troops to support the Horn of Africa nation, particularly as the mandate of longstanding African Union (AU) peacekeepers is set to conclude. This offer was made during a summit held in Asmara, Eritrea, where el-Sissi…

Recently, about 200 young women from various African nations, aged between 18 and 22, have been recruited to work in a factory located in Russia’s Alabuga Special Economic Zone, which focuses on assembling Iranian-designed drones intended for use against Ukraine. These women, who include recruits from countries such as Uganda,…

On October 11, 2024, a serious chemical accident at the Deer Park oil refinery in Texas captured national attention, as local authorities were compelled to issue shelter-in-place orders due to a significant hydrogen sulfide spill. The incident, which unfolded around 4:40 PM, resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals…

South African prosecutors have decided not to pursue criminal charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa concerning a significant controversy known as the “farm theft scandal.” This decision comes after a former spy chief, Arthur Fraser, lodged a criminal complaint against Ramaphosa. He accused the president of attempting to cover up the…

Omar bin Laden, the fourth son of the late al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, has been officially barred from returning to France, according to France’s Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau. The decision was made in response to social media activity in which the 43-year-old allegedly glorified terrorism. Omar had been living…