Verify News Around the World
Indonesian protest footage falsely claimed as 2026 Israeli evacuation
A video viewed more than 350,000 times on social media falsely claims to show Israelis evacuating after power and internet outages linked to the ongoing conflict. A fact-check by Thai PBS Verify found that the footage actually shows an anti-government protest in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Aug 27, 2026, and is unrelated to events in Israel.
Nov 10, 2026 | Around the World
‘Australians celebrate Trump midterm election lost’ video, actually footage of 2022 World Cup celebrations
An X account claimed a viral video showed Australians cheering in central Melbourne after learning that Donald Trump had lost the US midterm elections. The video attracted more than 1.2 million views, but a Thai PBS Verify investigation and confirmation from the original footage owner found that it was filmed during celebrations at the 2022 World Cup.
Nov 5, 2026 | Around the World
Crowded Dubai airport video falsely claimed to show people fleeing Iran drone attack, but footage dates back to March 2026
A viral video claiming to show thousands of people fleeing Dubai Airport over fears of an Iranian drone attack has been found to be misleading. Thai PBS Verify determined that the footage was actually published months earlier and is unrelated to recent tensions between the United States and Iran, while Dubai Airports confirmed that operations continue as normal despite some flight disruptions across the region.
Nov 4, 2026 | Around the World
Viral ‘US strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island’ footage exposed as AI-generated video
A Facebook account shared images purporting to show President Donald Trump ordering military strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, but a reverse-image search by Thai PBS Verify found that the original visuals came from an AI-generated video, despite reports that military action in the area did in fact occur.
Nov 4, 2026 | Around the World
Fire clip falsely claims Iran attack on Dubai, actually 2020 Ajman blaze
A viral video shared on X claiming that Iran attacked energy infrastructure in Dubai is misleading. Verification shows the footage is actually from a major fire at the Ajman Popular Market in the United Arab Emirates in 2020, not a recent attack linked to regional tensions.
Nov 3, 2026 | Around the World
Old Trump clip falsely claims US-Iran war has ended
A video circulating on social media claiming that US President Donald Trump has announced the end of the war between the United States and Iran is misleading. The clip is not recent but originates from June 2026, while tensions between the two countries remain high.
Nov 3, 2026 | Around the World
Fake Israeli account claims Iran hit by over 500 missiles, footage actually shows Malta fireworks factory explosion
An X account posing as an Israeli news outlet falsely claimed that more than 500 missiles had struck Iran and ignited major fires across Tehran, according to a fact-check by Thai PBS Verify. The footage used in the viral post was in fact taken from a fireworks factory explosion in Malta in June 2026.
Nov 2, 2026 | Around the World
AI image falsely shows elderly couple stripped by Paris rioters
Thai PBS Verify has found that an image claiming to show French protesters assaulting and robbing an elderly couple is AI-generated.
Oct 20, 2026 | Around the World
AI image falsely depicts pro-Palestinian Eiffel Tower protest
Thai PBS Verify has found that a dramatic image said to show protesters waving Palestinian flags amid smoke near the Eiffel Tower was generated by artificial intelligence, despite real demonstrations taking place in France in October 2026.
Oct 19, 2026 | Around the World
