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US Politics · United States

Some education grants in limbo were used for ‘leftwing agenda,’ Trump administration says

57% Center coverage: 99 sources

The Trump administration has accused states and schools of using federal education grants earmarked for immigrants’ children and low-income students to help fund “a radical leftwing agenda.” See the Story

Asian Politics · Myanmar (Burma)

Myanmar military fighter jet disappears as resistance group claims to have downed it

55% Left coverage: 11 sources

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Cambodia Politics · Cambodia

Cambodia's Former Leader Hun Sen Accuses Thai PM of 'Insulting King'

75% Right coverage: 8 sources

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Thaksin Confident Thai Court Will Clear Daughter’s Suspension as PM in Ethics Case

Coverage: 4 sources

Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of Thailand’s ruling party, expects a court to ultimately clear allegations of ethical misconduct against his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was suspended from office last month.Thaksin Shinawatra · Thailand See the Story

MRC detects heavy metal contamination along the Mekong

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat is warning about a "moderately serious" situation following the detection of heavy metal contamination in the Mekong River, believed to have originated from poorly regulated mining operations in a self-administered region of Myanmar.Asia See the Story

Interview | ‘Reforms Are Not Optional’: Prominent Activist Urges NUG to Act Before It’s Too Late

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Pro-democracy activist Dr Tayzar San says the National Unity Government must reform its leadership and strengthen its capacity to lead the revolution properly.Myanmar (Burma) · Myanmar (Burma)Read Article

Myanmar Junta’s Top Russian Arms Supplier Tosses in Quake ‘Donation’

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Rosoboronexport gives $431,000 for disaster relief after selling $227 million in weapons to a regime blamed for around 7,000 civilian deaths.Myanmar (Burma) · Myanmar (Burma)Read Article

Myanmar Junta Starves Last Rakhine Strongholds as AA Closes In

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Rice prices have soared in blockaded Kyaukphyu and Sittwe while the regime stockpiles food for its own troops as lets trapped residents fend for themselves.Rohingya · Sittwe See the Story

His Thoughts, His Views | Not a ‘Witch Hunt’, but a Victim-Centered Search for Justice

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Because the formal complaint methods don't work, there's no one to take action, and there are no mechanisms to protect against the perpetrators.Myanmar (Burma) · Myanmar (Burma)Read Article

Civil Society Groups Demand Investigation Into India-Based Unhcr

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

We call for an immediate end to the unprotected transfer of refugees' personal data and full assurance of data security, prompt investigation and effective action against those responsible for irresponsible actions by UNHCR India, and urgent resolution of the security and challenges faced by Myanmar activists and refugees seeking asylum at UNHCR India.Refugees · Egypt See the Story

Commentary | 37 Years and Counting: Why Has Myanmar’s Democracy Struggle Taken So Long?

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Human Rights · Myanmar (Burma)Read Article

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Some education grants in limbo were used for ‘leftwing agenda,’ Trump administration says

Myanmar military fighter jet disappears as resistance group claims to have downed it

Cambodia's Former Leader Hun Sen Accuses Thai PM of 'Insulting King'

Thaksin Confident Thai Court Will Clear Daughter’s Suspension as PM in Ethics Case

MRC detects heavy metal contamination along the Mekong

Interview | ‘Reforms Are Not Optional’: Prominent Activist Urges NUG to Act Before It’s Too Late

Myanmar Junta’s Top Russian Arms Supplier Tosses in Quake ‘Donation’

Myanmar Junta Starves Last Rakhine Strongholds as AA Closes In

His Thoughts, His Views | Not a ‘Witch Hunt’, but a Victim-Centered Search for Justice

Civil Society Groups Demand Investigation Into India-Based Unhcr

Commentary | 37 Years and Counting: Why Has Myanmar’s Democracy Struggle Taken So Long?

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