December 2024
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Rohingya Children Denied Education in Delhi Amidst Growing Anti-Refugee Sentiment
Rohingya children in Delhi are denied admission to public schools due to lacking Indian identity documents, despite possessing UNHCR documentation, prompting a legal battle to secure their right to education.
Rohingya Children Denied Education in Delhi Amidst Growing Anti-Refugee Sentiment
Rohingya children in Delhi are denied admission to public schools due to lacking Indian identity documents, despite possessing UNHCR documentation, prompting a legal battle to secure their right to education.
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40% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Arrested in Tehran
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Tehran on Thursday, December 21, 2023, after completing several reports for Il Foglio and Chora Media, while holding a valid journalist visa; the arrest was only announced after attempts to secure her release quietly failed.
Italian Journalist Arrested in Tehran
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Tehran on Thursday, December 21, 2023, after completing several reports for Il Foglio and Chora Media, while holding a valid journalist visa; the arrest was only announced after attempts to secure her release quietly failed.
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28% Bias Score
China Approves World's Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet, Sparking Displacement and Environmental Concerns
China approved construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on Tibet's Yarlung Tsangpo River, raising concerns about community displacement and environmental impacts in India and Bangladesh; the project's cost is estimated at \$127 billion.
China Approves World's Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet, Sparking Displacement and Environmental Concerns
China approved construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on Tibet's Yarlung Tsangpo River, raising concerns about community displacement and environmental impacts in India and Bangladesh; the project's cost is estimated at \$127 billion.
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40% Bias Score
New China-Central Asia Railway to Boost Trade and Regional Connectivity
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, starting construction in 2025, will create a faster, cheaper trade route between China and Europe via Central Asia, significantly impacting regional economies and global supply chains, with expected benefits including reduced transport times, cost savings, an...
New China-Central Asia Railway to Boost Trade and Regional Connectivity
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, starting construction in 2025, will create a faster, cheaper trade route between China and Europe via Central Asia, significantly impacting regional economies and global supply chains, with expected benefits including reduced transport times, cost savings, an...
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52% Bias Score
Erdoğan Meets Bartholomew: Promises Aid for Syrian Christians, Halki Seminary
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with Turkish President Erdoğan for 30 minutes in Ankara to discuss the plight of Syrian Christians and the reopening of the Halki Seminary; Erdoğan reportedly showed interest and pledged support.
Erdoğan Meets Bartholomew: Promises Aid for Syrian Christians, Halki Seminary
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with Turkish President Erdoğan for 30 minutes in Ankara to discuss the plight of Syrian Christians and the reopening of the Halki Seminary; Erdoğan reportedly showed interest and pledged support.
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24% Bias Score
Netflix NFL Games Smash Viewership Records on Christmas
Netflix's Christmas Day NFL games set records with nearly 65 million U.S. viewers, exceeding even the NBA's increased Christmas viewership (84% from 2023), showcasing streaming's growing dominance in sports broadcasting.
Netflix NFL Games Smash Viewership Records on Christmas
Netflix's Christmas Day NFL games set records with nearly 65 million U.S. viewers, exceeding even the NBA's increased Christmas viewership (84% from 2023), showcasing streaming's growing dominance in sports broadcasting.
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44% Bias Score
Cariad Data Breach Exposes Location Data of 800,000 Electric Vehicles
A software flaw at Volkswagen's Cariad exposed location data of 800,000 electric vehicles and contact information of their owners in Europe; the vulnerability lasted months before being discovered by the Chaos Computer Club, which then reported it to VW.
Cariad Data Breach Exposes Location Data of 800,000 Electric Vehicles
A software flaw at Volkswagen's Cariad exposed location data of 800,000 electric vehicles and contact information of their owners in Europe; the vulnerability lasted months before being discovered by the Chaos Computer Club, which then reported it to VW.
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32% Bias Score
Reform UK's Surprise Success Shakes Up UK Politics
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party won 5 seats in the UK Parliament and garnered 14.3% of the vote in the recent general election, surpassing the Conservatives in membership numbers according to Farage and causing a public dispute.
Reform UK's Surprise Success Shakes Up UK Politics
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party won 5 seats in the UK Parliament and garnered 14.3% of the vote in the recent general election, surpassing the Conservatives in membership numbers according to Farage and causing a public dispute.
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48% Bias Score
US Banks Sue Federal Reserve Over Stress Test Lawsuit
Major US banks and banking associations sued the Federal Reserve, claiming its annual stress tests violate the law due to lack of transparency and procedural fairness, citing the Supreme Court's overturning of the Chevron Doctrine.
US Banks Sue Federal Reserve Over Stress Test Lawsuit
Major US banks and banking associations sued the Federal Reserve, claiming its annual stress tests violate the law due to lack of transparency and procedural fairness, citing the Supreme Court's overturning of the Chevron Doctrine.
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36% Bias Score
South Korea Impeaches Acting President Han Duck-soo
South Korea's parliament impeached acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday with 192 votes in favor, following his refusal to approve constitutional court justices for President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment trial; the ruling party boycotted the vote, and Minister Choi Sang-mok now serves as acting pre...
South Korea Impeaches Acting President Han Duck-soo
South Korea's parliament impeached acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday with 192 votes in favor, following his refusal to approve constitutional court justices for President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment trial; the ruling party boycotted the vote, and Minister Choi Sang-mok now serves as acting pre...
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32% Bias Score
Slovakia Offers to Host Ukraine Peace Talks
Slovakia offered to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, confirmed by its foreign minister, following a statement from Russian President Putin; this offer is notable given Slovakia's recent closer ties with Russia and cessation of military aid to Ukraine.
Slovakia Offers to Host Ukraine Peace Talks
Slovakia offered to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, confirmed by its foreign minister, following a statement from Russian President Putin; this offer is notable given Slovakia's recent closer ties with Russia and cessation of military aid to Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Pro-Crypto Government Fuels Cryptocurrency Market Surge
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a surge driven by a pro-crypto US administration and anticipated regulatory easing, with Bitcoin potentially doubling in price and Ethereum reaching $7,000 in 2025; however, the full impact of legislative changes may not be felt until later in the year.
Pro-Crypto Government Fuels Cryptocurrency Market Surge
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a surge driven by a pro-crypto US administration and anticipated regulatory easing, with Bitcoin potentially doubling in price and Ethereum reaching $7,000 in 2025; however, the full impact of legislative changes may not be felt until later in the year.
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48% Bias Score