Recently a video showing a helicopter hovering over a building went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows the moment when the US army captured the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro recently. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. […]
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On 3 January 2026, the United States military invaded Venezuela, capturing and extrajudicially abducting President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Against this backdrop, a video of a missile attack went viral on social media claiming it to be the recent American attack on Venezuela. X Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, […]
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Recently, China has set a new world record with its fastest maglev train, which reaches a speed of 700 km/h in just two seconds. Against this backdrop, a video of a high-speed train crossing a bridge within seconds which leaves the people watching it amazed, went viral on social media. Sharing the video, a user […]
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The image shows a protest in Dhaka, Bangladesh, as part of the “India Out” campaign in 2024. An image of a man protesting against India on the streets of Bangladesh is going viral on social media. The image is being shared as a link to the anti-India protests that erupted in the country following the […]
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This video shows an attack on a transgender woman in Vehari, Pakistan. A video going viral on social media claiming that Islamists have kidnapped a Christian girl in Pakistan who refused to convert to Islam. In the video, we can see a gang of people attacking and dragging a woman into a car, while a […]
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A video showing a decorative Christmas tree burning went viral on social media claiming it was from the UK. Sharing the video, users claimed that Muslims in the UK burnt the Christmas tree. X Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was misleading. Here’s the fact check. […]
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Recently, a video went viral on social media claiming it to be related to the mob lynching of Deepu Chandra Das in Bangladesh. It has been claimed that the video shows Deepu Chandra Das being handed over to the mob by the Bangladesh Police. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “Deepu Chandra Das kept crying […]
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This viral video shows cultural activists in Bangladesh staging a symbolic protest by cutting their hair during a program in honor of legendary singer Farida Parveen A video showing a group of people holding a man forcibly cutting his hair has gone viral on social media with claims that it shows rising atrocities against students […]
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Recently a video of fireworks and people holding Palestinian and Pakistani flags went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows a celebration in Pakistan after the Bondi Beach, Sydney Terror Attack. A user wrote, “Pakistanis are celebrating the Sydney attack with Hamas flags and Palestinian songs. This is the […]
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This viral video, which dates back to 2016, shows Indonesian authorities demolishing 31 illegal fishing vessels from various countries. The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has seized 255 vessels for conducting illegal fishing activities across the country between January and November this year including 22 foreign ships from countries like Vietnam and Malaysia, […]
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After the Bondi Beach, Sydney, terror attack, a video of a Muslim man delivering a speech in front of a crowd went viral on social media. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “The Muslims in Australia are smiling and happy about the Bondi massacre; they even lit fireworks to celebrate. They need to all be […]
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This image depicts a Pakistani immigrant who shares the same name as the accused, Naveed Akram. Fifteen people were shot dead and over 40 injured after two gunmen opened fire at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a Jewish religious event on 14 December 2025. Witnesses said around 50 shots were fired during the shooting at one of […]
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This video shows a CCTV footage from an electronics store in Myanmar when the earthquake hit the country in March 2025 A massive earthquake of 7.6 magnitude struck Japan on Monday 8 December 2025, while on Tuesday, tremors of magnitude 6.7 were felt in the country’s Honchō town. First quake has so far injured more than […]
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A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on December 8, 2025. Against this backdrop, a video containing several earthquake visuals went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the clips are from the recent earthquake in Japan. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim […]
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This is an AI generated image Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a copy of Russian translation of the Bhagavad Gita to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was in India for a two-day state visit. Against this backdrop, an image is going viral on social media purporting to be of Russian President Vladimir Putin sitting with the […]
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On December 8, 2025, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, Sanriku, Japan. It generated tsunamis that reached heights of up to 70 cm along the coast of northern Japan. Against this backdrop, a video of houses shaking during an earthquake went viral on social media claiming it […]
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The video shows the Church being converted to Narasimha Swamy Temple in New York, USA, not Europe. A video is circulating on social media that shows an old church being transformed into a temple, specifically the inauguration of the Narasimha Swamy temple. Some users are claiming that this video depicts a church in Europe being […]
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This video shows an incident occurred on 11September, 2024 when villagers harassed Aarohi Islam, a Muslim from the third-gender group. A video is circulating on social media showing a group of men harassing a woman, with claims that it shows a Christian tribal woman being assaulted by Muslim men in Bangladesh for not wearing a […]
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This viral video shows an accident which occurred in Saudi Arabia in 2017, not the recent bus crash. At least 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims are dead following a devastating collision between a bus and a tanker near Medina, Saudi Arabia, on 17 November 2025. The majority of the pilgrims, hailing from Hyderabad in Telangana, were […]
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Recently, Zohran Mamdani became the first Muslim mayor of New York. Against this backdrop, a video of a man removing the American flag from a lightpost went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows a Muslim man removing the American flag after Johran Mamdani’s win. A user wrote, “Source: […]
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This video shows the protests in Iran following Mahsa Amini’s death in detention for breaking hijab restrictions in September 2022. A video is going viral on social media claiming that Iran has abolished the mandatory hijab and that women are burning hijabs in the street to celebrate. The video shows women gathering in the street […]
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This video has been available online since September 2025, it predates the recent border clashes. Intense clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on 8 October after an attack by the Afghan Taliban on Pakistani military posts led to a heavy exchange of fire and reportedly left dozens of soldiers dead. Against this backdrop, a video […]
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This footage actually shows a boat parade by fans of the Turkish football club Galatasaray in Istanbul in May 2025. The Global Sumud Flotilla is a fleet of several dozen civilian vessels that set sail from Spain in late August with activists aboard who hope to deliver aid to Gaza. Against this backdrop, a video of multiple boats travelling […]
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This footage shows an explosion during a funeral procession in Syria 13 years ago. A video which shows an explosion during a funeral procession is going viral on social media with the claim that Israel bombing the bodies of martyrs in Palestine. The caption states, “Israel handed over the body of a Palestinian martyr for […]
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This viral video is edited A video circulating on social media appears to show Russian President Vladimir Putin standing up and paying respects when the Indian national anthem is played. The caption states, “Russian President standing for Indian National Anthem. Just watch, he is also tapping the person sitting next to him to get up”. […]
