December 2024
January 2025
Stoltenberg Appointed Bilderberg Co-Chair
Jens Stoltenberg, former NATO Secretary General, was appointed co-chair of the Bilderberg Group, a powerful transatlantic policy forum, effective immediately, placing him at the center of influential discussions and strengthening ties between the group and the military-industrial complex.
Stoltenberg Appointed Bilderberg Co-Chair
Jens Stoltenberg, former NATO Secretary General, was appointed co-chair of the Bilderberg Group, a powerful transatlantic policy forum, effective immediately, placing him at the center of influential discussions and strengthening ties between the group and the military-industrial complex.
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64% Bias Score
Death of Fugitive Ex-President Bouterse Stirs Mixed Reactions in Suriname
Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse, convicted for leading the 1982 December Murders where 15 people were killed, died Tuesday at his hiding place after evading capture since his January 2024 escape following a December 2023 conviction; reactions are mixed.
Death of Fugitive Ex-President Bouterse Stirs Mixed Reactions in Suriname
Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse, convicted for leading the 1982 December Murders where 15 people were killed, died Tuesday at his hiding place after evading capture since his January 2024 escape following a December 2023 conviction; reactions are mixed.
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56% Bias Score
IDF's Gaza Strategy Weakens Hamas
Fifteen months of fighting in Gaza have weakened Hamas, with 30–40 operatives eliminated weekly, disrupting their command structure and prompting concerns about a potential IDF takeover of humanitarian aid distribution and the 'Generals' Plan'.
IDF's Gaza Strategy Weakens Hamas
Fifteen months of fighting in Gaza have weakened Hamas, with 30–40 operatives eliminated weekly, disrupting their command structure and prompting concerns about a potential IDF takeover of humanitarian aid distribution and the 'Generals' Plan'.
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60% Bias Score
Windward.ai Acquired for \$216 Million, Reflecting Maritime AI Growth
US private equity firm FTV VIII acquired Israeli maritime AI company Windward.ai for \$216 million, nearly double its 2021 valuation, marking a significant success amidst market downturn and highlighting the growing value of maritime AI and supply chain analytics.
Windward.ai Acquired for \$216 Million, Reflecting Maritime AI Growth
US private equity firm FTV VIII acquired Israeli maritime AI company Windward.ai for \$216 million, nearly double its 2021 valuation, marking a significant success amidst market downturn and highlighting the growing value of maritime AI and supply chain analytics.
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44% Bias Score
Safe Arctic - 2025" Expedition Begins in Murmansk
A 35-day emergency response training expedition, "Safe Arctic - 2025," started December 25 in Murmansk, traversing 10 Russian Arctic regions with 300 specialists and 120 vehicles, including international participants and a WWII victory memorial relay.
Safe Arctic - 2025" Expedition Begins in Murmansk
A 35-day emergency response training expedition, "Safe Arctic - 2025," started December 25 in Murmansk, traversing 10 Russian Arctic regions with 300 specialists and 120 vehicles, including international participants and a WWII victory memorial relay.
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48% Bias Score
Five Key Cryptocurrency Trends to Watch in 2025
Five key cryptocurrency trends expected in 2025 include regenerative finance (ReFi) addressing environmental concerns, blockchain-based dispute resolution improving efficiency, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) enhancing financial inclusion, decentralized identity (DID) solutions increasing da...
Five Key Cryptocurrency Trends to Watch in 2025
Five key cryptocurrency trends expected in 2025 include regenerative finance (ReFi) addressing environmental concerns, blockchain-based dispute resolution improving efficiency, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) enhancing financial inclusion, decentralized identity (DID) solutions increasing da...
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40% Bias Score
Soma Mine Disaster Trial: Arrest Warrant Issued, Court Denies Case Transfer"
A Turkish court denied a request to transfer the case of public officials to a heavy penal court in the Soma mine disaster trial, but issued an arrest warrant for an inspector. Previous trials resulted in sentences ranging from 6 years to 22.5 years for several individuals involved in the mine's ope...
Soma Mine Disaster Trial: Arrest Warrant Issued, Court Denies Case Transfer"
A Turkish court denied a request to transfer the case of public officials to a heavy penal court in the Soma mine disaster trial, but issued an arrest warrant for an inspector. Previous trials resulted in sentences ranging from 6 years to 22.5 years for several individuals involved in the mine's ope...
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36% Bias Score
Death of Controversial Former Surinamese President Desiré Delano Bouterse
Former Surinamese President Desiré Delano Bouterse, known for his 1980 coup, the December Murders of 1982, and a later drug trafficking conviction, has died; details surrounding his death remain unclear.
Death of Controversial Former Surinamese President Desiré Delano Bouterse
Former Surinamese President Desiré Delano Bouterse, known for his 1980 coup, the December Murders of 1982, and a later drug trafficking conviction, has died; details surrounding his death remain unclear.
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28% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Crash in Kazakhstan: 42 Dead, 32 Survive
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 flying from Baku to Grozny crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 42 of the 74 people on board. A bird strike and a possible oxygen tank explosion are being investigated as contributing factors.
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Crash in Kazakhstan: 42 Dead, 32 Survive
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 flying from Baku to Grozny crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 42 of the 74 people on board. A bird strike and a possible oxygen tank explosion are being investigated as contributing factors.
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40% Bias Score
32 Survive Aktau Plane Crash Thanks to Immediate Rescue
On a Baku-Grozny flight, an Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, splitting into two. 32 passengers survived due to the quick actions of nearby power company employees who rescued approximately 15 people from the intact tail section, highlighting the importance of immediate rescue efforts.
32 Survive Aktau Plane Crash Thanks to Immediate Rescue
On a Baku-Grozny flight, an Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, splitting into two. 32 passengers survived due to the quick actions of nearby power company employees who rescued approximately 15 people from the intact tail section, highlighting the importance of immediate rescue efforts.
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44% Bias Score
Potential 2025 Peace Deal for Ukraine: Orbán's Prediction and Trump's Role
Amidst growing international calls for negotiations, Viktor Orbán predicts a 2025 peace agreement between Russia and the West or a complete military defeat of Ukraine; Donald Trump's potential mediation via a visit to India is also discussed, alongside fears of Ukrainian military turning against the...
Potential 2025 Peace Deal for Ukraine: Orbán's Prediction and Trump's Role
Amidst growing international calls for negotiations, Viktor Orbán predicts a 2025 peace agreement between Russia and the West or a complete military defeat of Ukraine; Donald Trump's potential mediation via a visit to India is also discussed, alongside fears of Ukrainian military turning against the...
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64% Bias Score
Russia Declares Emergency After Black Sea Oil Spill
On December 15, 2023, two Russian oil tankers damaged during a storm caused a mazut spill along the Black Sea coast near Anapa, polluting approximately 55 kilometers of coastline; on December 26, authorities declared a regional state of emergency after a slow initial response prompted criticism.
Russia Declares Emergency After Black Sea Oil Spill
On December 15, 2023, two Russian oil tankers damaged during a storm caused a mazut spill along the Black Sea coast near Anapa, polluting approximately 55 kilometers of coastline; on December 26, authorities declared a regional state of emergency after a slow initial response prompted criticism.
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40% Bias Score