A recent claim has drawn attention regarding a significant policy shift in Saudi Arabia that would allow women to decide what they wear. Given the historical and cultural significance of dress codes in Saudi Arabia, this claim warrants a detailed fact-check to verify its accuracy and provide context on the evolving status of women’s rights […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel International Fact-Checking Day is celebrated on April 2nd every year. This commemoration is significant in combating the growing volume of false and misleading online content and helping the public realize that not everything they see online is true. In particular, the importance of every citizen becoming a fact-checker has become […]
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A video claiming to depict the aftermath of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has been circulating widely on social media platforms since March 28, 2025. The footage, filmed from a high vantage point, shows two pagodas buried in rubble amidst buildings flanked by two roads. With reports of widespread destruction in cities like Sagaing, […]
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It is a common occurrence that certain incidents circulate on social media in a way that causes unnecessary panic. As a video of crocodiles preying on humans while pretending to be drowning was circulated on social media, we decided to do a fact check regarding that. Social Media Posts A video was circulated in social […]
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Videos showing koi fish living in Japanese drainage systems have gone viral on social media. These posts claim Japan’s drainage systems are extraordinarily clean and uniquely house koi fish. The posts have sparked widespread discussions about Japan’s infrastructure and environmental practices. Social Media Posts Multiple Facebook users have shared a video showing someone pouring hundreds […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel We have conducted a fact-finding investigation into the circulating posts stating that donations can be made for the special exhibition which is to be held on the Tooth Relic at the Dalada Maligawa from April 18 to 27 and those who provide financial assistance can have them to be deposited […]
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Recently, rumors circulated online claiming that Will Smith—the celebrated Hollywood star known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Men in Black, and Bad Boys—had died in a car accident. These rumors, accompanied by doctored images, spread rapidly across social media platforms, causing concern among fans. Social Media Post Multiple Facebook users have shared posts claiming […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The political party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and its activities during the 1988/89 period are mostly discussed facts through social networks. Such a social media post including a photo was circulated on social media for some time stating that it is a photograph taken of the JVP general secretary Tilvin […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel This year, the Ramadan season is scheduled to begin on March 1st and last until the end of March, and accordingly, this is the fasting season of Ramadan, also known as the month of giving. Muslims spend this Ramadan period according to their religious beliefs. Ramadan is a very special […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Several advertisements have been going viral lately, claiming that the government offers lifetime financial payments to individuals aged 35 and above. Another viral dubious message claimed that PM Harini Wickremasinghe had mentioned of extremely high return passive income options sponsored by the government. Both these posts however, have several red […]
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