January 23, 2026
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Two foreign nationals have become the first individuals in Malaysia to be charged in court for littering under the newly enforced anti-littering law, according to a report by The Star.
WASHINGTON – 10 JAN - Meta's decision to scale back fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram has sparked warnings from a global network, including the International Fact-Checking Network, which criticized CEO Mark Zuckerberg's claim that fact-checking fosters censorship. The network cautioned that this move could lead to "real-world harm," especially in regions vulnerable to misinformation that fuels political instability, violence, and even genocide.
The policy shift, coming just weeks before Donald Trump returns to office, aligns with Republican views and has drawn criticism from countries like Australia and Brazil. Critics argue that it could worsen misinformation, while fact-checkers highlight the program’s role in curbing falsehoods and promoting reliable information. Many fear that abandoning fact-checking globally may exacerbate social and political instability.
