Intense Fighting in Eastern Ukraine as Russia Steps Up Offensive
Intense fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with Russia launching 125 attacks on Thursday, focusing on Pokrovsk in Donetsk, while also striking Sumy and Kramatorsk; Sweden announced a large military aid package for Ukraine, and the Czech Republic is seeking EU support for further artillery ammuni...
Intense Fighting in Eastern Ukraine as Russia Steps Up Offensive
Intense fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with Russia launching 125 attacks on Thursday, focusing on Pokrovsk in Donetsk, while also striking Sumy and Kramatorsk; Sweden announced a large military aid package for Ukraine, and the Czech Republic is seeking EU support for further artillery ammuni...
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48% Bias Score
Syria's New Leadership Announces National Dialogue and Transitional Government
Following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad on December 8th, Abdulrahman Sharaa, leader of the Ahrar al-Sham group, has been appointed as Syria's interim president and is planning a national dialogue and transitional government, receiving support from Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Syria's New Leadership Announces National Dialogue and Transitional Government
Following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad on December 8th, Abdulrahman Sharaa, leader of the Ahrar al-Sham group, has been appointed as Syria's interim president and is planning a national dialogue and transitional government, receiving support from Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
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44% Bias Score
Western Sanctions Fail to Halt Flow of Critical Materials to Russia's Military
Despite Western sanctions, at least two dozen Chinese companies continue supplying gallium, germanium, and antimony—critical materials for drones and missiles—to Russia's military-industrial complex, including Rostec, which provides roughly 80% of weapons used against Ukraine; this highlights the sh...
Western Sanctions Fail to Halt Flow of Critical Materials to Russia's Military
Despite Western sanctions, at least two dozen Chinese companies continue supplying gallium, germanium, and antimony—critical materials for drones and missiles—to Russia's military-industrial complex, including Rostec, which provides roughly 80% of weapons used against Ukraine; this highlights the sh...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Aid Freeze Shakes Eastern Europe
President Trump's 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign aid to Eastern Europe, starting January 24th, threatens pro-democracy groups, independent media, and local governments in countries like Moldova, Kosovo, and Serbia, potentially increasing Russian and Chinese influence and jeopardizing democratic proce...
Trump's Aid Freeze Shakes Eastern Europe
President Trump's 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign aid to Eastern Europe, starting January 24th, threatens pro-democracy groups, independent media, and local governments in countries like Moldova, Kosovo, and Serbia, potentially increasing Russian and Chinese influence and jeopardizing democratic proce...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Repurposes Guantanamo for Undocumented Immigrants
President Trump signed an executive order to transform Guantanamo Bay into a detention center for 30,000 undocumented immigrants with criminal records, alongside the Laken Riley Act mandating detention for non-US nationals arrested for specific crimes, sparking legal and political debate.
Trump Repurposes Guantanamo for Undocumented Immigrants
President Trump signed an executive order to transform Guantanamo Bay into a detention center for 30,000 undocumented immigrants with criminal records, alongside the Laken Riley Act mandating detention for non-US nationals arrested for specific crimes, sparking legal and political debate.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration Freezes Billions in Foreign Aid, Sparking Humanitarian Concerns
The Trump administration froze billions in foreign aid, placing dozens of USAID officials on leave and thousands of contractors out of work, causing concern over the impact on vulnerable populations receiving aid.
Trump Administration Freezes Billions in Foreign Aid, Sparking Humanitarian Concerns
The Trump administration froze billions in foreign aid, placing dozens of USAID officials on leave and thousands of contractors out of work, causing concern over the impact on vulnerable populations receiving aid.
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60% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Seize Goma, Congo; Rwanda's Role Under Scrutiny
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, captured Goma, a major Congolese city, on Monday, prompting President Tshisekedi to call for national mobilization and the defense minister to reject talks, while international actors like France and the UK consider reviewing aid to Rwanda.
M23 Rebels Seize Goma, Congo; Rwanda's Role Under Scrutiny
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, captured Goma, a major Congolese city, on Monday, prompting President Tshisekedi to call for national mobilization and the defense minister to reject talks, while international actors like France and the UK consider reviewing aid to Rwanda.
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40% Bias Score
ELN Commander Pablito: Obstacle to Colombian Peace
Alias Pablito, a top ELN commander controlling 2,000 fighters, is implicated in numerous attacks, including the 2019 Bogotá bombing, and his opposition to peace negotiations hinders Colombian peace efforts; he operates across the Colombia-Venezuela border.
ELN Commander Pablito: Obstacle to Colombian Peace
Alias Pablito, a top ELN commander controlling 2,000 fighters, is implicated in numerous attacks, including the 2019 Bogotá bombing, and his opposition to peace negotiations hinders Colombian peace efforts; he operates across the Colombia-Venezuela border.
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52% Bias Score
Hostage Release Highlights Fragile Gaza Ceasefire
On Thursday, eight hostages (three Israelis and five Thai nationals) held by Hamas in Gaza for 482 days were released in separate waves from Jabalya and Khan Yunis; however, a chaotic mob scene at the Khan Yunis transfer caused Israel to formally complain to ceasefire mediators, highlighting the fra...
Hostage Release Highlights Fragile Gaza Ceasefire
On Thursday, eight hostages (three Israelis and five Thai nationals) held by Hamas in Gaza for 482 days were released in separate waves from Jabalya and Khan Yunis; however, a chaotic mob scene at the Khan Yunis transfer caused Israel to formally complain to ceasefire mediators, highlighting the fra...
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48% Bias Score
Gaza Girl Denied Life-Saving Evacuation Amidst Healthcare Crisis
Two-year-old Habiba al-Askari from Gaza, suffering from protein C deficiency, is denied a medical evacuation to Jordan despite initial approval, leaving her with days to live due to rapidly spreading gangrene; this highlights the wider crisis where at least 2,500 children need urgent medical evacuat...
Gaza Girl Denied Life-Saving Evacuation Amidst Healthcare Crisis
Two-year-old Habiba al-Askari from Gaza, suffering from protein C deficiency, is denied a medical evacuation to Jordan despite initial approval, leaving her with days to live due to rapidly spreading gangrene; this highlights the wider crisis where at least 2,500 children need urgent medical evacuat...
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60% Bias Score
Washington D.C. Air Collision Kills 67
On January 29th, an American Airlines plane collided with a U.S. Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing all 67 people aboard; investigations are focusing on potential air traffic control staffing issues.
Washington D.C. Air Collision Kills 67
On January 29th, an American Airlines plane collided with a U.S. Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing all 67 people aboard; investigations are focusing on potential air traffic control staffing issues.
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60% Bias Score
Russia-Ukraine War: Drone Attacks, Casualties, and Energy Disputes
On January 31st, Russia launched 81 drones at Ukraine, resulting in nine deaths and 13 injuries in Sumy from a drone strike on an apartment building; a subsequent Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at a Russian oil refinery in Volgograd. Russia also accused a British soldier fighting for Ukraine o...
Russia-Ukraine War: Drone Attacks, Casualties, and Energy Disputes
On January 31st, Russia launched 81 drones at Ukraine, resulting in nine deaths and 13 injuries in Sumy from a drone strike on an apartment building; a subsequent Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at a Russian oil refinery in Volgograd. Russia also accused a British soldier fighting for Ukraine o...
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36% Bias Score