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A video apparently showing Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky belly dancing is going viral on social media. Some users are sharing this clip to mock him and to question the support he receives from world leaders. Fact Crescendo received several requests to verify this claim via our WhatsApp Tipline (9049053770). We found that the viral video is […]
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A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on 30 July 2025 triggering a tsunami alert across the Pacific. Against this backdrop, a video of a compilation of several clips went viral on social media linking it to the recent earthquake in Russia. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came […]
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This viral video is from 2023 and it has no connection to the recent earthquake in Russia. It is commonly believed that animals can detect natural disasters before they occur. Stories about animals and birds sensing storms and earthquakes abound in the aftermath of natural disasters. Following the earthquakes in Russia videos purportedly depicting this […]
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This is an old video from Greenland and it dates back to 2017. A powerful earthquake of magnitude 8.8 struck off Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, triggering a Pacific Ocean tsunami warning. Destructive tsunami waves could reach areas along the coasts of Russia and Japan in the next three hours, according to […]
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This video shows a CCTV footage from an electronics store in Myanmar when the earthquake hit the country in March 2025 A powerful earthquake of magnitude 8.8 struck off Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday 30 July 2025, triggering a Pacific Ocean tsunami warning. Destructive tsunami waves could reach areas along the coasts of Russia and […]
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This video shows a heavy tidal wave on a beach in Durban, South Africa, and it dates to back to 2017. A powerful earthquake of magnitude 8.8 struck off Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday 30 July 2025, triggering a Pacific Ocean tsunami warning. Destructive tsunami waves could reach areas along the coasts of Russia and […]
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This viral image is from the Air India Express plane crash in Mangalore in 2010. An Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying 48 people crashed in Russia’s far east on 24 July 2025 as it was preparing to land, killing everyone on board. Angara, a Siberian regional airline, was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda, an […]
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This viral video shows Russian missile strikes on Ukraine A long-running border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalated on 24 July with Thailand launching airstrikes on Cambodian military targets and accusing Cambodia of firing rockets and artillery. The death toll on both sides now stands at 32, as fears grow of a larger conflict breaking out […]
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Recently clashes erupted between Thailand and Cambodia on 24 July 2025, in an escalation of a long-running border dispute between the two countries. Against this backdrop, a video of a few vehicles and people gathering on a road went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows the Cambodian army […]
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After a 7.3 earthquake hit the coast of Alaska on 16 July 2025, a video went viral on social media. The video is a compilation of two different clips. The first clip shows a home security camera video of a family escaping the earthquake and the second clip shows cars being shaken during the quake. […]
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A significant 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Alaska on 16 July 2025, triggering a tsunami warning. Against this backdrop, a video containing several clips of earthquakes went viral on social media claiming it to be the recent earthquake in Alaska. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know […]
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A massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Alaska on 16 July 2025 triggering a tsunami warning. Against this backdrop, an image of a stranded vehicle on a snow-covered damaged road went viral on social media. Sharing the image, users claimed that the image shows the destruction caused by the recent earthquake in Alaska. […]
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This is an old video from Jakarta, Indonesia and it dates back to 2022. Anti-immigrant violence broke out in Spain’s Torre Pacheco, a total of 14 people have been arrested and extra police have been deployed after an attack on a pensioner sparked anti-migrant unrest in a small town in southern Spain. Amidst this unrest, […]
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Viral images are old, not recent A set of two images showing a building engulfed in flames and severely damaged is being circulated with the claim that the Indian Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, was recently attacked. Let’s check the facts. Twitter link| Archive link Fact Check- The Indian embassy and consulates in Afghanistan were closed […]
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The image is old and cropped from the original picture taken in September 2009. As the Israel-Palestine still continues, an image showing Inter Milan football players on the pitch with children holding a Palestinian flag is going viral on social media with the claim that the Italian football team expressed solidarity with Palestine before a […]
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This video is from the behind-the-scenes of the Iranian movie Bodiless and not an actual execution Amid the Iran-Israel conflict, a video of a man being hanged is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows Jewish Iranians being publicly executed by the Iranian government. The video suggests these individuals were accused […]
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Recently an image went viral on social media with the claim that it shows an Iranian girl watching her father being hanged for posting on social media opposing the Iranian government. The image is a collage of two photos, one showing a man smiling with a noose around his neck while the other photo shows […]
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A video of a massive fire went viral on social media claiming it to be a recent Iranian attack on Tel Aviv. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and not from Tel Aviv. Here’s the fact check. Fact […]
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A video of a massive fire went viral on social media claiming it to be a recent Iranian attack on Israel’s Home Ministry. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is from Tajikistan. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check We started […]
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An image of an explosion went viral on social media claiming it to be a recent attack on Israel by Hamas amid the Iran-Israel conflict. X Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral image is old. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check We […]
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A video of an explosion went viral on social media claiming it to be a recent attack on Iran by Israel. X Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and unrelated to the Iran-Israel conflict. Here’s the fact check. Fact […]
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This video is from Turkey, and it features an attack on a Turkish political leader, not Netanyahu. Amidst the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, a video showing a person being attacked in public is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was assaulted by one of his own […]
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On 22 June 2025, the US attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran, the Fordow Uranium Enrichment Plant, the Natanz Nuclear Facility and the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Centre, as part of the Iran-Israel conflict that started on 13 June 2025. A video of an explosion went viral on social media claiming it to be a recent […]
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A video recently went viral on social media with the claim that the UAE has sent medical aid to Israel amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The video shows an aeroplane landing on a runway and large shipments with “UAE AID” written on them. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, […]
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This video is from the No Kings protest in San Diego, it is not related to the protests against the US attacks on Iran. Amidst the Israel-Iran conflict, the US launched a major attack on Iran’s nuclear sites using B-2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles, significantly damaging Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Against this backdrop, a video of […]
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The video is unrelated to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Israel launched strikes in Iran on 13 June, leading to several rounds of Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel. Following this, a video purporting to show Iranian girls celebrating Israel’s attack on Iran has gone viral on social media. Let’s check the […]
