With the defeat in the ODI World Cup final match on home soil, social media was flooded with posts about the Indian cricket team. Many such posts are misleading. This is our investigation related to one such post about the captain of the current Indian ODI & Test Cricket team, Rohit Sharma. Social Media Posts […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Accusations targeting politicians and their families have been a longstanding trend in Sri Lanka. This investigation delves into accusations directed at Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s daughter. Social Media Posts Social media posts alleged that one of Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s daughters is being paid 4 million rupees monthly […]
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In the age of social media, misinformation can spread rapidly, especially when accompanied by sensational claims that capture public attention. Recently, a viral post on Facebook claimed that China is planning to reclassify Coca-Cola as a cleaning product instead of a beverage. This alarming assertion has garnered significant attention and raised concerns about the safety […]
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This video is not recent. It shows the Australian team celebrating its victory over New Zealand in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Australia won the sixth ODI World Cup title by defeating Team India. Aussies won the final by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium inAhamedabad. Aussie all-rounder Mitchell Marsh posed for a photo with […]
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Unexplained Pneumonia Surge in China Sparks Global Concern; WHO says no need to panic With the world still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, any unusual outbreak raises concerns about its potential for rapid spread and impact. In such a concerning turn of events, China is grappling with a surge in cases of an unidentified respiratory […]
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Paragis grass or Goose Grass, scientifically known as Eleusine indica, has gained viral popularity on social media, touted as a miraculous remedy for various health issues. This article aims to dissect the claims surrounding Paragis grass and present a nuanced perspective based on scientific insights and expert opinions. Social media posts Some Facebook posts shared […]
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The CWC 2023 final was played between India and Australia in Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 19 November. Australia won the World Cup trophy for a record sixth time by defeating India. A video of the post-match ceremony is going viral on social media. In this video, Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, can be seen […]
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Misleading information is often disseminated on social media platforms in the form of scams to tarnish the reputation of prominent institutions. Such a scam went viral in Sri Lanka in the form of an official message from the country’s international airport. Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media Post: A Facebook advertisement indicating […]
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The viral video is from the Rabaa Massacre in Egypt, dating back to 2013. It has no link to the raid on Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine war, Israeli forces have raided al-Shifa Hospital, where thousands of Palestinians are sheltering, following days of heavy attacks in the area surrounding the complex in Gaza […]
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A purported footage of a metro fight in Paris has been widely circulating on social media. The video was shared with a claim suggesting that it depicts three French paramilitary women being mass molested by migrants in a Paris metro underpass. The Social Media Post The video was shared on X (Twitter) user, with the […]
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