Q: "A group of three men in white shirts stand near a police van while a man in a black jacket with a white stripe sits on the curb." Does this mean that "Three men are standing next to a police van and another man is sitting on a curb."?
A: yes

Q: "A man with a newspaper stands before a table full of candles." Does this mean that "Someone is holding something."?
A: yes

Q: "A man and woman have their arms around each other while an older woman in orange sits next to them." Does this mean that "A couple are enjoying a moment at their anniversary party."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "Man standing outside wearing a brown shirt." Does this mean that "The man is looking up at the sun outside."?
A:
it is not possible to tell