December 2024
January 2025
Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean; Owner Alleges Terrorism
The Ursa Major, a 142-meter Russian cargo ship under US sanctions, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after three explosions, leaving two crew members missing; its owner alleges an act of terrorism.
Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean; Owner Alleges Terrorism
The Ursa Major, a 142-meter Russian cargo ship under US sanctions, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after three explosions, leaving two crew members missing; its owner alleges an act of terrorism.
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48% Bias Score
Death of Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse Sparks Mixed Reactions
Former Surinamese president Desi Bouterse, convicted for the 1982 December Murders, died on December 25th, sparking mixed reactions and raising questions about Suriname's political future.
Death of Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse Sparks Mixed Reactions
Former Surinamese president Desi Bouterse, convicted for the 1982 December Murders, died on December 25th, sparking mixed reactions and raising questions about Suriname's political future.
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56% Bias Score
Russian Cargo Ship Ursa Major Sinks in Suspected Terrorist Attack
The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea on December 23 after three explosions, resulting in two missing crew members; the ship's owner claims a terrorist attack, suggesting the explosives were planted in St. Petersburg and detonated remotely from a Spanish location.
Russian Cargo Ship Ursa Major Sinks in Suspected Terrorist Attack
The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea on December 23 after three explosions, resulting in two missing crew members; the ship's owner claims a terrorist attack, suggesting the explosives were planted in St. Petersburg and detonated remotely from a Spanish location.
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60% Bias Score
Bolivian Cholitas: Athleticism, Empowerment, and the Pursuit of Everest
Bolivian cholita women, primarily of Aymara and Quechua descent, are making significant strides in sports, particularly wrestling and mountaineering, challenging gender stereotypes and inspiring others through their athletic achievements and cultural pride.
Bolivian Cholitas: Athleticism, Empowerment, and the Pursuit of Everest
Bolivian cholita women, primarily of Aymara and Quechua descent, are making significant strides in sports, particularly wrestling and mountaineering, challenging gender stereotypes and inspiring others through their athletic achievements and cultural pride.
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20% Bias Score
Trump's Assertive Foreign Policy Signals a Shift in US Global Strategy
Donald Trump, set to begin his second term as US president on January 20th, has threatened to reclaim the Panama Canal and purchase Greenland, signaling a more assertive foreign policy prioritizing "America First" interests, despite these actions being deemed highly unlikely to succeed.
Trump's Assertive Foreign Policy Signals a Shift in US Global Strategy
Donald Trump, set to begin his second term as US president on January 20th, has threatened to reclaim the Panama Canal and purchase Greenland, signaling a more assertive foreign policy prioritizing "America First" interests, despite these actions being deemed highly unlikely to succeed.
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40% Bias Score
Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 46 in Afghanistan, Raising Tensions
Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan killed 46 civilians, mostly women and children, prompting condemnation and a retaliation promise from the Taliban government, while Pakistan claims the operation targeted insurgents; rising tensions between the two countries.
Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 46 in Afghanistan, Raising Tensions
Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan killed 46 civilians, mostly women and children, prompting condemnation and a retaliation promise from the Taliban government, while Pakistan claims the operation targeted insurgents; rising tensions between the two countries.
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32% Bias Score
Balıkesir Munitions Factory Explosion Kills 11 Amidst Concerns Over Security and Oversight
An explosion at a munitions factory in Balıkesir, Turkey, on August 8, 2024, killed 11 people; security cameras were inoperable due to a power outage at the time of the blast, raising concerns about safety protocols and regulatory oversight, especially given the facility's past controversies.
Balıkesir Munitions Factory Explosion Kills 11 Amidst Concerns Over Security and Oversight
An explosion at a munitions factory in Balıkesir, Turkey, on August 8, 2024, killed 11 people; security cameras were inoperable due to a power outage at the time of the blast, raising concerns about safety protocols and regulatory oversight, especially given the facility's past controversies.
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40% Bias Score
Kazakhstan's Successful 2024: Peacemaking, Economic Growth, and Regional Leadership
In 2024, Kazakhstan successfully mediated Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks, chaired the SCO and CSTO, achieved 4% GDP growth, held a referendum on nuclear energy, and boosted trade with Russia to $28 billion (projected $30 billion in 2025).
Kazakhstan's Successful 2024: Peacemaking, Economic Growth, and Regional Leadership
In 2024, Kazakhstan successfully mediated Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks, chaired the SCO and CSTO, achieved 4% GDP growth, held a referendum on nuclear energy, and boosted trade with Russia to $28 billion (projected $30 billion in 2025).
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52% Bias Score
Kuleba: No Peace with Current Ukraine, Only Victory Possible
Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's former foreign minister, believes that peace with the current Ukrainian government is unattainable and advocates for complete victory over Russia, dismissing peace initiatives and predicting future Ukrainian revanchism, seeing NATO membership as the only solution to prevent ...
Kuleba: No Peace with Current Ukraine, Only Victory Possible
Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's former foreign minister, believes that peace with the current Ukrainian government is unattainable and advocates for complete victory over Russia, dismissing peace initiatives and predicting future Ukrainian revanchism, seeing NATO membership as the only solution to prevent ...
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60% Bias Score
Inner Mongolia's Renewable Energy Surpasses Thermal Power
Inner Mongolia's installed new energy capacity (wind and solar) surpassed 120 million kilowatts, exceeding its thermal power capacity, reducing annual coal use by 84 million tons and carbon emissions by over 220 million tons, one year ahead of schedule.
Inner Mongolia's Renewable Energy Surpasses Thermal Power
Inner Mongolia's installed new energy capacity (wind and solar) surpassed 120 million kilowatts, exceeding its thermal power capacity, reducing annual coal use by 84 million tons and carbon emissions by over 220 million tons, one year ahead of schedule.
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36% Bias Score
Loneliness Linked to Increased Risk of Premature Death and Severe Health Issues
Studies reveal loneliness significantly increases the risk of premature death (30%), cardiovascular disease (3x), and weakened immunity (12% reduced immune cell function). These findings highlight the critical link between social isolation and health outcomes.
Loneliness Linked to Increased Risk of Premature Death and Severe Health Issues
Studies reveal loneliness significantly increases the risk of premature death (30%), cardiovascular disease (3x), and weakened immunity (12% reduced immune cell function). These findings highlight the critical link between social isolation and health outcomes.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Unions Protest Insufficient Minimum Wage Increase
Turkey's minimum wage rose 30 percent to 22,104 TL, prompting protests from major labor unions like DİSK, TÜRK-İŞ, HAK-İŞ, and KESK who deem it insufficient amid rising inflation and claim the government prioritized international investors.
Turkish Unions Protest Insufficient Minimum Wage Increase
Turkey's minimum wage rose 30 percent to 22,104 TL, prompting protests from major labor unions like DİSK, TÜRK-İŞ, HAK-İŞ, and KESK who deem it insufficient amid rising inflation and claim the government prioritized international investors.
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52% Bias Score