A viral video circulating across platforms claims to show an Al Jazeera Arabic news anchor resigning live on air. In the clip, the anchor allegedly accuses the network of acting under pressure from the United States and Israel in its coverage of a war involving Iran. The claim has spread widely in the context of […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Amid the ongoing conflict situation in the Middle East, the government has taken steps to reintroduce the previous QR system for issuing fuel in order to manage a possible future fuel shortage in the country. In this context, several fake statements claiming to be remarks made by government ministers and […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A misleading post is circulating on social media claiming that former US President Barack Obama has made a statement praising President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. This is a fact check conducted by Fact Crescendo. Social Media Posts The following social media post states that on March 21, former US President Barack […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Ongoing case related to former SriLankan CEO Kapila has become one of the keenly followed stories recently. Amidst the commotion, a misleading claim began circulating on social media, alleging that a former minister under the SLPP had made a statement in connection with the matter. What follows is our fact-checking […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lanka’s pursuit of petroleum exploration dates back several decades. In 1974, the Soviet Union initiated oil exploration near Pesalai in Mannar Island. By 2011, scientific studies confirmed the presence of an active petroleum system in the Mannar Basin. However, due to subsequent political changes in the country, the prospect […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A claim circulating widely on social media alleged that a vehicle convoy belonging to Minister Nalinda Jayatissa was attacked at a fuel station in Rajagiriya. Here is our investigation into the accuracy of that claim. Social Media Posts Social media posts claimed that yesterday (18th March), a vehicle convoy belonging […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Even when no harm has occurred, some individuals create false news by exploiting sensitive issues to mislead the public. These fabricated stories spread quickly on social media, where they are often accepted and shared as fact, allowing misinformation to reach a wide audience in a short time. This report presents […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The Dhamma teachings delivered by Venerable Kathnoruwe Siridhamma Thero, who actively contributes towards the preservation of Buddhism and social well-being, and engages in preaching not only locally but also internationally, can often be seen and heard on social media. This is a fact check conducted by Fact Crescendo regarding several […]
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A viral claim circulating across platforms in March 2026 alleges that Iran has officially restricted access to the Strait of Hormuz to only four countries, typically named as China, India, Pakistan, and a fourth country that varies depending on the post. The claim is often framed as urgent “BREAKING” news, implying a formal geopolitical decision […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel While global attention was drawn to Sri Lanka following the incident involving the Iranian vessel IRIS Dena, Sri Lanka also launched another operation to rescue the crew of another Iranian ship, IRIS Bushehr. In this context, a large amount of false and misleading information was widely shared on social media. […]
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