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December 20, 2024
Moscow leverages killing of Russian general to spread conspiracy theories

Igor Kirillov had overseen the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine and regularly spread disinformation about the West developing bioweapons prior to being killed on Dec. 17.
December 18, 2024
Future uncertain for Syria's Kurds amid potential Turkish offensive

Turkish officials remain steadfast in their desire to thwart Kurdish autonomy in Syria, as Ankara masses troops on border; future US support remains unclear
December 09, 2024
Iran’s Press TV claimed Hama in Syrian government hands after rebels entered city

By the time Iran’s Press TV portrayed reports of successful rebel advances in Hama as Western propaganda, the Syrian army already lost the city.
December 04, 2024
Houthis claim they struck US ships near Yemen; Navy says no

The is no evidence the Houthis successfully struck a U.S. warship. All three commercial vessels escorted by the Navy reportedly are intact and en route to their destinations.
December 02, 2024
US sanctions target China over allegations of forced labor in Xinjiang

United Nations, independent researchers and media have all documented credible allegations of forced labor in Xinjiang.
November 26, 2024
Iran bucks UN resolution condemning death penalty for minors, rights abuses

Iran continues to force confessions, execute individuals who committed crimes as minors and subject detainees to torture in violation of its obligations under international law.
November 21, 2024
US, China exhibit sharp contrast during final meeting ahead of transition

From supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine to pushing US to abandon its allies in Asia, Beijing seeks to establish terms of engagement ahead of second Trump presidency
November 18, 2024
China falsely accuses Philippines of escalating tensions in South China Sea

China has dismissed an international ruling outlining the Philippines’ rights in the South China Sea, and repeatedly engages in aggressive actions to maintain its dominance in the region.
November 12, 2024
Iran uses 'mental health' pretext to downplay woman’s dress code protest

Witness reports and Iran’s systematic use of punitive psychiatry to undermine dissent contradict government claims that the woman had a mental health crisis and was not protesting enforcement of the country’s mandatory dress code.
November 06, 2024
China pushes divisive narratives amid heated US election

Beijing’s propaganda sought to highlight, exaggerate flaws of US democracy, regardless of presidential election winner
November 06, 2024
Iran uses open and covert methods to sway US voters

Analysts warn Tehran seeks to undermine faith in the democratic system, regardless of who emerges victorious in the US presidential race
November 01, 2024
Russia protests Berlin’s installation of military base in Germany

The Two Plus Four Agreement’s Article 5, paragraph 3 regards the time frame following the withdrawal of the Soviet troops from Germany. However, Article 6 states that the conditions of Article 5, paragraph 3 no longer apply after Germany joins an alliance.
October 31, 2024
Accused of interference in Georgia, Russia pumps up anti-US propaganda

Russia targeted Georgians with disinformation narratives, including allegations of Western ‘neo-colonialism,’ conspiracy theories about US-trained snipers targeting protesters, Georgia's president says
October 29, 2024
Russia protests Berlin’s installation of military base in Germany

The Treaty’s Article 5, paragraph 3 regards the time frame following the withdrawal of the Soviet troops from Germany. However, Article 6 states that the conditions of Article 5, paragraph 3 no longer apply after Germany joins an alliance.
October 23, 2024
Beijing touts Hong Kong’s business bona fides amid rights restrictions

While Hong Kong’s economy remains open, observers say Beijing’s heavy-handed political interventions risk the city-state’s status as an international business hub.
October 17, 2024
Turkey's ruling party uses misinformation to downplay scope of femicide

Turkey ranks among the world's worst countries for violence against women
October 03, 2024
Iran propagates Israel’s response to Houthi attacks as ‘war crimes’

While rights watchdogs call Israel’s strikes in response to the Houthis’ hostile attacks disproportional, there is no evidence that Israel targeted Yemeni civilians. Contrary to the Iranian claims, it is the Houthis who have repeatedly violated international agreements set to stop violence.
October 01, 2024
Iran uses UN meetings to attack Israel, whitewash destabilizing actions

Iran distorts what sparked the Israel-Hamas war and glosses over Tehran’s decadeslong effort to destroy Israel via proxy forces.
September 28, 2024
Iran uses UN meetings to attack Israel, whitewash destabilizing actions

Iran distorts what sparked the Israel-Hamas war and glosses over Tehran’s decadeslong effort to destroy Israel via proxy forces
September 23, 2024
Iran seeks to legitimize disputed reelection of Venezuela’s Maduro

Venezuela’s opposition, facing a post-election crackdown, has offered ample evidence Maduro lost the July 28 presidential poll.

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