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Decontextualized naval exercises in Gulf of Oman shown as Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz

Decontextualized naval exercises in Gulf of Oman shown as Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz

Thai PBS Verify has debunked claims of an Iranian 'Ababil' drone strike in the Strait of Hormuz, identifying the footage as a naval exercise from August 2025 in the Gulf of Oman.

Apr 23, 2026 | Around the World

Fake claim about U.S. soldiers searching Pakistani officials before peace talks

Fake claim about U.S. soldiers searching Pakistani officials before peace talks

A social media post claims that U.S. soldiers searched Pakistani officials before attending the peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, causing embarrassment and disrespect. Thai PBS Verify has found that the image was AI-generated and that no such incident actually happened.

Apr 18, 2026 | Around the World

Image of U.S. soldier captured by Iran found to be AI-generated

Image of U.S. soldier captured by Iran found to be AI-generated

Thai PBS Verify has found a post showing a U.S. soldier captured by the Iranian military. After the team’s verification, the photo is likely to be AI-generated.

Apr 10, 2026 | Around the World

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When facts are at risk in information warfare
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When facts are at risk in information warfare

The issue of “barcodes–QR codes” on the 2026 election ballots is not merely a legal debate; it has escalated into a battlefield of information where facts clash fiercely with distortion. In an era when algorithms reward anger more than reason, sincere questions may be drowned out amid waves of incitement.

Mar 3, 2026