December 2024
January 2025
Syria's Economy Collapses Amidst Conflict and HTS Takeover
Syria's economy, once at \$67.5 billion, has shrunk to \$9 billion due to a 14-year conflict, sanctions, and mass migration, leaving over half the population facing food insecurity; the recent takeover by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) adds further uncertainty.
Syria's Economy Collapses Amidst Conflict and HTS Takeover
Syria's economy, once at \$67.5 billion, has shrunk to \$9 billion due to a 14-year conflict, sanctions, and mass migration, leaving over half the population facing food insecurity; the recent takeover by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) adds further uncertainty.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Hezbollah Weakened by Assad's Fall
The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad has severely weakened Hezbollah, cutting off its vital weapons-smuggling route through Syria and leaving the Lebanese militant group at its most vulnerable point in decades. This has major consequences for Lebanon, Iran and Israel.
Hezbollah Weakened by Assad's Fall
The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad has severely weakened Hezbollah, cutting off its vital weapons-smuggling route through Syria and leaving the Lebanese militant group at its most vulnerable point in decades. This has major consequences for Lebanon, Iran and Israel.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump's Return Shakes Up Europe's Power Dynamics
POLITICO's 2025 power list, unveiled at their Brussels gala, highlights the impact of Donald Trump's return on European politics and identifies rising influential figures amid a shift in power dynamics and challenges within the EU itself.
Trump's Return Shakes Up Europe's Power Dynamics
POLITICO's 2025 power list, unveiled at their Brussels gala, highlights the impact of Donald Trump's return on European politics and identifies rising influential figures amid a shift in power dynamics and challenges within the EU itself.
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40% Bias Score
Milei and Meloni Strengthen Right-Wing Global Alliance
Argentine President Javier Milei concluded his first year in office by meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, strengthening their right-wing alliance; this meeting, part of Milei's broader strategy to become a global leader, included participation in a youth festival and the acc...
Milei and Meloni Strengthen Right-Wing Global Alliance
Argentine President Javier Milei concluded his first year in office by meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, strengthening their right-wing alliance; this meeting, part of Milei's broader strategy to become a global leader, included participation in a youth festival and the acc...
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44% Bias Score
China Unlikely to Attend Trump Inauguration
Despite an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the upcoming US presidential inauguration in January; however, China's ambassador and other officials may attend, marking the first time a foreign leader has not attended such an event.
China Unlikely to Attend Trump Inauguration
Despite an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the upcoming US presidential inauguration in January; however, China's ambassador and other officials may attend, marking the first time a foreign leader has not attended such an event.
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36% Bias Score
Union's Election Platform: Tax Cuts, Stricter Immigration, and Military Service
Germany's Union party proposes significant tax cuts, a stricter immigration policy with a de facto moratorium on illegal immigration, reintroducing mandatory military service, and supporting Ukraine; they also plan a state-sponsored savings plan for children and intend to reduce personnel in governm...
Union's Election Platform: Tax Cuts, Stricter Immigration, and Military Service
Germany's Union party proposes significant tax cuts, a stricter immigration policy with a de facto moratorium on illegal immigration, reintroducing mandatory military service, and supporting Ukraine; they also plan a state-sponsored savings plan for children and intend to reduce personnel in governm...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Assad Regime Falls in Syria, HTS Takes Control Amidst Uncertainty
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria after 54 years of authoritarian rule has led to a power vacuum filled by the rebel group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), resulting in a mix of hope and fear among Syrians regarding the future, amidst reports of revenge killings and ongoing violence.
Assad Regime Falls in Syria, HTS Takes Control Amidst Uncertainty
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria after 54 years of authoritarian rule has led to a power vacuum filled by the rebel group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), resulting in a mix of hope and fear among Syrians regarding the future, amidst reports of revenge killings and ongoing violence.
Progress
48% Bias Score
McConnell Condemns Kennedy's Associate's Attempt to Rescind Polio Vaccine Approval
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President-elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services after a New York Times report revealed that Kennedy's attorney had sought to rescind approval for...
McConnell Condemns Kennedy's Associate's Attempt to Rescind Polio Vaccine Approval
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President-elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services after a New York Times report revealed that Kennedy's attorney had sought to rescind approval for...
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52% Bias Score
Musk's Fraud Claims Prompt Pennsylvania Election Inquiry
Emails reveal that Elon Musk's X posts alleging voting fraud prompted a Pennsylvania state senator to contact election officials in Lebanon County about overseas voting, raising concerns despite evidence showing voter fraud is rare.
Musk's Fraud Claims Prompt Pennsylvania Election Inquiry
Emails reveal that Elon Musk's X posts alleging voting fraud prompted a Pennsylvania state senator to contact election officials in Lebanon County about overseas voting, raising concerns despite evidence showing voter fraud is rare.
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48% Bias Score
Turkiye Offers Mediation in Sudan-UAE Conflict
Turkish President Erdogan offered to mediate the conflict between Sudan and the UAE, which is fueled by Sudanese accusations of UAE arms supplies to the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and has displaced over 13 million people, while also highlighting Turkiye's commitment to Sudan's sovereignty and ...
Turkiye Offers Mediation in Sudan-UAE Conflict
Turkish President Erdogan offered to mediate the conflict between Sudan and the UAE, which is fueled by Sudanese accusations of UAE arms supplies to the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and has displaced over 13 million people, while also highlighting Turkiye's commitment to Sudan's sovereignty and ...
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36% Bias Score
African Union Candidates Debate Security, Trade, and UN Reform
Three African politicians debated their plans for the African Union, focusing on regional security, inter-African trade, and securing two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa before the February election to succeed Moussa Faki.
African Union Candidates Debate Security, Trade, and UN Reform
Three African politicians debated their plans for the African Union, focusing on regional security, inter-African trade, and securing two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa before the February election to succeed Moussa Faki.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Death Penalty Sought in Murder Case Used in 2024 Election
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg will seek the death penalty for Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, Venezuelan nationals accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and murdering 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in June; the case was heavily used by Donald Trump in his 2024 ...
Death Penalty Sought in Murder Case Used in 2024 Election
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg will seek the death penalty for Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, Venezuelan nationals accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and murdering 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in June; the case was heavily used by Donald Trump in his 2024 ...
Progress
72% Bias Score