December 2024
January 2025
Turkey's Implicit Support of Syrian Insurgent Offensive
Turkey implicitly supports a major Syrian insurgent offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), aiming to weaken Kurdish autonomy in northern Syria amid Russia's involvement in the Ukraine war and a weakening of Assad's allies.
Turkey's Implicit Support of Syrian Insurgent Offensive
Turkey implicitly supports a major Syrian insurgent offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), aiming to weaken Kurdish autonomy in northern Syria amid Russia's involvement in the Ukraine war and a weakening of Assad's allies.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Ukraine's NATO Bid Stalled Amidst Allied Disagreement
Despite Kyiv's anticipation, Ukraine received no NATO invitation at the December Brussels meeting due to internal NATO disagreements. While allies acknowledged Ukrainian progress, some deem an invitation premature given the ongoing conflict, highlighting the complex political and strategic considera...
Ukraine's NATO Bid Stalled Amidst Allied Disagreement
Despite Kyiv's anticipation, Ukraine received no NATO invitation at the December Brussels meeting due to internal NATO disagreements. While allies acknowledged Ukrainian progress, some deem an invitation premature given the ongoing conflict, highlighting the complex political and strategic considera...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Joint UK-US Operation Disrupts Billion-Dollar Money Laundering Rings Linked to Russia
UK and US authorities launched a three-year investigation, resulting in 84 arrests and sanctions against members of two global money laundering rings that serviced Russian elites, cybercriminals, and drug cartels, revealing a complex network moving funds from Russia into the global financial system.
Joint UK-US Operation Disrupts Billion-Dollar Money Laundering Rings Linked to Russia
UK and US authorities launched a three-year investigation, resulting in 84 arrests and sanctions against members of two global money laundering rings that serviced Russian elites, cybercriminals, and drug cartels, revealing a complex network moving funds from Russia into the global financial system.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Concludes: A \$1 Billion Global Phenomenon
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, a 3 ½-hour concert spanning 10 musical eras, concludes December 8th in Vancouver after grossing over \$1 billion and setting multiple attendance records, impacting the global economy and fostering a massive online fan community.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Concludes: A \$1 Billion Global Phenomenon
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, a 3 ½-hour concert spanning 10 musical eras, concludes December 8th in Vancouver after grossing over \$1 billion and setting multiple attendance records, impacting the global economy and fostering a massive online fan community.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Russia Fires on German Helicopter Amidst NATO Meeting and US-Ukraine Consultations
A Russian warship fired warning shots at a German helicopter in the Baltic Sea; NATO defense ministers met in Brussels to discuss increasing support for Ukraine, amid concerns over potential supply disruptions; and a top Ukrainian official is in the US to liaise with Donald Trump's team.
Russia Fires on German Helicopter Amidst NATO Meeting and US-Ukraine Consultations
A Russian warship fired warning shots at a German helicopter in the Baltic Sea; NATO defense ministers met in Brussels to discuss increasing support for Ukraine, amid concerns over potential supply disruptions; and a top Ukrainian official is in the US to liaise with Donald Trump's team.
Progress
44% Bias Score
UK Busts Russian Money Laundering Networks, Seizing £20 Million
British investigators have disrupted two Russian money-laundering networks, Smart and TGR, arresting 84 people and seizing over £20 million; the networks laundered billions for Russian spying, ransomware attacks, and drug trafficking across 30 countries.
UK Busts Russian Money Laundering Networks, Seizing £20 Million
British investigators have disrupted two Russian money-laundering networks, Smart and TGR, arresting 84 people and seizing over £20 million; the networks laundered billions for Russian spying, ransomware attacks, and drug trafficking across 30 countries.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Ukraine's NATO Bid Stalled Amidst Allied Divisions
Ukraine's NATO bid was not advanced at the recent Brussels meeting due to conflicting views among NATO allies. While some support Ukraine's membership, others argue it's premature given the ongoing war. Ukraine is actively pursuing bilateral agreements to bolster its defense capabilities and advance...
Ukraine's NATO Bid Stalled Amidst Allied Divisions
Ukraine's NATO bid was not advanced at the recent Brussels meeting due to conflicting views among NATO allies. While some support Ukraine's membership, others argue it's premature given the ongoing war. Ukraine is actively pursuing bilateral agreements to bolster its defense capabilities and advance...
Progress
48% Bias Score
China Bans Key Minerals Export to US, Escalating Trade War
On Tuesday, China banned exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the US, citing national security concerns in response to US export controls on Chinese tech companies, escalating the trade war and potentially disrupting US industries and national security.
China Bans Key Minerals Export to US, Escalating Trade War
On Tuesday, China banned exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the US, citing national security concerns in response to US export controls on Chinese tech companies, escalating the trade war and potentially disrupting US industries and national security.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Fierce Fighting Near Hama as Syrian Opposition Advances
Intense fighting continues in Syria as opposition forces, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Syrian National Army (SNA), push towards Hama, while the Syrian government claims to have repelled the advance, resulting in civilian casualties and displacement.
Fierce Fighting Near Hama as Syrian Opposition Advances
Intense fighting continues in Syria as opposition forces, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Syrian National Army (SNA), push towards Hama, while the Syrian government claims to have repelled the advance, resulting in civilian casualties and displacement.
Progress
40% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead in Targeted Attack
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was shot and killed Wednesday morning outside a New York City hotel in what police described as a targeted attack; a manhunt is underway for the suspect, who fled on a Citi Bike.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead in Targeted Attack
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was shot and killed Wednesday morning outside a New York City hotel in what police described as a targeted attack; a manhunt is underway for the suspect, who fled on a Citi Bike.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Biden's Health and Trump's Actions Create Geopolitical Vacuum
The US presidential transition is marked by President Biden's declining health and Donald Trump's proactive engagement with world leaders, creating a geopolitical vacuum amidst rising global instability.
Biden's Health and Trump's Actions Create Geopolitical Vacuum
The US presidential transition is marked by President Biden's declining health and Donald Trump's proactive engagement with world leaders, creating a geopolitical vacuum amidst rising global instability.
Progress
68% Bias Score
Agentic and Sovereign AI Reshape Industries in 2025
Agentic AI, a key technological shift in 2025, allows autonomous AI agents to perform complex tasks, boosting efficiency and prompting infrastructure upgrades, while sovereign AI strategies accelerate global AI adoption by aligning with national needs and data security.
Agentic and Sovereign AI Reshape Industries in 2025
Agentic AI, a key technological shift in 2025, allows autonomous AI agents to perform complex tasks, boosting efficiency and prompting infrastructure upgrades, while sovereign AI strategies accelerate global AI adoption by aligning with national needs and data security.
Progress
44% Bias Score