Lhasa Imports Fair Showcases Xizang's Growing Trade Ties
An imported goods fair opened in Lhasa, Tibet on January 23, featuring products from Russia, Thailand, Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, aiming to meet local Lunar New Year shopping demands; 62 foreign merchants participate, showcasing the region's growing economic ties with South Asia.
Lhasa Imports Fair Showcases Xizang's Growing Trade Ties
An imported goods fair opened in Lhasa, Tibet on January 23, featuring products from Russia, Thailand, Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, aiming to meet local Lunar New Year shopping demands; 62 foreign merchants participate, showcasing the region's growing economic ties with South Asia.
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48% Bias Score
Climate Change Disrupts Education for 242 Million Children
In 2024, 242 million children in 85 countries missed school due to extreme weather events (heatwaves, storms, floods, droughts) caused by climate change, impacting one in seven school-going children, with South Asia most affected (128 million children) and heatwaves being the main reason for school ...
Climate Change Disrupts Education for 242 Million Children
In 2024, 242 million children in 85 countries missed school due to extreme weather events (heatwaves, storms, floods, droughts) caused by climate change, impacting one in seven school-going children, with South Asia most affected (128 million children) and heatwaves being the main reason for school ...
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44% Bias Score
Taliban Official Urges End to Afghan Women's Education Ban
A senior Taliban official, Sher Abbas Stanikzai, publicly urged the Taliban leader to end the ban on education for Afghan women and girls, citing injustice and violation of Islamic law; this marks a rare internal dissent and a direct appeal to change policy.
Taliban Official Urges End to Afghan Women's Education Ban
A senior Taliban official, Sher Abbas Stanikzai, publicly urged the Taliban leader to end the ban on education for Afghan women and girls, citing injustice and violation of Islamic law; this marks a rare internal dissent and a direct appeal to change policy.
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36% Bias Score
India's Visa Restrictions on Bangladesh Trigger Diplomatic Tensions
Following political turmoil in Bangladesh, India significantly reduced Bangladeshi visa quotas, impacting medical tourism, student mobility, and bilateral relations, prompting diplomatic tensions and prompting calls for relocating European visa centers.
India's Visa Restrictions on Bangladesh Trigger Diplomatic Tensions
Following political turmoil in Bangladesh, India significantly reduced Bangladeshi visa quotas, impacting medical tourism, student mobility, and bilateral relations, prompting diplomatic tensions and prompting calls for relocating European visa centers.
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40% Bias Score
Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Strengthen, Raising India's Security Concerns
Following the installation of an interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus after the removal of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh and Pakistan are significantly improving relations, including military cooperation and direct maritime links, causing concern in India regarding regional security an...
Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Strengthen, Raising India's Security Concerns
Following the installation of an interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus after the removal of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh and Pakistan are significantly improving relations, including military cooperation and direct maritime links, causing concern in India regarding regional security an...
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56% Bias Score
Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Strengthen, Raising Security Concerns for India
After the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's government and the appointment of an interim leader, Bangladesh and Pakistan are rapidly improving relations, raising security concerns for India, especially regarding the Siliguri Corridor.
Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Strengthen, Raising Security Concerns for India
After the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's government and the appointment of an interim leader, Bangladesh and Pakistan are rapidly improving relations, raising security concerns for India, especially regarding the Siliguri Corridor.
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44% Bias Score
Extreme Weather Disrupts Education for 242 Million Children Globally
Extreme weather events in 2024 disrupted the schooling of 242 million children in 85 countries, with South Asia hardest hit due to heatwaves, floods, and cyclones, highlighting the disproportionate impact on low- and middle-income nations.
Extreme Weather Disrupts Education for 242 Million Children Globally
Extreme weather events in 2024 disrupted the schooling of 242 million children in 85 countries, with South Asia hardest hit due to heatwaves, floods, and cyclones, highlighting the disproportionate impact on low- and middle-income nations.
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24% Bias Score
Xizang's GDP Grows 6.3 Percent in 2024, Driven by Foreign Trade Surge
Xizang's 2024 GDP reached $37.96 billion (a 6.3 percent increase), driven by a 15.4 percent surge in foreign trade to $1.7 billion, facilitated by new infrastructure and supportive government policies; per capita disposable income rose 8.2 percent.
Xizang's GDP Grows 6.3 Percent in 2024, Driven by Foreign Trade Surge
Xizang's 2024 GDP reached $37.96 billion (a 6.3 percent increase), driven by a 15.4 percent surge in foreign trade to $1.7 billion, facilitated by new infrastructure and supportive government policies; per capita disposable income rose 8.2 percent.
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48% Bias Score
Pakistan-Taliban Relations Deteriorate Amidst Airstrikes and Accusations
Pakistan's relationship with the Taliban has dramatically soured, marked by Pakistani airstrikes into Afghanistan and border clashes, stemming from the Taliban's alleged failure to curb the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) which conducts attacks in Pakistan. A recent meeting between a Taliban officia...
Pakistan-Taliban Relations Deteriorate Amidst Airstrikes and Accusations
Pakistan's relationship with the Taliban has dramatically soured, marked by Pakistani airstrikes into Afghanistan and border clashes, stemming from the Taliban's alleged failure to curb the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) which conducts attacks in Pakistan. A recent meeting between a Taliban officia...
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40% Bias Score
Sri Lanka President Visits China to Strengthen Economic Ties
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is visiting China from July 25-28 to bolster economic ties, focusing on infrastructure development and trade, amidst geopolitical considerations in South Asia.
Sri Lanka President Visits China to Strengthen Economic Ties
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is visiting China from July 25-28 to bolster economic ties, focusing on infrastructure development and trade, amidst geopolitical considerations in South Asia.
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52% Bias Score
Pakistan Begins Eighth Term on UN Security Council
Pakistan started its eighth term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council on January 1st, 2025, after winning 182 out of 193 votes in the General Assembly in June 2024, and aims to actively participate in addressing global conflicts and promoting peace.
Pakistan Begins Eighth Term on UN Security Council
Pakistan started its eighth term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council on January 1st, 2025, after winning 182 out of 193 votes in the General Assembly in June 2024, and aims to actively participate in addressing global conflicts and promoting peace.
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40% Bias Score
Pakistan-Bangladesh Rapprochement Raises Security Concerns for India
Following a student-led movement that ousted Sheikh Hasina's government, Bangladesh's new interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has pursued closer ties with Pakistan, including establishing direct sea links and joint military exercises. This has caused concern in India due to security implications in its ...
Pakistan-Bangladesh Rapprochement Raises Security Concerns for India
Following a student-led movement that ousted Sheikh Hasina's government, Bangladesh's new interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has pursued closer ties with Pakistan, including establishing direct sea links and joint military exercises. This has caused concern in India due to security implications in its ...
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52% Bias Score