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This image is from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and it is unrelated to Iran-Israel Conflict. Following Iran’s recent attack on Israel an image of a nighttime scene with several large fires and thick black smoke rising into the sky is going viral on social media with the claim it shows the aftermath of Iranian airstrikes […]
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: Viral Video Claiming Trump Banned Tesla Production Is Fake A viral video circulating online claims that former U.S. President Donald Trump has immediately banned Tesla vehicle production in the United States following a public fallout with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. However, we found this claim to be false. There is no credible evidence that […]
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This video shows protests in France over pension reforms in 2023. It is not related to the recent unrest in France after PSG’s Champions League victory. Two people were killed and over 500 were taken into custody across France as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans celebrated the club’s Champions League win. France’s interior ministry said that 264 vehicles were […]
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This is an old video, it does not show a recent Russian retaliatory strike on Ukraine. Ukrainian security officials reported a drone attack destroying over 40 Russian planes in Russia’s territory, while Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine before a new round of direct talks in Istanbul. Against this backdrop, a video showing […]
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This video shows a military exercise conducted by the Houthi group in Yemen in March 2024. People in Balochistan have been fighting for years for a separate Balochistan from Pakistan. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has launched a string of armed attacks across Pakistan’s Balochistan province, claiming responsibility for over 70 strikes as part of […]
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Recently a video of a person flipping a skateboard and performing stunts on a missile went viral on social media. The video shows a man performing stunts on a missile with his skateboard and suddenly the missile explodes. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video was from Gaza and it was recorded live. The […]
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This image is from Washington state, USA, and shows a ceiling collapse in February 2025, during the screening of Captain America: Brave New World The American super natural film, Final Destination: Bloodlines fans in Argentina had an unexpectedly interactive experience as a section of the theatre ceiling came crashing down while they were watching the horror film. The […]
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A video of a man and woman dancing to the Bollywood song “Besharam Rang” went viral on social media with the claim that the man dancing in the video is Pakistan Minister Bilawal Bhutto. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The man in […]
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The viral video is from June 2024, when the Indian Air Force’s Sukhoi fighter crashed in Nashik, Maharashtra. India-Pakistan diplomatic relations have been strained following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. Reports suggest that both countries are moving towards retaliatory measures. Against this backdrop, a video is going viral on social media in which flames […]
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The viral video depicts Pakistan International Airlines flight PK8303 crash near Karachi due to human error and it dates back to May 2020 India-Pakistan diplomatic relations have been strained following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. Reports suggest that both countries are moving towards retaliatory measures. Meanwhile, a video of thick smoke rising from a […]
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The viral video shows a Holy Week procession in Cartagena, Spain. On 21 April 2025, Pope Francis died at the age of 88 at Domus Sanctae Marthae in Vatican City. Following this, a video of a group of people dressed in black traditional religious robes with tall, pointed hoods walking in a procession is going viral on social media. The […]
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The video is old and depicts an Israeli strike that flattens a building in South Beirut, Lebanon. India-Pakistan diplomatic relations have been strained following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. Reports suggest that both countries are moving towards retaliatory measures. Meanwhile, a video purported to show that the Indian Army bombing a building in Pakistan […]
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The viral image is from Syria and features a child peeking through a hole in a house wall, not trapped in rubble in Myanmar earthquake. On 28 March 2025 a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Sagaing Region of Myanmar, with an epicenter close to Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. It was the most powerful earthquake to strike Myanmar since 1912 reportedly killing more than 2,000 people […]
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The viral video was captured during an earthquake in Taiwan in April 2024 and is unrelated to the recent Myanmar-Thailand earthquake. On 28 March 2025 a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Sagaing Region of Myanmar, with an epicenter close to Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. It was the most powerful earthquake to strike Myanmar since 1912 reportedly killing more than 2,000 people and injuring over 4,000. […]
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This is a video from Malaysia and it dates back to November 2022. It is unrelated to India. A video of a man mercilessly thrashing a woman has gone viral on social media with the claim that the incident was reported from India, where a man verbally and physically abused his wife by dragging her […]
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The viral video shows a fire outbreak at the Kantamanto Market in Ghana, earlier this year. It has no link to Bangladesh. A video showing fire spreading across a large area and thick smoke filling the sky and people moving amidst the debris is going viral on social media with the claim that it depicts […]
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The viral image is from 2020 and it depicts a boy who was injured in a domestic abuse incident with his father in Yemen. A collage of two disturbing images showing a young boy with whip-like marks on his back and legs is going viral on social media with a claim that it shows a […]
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The viral video shows youths attacking a police vehicle during a video shoot in Pantin, France. It dates back to January 2021. Chaava, a Bollywood historical action film based on the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire was released in theatres on 14 February 2025. The film depicts his capture and execution by Aurangzeb’s forces. […]
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A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on 28 March 2025. Tremors felt across Bangkok and China too. Against this backdrop, a video of a compilation of two different clips went viral on social media claiming it to be from the Myanmar earthquake. One clip shows a high-rise building collapsing and the other clip shows water […]
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The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) recently carried out a deadly attack on Pakistan. On March 11, they hijacked a train and took about 500 passengers hostage, leading to a violent clash. Later, on March 16, they attacked a security force convoy, killing several officers and civilians. Against this backdrop, a photo is going viral on […]
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Recently a video of an explosion went viral on social media claiming it to be a blast in the army headquarters of Pakistan. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “Another devastating blast at Pakistan’s Army Headquarters! The chaos continues as the world watches. How many more lives will be lost to Pakistan’s growing instability?” Facebook […]
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Recently a video showing a gathering of people beside a large Palestine flag where a large number of white objects resembling dead bodies were placed, went viral on social media. On the flag, the words “Save Gaza” were written. Sharing the video, users are claiming that these are the war victims of Gaza. Facebook Link […]
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This viral image was taken in June 2024, at the second launch attempt of NASA’s Boeing crew flight test. NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth on 18 March 2025, after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The astronauts went on an eight-day mission to space were forced the stay in […]
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This video is from the Chinese Lantern Festival celebrations. A video showing fire crackers, laid down in the middle of a street, emitting multi-coloured smoke is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows Hindus celebrating the Holi festival in China. Let’s check the truth Archive link Fact Check- We began our […]
