December 2024
January 2025
Hezbollah Weakened After Ceasefire with Israel
Following a year-long conflict, Hezbollah and Israel reached a ceasefire, leaving Hezbollah significantly weakened due to heavy losses of fighters and infrastructure, despite continuing its political and social presence in Lebanon.
Hezbollah Weakened After Ceasefire with Israel
Following a year-long conflict, Hezbollah and Israel reached a ceasefire, leaving Hezbollah significantly weakened due to heavy losses of fighters and infrastructure, despite continuing its political and social presence in Lebanon.
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48% Bias Score
Warning Strikes Halt Production at Nine Volkswagen German Plants
A two-hour warning strike at nine of ten Volkswagen plants in Germany affects over 130,000 employees, impacting production by more than 1,000 vehicles, in response to Volkswagen's demand for a 10% wage cut.
Warning Strikes Halt Production at Nine Volkswagen German Plants
A two-hour warning strike at nine of ten Volkswagen plants in Germany affects over 130,000 employees, impacting production by more than 1,000 vehicles, in response to Volkswagen's demand for a 10% wage cut.
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36% Bias Score
China Studies Russia's Sanctions Evasion to Prepare for Potential Taiwan Invasion
China is studying how Russia circumvents Western sanctions imposed after its invasion of Ukraine to prepare for potential sanctions if it invades Taiwan; a Chinese government working group, formed in 2022, is analyzing Russia's strategies, including its increased trade with China, India, and Turkey,...
China Studies Russia's Sanctions Evasion to Prepare for Potential Taiwan Invasion
China is studying how Russia circumvents Western sanctions imposed after its invasion of Ukraine to prepare for potential sanctions if it invades Taiwan; a Chinese government working group, formed in 2022, is analyzing Russia's strategies, including its increased trade with China, India, and Turkey,...
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40% Bias Score
French Government Faces Crucial Budget Vote, Risks Collapse
On December 2nd, the French National Assembly will vote on the social security budget; failure could lead to Prime Minister Barnier using article 49.3, risking a censure motion from the left and Rassemblement National, potentially causing a government collapse and political crisis.
French Government Faces Crucial Budget Vote, Risks Collapse
On December 2nd, the French National Assembly will vote on the social security budget; failure could lead to Prime Minister Barnier using article 49.3, risking a censure motion from the left and Rassemblement National, potentially causing a government collapse and political crisis.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Scholz in Kyiv: Balancing Act Amid Ukraine's NATO Bid
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv amid Ukraine's push for NATO membership, facing resistance from key allies like the US and Germany; Scholz balances arms support with preventing direct NATO involvement, creating tension with Ukraine and fueling debate during Germany's election campaign.
Scholz in Kyiv: Balancing Act Amid Ukraine's NATO Bid
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv amid Ukraine's push for NATO membership, facing resistance from key allies like the US and Germany; Scholz balances arms support with preventing direct NATO involvement, creating tension with Ukraine and fueling debate during Germany's election campaign.
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56% Bias Score
Barnier Faces Ultimatum: Budget Vote Could Topple French Government
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier needs the far-right National Rally's support to pass the social security budget by Monday, otherwise, his government could collapse, triggering a major political and financial crisis in France.
Barnier Faces Ultimatum: Budget Vote Could Topple French Government
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier needs the far-right National Rally's support to pass the social security budget by Monday, otherwise, his government could collapse, triggering a major political and financial crisis in France.
Progress
48% Bias Score
From Islamism to Peace: A Palestinian's Journey and Critique of Pro-Palestine Activism
A Palestinian man recounts his family's history within the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, his own journey from Islamism and anti-Semitism to a desire for peaceful coexistence, and his criticism of both Palestinian leadership and Western pro-Palestine activism for hindering peace.
From Islamism to Peace: A Palestinian's Journey and Critique of Pro-Palestine Activism
A Palestinian man recounts his family's history within the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, his own journey from Islamism and anti-Semitism to a desire for peaceful coexistence, and his criticism of both Palestinian leadership and Western pro-Palestine activism for hindering peace.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Volkswagen Faces Major Strike Amidst Wage Dispute
On December 5, 2023, a two-hour warning strike at most Volkswagen factories in Germany disrupted production, affecting over 120,000 employees due to Volkswagen's proposed 10% wage cut and potential plant closures, prompting calls for government intervention.
Volkswagen Faces Major Strike Amidst Wage Dispute
On December 5, 2023, a two-hour warning strike at most Volkswagen factories in Germany disrupted production, affecting over 120,000 employees due to Volkswagen's proposed 10% wage cut and potential plant closures, prompting calls for government intervention.
Progress
40% Bias Score
China's Supply Chain Expo Concludes with $21 Billion in Deals
The 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo, held in Beijing from November 26th-30th, 2024, concluded with over 210 signed business deals worth over $21 billion USD, attracting over 200,000 visitors and 600 exhibitors from nearly 70 countries.
China's Supply Chain Expo Concludes with $21 Billion in Deals
The 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo, held in Beijing from November 26th-30th, 2024, concluded with over 210 signed business deals worth over $21 billion USD, attracting over 200,000 visitors and 600 exhibitors from nearly 70 countries.
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12% Bias Score
France's Political Instability Cripples its Economy
France's political turmoil, characterized by potential government collapse and lack of credible alternatives, is severely damaging its economy, as evidenced by a more than doubled interest rate spread against Germany and investors shifting towards Mediterranean countries instead.
France's Political Instability Cripples its Economy
France's political turmoil, characterized by potential government collapse and lack of credible alternatives, is severely damaging its economy, as evidenced by a more than doubled interest rate spread against Germany and investors shifting towards Mediterranean countries instead.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Aleppo Offensive: UN Urges Cessation of Hostilities Amidst Civilian Casualties
A rebel offensive in Aleppo, Syria, on November 29th, 2024, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, resulted in civilian casualties, infrastructure damage, and displacement, prompting the UN to urge a cessation of hostilities and dialogue.
Aleppo Offensive: UN Urges Cessation of Hostilities Amidst Civilian Casualties
A rebel offensive in Aleppo, Syria, on November 29th, 2024, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, resulted in civilian casualties, infrastructure damage, and displacement, prompting the UN to urge a cessation of hostilities and dialogue.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Russia's Anti-Satellite Weapon Development Fuels Space Arms Race Fears
Amid rising tensions, Russia's suspected development of a powerful anti-satellite weapon, potentially nuclear, raises serious national security concerns, contradicting Putin's earlier denials and highlighting the risks of an arms race in space.
Russia's Anti-Satellite Weapon Development Fuels Space Arms Race Fears
Amid rising tensions, Russia's suspected development of a powerful anti-satellite weapon, potentially nuclear, raises serious national security concerns, contradicting Putin's earlier denials and highlighting the risks of an arms race in space.
Progress
48% Bias Score