December 2024
January 2025
Venezuela Releases 956 Detainees After Reelection Protests
Over 956 of the more than 2,400 people arrested during protests against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's disputed reelection were released before Christmas 2024, following weeks of protests by family members and amid allegations of human rights abuses.
Venezuela Releases 956 Detainees After Reelection Protests
Over 956 of the more than 2,400 people arrested during protests against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's disputed reelection were released before Christmas 2024, following weeks of protests by family members and amid allegations of human rights abuses.
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44% Bias Score
Injured Australian Fighter in Ukraine Needs Urgent Evacuation
A 38-year-old Australian citizen fighting in Ukraine suffered severe injuries after stepping on a landmine, prompting pleas for urgent evacuation and specialist treatment, while the Australian government provides consular assistance amid privacy concerns. The injured man's account details the severi...
Injured Australian Fighter in Ukraine Needs Urgent Evacuation
A 38-year-old Australian citizen fighting in Ukraine suffered severe injuries after stepping on a landmine, prompting pleas for urgent evacuation and specialist treatment, while the Australian government provides consular assistance amid privacy concerns. The injured man's account details the severi...
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24% Bias Score
Chinese Tourism to Australia Boosted by New Visa and Strong Economic Ties
Driven by a new 10-year multiple-entry visa and Australia's appealing climate, Chinese tourists are expected to flock to Australia during the upcoming Spring Festival, with bookings already exceeding 1,300 cities across 96 countries globally, further fueled by strengthened diplomatic and economic ti...
Chinese Tourism to Australia Boosted by New Visa and Strong Economic Ties
Driven by a new 10-year multiple-entry visa and Australia's appealing climate, Chinese tourists are expected to flock to Australia during the upcoming Spring Festival, with bookings already exceeding 1,300 cities across 96 countries globally, further fueled by strengthened diplomatic and economic ti...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Launches Ministry to Repatriate Millions of Citizens
The Ukrainian government launched a Ministry of National Unity to bring back the 6 to 10 million citizens currently living abroad due to the war, facing challenges like security concerns, economic instability, and the lack of defined return mechanisms.
Ukraine Launches Ministry to Repatriate Millions of Citizens
The Ukrainian government launched a Ministry of National Unity to bring back the 6 to 10 million citizens currently living abroad due to the war, facing challenges like security concerns, economic instability, and the lack of defined return mechanisms.
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36% Bias Score
China Surpasses 1 Billion 5G Subscriptions, Leading Global Expansion
By November 2024, China achieved 1.002 billion 5G mobile subscriptions, representing 56% of total mobile subscriptions, exceeding initial targets due to extensive infrastructure development (4.2 million 5G base stations) and government initiatives promoting widespread 5G applications across various ...
China Surpasses 1 Billion 5G Subscriptions, Leading Global Expansion
By November 2024, China achieved 1.002 billion 5G mobile subscriptions, representing 56% of total mobile subscriptions, exceeding initial targets due to extensive infrastructure development (4.2 million 5G base stations) and government initiatives promoting widespread 5G applications across various ...
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36% Bias Score
China's Real Estate Market Recovers Amidst Policy Adjustments
China's real estate market is recovering due to policy adjustments including lowered mortgage rates and eased purchase restrictions, leading to increased transactions and renewed confidence; the government aims for long-term stability by ensuring timely project delivery and focusing on quality housi...
China's Real Estate Market Recovers Amidst Policy Adjustments
China's real estate market is recovering due to policy adjustments including lowered mortgage rates and eased purchase restrictions, leading to increased transactions and renewed confidence; the government aims for long-term stability by ensuring timely project delivery and focusing on quality housi...
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44% Bias Score
China's FDI to Rebound in 2025 Despite 2024 Dip
Despite a 27.9 percent year-on-year FDI decrease in China from January to November 2024 (749.7 billion yuan, $103 billion), a recovery is expected in 2025 due to growth in high-tech, green energy, and digital sectors, with November showing a 6 percent year-on-year increase.
China's FDI to Rebound in 2025 Despite 2024 Dip
Despite a 27.9 percent year-on-year FDI decrease in China from January to November 2024 (749.7 billion yuan, $103 billion), a recovery is expected in 2025 due to growth in high-tech, green energy, and digital sectors, with November showing a 6 percent year-on-year increase.
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40% Bias Score
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack Fuels Anti-Migrant Sentiment in Germany
A Saudi Arabian man, Taleb al Abdulmohsen, drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany on December 23, 2023, killing five and injuring 200; the far-right AfD party is using the attack to promote anti-migrant sentiment despite the attacker's support for the AfD and his criticism of Isla...
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack Fuels Anti-Migrant Sentiment in Germany
A Saudi Arabian man, Taleb al Abdulmohsen, drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany on December 23, 2023, killing five and injuring 200; the far-right AfD party is using the attack to promote anti-migrant sentiment despite the attacker's support for the AfD and his criticism of Isla...
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56% Bias Score
Israel Extends State of Emergency Until 2025
Israel extended its state of emergency until December 16, 2025, with 29-7 Knesset vote, enabling the cabinet to bypass parliament; a separate bill increased the 2024 budget by $9 billion for defense, raising the deficit ceiling to 7.7% of GDP.
Israel Extends State of Emergency Until 2025
Israel extended its state of emergency until December 16, 2025, with 29-7 Knesset vote, enabling the cabinet to bypass parliament; a separate bill increased the 2024 budget by $9 billion for defense, raising the deficit ceiling to 7.7% of GDP.
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48% Bias Score
Catarroja Floods: A Son's Trauma and the Human Cost of Disaster
The recent devastating floods in Catarroja, Spain, claimed the lives of numerous residents, including 84-year-old Isabel Ibáñez, whose son, Juanjo, recounts the tragedy and the lasting emotional trauma it caused, highlighting systemic failures in disaster response and mental health support.
Catarroja Floods: A Son's Trauma and the Human Cost of Disaster
The recent devastating floods in Catarroja, Spain, claimed the lives of numerous residents, including 84-year-old Isabel Ibáñez, whose son, Juanjo, recounts the tragedy and the lasting emotional trauma it caused, highlighting systemic failures in disaster response and mental health support.
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52% Bias Score
Harbin Ready to Host IX Asian Winter Games
Harbin, China is hosting the IX Asian Winter Games from February 7-14, 2024, featuring 64 medal events and athletes from 34 National Olympic Committees; preparations are complete, with seven of fourteen test events finished successfully.
Harbin Ready to Host IX Asian Winter Games
Harbin, China is hosting the IX Asian Winter Games from February 7-14, 2024, featuring 64 medal events and athletes from 34 National Olympic Committees; preparations are complete, with seven of fourteen test events finished successfully.
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44% Bias Score
Shanghai Port Achieves 50 Million TEU Milestone
Shanghai Port became the first worldwide to surpass 50 million TEU in annual container traffic on December 22, 2024, driven by increased exports, international transhipments, and ship-to-ship transfers, showcasing China's industrial strength and global trade facilitation.
Shanghai Port Achieves 50 Million TEU Milestone
Shanghai Port became the first worldwide to surpass 50 million TEU in annual container traffic on December 22, 2024, driven by increased exports, international transhipments, and ship-to-ship transfers, showcasing China's industrial strength and global trade facilitation.
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44% Bias Score