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This viral video is from June 2024, when Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore entered the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Boeing Starliner. NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth on 18 March 2025, after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The astronauts went on an eight-day mission to space were […]
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The viral video shows the demolition of a illegally constructed building in a Fantasy Park in Indonesia. A video showing the demolition of white and green-coloured structures with tombs is going viral on social media with a claim that it shows a mosque being demolished in Uttarakhand. Facebook Post |Archive link Fact Check- We started our investigation with […]
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The viral video shows a 2022 train attack in Balochistan, it is unrelated to the March 2025 hijack of the Jaffar Express in Pakistan. On 11 March 2025, the Jaffar Express, a Pakistani passenger train travelling from Quetta to Peshawar with about 440 people on board, was hijacked by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The attackers reportedly detonated explosives in tunnels and […]
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Recently a video of a tsunami went viral on social media claiming it to be from Japan in 2025. A text overlay on the viral video reads, “1 MINUTE BEFORE TSUNAMI HIT JAPAN IN 2025”. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The video […]
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The viral video is not related to the recent train hijack incident. On 11 March 2025, the Jaffar Express, a Pakistani passenger train travelling from Quetta to Peshawar with about 440 people on board, was hijacked by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). According to officials, at least 71 people, including eight soldiers and all attackers, were killed in the attack and 37 […]
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Time magazine’s cover illustrates White House transforming into a Kremlin-like building is not recent. It was published in May 2017 An animated video depicting the White House mutating into a Kremlin-like building, featuring the distinctive onion domes and red brick of Russia’s Saint Basil’s Cathedral is going viral on social media. Towards the end of […]
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On 4 February 2025, at least 104 Indian citizens have been deported from the United States on a military aircraft. Against this backdrop, a video of people being handcuffed in the presence of armed forces boarding a plane in a queue went viral on social media. Sharing the video, social media users are claiming that […]
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This is an old video and it dates back to December 2017 when a wildfire spread across Ventura County, California. The raging wildfires across California have wreaked havoc, claimed at least twenty-four lives and caused widespread destruction to property and land. Amidst this, a video of a man standing on the side of a road and […]
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The video shows Los Angeles firefighters using small canvas bags, not women’s handbags, as makeshift water containers to extinguish a small fire. The raging wildfires across California have wreaked havoc, claimed at least six lives and caused widespread destruction to property and land. Amidst this a video showing two LAFD (Los Angeles Fire Department) firefighters filling […]
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The Los Angeles, California wildfires have killed at least 25 people, forced over 200000 to evacuate, and destroyed or damaged more than 12,401 structures as of January 15, 2025. Against this backdrop, an image of a red-roofed house surrounded by ashes of the neighbourhood buildings went viral on social media. Sharing the image, users are […]
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The Los Angeles wildfire killed at least 24 people, destroyed thousands of homes and forced 100000 people to evacuate. Against this backdrop, a video of South African firefighters singing and dancing in an airport went viral on social media. The video has been shared with the claim that a group of South African firefighters have […]
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Recently, a video showing a compilation of video clips of different buildings getting destroyed went viral on social media, claiming it to be the destruction caused by the recent earthquake in the Nepal-Tibet border. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The video clips […]
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After the recent massive earthquake in the Nepal-Tibet border, many posts surfaced on social media linking it to the earthquake. We came across one such video, where a large crack can be seen running through a road. Sharing the video on Facebook, users claimed it to be the situation in Nepal after the recent earthquake. […]
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The viral video dates back to 2015 and shows an earthquake that hit Nepal. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on 7 January killing at least 126 people and injuring 188 others. The tremor, at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), also shook buildings in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan, and India. […]
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This video shows the aftermath of an earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan and it dates back to April 2024. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on 7 January killing at least 126 people and injuring 188 others. The tremor, at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), also shook buildings in neighbouring […]
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A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck a remote region of Tibet on 7 January 2025. After this incident, many photos and videos surfaced on social media showing the earthquake-hit region. Against this backdrop, a video of a person trying to stand steady during an earthquake went viral on social media claiming it to be from the […]
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A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck a remote region of Tibet on 7 January 2025 at 9:05 am local time killing more than 120 people. Rescue operations are going on and more than 400 people have been rescued. Against this backdrop, a video of an earthquake went viral on social media, claiming it to be from […]
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This viral video is not recent, it is from February 2021 A video that shows cars and trucks slide across a road and slam into one another, leading to a massive crash is going viral on social media. The users who shared the video claims that the catastrophe occurred on 1 January, 2025, in Fort […]
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This is an old image from Bangladesh. It has no connection to Gaza An image of a baby’s body being carried by a dog between its jaws is going viral on social media with a claim such as “Heartbreaking photo of a dog carrying a dead child to eat in Gaza, killed by Israel”. Let’s […]
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This is an old video from October 2022 Last day, people all around the world celebrated Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, with great excitement and opulence. Bethlehem is believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Amidst this, a video is going viral on social media showing some people attacking a church on Christmas night. […]
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This is an old video from Austria, it has no link to protests over the recent Magdeburg Christmas market attack. Five people, including a nine-year-old boy, were killed when a man drove a car into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on 20 December, 2024. More than 200 people were injured in the attack including about […]
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The video actually shows a minaret of a mosque in Iraq being shot by American troops. A video of gunshots and smoke coming from a minaret is going viral on social media with the claim that it depicts Israeli soldiers firing at a mosque in Gaza during prayer. The users who shared the video with […]
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The man crying in the video was identified as a Muslim farmer named Nasim Miya, whose crops were burnt by miscreants A video of a man crying while sitting on a field after seeing the burned crop is being widely shared on social media. The viral video is being claimed that Muslims in Bangladesh burnt […]
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The footage shows a 2018 tsunami on Sulawesi Island following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurred off Maluku Province, Indonesia on 16 December 2024.There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries from the quake. Following this, a video of large waves crashing against a shore has gone viral on social media […]
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This footage was taken during an earthquake in Taipei, Taiwan, in April 2024, not a recent earthquake in California. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook a large area of Northern California on 5 December 2024. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries from the quake. Following this, there surfaced many viral videos on […]
