Fact check: Viral video showing Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan with a beard is doctored
The video amassed over 21.3 million views and more than 2.3m likes.
Fake news on Thai-Cambodian border dominates list of false reports
Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society says 8 of top 10 fake news last week were about Thai-Cambodian border conflict, debunking rumours of troop build-ups and…
Indian PM Modi’s video promoting investment platform flagged as ‘fake’, ‘AI-generated’
PIB Fact Check has termed a video circulating online—allegedly showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi promoting an investment platform called ‘QuantumAI’ and asking citizens…
Philippine military slams fake news on Philippines, Malaysia naval standoff
A 12-minute YouTube video, with mostly AI-generated footage, depicts a supposed naval standoff between Philippine and Malaysian forces over claims in Sabah and South China Sea.
Authorities reject rumours of Islamabad airport being closed for 8 days
A statement by PAA Spokesperson Saifullah Khan said, “According to the Notams issued, due to air activities ahead of Independence Day on August 14, arrival and departure flights…
Thai Foreign Ministry denies social media rumours of plot to assassinate Cambodia’s Hun Sen, Manet
Nikorndej Balankura, Director-General of the Department of Information and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, firmly denied the accusations, calling them entirely…
TikTok launches guide to combat misinformation during Pakistan’s monsoon floods
The guide defines what constitutes a tragic event — ranging from natural disasters to personal loss — and provides users with information on seeking mental health support and…
Thai Foreign Ministry denies Cambodia’s chemical weapons claim as ‘baseless’
Thailand “categorically denies” the allegation, adding that such claims are not only groundless but also represent a pattern of disinformation aimed at discrediting Thailand…
Bringing truth to the public: Asian media leaders tackle disinformation at AMS 2025
Gathered under the theme “Celebrating Two Decades of Excellence & Beyond," the summit is a platform not just for looking back, but for charting a proactive course forward in a…
Fake or fact? Only three in 10 Malaysians verify information online
This problem could be caused by the lack of digital literacy in the education system, while social media platforms are becoming the top but unregulated sources of information for…