Articles tagged with "Fake news"

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The shadow of a fighter falls on the shrapnel scarred wall of a damaged building, following an Iranian drone attack near Erbil, in Iraq's northern autonomous Kurdish region on March 9, 2026. (AFP)

AI-enhanced images of real events distort view of Mideast war

AI-enhanced but real images from Middle East conflicts are spreading online, subtly altering perceptions of events. Experts warn such manipulations blur truth, fueling misinformation and public distrust in genuine visuals.

March 10, 2026

Officials load emergency relief supplies aboard a C-130 aircraft at Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on May 7, 2022. (APP)

Pakistan debunks fabricated Afghan reports of strikes on airbase

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting debunked reports of Afghan airstrikes inside Pakistan, citing the Taliban's lack of long-range aerial capabilities and Pakistan's robust air defenses.

March 2, 2026