As of June, 14- Misinformation During the Israel-Iran Conflict: AI-Generated Videos, Fake News, and Social Media Manipulation

At Bluesky, I have a list of fact-checkers. Not all content is about the Israel-Iran conflict, but you will find a lot. Here is a curation I made with Perplexity: Major Categories of Misinformation Identified AI-Generated and Manipulated Video Content Viral TikTok Video Claims A prominent example of AI-generated misinformation emerged on TikTok, where a … Read more

How Türkiye Reacts to Israel’s Attack on Iran

 I do not believe that there will be a World War III.  Iran looks weaker than widely believed. Let’s see how this goes. I suppose Devlet Bahçeli’s claim that “Turkey is next” is the most intriguing one. In the meantime, I asked Perplexity to curate the Turkish positions. Turkish Public Opinion on Israel’s Attack on … Read more

Where to Follow Independent Coverage of the LA Protests and ICE Raids (June 2025)

  Like Turks, Americans are now attacked by a domestic issue on a daily basis. It was Trump vs. Musk a few days ago, now the LA riots triggered by ICE operations. I have asked Perplexity to compile independent media sources to follow the protests. Independent and Pro-Protester News Outlets Covering LA and California Riots … Read more

Recent Shifts in Western Media Coverage of Israel

I began to observe a change of tone towards Israel in the last weeks. I asked Perplexity if this is really the case. This is how it answered: Recent Shifts in Western Media Coverage of Israel Summary of Change There has been a clear and noticeable shift in Western media coverage of Israel over the … Read more

First Direct Talks Ukraine-Russia in Three Years in İstanbul

Ukraine–Russia Peace Talks in Istanbul: No Ceasefire, But Largest Prisoner Exchange Agreed Summary of Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks in Istanbul (as of 18 May 2025) Key Developments First Direct Talks in Three Years: On May 16, 2025, Russian and Ukrainian delegations met in Istanbul for the first high-level, direct peace talks since early 2022, shortly after … Read more

May He Rest in Peace. After the “woke” Pope Francis

I haven’t closely followed his tenure, but mostly heard positive things about him. Then I saw he was labeled as “woke” in some cases. So I asked Perlexity to roundup the innovative aspects of his tenure. Pope Francis: Innovations and the “Woke” Label Before delving into the detailed analysis, it’s important to note that Pope … Read more

Ahmad Manasra, now free. A Broken Childhood

Whenever I see Ahmad’s face, I am about to cry, literally. Something in his face makes me feel enormous pity, a broken face. I hear that he is finally released. Who is Ahmad Manasra? Ahmad Manasra is a Palestinian who was arrested in 2015 at the age of 13 for his involvement in the Pisgat … Read more

For the record; Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency responders

Acting with impunity…. Watch: The Palestinian Red Crescent said this video was found on the phone of a paramedic who was killed Israel recently killed health workers in Gaza. On March 23, 2025, Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency responders, including eight from the Palestine Red Crescent Society, in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah, … Read more

Here is a list of all interesting issues with President Trump’s tariff list

President Trump never ceases to surprise. As American stocks plunged, here are some interesting issues: Strange and Interesting Facts About Trump’s Latest Tariff List On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new “reciprocal tariffs” on imports from over 180 countries, declaring the day “Liberation Day.” While tariffs themselves aren’t unusual, this particular announcement … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Turkish PhD Student, Rumeyse Öztürk, Amid Free Speech Concerns

Rümeysa Öztürk, a 30-year-old Turkish PhD student at Tufts University and a former Fulbright scholar, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Tuesday, March 26, 2025, near her home in Somerville, Massachusetts. She was on her way to an iftar dinner to break her Ramadan fast. The arrest was reportedly linked to … Read more

A video: “Why EV Tariffs Won’t Stop Chinese Cars”

Today, China has the manufacturing capacity to supply half the world’s cars. And it has its eyes on the United States. While there are already Chinese-owned brands available in the states, including Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, no true Chinese brands have arrived in the U.S. as of yet. Insiders say it’s only a matter of … Read more

Unprecedented Sectarian Violence Against Minorities in Syria: March 2025 Crisis

I hoped that this was just speculation or propaganda, but unfortunately, many Syrian Alawites were massacred in the last couple of days. Here is a curation I made through Perplexity: Unprecedented Sectarian Violence Against Minorities in Syria: March 2025 Crisis Recent weeks have witnessed one of the deadliest outbreaks of sectarian violence in Syria since … Read more

The U.S. halting all military assistance to Ukraine…

In the last week, the U.S. government has taken several significant measures against the Zelensky government in Ukraine: Suspension of Military Aid: Following a heated Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the U.S. halted all military assistance to Ukraine. This decision affects hundreds of millions of dollars in weapons … Read more

The tariff wars begin

The US is breaking up with its allies… Economists and experts overwhelmingly disagree with President Trump’s tariff policies, citing numerous negative consequences for the U.S. economy and consumers123: Economic Impact Inflation: Most economists believe the tariffs will increase inflation and slow economic growth1. Consumer Costs: The typical U.S. household is expected to face over $1,200 … Read more

It is so sad: Zelenskyy and Trump & JD Vance clash in Oval Office

Russian agents could not better! This is a good summary of the recent past: Here is a recap of the Ukraine situation, for those choosing to reject propaganda and continue seeking truth: December 1994, Ukraine agrees to give up its nuclear arsenal in return for security guarantees from the US, UK, France, China and Russia. … Read more