Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, California, pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal foreign agent for China. Prosecutors say she secretly coordinated with Chinese officials from 2020 to 2022, using a website called “U.S. News Center” to push propaganda and advance Beijing’s messaging. The case highlights how influence operations can reach local politics.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said PTI will launch a “full force” street movement following Imran Khan’s directions. He also alleged a coordinated propaganda drive is falsely suggesting the provincial government approved a military operation in the Tirah area of Khyber district. The remarks heighten political and security-related tensions in the region.
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Iranian officials are using AI-generated videos with Lego-like characters to spread propaganda online, and the tactic is unexpectedly boosting Lego’s global visibility. At the same time, the Islamic government is leaning into softer, childlike visuals to soften its image abroad—while still delivering stern messages. The result is a viral, surreal spectacle that blurs culture and messaging.
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