December 2024
January 2025
Romania Shifts Right: Far-Right Parties Gain Significant Ground in Parliamentary Elections
Romania's parliamentary elections on December 2nd resulted in a strong showing for far-right parties, securing roughly 30% of the vote and signaling a significant shift in the country's political landscape; the PSD party now faces a critical decision regarding coalition-building.
Romania Shifts Right: Far-Right Parties Gain Significant Ground in Parliamentary Elections
Romania's parliamentary elections on December 2nd resulted in a strong showing for far-right parties, securing roughly 30% of the vote and signaling a significant shift in the country's political landscape; the PSD party now faces a critical decision regarding coalition-building.
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Arms Sales Surge 24% in 2023
According to SIPRI, Turkish arms manufacturers Aselsan, Baykar, and TUSAŞ saw a combined revenue increase of 24% to $6 billion in 2023, driven by domestic demand and exports related to the war in Ukraine.
Turkish Arms Sales Surge 24% in 2023
According to SIPRI, Turkish arms manufacturers Aselsan, Baykar, and TUSAŞ saw a combined revenue increase of 24% to $6 billion in 2023, driven by domestic demand and exports related to the war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
US Visa Denials Threaten CES's International Standing
The upcoming CES 2025 in Las Vegas faces unprecedented visa denials for Chinese tech companies, jeopardizing its international standing and highlighting US-China tensions, despite China accounting for over 30% of the 4000 exhibitors.
US Visa Denials Threaten CES's International Standing
The upcoming CES 2025 in Las Vegas faces unprecedented visa denials for Chinese tech companies, jeopardizing its international standing and highlighting US-China tensions, despite China accounting for over 30% of the 4000 exhibitors.
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56% Bias Score
China Condemns US Facilitation of Taiwanese VP's Transit
China vehemently condemned the United States for arranging Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te's stopover in Hawaii, lodging strong protests and warning of resolute countermeasures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
China Condemns US Facilitation of Taiwanese VP's Transit
China vehemently condemned the United States for arranging Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te's stopover in Hawaii, lodging strong protests and warning of resolute countermeasures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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56% Bias Score
Mexico Confident of Avoiding US Tariffs Despite Trump's Threat
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is confident of reaching an agreement with US President-elect Donald Trump to avoid a 25% tariff on Mexican goods, threatened by Trump on November 26, 2024, to curb irregular migration, with implementation planned for January 20, 2025; Sheinbaum stated that Mexico...
Mexico Confident of Avoiding US Tariffs Despite Trump's Threat
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is confident of reaching an agreement with US President-elect Donald Trump to avoid a 25% tariff on Mexican goods, threatened by Trump on November 26, 2024, to curb irregular migration, with implementation planned for January 20, 2025; Sheinbaum stated that Mexico...
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32% Bias Score
Ribera Appointed as EU Executive Vice-President for Green Transition
After five months of negotiations, including a two-week blockage by the EPP, Teresa Ribera became the European Commission's Executive Vice-President for Green Transition, combining environmental and competition policy, granting Spain significant influence over EU industrial policy and state aid.
Ribera Appointed as EU Executive Vice-President for Green Transition
After five months of negotiations, including a two-week blockage by the EPP, Teresa Ribera became the European Commission's Executive Vice-President for Green Transition, combining environmental and competition policy, granting Spain significant influence over EU industrial policy and state aid.
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44% Bias Score
US Businesses Brace for Tariffs, Cancel Bonuses
The day after Donald Trump's re-election, a Pennsylvania company cancelled its Christmas bonus to fund increased inventory due to anticipated tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada, highlighting widespread economic concerns among businesses and consumers.
US Businesses Brace for Tariffs, Cancel Bonuses
The day after Donald Trump's re-election, a Pennsylvania company cancelled its Christmas bonus to fund increased inventory due to anticipated tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada, highlighting widespread economic concerns among businesses and consumers.
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52% Bias Score
Long March 12 Rocket Successfully Launches, Expanding China's Space Capabilities
China successfully launched the Long March 12 rocket on October 28, 2023, from the newly opened Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center, deploying two experimental satellites into orbit; this 62.6-meter-tall rocket features a larger diameter (3.8 meters) and advanced technologies, im...
Long March 12 Rocket Successfully Launches, Expanding China's Space Capabilities
China successfully launched the Long March 12 rocket on October 28, 2023, from the newly opened Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center, deploying two experimental satellites into orbit; this 62.6-meter-tall rocket features a larger diameter (3.8 meters) and advanced technologies, im...
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24% Bias Score
China Urges Uniqlo to Prioritize Business Interests Amid Xinjiang Cotton Controversy
Following a BBC interview where Uniqlo CEO Tadashi Yanai stated that the company does not use Xinjiang cotton, China urged the company to prioritize its business interests and avoid political pressure, leading to significant online debate and potential boycotts in China.
China Urges Uniqlo to Prioritize Business Interests Amid Xinjiang Cotton Controversy
Following a BBC interview where Uniqlo CEO Tadashi Yanai stated that the company does not use Xinjiang cotton, China urged the company to prioritize its business interests and avoid political pressure, leading to significant online debate and potential boycotts in China.
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56% Bias Score
Measles Resurgence in Germany: 614 Cases in 2024
Germany is experiencing a significant measles outbreak in 2024 with 614 cases, a sharp rise from 8 in 2021, despite a 2019 law mandating vaccination; factors include the COVID-19 pandemic, immigration, and growing vaccine skepticism.
Measles Resurgence in Germany: 614 Cases in 2024
Germany is experiencing a significant measles outbreak in 2024 with 614 cases, a sharp rise from 8 in 2021, despite a 2019 law mandating vaccination; factors include the COVID-19 pandemic, immigration, and growing vaccine skepticism.
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40% Bias Score
Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty Launched at G20 Summit
The G20 summit launched a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, uniting 82 countries, the EU, the African Union, and numerous organizations to alleviate poverty and hunger, aiming to lift 500 million people out of poverty by 2030, with the IDB committing $25 billion.
Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty Launched at G20 Summit
The G20 summit launched a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, uniting 82 countries, the EU, the African Union, and numerous organizations to alleviate poverty and hunger, aiming to lift 500 million people out of poverty by 2030, with the IDB committing $25 billion.
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24% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Most of Aleppo in Major Offensive
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham-led rebels launched a surprise offensive, seizing most of Aleppo and nearby towns in Syria, resulting in 412 deaths (214 rebels, 137 pro-government forces, and 61 civilians) within five days, and prompting a Syrian military response and international concern.
Syrian Rebels Seize Most of Aleppo in Major Offensive
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham-led rebels launched a surprise offensive, seizing most of Aleppo and nearby towns in Syria, resulting in 412 deaths (214 rebels, 137 pro-government forces, and 61 civilians) within five days, and prompting a Syrian military response and international concern.
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48% Bias Score