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SoftBank Commits $100 Billion to US Economy
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a $100 billion investment in the US over four years alongside Donald Trump on Monday, aiming to create 100,000 jobs and reflecting increased confidence in the US economy following Trump's election.
SoftBank Commits $100 Billion to US Economy
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a $100 billion investment in the US over four years alongside Donald Trump on Monday, aiming to create 100,000 jobs and reflecting increased confidence in the US economy following Trump's election.
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60% Bias Score
US Markets Rise on Fed Rate Cut Anticipation
US stock markets saw gains led by technology, with the S&P 500 up 0.3%, Dow Jones up 0.2%, and Nasdaq up 0.5%; this is fueled by anticipation of a Fed interest rate cut on Wednesday and strong corporate earnings, while Asian and European markets showed slight declines.
US Markets Rise on Fed Rate Cut Anticipation
US stock markets saw gains led by technology, with the S&P 500 up 0.3%, Dow Jones up 0.2%, and Nasdaq up 0.5%; this is fueled by anticipation of a Fed interest rate cut on Wednesday and strong corporate earnings, while Asian and European markets showed slight declines.
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36% Bias Score
Canada Allocates $1.3 Billion for Enhanced Border Security Amidst U.S. Pressure
Facing tariffs threats from President-elect Trump, Canada allocates $1.3 billion over six years to enhance border security by increasing resources for the RCMP, border agents, and cyberspies to combat illegal migration and fentanyl smuggling, with $81 million allocated immediately.
Canada Allocates $1.3 Billion for Enhanced Border Security Amidst U.S. Pressure
Facing tariffs threats from President-elect Trump, Canada allocates $1.3 billion over six years to enhance border security by increasing resources for the RCMP, border agents, and cyberspies to combat illegal migration and fentanyl smuggling, with $81 million allocated immediately.
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40% Bias Score
Poland to Pressure Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks, Strengthen Sanctions
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, on December 16th in Brussels, advocated pressuring Russia, not Ukraine, into peace talks, promising increased EU sanctions against Russia, especially its "shadow fleet," during Poland's upcoming EU presidency, starting January 1st, and scheduling key meetin...
Poland to Pressure Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks, Strengthen Sanctions
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, on December 16th in Brussels, advocated pressuring Russia, not Ukraine, into peace talks, promising increased EU sanctions against Russia, especially its "shadow fleet," during Poland's upcoming EU presidency, starting January 1st, and scheduling key meetin...
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36% Bias Score
Israel's Dilemma in Post-Assad Syria: Security vs. Peace
Israel faces a dilemma in Syria after Assad's fall: destroying military equipment prevents future attacks but hinders peace prospects. Israel launched approximately 500 airstrikes, destroying 80% of the Syrian army, and occupied parts of the demilitarized zone near the Golan Heights, actions critici...
Israel's Dilemma in Post-Assad Syria: Security vs. Peace
Israel faces a dilemma in Syria after Assad's fall: destroying military equipment prevents future attacks but hinders peace prospects. Israel launched approximately 500 airstrikes, destroying 80% of the Syrian army, and occupied parts of the demilitarized zone near the Golan Heights, actions critici...
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40% Bias Score
Scholz's Failed Vote of Confidence Triggers Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strategically failed a vote of confidence in the Bundestag on December 16th, triggering early elections on February 23rd after his coalition's collapse; the vote highlighted disagreements on economic policy and support for Ukraine.
Scholz's Failed Vote of Confidence Triggers Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strategically failed a vote of confidence in the Bundestag on December 16th, triggering early elections on February 23rd after his coalition's collapse; the vote highlighted disagreements on economic policy and support for Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
France's 2025 GDP Growth Cut to 0.9% Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Banque de France lowered its 2025 French GDP growth forecast to 0.9% due to political uncertainty and budget delays, projecting 7.8% unemployment and 1.6% inflation; growth is expected to rebound to 1.3% in 2026-2027.
France's 2025 GDP Growth Cut to 0.9% Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Banque de France lowered its 2025 French GDP growth forecast to 0.9% due to political uncertainty and budget delays, projecting 7.8% unemployment and 1.6% inflation; growth is expected to rebound to 1.3% in 2026-2027.
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40% Bias Score
Canadian Government Overshoots Deficit by $21.8 Billion
Canada's fall economic update reveals a $21.8-billion deficit overshoot, reaching $61.9 billion for 2023-2024 due to increased spending and unanticipated Indigenous legal settlement costs; Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unexpectedly resigned amidst disagreements over spending.
Canadian Government Overshoots Deficit by $21.8 Billion
Canada's fall economic update reveals a $21.8-billion deficit overshoot, reaching $61.9 billion for 2023-2024 due to increased spending and unanticipated Indigenous legal settlement costs; Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unexpectedly resigned amidst disagreements over spending.
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56% Bias Score
German Coalition Collapses, Triggering Early Elections
Following the FDP's withdrawal, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz triggered a vote of no confidence, resulting in the dissolution of the coalition government and upcoming elections on February 23, 2025; key figures expressed mixed reactions to the coalition's three-year performance, highlighting both ac...
German Coalition Collapses, Triggering Early Elections
Following the FDP's withdrawal, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz triggered a vote of no confidence, resulting in the dissolution of the coalition government and upcoming elections on February 23, 2025; key figures expressed mixed reactions to the coalition's three-year performance, highlighting both ac...
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44% Bias Score
Assad Family's Billions Amid Syrian Poverty Fuels Asset Recovery Calls
The Assad family's wealth, estimated between $1 billion and $122 billion, accumulated through control of Syria's economy and illicit activities, contrasts sharply with the poverty of 69% of Syrians, prompting calls for asset recovery.
Assad Family's Billions Amid Syrian Poverty Fuels Asset Recovery Calls
The Assad family's wealth, estimated between $1 billion and $122 billion, accumulated through control of Syria's economy and illicit activities, contrasts sharply with the poverty of 69% of Syrians, prompting calls for asset recovery.
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56% Bias Score
EU Remains Passive as UN Negotiates Global Supply Chain Law
The UN resumed negotiations for a global supply chain law in Geneva on Monday, aiming to prevent human rights abuses, while the EU, lacking a negotiation mandate, only observes. The agreement seeks to establish corporate due diligence and ensure access to justice for victims.
EU Remains Passive as UN Negotiates Global Supply Chain Law
The UN resumed negotiations for a global supply chain law in Geneva on Monday, aiming to prevent human rights abuses, while the EU, lacking a negotiation mandate, only observes. The agreement seeks to establish corporate due diligence and ensure access to justice for victims.
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36% Bias Score
German No-Confidence Vote Triggers Early Election Amidst Deep Political Divisions
Following a no-confidence vote, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces an early election on February 23, with Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU leading polls but needing coalition partners amidst deep political divisions and a largely domestic-focused pre-election debate.
German No-Confidence Vote Triggers Early Election Amidst Deep Political Divisions
Following a no-confidence vote, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces an early election on February 23, with Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU leading polls but needing coalition partners amidst deep political divisions and a largely domestic-focused pre-election debate.
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40% Bias Score
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