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Public Gatherings for Viewing Election Results Banned 

Public gatherings for viewing election results, including outdoor screenings, have been banned, with citizens urged to stay home. The Election Commission (EC) announced that police will enforce this restriction to prevent disturbances, confiscate equipment, and disperse crowds if necessary. People are also prohibited from lingering near polling stations or counting centres. Voters who haven’t received […]

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No, Al-Nafūd Desert’s Snow is NOT the First-Ever Snowfall in Saudi Arabia

A viral social media claim has recently circulated, asserting that Saudi Arabia experienced snow for the “first time in history.” Images and videos of snow-covered camels in Saudi Arabia have spread widely, fueling the perception of an unprecedented winter phenomenon. These assertions have ignited discussions about climate change and unusual weather patterns in the region. […]

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Is there a risk of closing pharmacies across the country?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, even the mainstream media has been reporting misleading news, and people are discussing this. Accordingly, due to a news report in a mainstream newspaper on November 8th, this discussion arose again. So, we decided to do a fact-check on this. Social media posts: A news post on Facebook stated, […]

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Has the Cabinet banned political gatherings at Galle Face Green?

Galleface was the centre of Aragalaya protests in 2022 which paved the way for the resignation of former president Gothabaya Rajapaksa.After that there have been lot of rumours about the Galleface and how governments manage this area.   Media Reports   A news report of Daily Mirror implicates  that the  recent Cabinet decision restricts Galle Face Green […]

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Old and unrelated video of Nancy Pelosi shared linking to Donald Trump’s Victory

This viral video dates back to 2022 and it is not Nancy Pelosi’s reaction to Donald Trump’s Victory Donald Trump won the presidency for the second time, defeating incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris on 6 November, 2024, in the US Presidential election. Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States. Following this, […]

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Is Apple Adding ChatGPT to Every iPhone to Analyze Personal Data?

Recently, several users have started sharing claims that Apple is adding ChatGPT to every iPhone to analyze and collect user data. This claim has sparked significant discussion and confusion on social media, with people expressing concerns about privacy and data security. However, after further investigation, we have discovered that this claim is misleading. This is […]

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Nestlé’s Ex-CEO on Water Rights: Misunderstood Comments Clarified

For years, a controversial claim has circulated online, alleging that Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, former CEO of Nestlé, declared water should not be a human right. This assertion has ignited backlash against Nestlé and raised concerns about corporate control over water resources. The quote attributed to Brabeck has sparked debates on whether water should be considered a […]

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