At the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum, Hikmat Hajiyev, advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, addressed a critical challenge facing the modern communications landscape: the strategic use of disinformation to undermine national reputation. Appearing from the historic and symbolic city of Shusha, Hajiyev framed the forum as more than a gathering of journalists; it was a platform to confront the dangerous trend of coordinated smear campaigns. His message was clear: in an era where narratives are weaponized, Azerbaijan is not merely a bystander, but an active participant in the global struggle to protect the integrity of facts and national discourse.…

The transition toward cleaner, more sustainable energy is rarely a smooth road, and India’s ambitious E20 ethanol-blending program is currently facing a significant hurdle: the viral spread of misinformation. Lately, social media platforms have been flooded with alarming claims suggesting that E20 petrol—a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% gasoline—is a silent killer for vehicle engines. These rumors allege everything from rapid engine corrosion and catastrophic mechanical failure to plummeting mileage and excessive water consumption during the manufacturing process. However, the Bharat Independent Ethanol Producers Association (BIEPA) has stepped forward to clear the air, labeling these claims as entirely baseless.…