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China Has Not Completely “Removed Israel” From Its Maps
A claim circulating widely on social media platforms alleges that China has removed the name “Israel” from its digital maps. The claim gained major attention during the Israel-Hamas war in late 2023 and has resurfaced repeatedly in 2026. However, after reviewing official Chinese government statements, commercial mapping platforms, and multiple international media investigations, we found […]
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False Claims Circulate About President-Led May Day Rally in Nuwara Eliya
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Following the International Workers’ Day, the National People’s Power held May Day rallies at 21 locations. Among these was the Nuwara Eliya district event, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. This fact-check verifies a series of false social media posts circulating about the commemoration. Social Media Posts : Claim 1 […]
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Vijitha Herath Has Not Made Any Recent Statements on Kachchativu Island
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The ownership of the Kachchativu Island has long remained a topic of debate throughout history, often resurfacing as a heated issue on India’s election stage. The matter has once again gained attention following the election victory of Indian Tamil superstar Vijay. This is an investigation we conducted into a claim […]
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What Is Hantavirus? Understanding the Virus, Recent 2026 Concerns, and Actual Public Health Risks
Hantavirus is a group of rodent-borne viruses that can cause severe and sometimes fatal disease in humans. In recent weeks, public attention has increased following reports of a hantavirus cluster linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean, prompting warnings and public statements from the World Health Organization (WHO). Social media discussions […]
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Did the NPP Set a World Record by Holding 21 May Day Rallies on the Same Day?
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Exaggerated claims about attention grabbing events can sometimes mislead the public. Here’s a fact check we carried out on one such viral claim. Social Media Posts : A post has been circulating on social media claiming that “The NPP set a world record by holding 21 May Day rallies on […]
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Fact Check: No “Italian Enzyme” Has Been Proven to Dissolve Arterial Plaque and Reverse Heart Disease Without Surgery
A claim circulating widely across platforms alleges that an Italian scientist has discovered an enzyme capable of clearing arterial plaque and reversing heart disease without the need for surgery. These posts often present the claim as a major medical breakthrough. However, after reviewing scientific literature, clinical trial data, and credible medical sources, we found this […]
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Did the SJB publish AI photos to show people who weren’t at the May Day rally?
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The May Day rallies were a major political feature of the International Workers’ Day celebrations. Our fact-finding analysis, set out below, assesses the accuracy of several misleading claims concerning the events organized by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). Social Media Posts: Claim 1: A video circulating on Facebook alleged that […]
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A false post circulating that fuel prices have increased again!
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In March, the government implemented three fuel price increases in response to rising crude oil prices in the global market, driven by the conflict in the Middle East. Against this backdrop, a social media post claimed that fuel prices had been revised again on 30.04.2026. The following is our fact-check […]
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