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This video is not from Syria, but from Tunisia and dates back to March 2017. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the country following rebels took control of Damascus. In this backdrop, a viral video purports to show uniformed personnel uncovering a 500-year-old Torah scroll found in the basement of the Assad palace. A Torah scroll […]
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The video shows an Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-29 fighter jet crash that occurred on 2 September, 2024 in Rajasthan A video is going viral on social media with a claim that it shows the plane carrying Bashar al-Assad, the ousted president of Syria, crashing near Homs City after departing Damascus. The caption states, “PLANE CRASH […]
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Burger King, known for its Whopper and flame-grilled burgers, was recently the subject of a viral screenshot claiming its official X account posted “We don’t snitch” after Luigi Mangione’s arrest. The post has sparked mixed reactions online. However, Fact Crescendo has determined the claim is false. This is about our investigation of this claim. Social […]
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The viral video is old; it shows a flash mob robbery happened at Nordstrom in Los Angeles in August 2023. A large, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County in Northern California last week prompting a tsunami warning for part of the North Coast. The warning was later canceled. In this context, a […]
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Recently, a photo went viral on social media, claiming it to be from a Syrian prison. Sharing the photo on Facebook, a user wrote, “This is not a scene from a horror movie. A prisoner of the Syrian mirror.” Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim […]
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Recently Syrian President Bashar Al Assad had to flee the country after the rebels took over the capital Damascus. Against this backdrop, a photo of the ousted Syrian President with his wife is going viral on social media with the claim that this is their first photo in Moscow after the end of their reign. […]
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This image from 2016 shows South Koreans protesting against then-President Park Geun-hye. On 3 December 2024, Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea, declared martial law during a televised address, The President’s move was reversed hours later after members of Parliament voted to block the move. Amid this, on social media, an image showing a sea of […]
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This video shows a Sufi shrine being vandalised in Bangladesh After the arrest of former ISKCON priest Chinmay Krishna Das in Bangladesh, there were many media reports that attacks against Hindus were taking place in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, a video of a Hindu temple being vandalised is going viral on social media allegedly shows Muslims destroying a Hindu […]
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Recently, a viral claim stated that Apple and iPhones officially released iOS 18.2 version to its users. This caused many reactions on social media, with users questioning whether it was true. However, Fact Crescendo has found that the claim was misleading and not true at all. This is about our investigation of this claim. Social […]
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Benjamin Netanyahu was not attacked in the Israeli Parliament International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant over war crimes recently. Following this, a viral video emerged showing Netanyahu being attacked and beaten up in the Israeli parliament by MPs. Facebook Post| Archive […]
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This viral image shows a protest in Germany and it dates back to December 2023. It has no link to the recent protest. On 19 November, an estimated 13,000 British farmers converged on Parliament Square in London to protest the planned agricultural inheritance taxation policies. Against this backdrop, an image of people standing next to the tractors […]
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Amid the tension in the Middle East, the conflict between Israel and some Middle Eastern countries is still going on. According to a recent live blog of Al Jazeera, Hezbollah has attacked Tel Aviv. The Lebanese organization Hezbollah has also claimed that it has targeted an Israeli military base in Tel Aviv. Against this backdrop, […]
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The viral video shows a fire which broke out in the engine room of a Turkish owned ship. Lebanon-based terror group Hezbollah launched a fresh strike on Israel with a barrage of over 90 missiles last week aimed towards the country’s northern city of Haifa, injuring civilians and damaging buildings and vehicles in the area. Amidst this […]
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This viral video shows a July 2018 rally in support of President Donald Trump in London. Donald Trump won the presidency for the second time, defeating incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris in the US Presidential election. Following this, many images and videos surfaced on social media. Amidst this, a video of a crowd waving union […]
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This image is from 2020, when Donald Trump invited religious leaders to the White House to observe the National Day of Prayer in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. Donald Trump won the presidency for the second time, defeating incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris in the US Presidential election. Following this, an image showing Hindu […]
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Recently a photo of a person with both arms cut and bandaged went viral on social media. There are bandages on the other parts of his body too. Sharing the video on social media users are claiming that the person in the photo is a Hamas terrorist whose arms were cut off by the Israeli […]
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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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Video dates back to 2021 showing an earthquake in Iran and has no relation with the recent tremors in Iran. Israel is bracing itself for another Iranian attack after a crescendo of threatening rhetoric from leaders in Iran saying the country would retaliate for Israeli missile strikes last month. On the evening of October 5, […]
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The viral video shows floods in Zaragoza, Spain in July 2023. It has no relation with the recent flood in Spain. The deadliest flash floods in Spain’s modern history have killed at least 214 people, and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia. On this backdrop, […]
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Amid the recent Israeli military attacks in Gaza and Lebanon, a video showing the armed Hezbollah fighters cheerfully posing with weapons is going viral on social media. The users who share the video claim that it is recent. The caption of the post states, “This is Hezbollah’s mood right now…Pray for Israel”. Archive link Fact Check- We […]
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A video of a massive explosion is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows fire in Haifa following Hezbollah’s recent strikes on Israel. The caption of the post states, “Haifa is burning of Hizballah attack”. Let’s check the truth Facebook Post Archive link Fact Check- We started our investigation with a reverse […]
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Recently a photo of stray dogs sitting beside a dead body went viral on social media. Sharing the video users are claiming that the man was shot dead in the North of Gaza by the Israelis, but his dogs remained by his side. Sharing the photo an X user wrote, “The israelis shot him and […]
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While the world-famous American soft drink company Coca-Cola has recently launched a custom cans campaign, a viral claim surfaced on social media stating that the company does not allow “Jesus” to be printed on custom cans, while other religious figures can be included. This claim has sparked widespread discussion and confusion among consumers. However, upon […]
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Former One Direction star Liam Payne died at the age of 31 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday after falling from a balcony. Police in Buenos Aires said a preliminary autopsy suggests Liam Payne died from external and internal bleeding injuries. Payne was a global star and part of the much-loved boyband, which was created on […]
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A video of several big machines being washed away in heavy floods went viral on social media, claiming it to be from Nepal. Sharing the video on Facebook a user wrote, “Nepal flood_sush a big crusher washed away by flood in Nepal_2024.बाढि पहिरोको कारण यति ठुलो क्रसर लाई बगायो ………….” Facebook Link | Archived Link. […]
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Four Israeli soldiers have been killed and 58 injured in a drone strike by Hezbollah targeting an army base in northern Israel on 13 October 2024. Against this backdrop, an image of a few soldiers sitting on the floor with their heads down went viral on social media claiming it to be an image of […]
