December 2024
January 2025
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
Erdoฤan Meets Bartholomew: Promises Aid for Syrian Christians, Halki Seminary
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with Turkish President Erdoฤan for 30 minutes in Ankara to discuss the plight of Syrian Christians and the reopening of the Halki Seminary; Erdoฤan reportedly showed interest and pledged support.
Erdoฤan Meets Bartholomew: Promises Aid for Syrian Christians, Halki Seminary
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with Turkish President Erdoฤan for 30 minutes in Ankara to discuss the plight of Syrian Christians and the reopening of the Halki Seminary; Erdoฤan reportedly showed interest and pledged support.
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24% 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
Israeli Opposition Gains Majority in Latest Poll Amidst Stalled Hostage Negotiations
A Maariv poll reveals that if elections were held today, the Israeli opposition would win a majority of 62 seats, compared to 48 for Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition; this comes as hostage negotiations stall, and public opinion is split on judicial reform.
Israeli Opposition Gains Majority in Latest Poll Amidst Stalled Hostage Negotiations
A Maariv poll reveals that if elections were held today, the Israeli opposition would win a majority of 62 seats, compared to 48 for Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition; this comes as hostage negotiations stall, and public opinion is split on judicial reform.
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52% 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
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project Officially Launches
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project officially commenced, with leaders from the three countries emphasizing its importance for regional connectivity, economic development, and integration within the Belt and Road Initiative.
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project Officially Launches
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project officially commenced, with leaders from the three countries emphasizing its importance for regional connectivity, economic development, and integration within the Belt and Road Initiative.
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64% 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
Suriname Investigates Death of Former President Bouterse
Surinamese police are investigating the death of former president Desi Bouterse, focusing on his transportation from an unknown location to his home in Paramaribo, his whereabouts over the past year, and the circumstances surrounding his death; his body is in a police mortuary awaiting an autopsy.
Suriname Investigates Death of Former President Bouterse
Surinamese police are investigating the death of former president Desi Bouterse, focusing on his transportation from an unknown location to his home in Paramaribo, his whereabouts over the past year, and the circumstances surrounding his death; his body is in a police mortuary awaiting an autopsy.
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24% Bias Score
SSTU's Research Success: 114 Patents and 5 RSF Grants in 2024
Saratov State Technical University (SSTU) secured 24th place in the Russian University Inventive Activity Index, boasting 114 issued patents and 11 pending in 2024 across various sectors, securing 5 additional grants from the Russian Science Foundation.
SSTU's Research Success: 114 Patents and 5 RSF Grants in 2024
Saratov State Technical University (SSTU) secured 24th place in the Russian University Inventive Activity Index, boasting 114 issued patents and 11 pending in 2024 across various sectors, securing 5 additional grants from the Russian Science Foundation.
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52% 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
Bob Dylan Biopic Boosts Music Sales on iTunes
The release of the Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown" has led to a significant surge in sales of his albums and singles on the US iTunes charts, with eight albums charting in the top 200 and multiple songs in the top 100, as of December 27th.
Bob Dylan Biopic Boosts Music Sales on iTunes
The release of the Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown" has led to a significant surge in sales of his albums and singles on the US iTunes charts, with eight albums charting in the top 200 and multiple songs in the top 100, as of December 27th.
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40% Bias Score