Verify News 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
Images of alleged IRGC missile on Minab’s school found to be footage from unrelated event
Viral images claiming that an IRGC missile malfunctioned and struck a school in Minab, causing hundreds of student casualties, have been found to be misleading. The footage actually depicts an unrelated incident which occurred over 1,300 kilometers away.
Mar 5, 2026 | Around the World
Viral video claiming Iranian attack on Dubai Airport confirmed as AI-generated
An investigation by Thai PBS Verify has determined that a circulated video depicting explosions at Dubai Airport, allegedly linked to Iranian missile and drone attacks, was AI-generated.
Mar 4, 2026 | Around the World
Online influencer shares distorted images of Lady Gaga allegedly involved in Epstein files
A TikTok video falsely claims pop star Lady Gaga was involved in a sacrificial ritual and consumed human flesh. Thai PBS Verify has confirmed the footage is actually from a 2013 annual art auction, not a secret ritual.
Mar 4, 2026 | Around the World
Image of alleged missile strikes on Tel Aviv found to be AI-generated
Thai PBS Verify has examined an image which claims to show Iran launching missiles at Tel Aviv, Israel. The image has, however, been found to be AI-generated.
Mar 3, 2026 | Around the World