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Amid the recent Israeli military attacks in Gaza and Lebanon, an image of coffins wrapped in the Israeli flag is going viral on social media with the claim that 100 IDF soldiers were killed recently by Hezbollah. The caption of the post states, “More than 100 IDF soldiers were killed today by Hezbollah. It’s just […]
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Recently a video has been forwarded to our 24X7 Factline number 9049053770. The video shows a group of women wearing the burka and marching forward holding the tricolour. It has been claimed that these women are Palestinians, and they are carrying the Indian flag to escape from Israel’s attack. Archived Link. However, as we investigated, […]
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A video of a missile malfunction went viral on social media claiming it be an attack on Israel. Sharing the video on social media users are claiming that the video shows a missile coming back and exploding at the launch site moments after the launch. Sharing the video on Facebook, users wrote, “Unthinkable! Declare that […]
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Amid escalating chaos between Israel and Iran, an image of a massive smoke rising from the fire is going viral on social media. While sharing the image users wrote “Tel Aviv is lit up in flames”. Archive link Let’s check the truth Fact Check- We started our investigation with a reverse image search on Google […]
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Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed and a number of others wounded in three exchanges with Hezbollah in heavy fighting inside Lebanon last day. Hezbollah also claimed it had destroyed three Israeli Merkava tanks with guided rockets in the Lebanese border town of Maroun el-Ras. Against this backdrop, video that has gone viral purportedly shows Hezbollah destroying […]
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Following the Iranian missile attack on Israel, several images and videos are going viral on social media. Amidst this we noticed a video showing a large number of people running wildly on the roads and behind them, a cloud of smoke is rising from a building. Amidst the screams of the people, this smoke gradually […]
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A video of buses catching fire went viral on social media, claiming it to be the footage of Tel Aviv after being hit by Kamikaze drone barrage. Sharing the video on Facebook, users wrote, “Tel Aviv now on fire after being hit by Kamikaze drone barrage”. Facebook Link | Archived Link. Similar posts can be […]
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Tesla Cybertruck is one of the luxurious electronic vehicles. Yet, a viral photo of a Tesla Cybertruck purportedly operating as a taxi has been widely shared on social media. However, Fact Crescendo has determined that this viral photo is digitally altered. Social Media Claim Recently, a Facebook user posted a viral photo of a red […]
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After the Iranian missile attack on Israel, various photos and videos went viral on social media. Against this backdrop, a video of a blast in a high-rise building went viral, claiming it to be the footage of the Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv, Israel. Sharing the video on Facebook, users wrote, “Missiles are landing […]
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Exchange of strikes between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have been occurring along the Israel–Lebanon border and in Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights since 8 October 2023. Amidst this, a video of a boat engulfed in flames at sea has gone viral on social media, with the claim that an explosion occurred inside […]
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At least 166 people have been killed as Helene left behind a trail of destruction across the southeastern U.S., including Florida, Virginia, North and South Carolina last week. President Joe Biden will visit North and South Carolina to assess the devastation from Hurricane Helene. Amidst this, a video showing a building with a blue roof in […]
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A video showing a large crowd of people advancing down a street and throwing objects at a vehicle with flashing blue and red lights is going viral on social media. The caption alongside the video says “Today Iran is kicking off, Iranian people defending themselves against the oppressive armed forces of the Islamic dictatorship in […]
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Israel launched a large-scale attack on Israel on 2 October 2024. According to the Israeli military, Iran launched around 180 missiles towards Israel. On this backdrop, a video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly running for cover inside a bunker went viral on social media. Sharing the video on Facebook, users wrote, “Leaked video […]
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A video showing huge fire in the middle of a seemingly populated area, with vehicles travelling on the roads nearby and several well-lit buildings is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows fire in Haifa following Hezbollah’s recent missile attack on Israel. Let’s check the truth Archive link Fact Check- We started […]
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After Taylor Swift endorsed Harris for the presidential election, numerous claims and fake news have surfaced on social media. One such claim is that Coca-Cola ended its partnership with Swift. This news has been widely shared and circulated by users recently. This is about our investigation of this claim. Social Media Claim Recently, a Facebook […]
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A video of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah sobbing went viral on social media, linking it with the recent pager and walkie-talkie explosions in Lebanon. Sharing the video on social media, users are claiming that Hassan Nasrallah was crying after losing his comrades in the explosions. A Facebook user shared the video with the caption, “Hezbollah […]
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A video of a drone attack on an oil refinery is going viral on social media claiming it to be a “Hezbollah drone” reaching oil refineries in northern occupied Palestine. Sharing the footage on Facebook, a user wrote, “A Hezbollah drone reaches oil refineries in northern occupied Palestine”. https://archive.org/details/drone-attack Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we […]
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A photo of burning solar panels went viral on social media claiming it to be from the recent explosions in Lebanon. Sharing the photo on Facebook, the user wrote, “Solar panels belonging to Hezbollah exploded also today in Lebanon” https://archive.org/details/screenshot-2024-09-23-151154 Facebook Link | Archived Link. The photo was shared on Twitter, too, with the same claim. Archived Link. […]
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Israel has carried out extensive air strikes on southern Lebanon, saying its warplanes have hit more than 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and other terrorist sites including a weapons storage facility. In this scenario, a video of a massive roadside explosion recorded from a moving vehicle has gone viral on social media with the claim that it shows […]
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Thousands of pagers and radio devices exploded in two separate incidents in Lebanon recently which has left thousands injured and taken over 30 lives. On this backdrop, an image of an exploded commode went viral on social media linking it to the recent explosions in Lebanon. Sharing the image user wrote, “Some Hezbollah operative blew […]
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Recently, a video was forwarded to our 24X7 Factline number 9049053770, which showed a woman being abducted by a few men. It’s being claimed that the video is from Bangladesh and the woman is a Hindu who was dragged by the Muslim miscreants. Forwarding the video, the user wrote, “Please let me know the details […]
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A video of a large number of Muslim people wearing religious caps, chanting slogans and holding banners went viral on social media with the claim that the video is from Bangladesh and the video shows a recent protest in Bangladesh against the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharing the video, a user […]
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A social media post claiming Lionel Messi has signed a two-year contract with KFC has sparked widespread speculation and discussion. The image and text suggest a significant endorsement deal between Messi and the fast-food chain. However, fact-checking organizations like Fact Crescendo have deemed this claim misleading, emphasizing the need for careful scrutiny of viral content. […]
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The viral video is from Bangladesh, not India. A video has gone viral on social media, showing two individuals attacking a shop with an axe. Meanwhile, two army men passing by stop and take the weapons from both attackers, forcing them to kneel. This video is claimed to be from India. The post claims that […]
