December 2024
January 2025
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
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
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
Houthi Missile Intercepted Over Tel Aviv, Fragments Hit Jerusalem Building
On Monday, Israel's Arrow defense system intercepted a Houthi missile launched from Yemen, causing sirens in Tel Aviv and surrounding areas; missile fragments hit a Jerusalem building, but there were no injuries; Ben Gurion Airport temporarily suspended takeoffs and landings.
Houthi Missile Intercepted Over Tel Aviv, Fragments Hit Jerusalem Building
On Monday, Israel's Arrow defense system intercepted a Houthi missile launched from Yemen, causing sirens in Tel Aviv and surrounding areas; missile fragments hit a Jerusalem building, but there were no injuries; Ben Gurion Airport temporarily suspended takeoffs and landings.
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36% Bias Score
Weak Chinese Retail Sales Trigger Asian Equity Decline
Asian equities fell on Monday, November's retail sales in China grew 3%, missing expectations of 5%, despite strength in some categories. This sparked concerns regarding the need for further policy support.
Weak Chinese Retail Sales Trigger Asian Equity Decline
Asian equities fell on Monday, November's retail sales in China grew 3%, missing expectations of 5%, despite strength in some categories. This sparked concerns regarding the need for further policy support.
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56% Bias Score
Starlink's Accelerated Launch in Armenia: Bridging the Digital Divide and Enhancing Geopolitical Standing
Starlink is commencing testing in Armenia, aiming for a faster rollout than initially anticipated, to provide high-speed internet access across the country, particularly impacting rural areas and potentially countering Azerbaijan's influence on Armenian internet infrastructure.
Starlink's Accelerated Launch in Armenia: Bridging the Digital Divide and Enhancing Geopolitical Standing
Starlink is commencing testing in Armenia, aiming for a faster rollout than initially anticipated, to provide high-speed internet access across the country, particularly impacting rural areas and potentially countering Azerbaijan's influence on Armenian internet infrastructure.
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40% 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
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
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
Cryptocurrency Veteran Brock Pierce on the Future of Digital Assets and Their Political Impact
Brock Pierce, a veteran of the digital currency industry since the 1990s, discusses the future of cryptocurrency, its political implications, and the role of Israel in the sector, emphasizing the importance of ignoring negative headlines and focusing on the potential of the technology.
Cryptocurrency Veteran Brock Pierce on the Future of Digital Assets and Their Political Impact
Brock Pierce, a veteran of the digital currency industry since the 1990s, discusses the future of cryptocurrency, its political implications, and the role of Israel in the sector, emphasizing the importance of ignoring negative headlines and focusing on the potential of the technology.
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56% Bias Score
Corporate Sustainability: Navigating Policy Shifts
Recent policy shifts in the US and EU regarding corporate sustainability, including potential delays to the EU Deforestation Regulation and a possible consolidation of EU sustainability instruments, are creating uncertainty; however, businesses are likely to continue investing in sustainability due ...
Corporate Sustainability: Navigating Policy Shifts
Recent policy shifts in the US and EU regarding corporate sustainability, including potential delays to the EU Deforestation Regulation and a possible consolidation of EU sustainability instruments, are creating uncertainty; however, businesses are likely to continue investing in sustainability due ...
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28% Bias Score
Bannon Suggests Trump Could Run for President in 2028, Despite Legal Obstacles
Steve Bannon suggested Donald Trump could run for president again in 2028, despite the 22nd Amendment's two-term limit; however, legal experts confirm there are no loopholes, and Trump himself has made conflicting statements on the matter.
Bannon Suggests Trump Could Run for President in 2028, Despite Legal Obstacles
Steve Bannon suggested Donald Trump could run for president again in 2028, despite the 22nd Amendment's two-term limit; however, legal experts confirm there are no loopholes, and Trump himself has made conflicting statements on the matter.
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48% Bias Score