China said the US should cease producing and disseminating misleading information and stop boasting about its “kingdom of lies.” Because the US government is the world’s largest distributor of disinformation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said it was reasonable for the Disinformation Governance Board formed by the US to be delayed, at a news […]
Day: June 8, 2022
Nabi Roshan: Afghanistan’s Jon Stewart forced into exile
Nabi Roshan was a renowned comedian, dubbed by many as the Jon Stewart of Afghanistan, with his show aired on the country’s largest TV network – watched by millions each week. But last August he was forced to flee the country after the Taliban armed group took over the country 20 years after it was […]
India’s BJP urges members to be conscious after prophet remarks row
After disparaging remarks about the Prophet Muhammad garnered concerns from Muslim countries, India’s Hindu nationalist ruling party has advised officials to be “very cautious” when discussing religion on public platforms. According to the Reuters news agency, two leaders of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said verbal instructions were given to more than […]
Mali military promises return to civilian rule in March 2024
Following an August 2020 coup and a failure to reach an earlier timetable for elections that resulted in economic sanctions, Mali’s military authorities have suggested restoring civilian power in two years. Colonel Assimi Goita, the military leader, signed an order on Monday that stated, “The timeframe of the transition is fixed at 24 months (from) […]
Five military police killed in western Cameroon
Five Cameroon military police have been killed in an attack on Tuesday night in the western region of Cameroon, bordering a province where separatists are fighting for a breakaway state, the regional governor said on Wednesday. The attack took place in Njitapon in the district of Kouoptamo, in the West French-speaking region bordering the two […]