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As of August 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign has indeed raised over $480 million, solidifying her status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee. Despite this substantial fundraising achievement, a significant controversy has emerged from misinformation circulating online. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading This is about […]
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Though Geetanjali Barua, the principal of Azimpur Govt. Girls School & College, was forced to resign, the woman shown tied to the tree in the image is an alleged outsider who claims to be a former college student. Amidst the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh social media is abuzz with many videos, images, and news alleging […]
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The viral video shows ISKCON devotees distributing food for flood-affected people in Sylhet, Bangladesh, in June 2022. After the political crisis, Bangladesh is now facing a natural disaster. At least 23 people have died in Bangladesh due to floods caused by monsoon rains and over flowing of rivers with around 1.24 million families stranded across […]
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After a long wait for the iPhone 16, various rumors and fake news have circulated on social media. Recently, an invitation poster suggested that Apple will launch the iPhone 16 on September 10, 2024. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading and not officially released by Apple. This is […]
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After the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, there were various viral claims circulating, as often happens with major events. One of them is circulating around a major mobile phone brand, Samsung. It says Samsung has ended its partnership and dropped out of $1 billion advertising campaigns with the International Olympics Committee. However, after conducting research […]
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The viral video is from February 2024, when a political party named ‘Gana Adhikar Parishad’ initiated a boycott campaign against Indian products Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge to her […]
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The viral video shows an incident from Chattogram, where Chhatra League members were pushed off a building by the anti-quota protestors. It has no communal angle. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a […]
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The video shows a child who survived the Israeli attack of Nuseirat Camp in Gaza in July 2024. It has no connection to Bangladesh Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge […]
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This video is not recent, and it does not show a Hindu protest in Bangladesh, but rather a Bangladesh Chhatra League rally held in September 2023. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a […]
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The video shows an incident in which Badrunnessa College Chhatra League leaders were tied up by students in Bangladesh. It has no communal angle. At least 232 people were killed in Bangladesh in the incidents of violence that erupted across the country following the fall of the government led by Sheikh Hasina on 5 August […]
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The viral image is from the Asian Games 2018, not from the Paris Olympics. India won silver while Pakistan won gold in the javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024. Following this, an image of Pakistan and India’s javelin throwers, Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem is going viral on social media. In this picture, both […]
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The viral video is a protest by a student of Jagannath University in Bangladesh and not an attack on Hindu women. At least 232 people were killed in Bangladesh in the incidents of violence that erupted across the country following the fall of the government led by Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024. Amidst this, […]
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As a result of the unrest in Bangladesh, social media has been abuzz with various posts and updates. Several images and videos are also going viral, among which one caught our attention. The video in question shows hordes of people at the Indo-Bangladesh border and is being shared with claims that imply that these visuals […]
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In the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, there are reports of attacks and vandalization of properties. Against this backdrop, an image of the head of Rabindranath Tagore’s statue is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that students in Bangladesh vandalized the statue of Rabindranath Tagore, who once wrote the country’s national anthem. However, Fact […]
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This viral video of a prayer session in Paris is not in response to the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony but from an event held in May 2024. In the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony, a performance featuring drag queens was seen as a parody of Leonardo da Vinci’s biblical depiction of “The Last Supper.” […]
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The theatrical opening ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics had sparked a controversy. In one of the scenes, drag queens and dancers sat on a long table which some people related to Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ which shows Jesus Christ and his 12 Apostles. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be misleading. […]
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After the situation in Bangladesh got worse, PM Sheikh Hasina resigned her post and fled away from the country. Amidst the current unrest, an image of a house set on fire with bystanders watching is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this house belongs to Liton Das, Bangladeshi cricketer. The claim gained […]
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country on Monday following intense protests against job quotas. Student activists had called for a march to the capital Dhaka on Monday after clashes across the country on Sunday killed nearly 100 people, reports Reuters. Demonstrators even stormed and looted the presidential residence. Social media is […]
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While KFC strives to maintain high standards, there can occasionally be issues related to food quality or hygiene. The viral video claiming that KFC’s chicken wings are moving creepily has sparked significant interest and concern on social media. The movement shown in the video may be due to editing, special effects, or external factors. This […]
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An image of swimmers forming the “BRING THEM HOME NOW” slogan with their bodies went viral on social media claiming it to be from the ongoing Paris Olympics. Sharing the image on Facebook user wrote, “The Israeli Olympic team were not allowed to wear yellow ribbon pins for the hostages during the Paris Olympics. 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 […]
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The image dates back to August 2023 and features the cover of the September 2023 issue of Vogue China Magazine. They were taken for the promotion of the Hangzhou Asian Games held between 23 September to 8 October 2023. The Olympics 2024 will officially open in Paris on the night of Friday, July 26 and continue through […]
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The viral the image claiming to feature Donald Trump on the cover of TIME Magazine with the caption “Man of the Ear” is actually an altered version of the magazine. Following the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, an image purportedly showing former US President Donald Trump with a bandaged ear on a cover of TIME […]
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The viral image shows a father holding the hand of his daughter, who died in an earthquake in Turkey in February 2023 Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine, Israel’s military has bombed another United Nations-run school as well as an Israeli-designed “safe-zone” in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 42 Palestinians and wounding […]
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The image shows a fold in the secret service agent’s clothing, not a hole in Trump’s jacket, and there are no reports that Trump was shot in the chest. Donald Trump, former US President and Republican candidate was shot during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on 13 July. Trump’s ear suffered an injury during what is […]
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Recently a video was forwarded to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770 claiming it to be a Chinese soldier beating a Uyghur Muslim for keeping a copy of the Quran at his home. Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the viral video was not from China, but from Indonesia and it […]
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Recently a screenshot of a tweet was forwarded to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770. According to the tweet, China’s President Xi Jinping suffered a stroke during the Third Plenary Session of the Chinese Communist Party. Chinese Human Rights reporter Jennifer Zhang claimed the brain stroke was massive and Xi Jinping is now in critical condition. […]
