Three-Quarters of Earth's Land is Permanently Drier, UN Report Reveals
A UNCCD report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land has become permanently drier, expanding drylands to over 40% of the landmass, impacting agriculture, water resources, and causing mass migrations due to climate change and unsustainable land use.
Three-Quarters of Earth's Land is Permanently Drier, UN Report Reveals
A UNCCD report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land has become permanently drier, expanding drylands to over 40% of the landmass, impacting agriculture, water resources, and causing mass migrations due to climate change and unsustainable land use.
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40% Bias Score
IOM and Zimbabwe Strengthen Partnership to Leverage Migration for Development
IOM Director General Amy Pope's visit to Zimbabwe aims to enhance the 40-year partnership focused on utilizing migration as a development tool, addressing climate change displacement, and supporting returning migrants. Discussions with government officials centered on leveraging migration for develo...
IOM and Zimbabwe Strengthen Partnership to Leverage Migration for Development
IOM Director General Amy Pope's visit to Zimbabwe aims to enhance the 40-year partnership focused on utilizing migration as a development tool, addressing climate change displacement, and supporting returning migrants. Discussions with government officials centered on leveraging migration for develo...
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44% Bias Score
UK on Alert for Returning Jihadists from Syria
The UK is on high alert for the return of British jihadists from Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime, prompting a pause on 6,500 asylum applications and raising major security concerns.
UK on Alert for Returning Jihadists from Syria
The UK is on high alert for the return of British jihadists from Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime, prompting a pause on 6,500 asylum applications and raising major security concerns.
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52% Bias Score
"Putin Addresses Human Rights Concerns, Promises Government Action"
"President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with Russia's Human Rights Council, addressed concerns about refugee living conditions, migrant integration, support for military families, and combating phone fraud; he promised government action on each issue."
"Putin Addresses Human Rights Concerns, Promises Government Action"
"President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with Russia's Human Rights Council, addressed concerns about refugee living conditions, migrant integration, support for military families, and combating phone fraud; he promised government action on each issue."
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52% Bias Score
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Amid Rebel Victory
Austria plans to deport Syrian migrants following the Syrian rebel victory, while other European nations like Belgium, France, Germany, and Greece halt asylum applications for Syrians amid rising anti-immigrant sentiments.
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Amid Rebel Victory
Austria plans to deport Syrian migrants following the Syrian rebel victory, while other European nations like Belgium, France, Germany, and Greece halt asylum applications for Syrians amid rising anti-immigrant sentiments.
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36% Bias Score
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Group HTS After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, the European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a powerful Islamist group previously designated a terrorist organization, prompting reconsideration of sanctions and refugee policies.
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Group HTS After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, the European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a powerful Islamist group previously designated a terrorist organization, prompting reconsideration of sanctions and refugee policies.
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32% Bias Score
"Humpback Whale Makes Unprecedented 13,000+ km Migration, Possibly Due to Climate Change"
"A humpback whale tagged in the Pacific Ocean near Columbia in 2017 was later identified near Zanzibar in 2022, covering at least 13,046 kilometers, likely due to climate change or exploratory mating behavior, according to scientists who tracked the journey using citizen science data."
"Humpback Whale Makes Unprecedented 13,000+ km Migration, Possibly Due to Climate Change"
"A humpback whale tagged in the Pacific Ocean near Columbia in 2017 was later identified near Zanzibar in 2022, covering at least 13,046 kilometers, likely due to climate change or exploratory mating behavior, according to scientists who tracked the journey using citizen science data."
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32% Bias Score
Syrian Refugee Return: Istanbul Rental Market Impact Delayed
Experts predict that while the return of Syrian refugees from Istanbul could eventually free up 40-50,000 apartments, significantly impacting the rental market, this effect won't be seen for 1-1.5 years, and short-term price drops are unlikely.
Syrian Refugee Return: Istanbul Rental Market Impact Delayed
Experts predict that while the return of Syrian refugees from Istanbul could eventually free up 40-50,000 apartments, significantly impacting the rental market, this effect won't be seen for 1-1.5 years, and short-term price drops are unlikely.
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32% Bias Score
Global Hunger Crisis Projected to Reach 1 Billion in Two Years
Hans Hoogeveen, chair of the FAO Council, warns that nearly 800 million people suffer from hunger, a number projected to reach 1 billion in two years, due to conflicts, climate change, and insufficient global attention and action.
Global Hunger Crisis Projected to Reach 1 Billion in Two Years
Hans Hoogeveen, chair of the FAO Council, warns that nearly 800 million people suffer from hunger, a number projected to reach 1 billion in two years, due to conflicts, climate change, and insufficient global attention and action.
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32% Bias Score
Netherlands Intensifies Border Controls for Six Months
On Monday, the Netherlands started six-month-long enhanced border checks at various points, including border regions and specific airports, to curb illegal migration as proposed by the right-wing coalition; concerns about the impacts on local communities exist.
Netherlands Intensifies Border Controls for Six Months
On Monday, the Netherlands started six-month-long enhanced border checks at various points, including border regions and specific airports, to curb illegal migration as proposed by the right-wing coalition; concerns about the impacts on local communities exist.
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36% Bias Score
"Veneco" Song Sparks Debate Over Venezuelan Identity and Migration
A Venezuelan band's song using the derogatory term "veneco" sparked controversy, with President Maduro condemning it as an insult to Venezuelan women, while the band says the song aims to reclaim the term and celebrate Venezuelan pride amid widespread migration and racism.
"Veneco" Song Sparks Debate Over Venezuelan Identity and Migration
A Venezuelan band's song using the derogatory term "veneco" sparked controversy, with President Maduro condemning it as an insult to Venezuelan women, while the band says the song aims to reclaim the term and celebrate Venezuelan pride amid widespread migration and racism.
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48% Bias Score
Mexico Avoids Confrontation with Trump, Prioritizes USMCA
Mexican President Sheinbaum is adopting a strategy of non-engagement in response to Donald Trump's threats of annexation and trade penalties, prioritizing the preservation of the USMCA trade agreement over direct confrontation.
Mexico Avoids Confrontation with Trump, Prioritizes USMCA
Mexican President Sheinbaum is adopting a strategy of non-engagement in response to Donald Trump's threats of annexation and trade penalties, prioritizing the preservation of the USMCA trade agreement over direct confrontation.
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44% Bias Score