Disinformation

Russian embassy denies disinformation campaign against Milei government

April 03, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ በ AI የተሰራ ምስል

Leaked documents reveal an alleged Russian network that financed at least 250 critical articles in Argentine media from June to October 2024. Russia's embassy rejected the accusations as unfounded and an attempt to muddy bilateral relations. President Javier Milei and Senator Patricia Bullrich vowed to pursue those responsible to the end.

IEC warns of disinformation threats ahead of November elections

South Africa's Electoral Commission has raised alarms over the rapid spread of disinformation on social media ahead of the November 4 local government elections. Outreach deputy CEO Victor Shale highlighted how peddlers create new crises daily, outpacing current safeguards.

Palace urges DOJ action against 3 Facebook pages on Marcos health disinfo

April 15, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

The Presidential Communications Office has again asked the Department of Justice to investigate and file legal action against three Facebook pages spreading disinformation about the president's health. The PCO endorsed the accounts to the DOJ on Wednesday, April 15. The DOJ said it will refer the matter to the National Bureau of Investigation.

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Plagiarized videos reposted with false subtitles claiming Ryukyu belongs to China

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Rappler discusses concerns over Sandro Marcos' anti-disinformation bill

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Philippines-based operation tried to bury Epstein's bad press

France detects Russian disinformation operation targeting Macron over Epstein affair

French authorities have identified a Russian-linked disinformation operation accusing Emmanuel Macron of involvement in the Epstein affair. Detected by Viginum, the campaign used a fake website impersonating France-Soir and was amplified on X. It is attributed to the Storm-1516 network.

Government creates official response office sparking freedom of expression debate

February 05, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

The Argentine government launched the Official Response Office to combat disinformation and expose media operations, but the initiative drew immediate criticism over potential threats to freedom of expression. Deputy Laura Alonso and press associations like ADEPA and FOPEA questioned the state's role in 'manufacturing truth'. The controversy spread on social media with responses from figures like Santiago Caputo and Alberto Fernández.

Leaked documents reveal alleged Chinese troll army in Philippines

Leaked internal documents from InfinitUs Marketing Solutions reveal operations using fake social media accounts to shift Filipinos' negative views on China. This occurs amid escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea. The Chinese embassy has not yet responded to the allegations.

Fact check: Video misinterprets Marcos podcast remarks on resignation

December 18, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

A YouTube video has spread a false claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is resigning, based on a clipped soundbite from a Presidential Communications Office podcast. However, this is untrue, as Marcos was only discussing the continuity of reforms after his term. No official statement on resignation has come from Malacañang.

April 09, 2026 02:30