December 2024
January 2025
One Million Syrian Refugees May Return Home by June 2025
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the takeover of Damascus by Syrian rebels, the UNHCR estimates that roughly one million Syrian refugees may return home by June 2025; this projection follows the new Syrian government's pledge of full access for humanitarian organizations, which the UN has w...
One Million Syrian Refugees May Return Home by June 2025
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the takeover of Damascus by Syrian rebels, the UNHCR estimates that roughly one million Syrian refugees may return home by June 2025; this projection follows the new Syrian government's pledge of full access for humanitarian organizations, which the UN has w...
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52% Bias Score
4B Movement: Global Feminist Protest Against Male Violence and Sexism
The 4B movement, a South Korean feminist protest against male violence and sexism, gained US traction after the 2024 election, highlighting global concerns about women's rights and exposing online misogynistic backlash.
4B Movement: Global Feminist Protest Against Male Violence and Sexism
The 4B movement, a South Korean feminist protest against male violence and sexism, gained US traction after the 2024 election, highlighting global concerns about women's rights and exposing online misogynistic backlash.
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48% Bias Score
French-Israeli Soldier Faces War Crimes Charges in Paris
French and Palestinian human rights groups filed a complaint in Paris on December 17, 2023, against French-Israeli soldier Yoel O., for alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, torture, and complicity in these crimes against Palestinians, based on video evidence showing the abuse of Pa...
French-Israeli Soldier Faces War Crimes Charges in Paris
French and Palestinian human rights groups filed a complaint in Paris on December 17, 2023, against French-Israeli soldier Yoel O., for alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, torture, and complicity in these crimes against Palestinians, based on video evidence showing the abuse of Pa...
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40% Bias Score
TAPI Pipeline Construction Resumes in Afghanistan
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan's foreign ministers recently inspected the restarted TAPI gas pipeline project in Herat, with over 1 kilometer of pipeline already laid and gas delivery to Herat expected in early 2027, despite ongoing financial and political challenges.
TAPI Pipeline Construction Resumes in Afghanistan
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan's foreign ministers recently inspected the restarted TAPI gas pipeline project in Herat, with over 1 kilometer of pipeline already laid and gas delivery to Herat expected in early 2027, despite ongoing financial and political challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Risk Triggering US Stagflation
President-elect Trump's planned tariffs on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese imports risk triggering stagflation in the US, increasing inflation and potentially slowing economic growth, a scenario economists believe is more likely given the election results.
Trump Tariffs Risk Triggering US Stagflation
President-elect Trump's planned tariffs on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese imports risk triggering stagflation in the US, increasing inflation and potentially slowing economic growth, a scenario economists believe is more likely given the election results.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Rebel Leader Seeks Sanctions Relief, Pledges Unity
Ten days after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, the leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Ahmed al-Sharaa, met with British and UN officials, urging for sanctions to be lifted while pledging to disarm HTS fighters and establish a social contract among diverse groups, ...
Syrian Rebel Leader Seeks Sanctions Relief, Pledges Unity
Ten days after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, the leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Ahmed al-Sharaa, met with British and UN officials, urging for sanctions to be lifted while pledging to disarm HTS fighters and establish a social contract among diverse groups, ...
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52% Bias Score
China's Export Controls Escalate Tech War with US, Impacting East Asian Allies
China imposed export restrictions on gallium, germanium, graphite, and antimony, vital for semiconductor and battery production, in retaliation for US semiconductor import restrictions, impacting its AI development and creating vulnerabilities for US allies Japan and South Korea, heavily reliant on ...
China's Export Controls Escalate Tech War with US, Impacting East Asian Allies
China imposed export restrictions on gallium, germanium, graphite, and antimony, vital for semiconductor and battery production, in retaliation for US semiconductor import restrictions, impacting its AI development and creating vulnerabilities for US allies Japan and South Korea, heavily reliant on ...
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44% Bias Score
China's November Economic Data Shows Continued Growth
China's November economic data reveals continued growth, driven by a 8.2% surge in high-tech production investment and a 10.2% increase in high-tech services investment, suggesting the country is on track to meet its annual growth target of around 5%.
China's November Economic Data Shows Continued Growth
China's November economic data reveals continued growth, driven by a 8.2% surge in high-tech production investment and a 10.2% increase in high-tech services investment, suggesting the country is on track to meet its annual growth target of around 5%.
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52% Bias Score
Chinese Spy's Deep Ties to British Elite Expose Security Risks
A Chinese businessman, Chris Yang, enjoyed extensive ties with British political and royal figures, raising security concerns and prompting questions about Chinese influence within the UK establishment, especially given the UK government's recent attempts to strengthen ties with China.
Chinese Spy's Deep Ties to British Elite Expose Security Risks
A Chinese businessman, Chris Yang, enjoyed extensive ties with British political and royal figures, raising security concerns and prompting questions about Chinese influence within the UK establishment, especially given the UK government's recent attempts to strengthen ties with China.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Freezes Assets of "Foreign Agents"
The Russian State Duma passed a law freezing the assets of nearly 500 individuals labeled "foreign agents," affecting various income sources, including rental income, sale proceeds from property or vehicles, bank deposits, and dividends, starting March 1, 2025.
Russia Freezes Assets of "Foreign Agents"
The Russian State Duma passed a law freezing the assets of nearly 500 individuals labeled "foreign agents," affecting various income sources, including rental income, sale proceeds from property or vehicles, bank deposits, and dividends, starting March 1, 2025.
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56% Bias Score
UK Government Rejects Pension Compensation for 3.6 Million Women
The UK government refused compensation to 3.6 million women affected by state pension age increases, rejecting a parliamentary ombudsman's recommendation for payouts of £1,000-£2,950 per person due to claims of sufficient awareness and no direct financial loss, despite a 28-month delay in notifying ...
UK Government Rejects Pension Compensation for 3.6 Million Women
The UK government refused compensation to 3.6 million women affected by state pension age increases, rejecting a parliamentary ombudsman's recommendation for payouts of £1,000-£2,950 per person due to claims of sufficient awareness and no direct financial loss, despite a 28-month delay in notifying ...
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56% Bias Score
Palestinian Security Forces Raid in Jenin Kills Commander and Civilian
Palestinian security forces conducted a rare raid in Jenin, killing Islamic Jihad commander Yazid Jaisa and a 19-year-old civilian, Rabbi Shalabi, sparking criticism and raising concerns about the PA's cooperation with Israel amid ongoing conflict.
Palestinian Security Forces Raid in Jenin Kills Commander and Civilian
Palestinian security forces conducted a rare raid in Jenin, killing Islamic Jihad commander Yazid Jaisa and a 19-year-old civilian, Rabbi Shalabi, sparking criticism and raising concerns about the PA's cooperation with Israel amid ongoing conflict.
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48% Bias Score