China Harasses Philippine Vessels in South China Sea
Chinese coast guard ships and a navy helicopter harassed Philippine scientific survey vessels near Sandy Cay in the Spratly Islands on Friday, forcing the operation's cancellation; this incident highlights escalating tensions in the South China Sea and tests the US commitment to the region.
China Harasses Philippine Vessels in South China Sea
Chinese coast guard ships and a navy helicopter harassed Philippine scientific survey vessels near Sandy Cay in the Spratly Islands on Friday, forcing the operation's cancellation; this incident highlights escalating tensions in the South China Sea and tests the US commitment to the region.
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48% Bias Score
China Builds Structure in Disputed Waters, Breaching Agreement with South Korea
China has constructed a large floating structure (approximately 50 meters by 50 meters) in waters it disputes with South Korea, violating a 2001 agreement and raising concerns of broader territorial ambitions, mirroring similar actions in the South China Sea.
China Builds Structure in Disputed Waters, Breaching Agreement with South Korea
China has constructed a large floating structure (approximately 50 meters by 50 meters) in waters it disputes with South Korea, violating a 2001 agreement and raising concerns of broader territorial ambitions, mirroring similar actions in the South China Sea.
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52% Bias Score
Record Number of Indian Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lanka in 2024
In 2024, Sri Lanka arrested a record 535 Indian fishermen, nearly double the previous year, amid allegations of mistreatment, prompting protests in India and highlighting the complex interplay of environmental degradation, socio-economic pressures, and international disputes.
Record Number of Indian Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lanka in 2024
In 2024, Sri Lanka arrested a record 535 Indian fishermen, nearly double the previous year, amid allegations of mistreatment, prompting protests in India and highlighting the complex interplay of environmental degradation, socio-economic pressures, and international disputes.
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48% Bias Score
"Somalia, Ethiopia Agree to Resolve Dispute Over Somaliland, Sea Access"
"Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed to a joint declaration resolving their dispute over Somaliland and Ethiopia's sea access, mediated by Turkey, focusing on future cooperation and leaving past differences behind."
"Somalia, Ethiopia Agree to Resolve Dispute Over Somaliland, Sea Access"
"Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed to a joint declaration resolving their dispute over Somaliland and Ethiopia's sea access, mediated by Turkey, focusing on future cooperation and leaving past differences behind."
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52% Bias Score
China-Philippines Coast Guard Clash at Scarborough Shoal
On December 4th, a confrontation occurred near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea between Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard ships, involving water cannons and accusations of entering territorial waters; this is the latest incident in an ongoing territorial dispute.
China-Philippines Coast Guard Clash at Scarborough Shoal
On December 4th, a confrontation occurred near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea between Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard ships, involving water cannons and accusations of entering territorial waters; this is the latest incident in an ongoing territorial dispute.
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32% Bias Score
Indonesia-China Maritime Deal Sparks Debate
Indonesia signs a maritime agreement with China, sparking debate about its impact on Indonesia's sovereignty in the South China Sea amid overlapping claims.
Indonesia-China Maritime Deal Sparks Debate
Indonesia signs a maritime agreement with China, sparking debate about its impact on Indonesia's sovereignty in the South China Sea amid overlapping claims.
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0% Bias Score
Philippines Launches Comic Book to Counter China's South China Sea Disinformation
The Philippines launched a 40-page comic book, "The Stories of Teacher Jun," on Friday to counter China's disinformation campaign in the South China Sea, depicting China's actions as bullying and highlighting the Philippine position; about 11,000 copies have been distributed, with plans for more.
Philippines Launches Comic Book to Counter China's South China Sea Disinformation
The Philippines launched a 40-page comic book, "The Stories of Teacher Jun," on Friday to counter China's disinformation campaign in the South China Sea, depicting China's actions as bullying and highlighting the Philippine position; about 11,000 copies have been distributed, with plans for more.
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48% Bias Score
China's Coast Guard Ship Triggers New Philippine Warning in South China Sea
A large Chinese coast guard ship entered the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, prompting officials to warn of potential new international lawsuits against China due to its growing aggression in the South China Sea; this follows a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China's expansive claims ...
China's Coast Guard Ship Triggers New Philippine Warning in South China Sea
A large Chinese coast guard ship entered the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, prompting officials to warn of potential new international lawsuits against China due to its growing aggression in the South China Sea; this follows a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China's expansive claims ...
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48% Bias Score
Ethiopia-Somalia Maritime Dispute Resolved Through Turkish Mediation
Mediation by Turkish President Erdogan resolved a nearly year-long maritime conflict between Ethiopia and Somalia before mid-December 2024, granting Ethiopia access to international waters via Somalia while respecting Somali territorial integrity, following a problematic agreement with Somaliland th...
Ethiopia-Somalia Maritime Dispute Resolved Through Turkish Mediation
Mediation by Turkish President Erdogan resolved a nearly year-long maritime conflict between Ethiopia and Somalia before mid-December 2024, granting Ethiopia access to international waters via Somalia while respecting Somali territorial integrity, following a problematic agreement with Somaliland th...
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44% Bias Score
China's Coast Guard Rammed Philippine Vessel in South China Sea
On Wednesday, Chinese coast guard and navy ships used water cannons and physically blocked and rammed a Philippine patrol vessel near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, escalating tensions in a region with overlapping territorial claims.
China's Coast Guard Rammed Philippine Vessel in South China Sea
On Wednesday, Chinese coast guard and navy ships used water cannons and physically blocked and rammed a Philippine patrol vessel near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, escalating tensions in a region with overlapping territorial claims.
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48% Bias Score
China and Philippines Clash at Scarborough Shoal
On December 4th, 2024, Chinese coast guard ships attacked Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal using water cannons and ramming, escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea; China claims the Philippines invaded its territory.
China and Philippines Clash at Scarborough Shoal
On December 4th, 2024, Chinese coast guard ships attacked Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal using water cannons and ramming, escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea; China claims the Philippines invaded its territory.
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36% Bias Score
China's Huangyan Island Claim
China asserts its sovereignty over Huangyan Island, releasing territorial sea baselines and criticizing the Philippines' new maritime law and actions in the area.
China's Huangyan Island Claim
China asserts its sovereignty over Huangyan Island, releasing territorial sea baselines and criticizing the Philippines' new maritime law and actions in the area.
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0% Bias Score