‘Hinduism does not convert’: Indian-origin Frisco resident speaks against H-1B hate, misinformation about Indian-Americans

[ad_1] Indian-origin woman speaks against H-1B hatred at Frisco City Council meeting. As the Frisco council meetings have turned into a place to spout anger against H-1B and the Indian community, an Indian-origin resident who has been living in Texas since 2016 spoke against the narrative, which she said is based on misinformation. Neha Suratran, […]

Viral but fake news repost could cost you Dh200,000 amid Iran and US-Israeli clashes: UAE cracks down on online rumours as tensions fuel misinformation

[ad_1] In the Age of Viral War Updates, UAE Warns Social Media Users: Says Reposting Rumours Could Land You in Jail As geopolitical tensions swirl across the Middle East, particularly with rising clashes involving Iran and US–Israel interests that have generated waves of online speculation and fear, authorities in the United Arab Emirates have issued […]

‘Wrongfully targeted’: Zohran Mamdani meets Mustapha Kharbouch falsely accused of Brown University shooting; vows to combat Islamophobia

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday met Mustapha Kharbouch, a Palestinian student at Brown University who was falsely accused online of carrying out a deadly campus shooting. US authorities said that misinformation and doxxing seriously complicated the investigation and put an innocent student at risk.In a post on X, Mamdani said […]

Giving laws more teeth to curb deepfakes, says Vaishnaw | India News

[ad_1] Ashwini Vaishnaw (File photo) NEW DELHI: Warning that fake news poses a direct threat to India’s democracy, I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Wednesday told Lok Sabha the govt is moving to strengthen the legal framework to curb misinformation and AI-driven deepfakes across digital platforms.Vaishnaw said the manner in which social media is being used has […]

‘Bill Gates has no role in toxic food coating’: Michelle Pfeiffer apologises after spreading misinformation; what is the controversy about Apeel’s food coating | World News

[ad_1] In July 2025, actress Michelle Pfeiffer sparked controversy when she shared posts on social media claiming that Apeel, a food technology company backed by Bill Gates, was contaminating organic produce. Pfeiffer’s posts stated that organic produce “is no longer safe” because Apeel’s edible plant-based coating, recently approved by the USDA for organic certification, is […]

South Korea election hit by misinformation | World News

[ad_1] South Korea election hit by misinformation (AP) SEOUL: A photo of the frontrunner bowing to a Mao Zedong statue? News reports claiming US President Donald Trump endorsed a long-shot candidate? Not true, just examples of South Korea’s election misinformation problems.With the country set to vote on Tuesday for a new leader to replace ex-president […]