Newsgather

foreign influence

Steady5 stories4 sourcesLast updated: 6/4/2026

Latest Stories

Gen-Z Group 'Cockroach Janta Party' Surges Past BJP on Instagram, Sparks Bot and Foreign Influence Debate
Developing
Politics·5/22/2026AI summary

Gen-Z Group 'Cockroach Janta Party' Surges Past BJP on Instagram, Sparks Bot and Foreign Influence Debate

A new Gen-Z group, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has rapidly gained millions of Instagram followers, surpassing the ruling BJP. Social media users claim a significant portion of its audience is from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Turkey, sparking debate over bot activity and foreign influence. The CJP's X account was recently withheld due to national security concerns.

E
Economic Times
Scott Bessent slams Bernie Sanders over AI invite; ‘Stop inviting foreign nationals’
NEWS
4/28/2026

Scott Bessent slams Bernie Sanders over AI invite; ‘Stop inviting foreign nationals’

A political clash has ignited online between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Senator Bernie Sanders regarding the inclusion of Chinese scientists in a crucial AI safety forum. Sanders advocates for international cooperation to address AI's existential threat, while Bessent criticizes the move, asserting American AI leadership and warning against foreign influence on US regulation.

T
Times of India