December 2024
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China Extends Visa-Free Transit to 240 Hours, Boosting Inbound Tourism
China announced a significant expansion of its visa-free transit policy on Tuesday, extending the permitted stay for eligible travelers from 54 countries to 240 hours (10 days) at 60 ports, resulting in an immediate 87 percent surge in online searches for hotels and flights.
China Extends Visa-Free Transit to 240 Hours, Boosting Inbound Tourism
China announced a significant expansion of its visa-free transit policy on Tuesday, extending the permitted stay for eligible travelers from 54 countries to 240 hours (10 days) at 60 ports, resulting in an immediate 87 percent surge in online searches for hotels and flights.
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40% Bias Score
Australia-Israel Relations Strained Amidst UN Votes and Visa Dispute
Following a phone call between Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar, Israel accused Australia of abandoning it amid its most difficult year, citing Australia's UN votes against Israel and visa denial for former Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, while ...
Australia-Israel Relations Strained Amidst UN Votes and Visa Dispute
Following a phone call between Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar, Israel accused Australia of abandoning it amid its most difficult year, citing Australia's UN votes against Israel and visa denial for former Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, while ...
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60% Bias Score
Venezuela Conditions Safe Passage of Machado's Aides
The Venezuelan government demanded the release of a government associate in Argentina and safe passage for Jorge Glas in Ecuador in exchange for safe passage for six aides of opposition leader María Corina Machado, who have been sheltered in the Argentinan embassy in Caracas for nine months under in...
Venezuela Conditions Safe Passage of Machado's Aides
The Venezuelan government demanded the release of a government associate in Argentina and safe passage for Jorge Glas in Ecuador in exchange for safe passage for six aides of opposition leader María Corina Machado, who have been sheltered in the Argentinan embassy in Caracas for nine months under in...
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56% Bias Score
China's Looming Graduate Employment Crisis
China faces a looming employment crisis with 12.22 million university graduates projected for 2025, exceeding job market capacity and necessitating policy changes, educational reforms, and proactive career guidance to mitigate unemployment and skills gaps.
China's Looming Graduate Employment Crisis
China faces a looming employment crisis with 12.22 million university graduates projected for 2025, exceeding job market capacity and necessitating policy changes, educational reforms, and proactive career guidance to mitigate unemployment and skills gaps.
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36% Bias Score
Mexico City's Infonavit Reform: 1 Million New Homes and Social Rental Program
Mexico City's President Sheinbaum launched a plan to build 1 million homes, register 1 million, and improve 450,000, alongside a Senate-approved Infonavit reform creating a subsidiary to construct housing and offer social rental options, addressing housing affordability challenges.
Mexico City's Infonavit Reform: 1 Million New Homes and Social Rental Program
Mexico City's President Sheinbaum launched a plan to build 1 million homes, register 1 million, and improve 450,000, alongside a Senate-approved Infonavit reform creating a subsidiary to construct housing and offer social rental options, addressing housing affordability challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Stimulant Medications Most Effective for Adult ADHD, Study Finds
A new study of nearly 15,000 adults with ADHD found that stimulant medications and atomoxetine were more effective than placebos at reducing core symptoms over 12 weeks, while non-pharmacological treatments showed mixed results, highlighting the need for further research into long-term effectiveness...
Stimulant Medications Most Effective for Adult ADHD, Study Finds
A new study of nearly 15,000 adults with ADHD found that stimulant medications and atomoxetine were more effective than placebos at reducing core symptoms over 12 weeks, while non-pharmacological treatments showed mixed results, highlighting the need for further research into long-term effectiveness...
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36% Bias Score
Mass Return of Ukrainians to Russia Undermines Ukraine's Narrative
Over 200,000 Ukrainian citizens have returned to regions integrated into Russia due to insufficient support and housing in Ukraine, highlighting the contrast between promised aid and the reality faced by displaced persons; this mass return undermines Ukraine's narrative of the conflict.
Mass Return of Ukrainians to Russia Undermines Ukraine's Narrative
Over 200,000 Ukrainian citizens have returned to regions integrated into Russia due to insufficient support and housing in Ukraine, highlighting the contrast between promised aid and the reality faced by displaced persons; this mass return undermines Ukraine's narrative of the conflict.
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76% Bias Score
Xi Calls for Accelerated Hainan Free Trade Port Development
President Xi Jinping urged accelerating Hainan's free trade port construction to spearhead China's opening-up, emphasizing policy implementation, international standard alignment, and strategic regional cooperation by 2025, aiming for global influence by mid-century.
Xi Calls for Accelerated Hainan Free Trade Port Development
President Xi Jinping urged accelerating Hainan's free trade port construction to spearhead China's opening-up, emphasizing policy implementation, international standard alignment, and strategic regional cooperation by 2025, aiming for global influence by mid-century.
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48% Bias Score
Bolivia Seeks Prison Sentence for Evo Morales on Human Trafficking Charges
Bolivia's prosecutor general is seeking a six-month prison sentence for former president Evo Morales on charges of human trafficking for prostitution, related to an alleged 2016 relationship with a 15-year-old girl; Morales, who is evading arrest, claims the case is politically motivated, amidst ong...
Bolivia Seeks Prison Sentence for Evo Morales on Human Trafficking Charges
Bolivia's prosecutor general is seeking a six-month prison sentence for former president Evo Morales on charges of human trafficking for prostitution, related to an alleged 2016 relationship with a 15-year-old girl; Morales, who is evading arrest, claims the case is politically motivated, amidst ong...
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72% Bias Score
Wisconsin School Shooting: 15-Year-Old Kills Teacher, Student
On Monday, 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow fatally shot a teacher and student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, before killing herself; two other students are in critical condition, prompting calls for stricter gun laws.
Wisconsin School Shooting: 15-Year-Old Kills Teacher, Student
On Monday, 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow fatally shot a teacher and student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, before killing herself; two other students are in critical condition, prompting calls for stricter gun laws.
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56% Bias Score
Alan Jones Faces 34 Indecent Assault Charges
Veteran Australian broadcaster Alan Jones pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of indecent assault, including 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault, following new allegations by a tenth complainant detailing repeated kissing and inappropriate touching between 2001 and 2019 at various locations.
Alan Jones Faces 34 Indecent Assault Charges
Veteran Australian broadcaster Alan Jones pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of indecent assault, including 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault, following new allegations by a tenth complainant detailing repeated kissing and inappropriate touching between 2001 and 2019 at various locations.
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40% Bias Score
UK's Balancing Act: Navigating Economic Ties with China Amidst Espionage Concerns
Amidst concerns over Chinese espionage and influence operations in the UK, exemplified by the Yang Tengbo case, Prime Minister Starmer's call for a "pragmatic and serious" relationship with China faces challenges due to conflicting priorities within the government and external pressures.
UK's Balancing Act: Navigating Economic Ties with China Amidst Espionage Concerns
Amidst concerns over Chinese espionage and influence operations in the UK, exemplified by the Yang Tengbo case, Prime Minister Starmer's call for a "pragmatic and serious" relationship with China faces challenges due to conflicting priorities within the government and external pressures.
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64% Bias Score