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Fact Check: Viral Image of Trump “Bowing” to Xi in Beijing Is Digitally Altered
A viral image circulating on social media claims to show U.S. President Donald Trump bowing his head toward Chinese President Xi Jinping while the two leaders shook hands during their recent meeting in Beijing. The image has been widely shared on multiple social platforms. However, available video footage and press photographs from the meeting indicate […]
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Clarification on Legal Representation for the Minor Girl in the Anuradhapura Abuse Case
Subscribe to our WhatsApp channel Following the widespread public discussion regarding the abuse of a girl in Anuradhapura, social media posts began circulating yesterday after the case was heard at the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court. These posts claimed that while nearly 30 lawyers appeared for the suspect, not a single lawyer appeared on behalf of the […]
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No Evidence of Plan to Divide Jaffna Tissa Viharaya Premises by Valikamam North Pradeshiya Sabha
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recent developments surrounding the historic Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya in the Thaiyiddy area of Kankasanthurai, Jaffna, have sparked widespread discussion on social media. This clarification addresses claims circulating online alleging that the temple premises are set to be divided under a plan by the Valikamam North Pradeshiya Sabha. Social Media Posts […]
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Can Cannabis Kill Hantavirus? Viral Claim Rated False
A viral claim circulating across social media platforms suggests that scientists have discovered cannabis can “kill” hantavirus. However, no credible scientific evidence shows that cannabis can kill or treat hantavirus infection in humans. While some laboratory studies have explored the antiviral potential of certain cannabis compounds against a range of viruses, no reputable medical authority […]
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France Is Not Under Nationwide Lockdown Due to Hantavirus
A claim circulating widely on Facebook and other social media platforms alleges that France has entered a nationwide lockdown because of a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. Some posts suggest that the French government has begun imposing COVID-style restrictions and quarantining the public due to fears of human-to-human transmission. The claim […]
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