Verify News Around the World
Pilot initiative introduced in South Korea to provide free sanitary pads in public areas
Thai PBS Verify confirms South Korea is set to launch a pilot program installing free sanitary pad dispensers in public spaces.
Mar 17, 2026 | Around the World
Benjamin Netanyahu’s 2018 footage distorted as proof of his recent activities following rumors on his death
A social media user has posted an image of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit in a secret military bunker during the 2026 Middle East conflict. After the examination, the photo is actually derived from a 2018 footage, which was recontextualized to use as evidence of his signs of life following recent rumors on his death.
Mar 16, 2026 | Around the World
Distorted video of Iraqis witnessing European allies’ fighter jets after strikes on Iran
A viral video on social media features a large squadron of fighter jets flying overhead. It is accompanied with claims that "Iraqi citizens witnessed European Rafale and Typhoon jets returning from Iran toward Israel." However, Thai PBS Verify has found that the footage derives from an unrelated event, having no connection to recent developments in Iran.
Mar 16, 2026 | Around the World
Deepfake video of Indian army chief revealing Iranian ship coordinates to Israel
Thai PBS Verify identifies a viral video of the Indian Army Chief disclosing Iranian ship coordinates to Israel as a Deepfake.
Mar 12, 2026 | Around the World
Online hoax on UN voting to label President Trump as international criminal
Thai PBS Verify has identified a viral claim that the United Nations (UN) held a vote resulting in a 12-3 decision to designate President Donald Trump as an international criminal. After an examination, it is confirmed that this claim is false, as no such vote has ever taken place within any UN councils or bodies.
Mar 12, 2026 | Around the World
Thai cargo ship was shot at in Strait of Hormuz while traveling from UAE to India
Thai PBS Verify examined the case of the Thai cargo ship “Mayuree Naree,” which was traveling from the Mubarras 1 oil platform in the UAE to Kandla, India. But, it was attacked while leaving the Strait of Hormuz. The Royal Thai Navy confirmed that the attack was real and that assistance for the 23 crew members is underway.
Mar 11, 2026 | Around the World
Alleged North Korean ‘missile parade’ to threaten Israel found as old footage from WPK’s celebration in 2025
Thai PBS Verify has investigated social media footage claiming North Korea deployed Hwasong-20 missiles to threaten Israel. The team has found that the video is actually from the 2025 military parade marking the WPK’s 80th anniversary in Pyongyang. The event is unrelated to current global conflicts.
Mar 10, 2026 | Around the World
Video of missile bombing in Qatar found to be AI-generated
A viral video showing multiple missiles being launched near a city, where buildings appear to be flying the Qatari flag, has ben found to be AI-generated, according to an investigation by Thai PBS Verify. The video in question has attracted more than 820,000 views.
Mar 9, 2026 | Around the World
Ajman fruit market fire video in Dubai distorted as 2026 Iranian attack
Thai PBS Verify examined the viral video of a fire at the Ajman fruit market in Dubai, UAE. The video was falsely claimed to show an Iranian attack in retaliation for the US military presence in the Middle East. In reality, the footage was from an earlier fire incident in 2020.
Mar 5, 2026 | Around the World
