Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A claim that Sri Lankan diplomats had shut down a Buddhist Sunday school on foreign soil, and blocked Vesak celebrations, was always going to strike a nerve at home. That is exactly what spread across Sinhala social media: posts alleging that the Dhamma school run for a decade by Sri […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Few words carry as much weight in Sinhala social media as “Aragalaya.” So, a post now spreading fast in Sri Lankan feeds grabs attention: it claims Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing India’s own wave of student protests, appealed to his country’s youth “like a father” not to copy Sri […]
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup made history both on and off the pitch. Hosted jointly by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, it was the first tournament to feature 48 teams and 104 matches, making it the largest FIFA World Cup ever held. Spain lifted the trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time, concluding […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lankans love their Tamil cinema heroes, and few command a following here quite like Thalapathy Vijay, now the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. So, when posts began landing in Sinhala feeds claiming that Vijay had ordered rapists to be hanged within 24 hours, many shared them with pride, as […]
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A video circulating widely across social media platforms claims that Iran fired a heavy missile at the “largest Mossad research complex” in Tel Aviv, completely destroying the facility. The posts often include dramatic footage showing a large office building collapsing amid explosions and smoke. However, a review of official statements, independent reporting, and recent evidence […]
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A viral image circulating claims England midfielder Jude Bellingham said, “FIFA is rigged and Corrupt. I might not play in the World Cup again” following England’s 2-1 loss to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final. The claim gained traction amid heightened online debate surrounding refereeing decisions, Argentina’s progression to the final, and widespread […]
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A claim circulating widely states that the European Parliament has called for an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his management of the organisation. The posts emerged amid growing criticism of FIFA’s handling of the controversial reversal of United States striker Folarin Balogun’s automatic suspension during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after U.S. President […]
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Social media posts claim to show Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland becoming startled after seeing his reflection in a restaurant mirror. The clip gained significant traction during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, often presented as a genuine candid moment. The humorous clip quickly accumulated millions of views during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with many users […]
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<p class=”has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size” style=”background-color:#b6babf91″><strong><a href=”https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5pj8o4IBh5WxNhlE0I”> Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel </a></strong></p> The treatment of the Uyghur Muslim minority in China’s northwestern Xinjiang region is one of the most charged human-rights disputes in the world today, pitting international media and rights groups against Beijing. Against that backdrop, a video spread across social media claiming […]
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Following Argentina’s dramatic comeback victory over Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, social media users began circulating claims that Egypt had “banned Lionel Messi from entering the country.” The claim spread rapidly across Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Threads, and other social media platforms, often presented as breaking news […]
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