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The video was digitally edited to add the India-India chants. No such chanting was heard at the event at that moment. At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 15, Donald Trump announced JD Vance as his vice-presidential candidate. Vance greeted the delegates at the convention with his wife, Usha, who is of Indian origin. Against […]
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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 claimed that China plans 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 of consuming this […]
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Starbucks is a global chain of coffeehouses renowned for premium coffee, beverages, and relaxed café atmosphere. Several posts have claimed that Starbucks had changed its name to Vista Coffee. This rumour has surfaced multiple times, sparking varied reactions and discussions among social media users. Let’s look at the claims which have been making rounds in […]
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According to a widely shared social media post, McDonald’s, a well-known fast-food giant, has released a new logo that allegedly depicts animal abuse. One of the images in the post shows a cow’s head poking out from the recognisable arches of the business’s emblem. Numerous social media users have shared and commented on the aforementioned […]
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The viral video shows compilation of two separate events unrelated to 2024 Olympic torch lighting ceremony The Summer Olympics are set to begin in Paris on 26 July, sparking heated debate on social media. Meanwhile, a video showing a flare being lit inside a cathedral, followed by fireworks outside is going viral on social media. […]
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The viral image is not real; it was made by combining two photographs. One of Jeffrey Epstein and Pepe Fanjul, and another of Joe Biden and Ezra Friedlander. An image purportedly showing the late American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein posing with U.S. President Joe Biden is going viral on social media. Users […]
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While Apple’s FaceTime feature on iPhones, Macs, and tablets allows users to make voice and video calls with ease conveniently, some social media users recently posted a claim message stating that the giant company plans to charge FaceTime users. However, Fact Crescendo fact-finding found that the claim posted on Facebook was misleading. Let’s look at […]
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Abdul Aziz al Otaibi, a photographer, captured this image as part of his art project in 2014. An image showing a child sleeping between two graves is is going viral on social media. The users who shared the image claim that the child sleeps between the graves of his parents in the war-torn Gaza. Twitter […]
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Both images are clearly old and unrelated. They are falsely shared as recent images. Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine, a collage of two images is being shared on social media with users claiming that pro Palestinian protesters painted the Israeli flag on a donkey and killed another donkey by burning it. The […]
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The viral video shows the Sri Lankan Navy rescue of the crew of the Singapore cargo vessel, which caught fire and sank off the coast of Columbo, Sri Lanka. It dates back to 2021. Yemen’s Houthi group backed by Iran, claimed to have targeted a US destroyer and Israel-bound ship in the Red Sea. Against […]
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A claim circulating on social media suggests that Walmart, a renowned global retail chain, is reverting to 24-hour operations. This claim has been widely shared across various platforms. Social Media Posts Recently, Facebook users shared an image that seemed to display a post from Walmart. The post announced a change in the store’s operating hours […]
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The viral video old and is from Panama. It is unrelated to Iran President’s helicopter crash. On 19 May, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and several other officials were killed in a helicopter crash in the country’s East Azerbaijan region. Raisi has been buried in his hometown of Mashhad, four days after […]
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The image depicts the crowd during the funeral procession of Iranian General Qasem Suleimani and it dates back to 2020 Iran’s late President, Ebrahim Raisi, has been buried in his hometown of Mashhad, four days after being killed in a helicopter crash. The 63-year-old hardline cleric was buried in the shrine of Imam Reza, a […]
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This is digitally altered video. Original video dates back to September 2023 and it shows Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, displaying a poster that reads, “Iranian Women Deserve Freedom Now!” Following the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death, a video showing the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan displaying a signboard […]
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The viral video shows a Kurdish militant shooting down a helicopter in May 2016. It is unrelated to Iran. Ebrahim Raisi and Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and six other passengers and crew were killed in the helicopter crash near the Iranian-Azerbaijan border. Following this incident, many posts and videos are going viral on social media. One such […]
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A passenger was killed and 71 others injured due to severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore. Flight SQ321, a Boeing 777-300 ER with 211 passengers and 18 crew members, took off from Heathrow on Monday, May 20, 2024 and encountered severe turbulence en route. It was diverted to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, landing […]
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The viral video is from January 2024. It shows Iranian President’s visit to the Nimroud Dam in Firouzkoh city Ebrahim Raisi and Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and six other passengers and crew were killed in the helicopter crash near the Iranian-Azerbaijan border. The helicopter carrying the officials crashed in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, near the border […]
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According to sources, these images depict the site of a training plane crash in Iran and it dates back to 2020. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian have died in a helicopter crash. The helicopter carrying the officials crashed in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, near the border with Azerbaijan, under circumstances that […]
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Chili’s, a well-known restaurant chain recognized for its relaxed dining ambiance, has recently been at the center of speculations claiming that it’s shutting down all its locations. These claims have quickly disseminated across various social media platforms, stirring worry among numerous internet users. Social Media Claims Rumors about Chili’s closing down began circulating on various […]
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A video circulating on social media claims to show the sale of fake Ukrainian passports. The video alleges that two employees of a Ukrainian consulate in Poland were selling fake Ukrainian passports. Social Media Claims A Facebook user posted a video with a “United24” logo in the upper corner, with a caption that read, “Consulate […]
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In today’s social media landscape, fake news is widespread and can significantly influence consumer behavior, causing brands to suffer both financially and reputationally. For instance, a recent viral article suggesting that America’s most renowned burger is no longer American-owned has been circulating rapidly on social media platforms. However, investigations by the Fact Crescendo team reveal […]
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The video depicts a transgender person being assaulted by police in Milan, Italy in 2023. Police in the United States made dozens of arrests as pro-Palestinian protest encampments were dismantled at the Universities recently. The clashes between police officers and pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses have seized national attention. Against this backdrop, a disturbing video of a […]
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The viral video shows Yezidi women being rescued from an ISIS camp in Syria by the Women’s Protection Unit of the Syrian Democratic Forces A video showing military personnel rescuing some women who are chained in what appears to be a camp is going viral on social media. In the viral video, users are claiming […]
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Dubai faced flash flood and heavy rain in the region causing a lot of damages and sabotaging the communications. According to the reports, almost 15.2 cm of rain fell on Dubai which is equivalent to one and half years annual precipitation. Against this backdrop, a small video clip of camels trapped during a flood is […]
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