December 2024
January 2025
United Russia Congress Prioritizes SMO Support, 2026 Elections
United Russia's 22nd Congress outlined priorities set by President Putin, including a strengthened focus on supporting participants of the special military operation (SMO) through a 13-point national program and integrating veterans into leadership roles, alongside preparations for the 2026 election...
United Russia Congress Prioritizes SMO Support, 2026 Elections
United Russia's 22nd Congress outlined priorities set by President Putin, including a strengthened focus on supporting participants of the special military operation (SMO) through a 13-point national program and integrating veterans into leadership roles, alongside preparations for the 2026 election...
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48% Bias Score
Three Candidates Vie for African Union Commission Chairperson Position
Three candidates—Mahamoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), Raila Odinga (Kenya), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar)—are competing for the African Union Commission chairperson position in February 2025, focusing on peace, security, trade, and development.
Three Candidates Vie for African Union Commission Chairperson Position
Three candidates—Mahamoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), Raila Odinga (Kenya), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar)—are competing for the African Union Commission chairperson position in February 2025, focusing on peace, security, trade, and development.
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20% Bias Score
Neoliberal Economic Policies: From Chile to Argentina and Beyond
In 1973, 'The Chicago Boys' implemented neoliberal policies in Chile, later adopted globally by leaders like Reagan and Thatcher; today, Argentina's President Milei and US President Trump are exploring similar approaches, potentially impacting global economic systems.
Neoliberal Economic Policies: From Chile to Argentina and Beyond
In 1973, 'The Chicago Boys' implemented neoliberal policies in Chile, later adopted globally by leaders like Reagan and Thatcher; today, Argentina's President Milei and US President Trump are exploring similar approaches, potentially impacting global economic systems.
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52% Bias Score
COP16: $12.15 Billion Pledged to Combat Desertification
The UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, attended by nearly 200 countries and 20,000 participants, finalized 39 decisions prioritizing land restoration and drought resilience, launching a $12.15 billion partnership and an AI-driven observatory to combat desertification and its impact on 7.5 billion people by 2050...
COP16: $12.15 Billion Pledged to Combat Desertification
The UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, attended by nearly 200 countries and 20,000 participants, finalized 39 decisions prioritizing land restoration and drought resilience, launching a $12.15 billion partnership and an AI-driven observatory to combat desertification and its impact on 7.5 billion people by 2050...
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Government Seizes Assets from Opposition Municipalities
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized the Turkish government's seizure of assets from at least six opposition-controlled municipalities, including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, accusing the government of targeting municipalities providing essential services like community kitchens and student scho...
Turkish Government Seizes Assets from Opposition Municipalities
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized the Turkish government's seizure of assets from at least six opposition-controlled municipalities, including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, accusing the government of targeting municipalities providing essential services like community kitchens and student scho...
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56% Bias Score
Black Sea Oil Tanker Accidents Result in Fatality, Environmental Concerns
On December 15, two oil tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, suffered accidents in the Black Sea during a storm. Volgoneft 212 lost its bow section, resulting in one death and 12 rescued crew members, while Volgoneft 239 ran aground near Taman. A government task force is assessing environmental...
Black Sea Oil Tanker Accidents Result in Fatality, Environmental Concerns
On December 15, two oil tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, suffered accidents in the Black Sea during a storm. Volgoneft 212 lost its bow section, resulting in one death and 12 rescued crew members, while Volgoneft 239 ran aground near Taman. A government task force is assessing environmental...
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28% Bias Score
Surge in Explosive Attacks in Netherlands: 6 Dead in The Hague, 1000+ Projected for 2023
Six deaths resulted from explosions in The Hague last Saturday, adding to a surge in explosive attacks in the Netherlands, totaling nearly 500 incidents by mid-year, with projections exceeding 1000 for 2023, shifting from hand grenades to more accessible illegal fireworks like 'cobras', often unrela...
Surge in Explosive Attacks in Netherlands: 6 Dead in The Hague, 1000+ Projected for 2023
Six deaths resulted from explosions in The Hague last Saturday, adding to a surge in explosive attacks in the Netherlands, totaling nearly 500 incidents by mid-year, with projections exceeding 1000 for 2023, shifting from hand grenades to more accessible illegal fireworks like 'cobras', often unrela...
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36% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrikes Hit 18 Syrian Military Targets in Tartous
Israeli warplanes conducted heavy airstrikes on at least 18 military targets in Syria's Tartous province on Sunday and Monday, causing a magnitude 3 tremor according to seismic apps; this brings the total number of Israeli strikes on Syria since December 8th to 473, with no immediate casualties repo...
Israeli Airstrikes Hit 18 Syrian Military Targets in Tartous
Israeli warplanes conducted heavy airstrikes on at least 18 military targets in Syria's Tartous province on Sunday and Monday, causing a magnitude 3 tremor according to seismic apps; this brings the total number of Israeli strikes on Syria since December 8th to 473, with no immediate casualties repo...
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32% Bias Score
China Shifts to Proactive Fiscal Policy for 2025 Growth
Facing economic headwinds, China announced a more proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy for 2025, prioritizing domestic demand stimulation through increased consumer spending and infrastructure investment, expanding on successful 2024 programs with significantly increased fund...
China Shifts to Proactive Fiscal Policy for 2025 Growth
Facing economic headwinds, China announced a more proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy for 2025, prioritizing domestic demand stimulation through increased consumer spending and infrastructure investment, expanding on successful 2024 programs with significantly increased fund...
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16% Bias Score
Unique Portrait of Last Byzantine Emperor Discovered in Greece
Archaeologist Anastasia Koumousi discovered a unique portrait of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor, in the Old Monastery of Taxiarchon in Aigialeia, Greece, during restoration work; the Ministry of Culture announced the discovery, which has international significance.
Unique Portrait of Last Byzantine Emperor Discovered in Greece
Archaeologist Anastasia Koumousi discovered a unique portrait of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor, in the Old Monastery of Taxiarchon in Aigialeia, Greece, during restoration work; the Ministry of Culture announced the discovery, which has international significance.
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40% Bias Score
Křetínský's Royal Mail Takeover Approved: Lockers and Service Changes Planned
Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský's takeover of Royal Mail's owner has been approved, with plans to invest in delivery lockers and maintain the universal service obligation, despite proposed reductions in second-class letter deliveries and potential job losses. The acquisition follows years of chal...
Křetínský's Royal Mail Takeover Approved: Lockers and Service Changes Planned
Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský's takeover of Royal Mail's owner has been approved, with plans to invest in delivery lockers and maintain the universal service obligation, despite proposed reductions in second-class letter deliveries and potential job losses. The acquisition follows years of chal...
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32% Bias Score
Israel's Golan Heights Settlement Plan Condemned
Israel plans to double the population of the occupied Golan Heights, prompting condemnation from Turkey and Germany who view it as a violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty; this follows Israel's recent military actions in Syria, including deployment to a demilitarized zone and strikes...
Israel's Golan Heights Settlement Plan Condemned
Israel plans to double the population of the occupied Golan Heights, prompting condemnation from Turkey and Germany who view it as a violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty; this follows Israel's recent military actions in Syria, including deployment to a demilitarized zone and strikes...
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40% Bias Score