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The United States, along with France and the United Kingdom, has blocked a joint bid by Pakistan and China at the UN Security Council to designate the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and the Majeed Brigade as terrorist entities under the Council's 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee. Pakistan and China submitted the proposal in September last year, aiming to curb these groups' activities. Pakistan currently serves as a non-permanent Security Council member for 2025-26, while China is a permanent veto-wielding member. The US has previously designated the BLA and Majeed Brigade as terrorist organizations.
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 10%, Centre 73%, Right 17%). Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 34/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
The article group presents perspectives primarily from official diplomatic and governmental sources, focusing on actions taken by the US, China, Pakistan, and other Security Council members. Coverage reflects geopolitical dynamics, highlighting the veto powers of permanent members and their differing stances on terrorism designations. The sources emphasize procedural aspects without editorializing, representing both the blocking countries' and proponents' positions.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral and factual, reporting on the Security Council's procedural developments without emotive language. The coverage neither praises nor criticizes the involved parties but focuses on the diplomatic process and official statements, resulting in a balanced and informational sentiment.
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| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| httpswwwoutlookindiacom | US Blocks Pakistan-China Bid At UN to Designate BLA, Majeed Brigade As Terrorist Entities Outlook India | Center | Neutral |
| english | US Blocks Pakistan, China's Bid At UNSC To Blacklist BLA, Majeed Brigade | Center | Neutral |
| httpswwwoutlookindiacom | US Blocks Pakistan, China's Bid at UNSC to Blacklist BLA, Majeed Brigade Outlook India | Center |
news18 broke this story on 10 Jun, 03:32 am. Other outlets followed.
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| hindustantimes | US blocks China and Pakistan's bid to have UNSC designate BLA, Majeed Brigade as terrorist organisations | Center | Neutral |
| thetribune | US blocks Pakistan, Chinas bid at UNSC to blacklist BLA, Majeed Brigade - The Tribune | Center | Neutral |
| news18 | US blocks Pakistan, Chinas bid at UNSC to blacklist BLA, Majeed Brigade | Center | Neutral |
