“Trump lowering his head while shaking hands with Xi Jinping during Trump’s May 2026 visit to Beijing.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: Altered
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“Scientists reportedly find that cannabis can kill hantavirus.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“A Thai journalist made a statement about the controversial 323 containers released by Sri Lankan Customs without physical inspection.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“A Rockefeller patent proves that 5G and mRNA vaccines can remotely control human cells.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“France has entered a nationwide lockdown because of a hantavirus outbreak”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“A satellite image shows 85 Iranian IRGC Navy fast attack craft stationed in the Strait of Hormuz.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: Misleading
“China has completely removed the name "Israel" from its digital maps.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: Misleading
“Value Added Tax (VAT) has been increased by 2.5% for all goods and services in Sri Lanka.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: Missing Context
“Viral social media posts made various claims about the President-led NPP May Day rally in Nuwara Eliya.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“Eran Wickramaratne introduced ethnic quotas and made remarks about U-19 cricketers' schools after being appointed chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath made recent statements on the ownership of Kachchativu Island.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“Italian scientists have discovered an enzyme that dissolves plaque in arteries”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: Misleading
“The NPP set a world record by holding 21 May Day rallies on a single day.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“The SJB published AI-generated photos to show people who were not at its May Day rally.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: Misleading
“Fuel prices in Sri Lanka were revised again on April 30, 2026.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“Russia has officially announced that all future oil and gas deals with Europe will be priced in Chinese yuan.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“The Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, is planning to resign at the end of this year.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: Misleading
“Chinese President Xi Jinping demanded on CCTV that the United States and Israel give up their nuclear weapons to prevent a third world war.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“Honeybee venom can destroy 100% of breast cancer in less than 60 minutes.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“The President and other ministers stole USD 2.5 million from the Ministry of Finance.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False