December 2024
January 2025
NATO's Readiness Questioned Amidst Concerns Over Russia
Leaders of Latvia, Estonia, and Finland warned NATO is unprepared for a conflict with Russia without the US, urging increased defense spending and preparedness; Russia plans to spend 6.3% of its GDP on defense next year.
NATO's Readiness Questioned Amidst Concerns Over Russia
Leaders of Latvia, Estonia, and Finland warned NATO is unprepared for a conflict with Russia without the US, urging increased defense spending and preparedness; Russia plans to spend 6.3% of its GDP on defense next year.
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60% Bias Score
Zelensky Accuses Slovak PM of Prioritizing Russia Over National Interest
Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico of prioritizing Russia's interests by refusing Ukrainian compensation and aid for ending Russian gas transit, alleging undisclosed agreements with Putin and risking a gas crisis in Slovakia.
Zelensky Accuses Slovak PM of Prioritizing Russia Over National Interest
Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico of prioritizing Russia's interests by refusing Ukrainian compensation and aid for ending Russian gas transit, alleging undisclosed agreements with Putin and risking a gas crisis in Slovakia.
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56% Bias Score
UN Resolution 2254: A Roadmap for Syria's Transition
UN Security Council Resolution 2254, adopted in 2015, seeks to guide Syria's transition to democracy through power-sharing, a new constitution, and free elections; however, its implementation faces challenges due to evolving realities and skepticism from some Syrian opposition groups.
UN Resolution 2254: A Roadmap for Syria's Transition
UN Security Council Resolution 2254, adopted in 2015, seeks to guide Syria's transition to democracy through power-sharing, a new constitution, and free elections; however, its implementation faces challenges due to evolving realities and skepticism from some Syrian opposition groups.
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36% Bias Score
Egypt's Senate Approves Medical Liability Law Amidst Doctors' Strong Opposition
Egypt's Senate passed a new medical liability law aimed at enhancing patient rights and unifying legal frameworks for medical professionals; however, the Doctors Syndicate strongly opposes it, citing concerns over potential legal repercussions for physicians and plans to push for amendments.
Egypt's Senate Approves Medical Liability Law Amidst Doctors' Strong Opposition
Egypt's Senate passed a new medical liability law aimed at enhancing patient rights and unifying legal frameworks for medical professionals; however, the Doctors Syndicate strongly opposes it, citing concerns over potential legal repercussions for physicians and plans to push for amendments.
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36% Bias Score
Record Floods in China Spur National Climate Adaptation Plan
In July 2024, record-breaking floods in China, including a major breach in Dongting Hu lake's flood defenses requiring 100,000 cubic meters of rock to repair and forcing 7,000 evacuations, prompted a national adaptation plan to address the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disaste...
Record Floods in China Spur National Climate Adaptation Plan
In July 2024, record-breaking floods in China, including a major breach in Dongting Hu lake's flood defenses requiring 100,000 cubic meters of rock to repair and forcing 7,000 evacuations, prompted a national adaptation plan to address the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disaste...
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28% Bias Score
US Citizen Sentenced to 15 Years in Russia on Espionage Charges
A Moscow court sentenced US citizen Gene Spector to 15 years in prison on espionage charges, adding to his existing bribery sentence; the trial was secretive, and details remain undisclosed, highlighting ongoing US-Russia tensions.
US Citizen Sentenced to 15 Years in Russia on Espionage Charges
A Moscow court sentenced US citizen Gene Spector to 15 years in prison on espionage charges, adding to his existing bribery sentence; the trial was secretive, and details remain undisclosed, highlighting ongoing US-Russia tensions.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Signs $895 Billion Defense Bill Amidst Controversy
President Biden signed a $895 billion defense bill including pay raises for military personnel, measures to counter China, and a ban on transgender medical care for military children, despite his objections.
Biden Signs $895 Billion Defense Bill Amidst Controversy
President Biden signed a $895 billion defense bill including pay raises for military personnel, measures to counter China, and a ban on transgender medical care for military children, despite his objections.
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48% Bias Score
Steinmeier Urges Unity After Magdeburg Attack, Coalition Collapse
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier addressed the nation on Christmas Eve, urging unity following an attack on a Magdeburg Christmas market and the collapse of the governing coalition, with early elections scheduled for February 23rd.
Steinmeier Urges Unity After Magdeburg Attack, Coalition Collapse
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier addressed the nation on Christmas Eve, urging unity following an attack on a Magdeburg Christmas market and the collapse of the governing coalition, with early elections scheduled for February 23rd.
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36% Bias Score
KPK Names PDI-P Secretary General a Suspect in Bribery Case
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named PDI-P Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto a suspect in a bribery case involving the 2019 legislative elections, allegedly manipulating candidate selection to benefit Harun Masiku; PDI-P chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri threatened to v...
KPK Names PDI-P Secretary General a Suspect in Bribery Case
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named PDI-P Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto a suspect in a bribery case involving the 2019 legislative elections, allegedly manipulating candidate selection to benefit Harun Masiku; PDI-P chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri threatened to v...
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40% Bias Score
Musk's Planned Donation Sparks Calls for UK Political Donation Reform
Elon Musk's planned \$100 million donation to the UK's Reform party via his companies, circumventing personal donation rules, prompts calls for tighter regulations on political donations and a ban on corporate donations, exposing loopholes in the current system.
Musk's Planned Donation Sparks Calls for UK Political Donation Reform
Elon Musk's planned \$100 million donation to the UK's Reform party via his companies, circumventing personal donation rules, prompts calls for tighter regulations on political donations and a ban on corporate donations, exposing loopholes in the current system.
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48% Bias Score
BYD Halts Brazil Factory Construction Amid Worker Exploitation
Brazilian authorities stopped construction of BYD's electric vehicle factory in Bahia after finding 163 Chinese workers in "slavery-like" conditions, including excessive hours, degrading living conditions, and passport withholding by contractor Jinjiang Construction Brazil, delaying the plant's Marc...
BYD Halts Brazil Factory Construction Amid Worker Exploitation
Brazilian authorities stopped construction of BYD's electric vehicle factory in Bahia after finding 163 Chinese workers in "slavery-like" conditions, including excessive hours, degrading living conditions, and passport withholding by contractor Jinjiang Construction Brazil, delaying the plant's Marc...
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40% Bias Score
Assam's Beef Ban: Religious Tensions and Economic Impacts
Assam, India, recently banned beef consumption in public places, impacting access for many and reigniting debates on religious freedom, cultural identity, and economic implications, following a 2021 ban on beef sales in certain areas.
Assam's Beef Ban: Religious Tensions and Economic Impacts
Assam, India, recently banned beef consumption in public places, impacting access for many and reigniting debates on religious freedom, cultural identity, and economic implications, following a 2021 ban on beef sales in certain areas.
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36% Bias Score