The air in Baltimore, a city known for its vibrant spirit and complex challenges, has been heavy with a different kind of tension lately. Four of its own – Officer Kevin Dugan, Officer Kevin Hilton, Officer Mordechai Mandelbaum, and Officer Menachem Rosenbloom – once figures of authority sworn to protect, now stand accused of breaking the very laws they pledged to uphold. These indictments, announced by Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates, aren’t just legal proceedings; they represent a deep betrayal of trust, a crack in the foundation of public safety that touches every resident. When people look to police officers,…

Building Bridges Against the Tide of Untruth: Azerbaijan and Türkiye Unite to Safeguard Information In an increasingly interconnected world, where information travels at the speed of light, the line between truth and falsehood has become dangerously blurred. Rumors, misinformation, and outright propaganda can spread like wildfire, shaping public opinion, inciting conflict, and undermining trust in institutions. Recognizing this growing threat, two nations, Azerbaijan and Türkiye, are deepening their strategic partnership to tackle the thorny issue of disinformation head-on. A recent visit by a high-level delegation from Azerbaijan to Türkiye’s Center for Combating Disinformation wasn’t just a formal exchange; it was…