December 2024
January 2025
India's Economic Slowdown: 5.4 Percent Contraction in Q3 2023
India's economy contracted by 5.4 percent in the July-September quarter, lower than the projected 7 percent, due to weak consumer demand, reduced government spending, and low global market share (2 percent in 2023); experts cite high tariffs and a focus on rupee stability as contributing factors.
India's Economic Slowdown: 5.4 Percent Contraction in Q3 2023
India's economy contracted by 5.4 percent in the July-September quarter, lower than the projected 7 percent, due to weak consumer demand, reduced government spending, and low global market share (2 percent in 2023); experts cite high tariffs and a focus on rupee stability as contributing factors.
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44% Bias Score
DRC-Rwanda Peace Talks Collapse Amidst Continued Fighting
Peace talks between Rwanda and the DRC to end the conflict in eastern DRC, mediated by Angola, have been called off due to a lack of consensus on including a rebel group in direct talks, leaving thousands displaced and a humanitarian crisis unresolved.
DRC-Rwanda Peace Talks Collapse Amidst Continued Fighting
Peace talks between Rwanda and the DRC to end the conflict in eastern DRC, mediated by Angola, have been called off due to a lack of consensus on including a rebel group in direct talks, leaving thousands displaced and a humanitarian crisis unresolved.
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44% Bias Score
Five Killed in Northern France Shooting Spree
A 22-year-old man confessed to killing five people in two separate shootings in northern France on Saturday; the first victim was a 29-year-old man shot near a farm outside Wormhout, and the remaining four victims were killed near the port of Dunkirk within an hour.
Five Killed in Northern France Shooting Spree
A 22-year-old man confessed to killing five people in two separate shootings in northern France on Saturday; the first victim was a 29-year-old man shot near a farm outside Wormhout, and the remaining four victims were killed near the port of Dunkirk within an hour.
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24% Bias Score
Milei Granted Italian Citizenship Amidst New, Stricter Rules
Argentina's President Javier Milei and his sister were granted Italian citizenship in Rome based on their Italian ancestry, just before stricter rules come into effect, sparking criticism about fairness and potential political favoritism.
Milei Granted Italian Citizenship Amidst New, Stricter Rules
Argentina's President Javier Milei and his sister were granted Italian citizenship in Rome based on their Italian ancestry, just before stricter rules come into effect, sparking criticism about fairness and potential political favoritism.
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44% Bias Score
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Rising Tensions
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland on Sunday, citing Ireland's "extreme anti-Israel policies," including the recognition of a Palestinian state and support for legal action against Israel at the ICJ; Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris called the decision "deeply regrettable.
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Rising Tensions
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland on Sunday, citing Ireland's "extreme anti-Israel policies," including the recognition of a Palestinian state and support for legal action against Israel at the ICJ; Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris called the decision "deeply regrettable.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's Bid for Syrian Dominance Reshapes Regional Power Dynamics
Turkey seeks to lead international normalization efforts with Syria's new regime, leveraging economic and military control, impacting Israel's operations and potentially forcing diplomatic concessions amidst growing international recognition of the Syrian government.
Turkey's Bid for Syrian Dominance Reshapes Regional Power Dynamics
Turkey seeks to lead international normalization efforts with Syria's new regime, leveraging economic and military control, impacting Israel's operations and potentially forcing diplomatic concessions amidst growing international recognition of the Syrian government.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Lula Released From Hospital After Brain Surgery, Addresses Coup Plot Arrest
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was released from the hospital after brain surgery and commented on the arrest of General Walter Braga Netto for alleged coup plotting, calling it a disrespect to democracy.
Lula Released From Hospital After Brain Surgery, Addresses Coup Plot Arrest
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was released from the hospital after brain surgery and commented on the arrest of General Walter Braga Netto for alleged coup plotting, calling it a disrespect to democracy.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Warns Assad Regime Officials Against Seeking Refuge
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned Syrian officials involved in atrocities under Assad's regime against seeking refuge in Germany, stating they will face prosecution; this follows convictions of Syrian secret police officers in Germany for abusing detainees.
Germany Warns Assad Regime Officials Against Seeking Refuge
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned Syrian officials involved in atrocities under Assad's regime against seeking refuge in Germany, stating they will face prosecution; this follows convictions of Syrian secret police officers in Germany for abusing detainees.
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44% Bias Score
Milei Granted Italian Citizenship Amidst Upcoming Legal Changes
Argentine President Javier Milei and his sister received Italian citizenship in Rome during a state visit, days before stricter citizenship laws come into effect, sparking controversy over potential favoritism given their political ties to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Milei Granted Italian Citizenship Amidst Upcoming Legal Changes
Argentine President Javier Milei and his sister received Italian citizenship in Rome during a state visit, days before stricter citizenship laws come into effect, sparking controversy over potential favoritism given their political ties to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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52% Bias Score
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Diplomatic Row
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland on Sunday, citing "extreme anti-Israel policies," including Ireland's recognition of a Palestinian state and involvement in an ICJ case against Israel; Ireland's Prime Minister called the move "deeply regrettable.
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Diplomatic Row
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland on Sunday, citing "extreme anti-Israel policies," including Ireland's recognition of a Palestinian state and involvement in an ICJ case against Israel; Ireland's Prime Minister called the move "deeply regrettable.
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52% Bias Score
Portugal Authorizes Lithium Mining Despite Local Opposition
The Portuguese government authorized Savannah Lithium to access private lands in Boticas for lithium mining despite local opposition, granting a one-year easement for surveying; this follows Germany's expression of interest in financing the project to reduce EU's dependence on Chinese lithium import...
Portugal Authorizes Lithium Mining Despite Local Opposition
The Portuguese government authorized Savannah Lithium to access private lands in Boticas for lithium mining despite local opposition, granting a one-year easement for surveying; this follows Germany's expression of interest in financing the project to reduce EU's dependence on Chinese lithium import...
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40% Bias Score
Lula Discharged from Hospital Ahead of Schedule
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged from the hospital on December 17th after emergency surgery for a head hematoma resulting from an October fall, exceeding medical expectations for recovery, with a planned return to work after a 15-day rest period and 30 days of activity an...
Lula Discharged from Hospital Ahead of Schedule
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged from the hospital on December 17th after emergency surgery for a head hematoma resulting from an October fall, exceeding medical expectations for recovery, with a planned return to work after a 15-day rest period and 30 days of activity an...
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24% Bias Score