EU Proposes Flexibility on 2035 Electric Vehicle Mandate
The European Commission is considering a plan to ease the transition to electric vehicles, including allowing plug-in hybrids after 2035, spreading emission penalties over three years, and providing tax incentives for electric company cars.
EU Proposes Flexibility on 2035 Electric Vehicle Mandate
The European Commission is considering a plan to ease the transition to electric vehicles, including allowing plug-in hybrids after 2035, spreading emission penalties over three years, and providing tax incentives for electric company cars.
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40% Bias Score
China and Brunei Strengthen Economic Ties, Advance Joint Projects
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah met in Beijing on Thursday, agreeing to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, including advancing joint projects like the Guangxi-Brunei Economic Corridor and the Hengyi petrochemical project, and strengthening economic ties across ...
China and Brunei Strengthen Economic Ties, Advance Joint Projects
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah met in Beijing on Thursday, agreeing to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, including advancing joint projects like the Guangxi-Brunei Economic Corridor and the Hengyi petrochemical project, and strengthening economic ties across ...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Sanctions ICC Members Over Israel Investigation
President Trump issued sanctions against International Criminal Court (ICC) members Thursday evening, citing the ICC's alleged abuse of power with "baseless arrest warrants" targeting Israeli officials; the US will impose consequences on those responsible for ICC transgressions, including blocking a...
Trump Sanctions ICC Members Over Israel Investigation
President Trump issued sanctions against International Criminal Court (ICC) members Thursday evening, citing the ICC's alleged abuse of power with "baseless arrest warrants" targeting Israeli officials; the US will impose consequences on those responsible for ICC transgressions, including blocking a...
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60% Bias Score
Amazon to Invest \$100 Billion in AI in 2025
Amazon announced a plan to increase its 2025 capital expenditures to \$100 billion, exceeding 2024's \$83 billion, primarily for AI investments in its AWS division, following mixed fourth-quarter results and amid growing competition in the AI sector.
Amazon to Invest \$100 Billion in AI in 2025
Amazon announced a plan to increase its 2025 capital expenditures to \$100 billion, exceeding 2024's \$83 billion, primarily for AI investments in its AWS division, following mixed fourth-quarter results and amid growing competition in the AI sector.
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52% Bias Score
China's Reusable Rocket Race: Multiple Launches Planned for 2024
Multiple Chinese companies, including Galactic Energy, LandSpace, and i-Space, are aggressively developing and testing reusable rockets, with numerous launches planned for 2024, driven by substantial demand from satellite internet constellations, aiming to drastically reduce space launch costs and i...
China's Reusable Rocket Race: Multiple Launches Planned for 2024
Multiple Chinese companies, including Galactic Energy, LandSpace, and i-Space, are aggressively developing and testing reusable rockets, with numerous launches planned for 2024, driven by substantial demand from satellite internet constellations, aiming to drastically reduce space launch costs and i...
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48% Bias Score
US Tariffs Spark Concerns for Japan's Economy
The US imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, causing concern in Japan due to its substantial supply chains in these regions; the Japanese government and businesses are closely monitoring the potential economic impact.
US Tariffs Spark Concerns for Japan's Economy
The US imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, causing concern in Japan due to its substantial supply chains in these regions; the Japanese government and businesses are closely monitoring the potential economic impact.
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48% Bias Score
China and Thailand Strengthen Ties Amidst Regional Change
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met in Beijing on Thursday to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, focusing on strengthening economic ties through mega-projects, combating cross-border crime, and enhancing regional cooperation.
China and Thailand Strengthen Ties Amidst Regional Change
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met in Beijing on Thursday to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, focusing on strengthening economic ties through mega-projects, combating cross-border crime, and enhancing regional cooperation.
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Army clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon
On Thursday, Syrian Army forces clashed with Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon's Hermel region near Al Qusayr, a Hezbollah stronghold, after repelling Hezbollah advances; the fighting involved exchanges of gunfire and mortar fire, with reports of prisoners taken on both sides, marking a significant shif...
Syrian Army clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon
On Thursday, Syrian Army forces clashed with Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon's Hermel region near Al Qusayr, a Hezbollah stronghold, after repelling Hezbollah advances; the fighting involved exchanges of gunfire and mortar fire, with reports of prisoners taken on both sides, marking a significant shif...
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40% Bias Score
US Senate Backs Israel Amidst Ongoing Conflicts
On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with bipartisan US Senate leadership on Capitol Hill, receiving strong backing for Israel's military actions and strategic objectives, including preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and dismantling Hamas in Gaza; the Senate also pl...
US Senate Backs Israel Amidst Ongoing Conflicts
On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with bipartisan US Senate leadership on Capitol Hill, receiving strong backing for Israel's military actions and strategic objectives, including preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and dismantling Hamas in Gaza; the Senate also pl...
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48% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Controversial OMB Director Amid Project 2025 Concerns
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as OMB Director despite Democratic opposition due to his involvement with Project 2025, a right-wing policy agenda proposing significant government overhauls; President Trump's policies show overlap with Project 2025, raising concerns about its influence.
Senate Confirms Controversial OMB Director Amid Project 2025 Concerns
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as OMB Director despite Democratic opposition due to his involvement with Project 2025, a right-wing policy agenda proposing significant government overhauls; President Trump's policies show overlap with Project 2025, raising concerns about its influence.
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40% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Controversial OMB Nominee Russell Vought
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as OMB director, raising concerns about potential government spending cuts and increased executive power. Vought, a key figure in the conservative Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, previously served as deputy and acting OMB director and helped craft Trump's poli...
Senate Confirms Controversial OMB Nominee Russell Vought
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as OMB director, raising concerns about potential government spending cuts and increased executive power. Vought, a key figure in the conservative Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, previously served as deputy and acting OMB director and helped craft Trump's poli...
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52% Bias Score
Lai's Secessionist Speech Disrupts Cross-Strait Business Event
Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te's secessionist speech at a Monday event in Taipei for businesspeople in mainland China caused disruption and highlighted the disconnect between the ruling party's policy and economic realities.
Lai's Secessionist Speech Disrupts Cross-Strait Business Event
Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te's secessionist speech at a Monday event in Taipei for businesspeople in mainland China caused disruption and highlighted the disconnect between the ruling party's policy and economic realities.
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64% Bias Score