War and conflict

“The video shows the damage caused by Iranian missiles launched at Israel in 2026.”

FACTLY says: This video shows a fire that broke out at Marina Pinnacle, a 67-storey skyscraper also known as Tiger Tower, in Dubai in June 2025

“Video shows an airstrike on Riyadh Airport in Saudi Arabia.”

FACTLY says: This video is not from Riyadh. It shows a fire caused by a drone strike at the Sadovod market in Moscow, Russia, in June 2026. While there were reports of a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport in September 2026, the viral v…

“The viral video shows Saudi Arabia intercepting a Houthi drone that attempted to enter Mecca’s airspace.”

FACTLY says: The viral video does not show the recent alleged Houthi attack on Mecca. The video is from September 2025 and shows Saudi forces intercepting a missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis towards Israel near the Prophet’s Mosque i…

“During Mahinda Rajapaksa's presidency, a group of Russian girls danced in front of the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.”

“Video shows a supposed missile launch that collapsed a water dam in Nepal and caused the massive and deadly flash flood in Nepal and Tibet on Aug. 26.”

Vera Files says: A glacial collapse, not a water dam break, triggered the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, according to the United States Geological Survey. The video is AI-generated.

“The video shows CDS General NS Raja Subramani stating that more than 30,000 Indian Army personnel resigned following the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar.”

FACTLY says: The viral video is digitally manipulated and does not show Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani making the alleged remarks about 30,000 Indian Army personnel resigning following the CJP protest at Jant…

“Iran fired a heavy missile that completely destroyed the "largest Mossad research complex" in Tel Aviv.”

“Following the American attack on the *Shahid Haqqani* in Bandar Abbas, Iran has just launched a retaliatory strike against highly classified American facilities in response to the U.S. attack on the *Shahid Haqqani* in Bandar Abbas".”

“The videos show Indian civilians confronting Chinese Army personnel attempting to enter Arunachal Pradesh, India.”

FACTLY says: The collage combines unrelated videos that have no connection to Arunachal Pradesh. The first clip is from Manipur and features members of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF-Pambei) and the Manipur People’s Army…

“Visuals of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) entering about 60 km inside Arunachal Pradesh.”

FACTLY says: None of the videos show any Chinese PLA intrusion into Arunachal Pradesh. The first clip is from a Royal Thai Army training exercise, while the second and third clips are from separate incidents in Manipur involving Ass…

“The video shows Bhim Army worker Sukhdev Jatav being beaten by Uttar Pradesh Police for abusing Lord Ram.”

FACTLY says: The video does not show Bhim Army worker Sukhdev Jatav being beaten by the Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly abusing Lord Ram. It is an old video that has been circulating since May 2021 and shows BJP Yuva Morcha secre…

“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was killed in a Russian airstrike.”

“The CID is investigating former Army Commander Shavendra Silva over the alleged Mullivaikkal massacre and missing gold stock.”

“Former Army Commander Shavendra Silva and tuition teacher Dinesh Mutugula are entering provincial politics with opposition parties.”

“The video shows transgender women assaulting Pakistan Army Major General Faisal Naseer in Thailand for not paying the promised amount.”

FACTLY says: The video does not show Pakistan Army Major General Faisal Naseer or Indian Army Lieutenant General Rajiv Kumar Sahni being assaulted in Thailand. The video actually shows a December 2025 incident in Pattaya, Thailand, …

“China has completely removed the name "Israel" from its digital maps.”

“Russia has officially announced that all future oil and gas deals with Europe will be priced in Chinese yuan.”

“Chinese President Xi Jinping demanded on CCTV that the United States and Israel give up their nuclear weapons to prevent a third world war.”

“Hizbullah targeted Israeli military headquarters, which is still burning and cannot be controlled. #newsupdate2026 #virals #trending #facebook #explore #NewsUpdate #war #iran #america”

“We are right now producing more oil than Saudi Arabia and Russia combined.”

PolitiFact says: The United States produces almost as much oil as Russia and Saudi Arabia combined when measuring the combination of crude oil and natural gas liquids such as butane, ethane and propane — a common way of calculating ener…