December 2024
January 2025
China's CR450 Bullet Train: A Leap in High-Speed Rail Technology
China unveiled prototypes of its CR450 bullet train on December 29, 2024, in Beijing, boasting a test speed of 450 km/h and operational speed of 400 km/h, surpassing existing high-speed trains and showcasing advancements in rail technology.
China's CR450 Bullet Train: A Leap in High-Speed Rail Technology
China unveiled prototypes of its CR450 bullet train on December 29, 2024, in Beijing, boasting a test speed of 450 km/h and operational speed of 400 km/h, surpassing existing high-speed trains and showcasing advancements in rail technology.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Citizens Prioritize Domestic Issues Over International Affairs
A new SCP study reveals that 63% of Dutch citizens want their government to focus more on domestic issues and less on international affairs, citing concerns about housing shortages, asylum seeker reception, and high energy prices, a sentiment echoed in similar studies from 2011 and 2018.
Dutch Citizens Prioritize Domestic Issues Over International Affairs
A new SCP study reveals that 63% of Dutch citizens want their government to focus more on domestic issues and less on international affairs, citing concerns about housing shortages, asylum seeker reception, and high energy prices, a sentiment echoed in similar studies from 2011 and 2018.
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40% Bias Score
France's New Finance Minister Targets 5 Percent Budget Deficit
France's new finance minister, Eric Lombard, plans a 2025 budget with a deficit "slightly above" 5 percent, prioritizing economic growth and aiming for a reduction from the projected 6 percent deficit in 2024, contrasting with the previous government's austerity measures that led to its collapse.
France's New Finance Minister Targets 5 Percent Budget Deficit
France's new finance minister, Eric Lombard, plans a 2025 budget with a deficit "slightly above" 5 percent, prioritizing economic growth and aiming for a reduction from the projected 6 percent deficit in 2024, contrasting with the previous government's austerity measures that led to its collapse.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Backs H-1B Visas, Contradicting Past Stance
President-elect Donald Trump reversed his previous stance and now supports the H-1B visa program for foreign tech workers, backing Elon Musk who called the program "great", despite previous attempts to limit its use.
Trump Backs H-1B Visas, Contradicting Past Stance
President-elect Donald Trump reversed his previous stance and now supports the H-1B visa program for foreign tech workers, backing Elon Musk who called the program "great", despite previous attempts to limit its use.
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48% Bias Score
Malaysia-China Ties Strengthened Through Commemorative Forum
Michael Yeoh, a Malaysian strategic analyst, highlights the strong and stable relationship between Malaysia and China, emphasizing the success of the Malaysia-China Commemorative Forum and the significant role of the Chinese diaspora in both countries' development, while offering a contrasting view ...
Malaysia-China Ties Strengthened Through Commemorative Forum
Michael Yeoh, a Malaysian strategic analyst, highlights the strong and stable relationship between Malaysia and China, emphasizing the success of the Malaysia-China Commemorative Forum and the significant role of the Chinese diaspora in both countries' development, while offering a contrasting view ...
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56% Bias Score
China and Iran Deepen Cooperation Amidst Middle East Instability
During Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi's recent visit to China, both countries pledged to deepen cooperation to address regional conflicts, promote multilateralism, and counter external interference in the Middle East, particularly emphasizing support for Palestine and opposing unilateral sanction...
China and Iran Deepen Cooperation Amidst Middle East Instability
During Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi's recent visit to China, both countries pledged to deepen cooperation to address regional conflicts, promote multilateralism, and counter external interference in the Middle East, particularly emphasizing support for Palestine and opposing unilateral sanction...
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40% Bias Score
Liverpool's Dominant 0-5 Win Extends Premier League Lead
Liverpool defeated West Ham United 0-5 on December 29th, 2024, extending their unbeaten run since September 14th and solidifying their lead in the Premier League with 45 points from 18 games; Mohamed Salah set a new record with eight games this season including both a goal and an assist.
Liverpool's Dominant 0-5 Win Extends Premier League Lead
Liverpool defeated West Ham United 0-5 on December 29th, 2024, extending their unbeaten run since September 14th and solidifying their lead in the Premier League with 45 points from 18 games; Mohamed Salah set a new record with eight games this season including both a goal and an assist.
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40% Bias Score
Rooney's "Intermezzo" Fuels Irish Literary Boom and Sparks Debate
Sally Rooney's "Intermezzo," published in September 2024, became an international bestseller, impacting the Irish literary scene by inspiring more female authors and influencing the rise of campus novels with explicit sex scenes, while also receiving criticism for its focus on privileged characters.
Rooney's "Intermezzo" Fuels Irish Literary Boom and Sparks Debate
Sally Rooney's "Intermezzo," published in September 2024, became an international bestseller, impacting the Irish literary scene by inspiring more female authors and influencing the rise of campus novels with explicit sex scenes, while also receiving criticism for its focus on privileged characters.
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48% Bias Score
China's Economic Census: $17.8 Trillion GDP, Service Sector Boom
China's fifth national economic census, released Thursday, shows a 2023 GDP near $17.8 trillion, contributing 30% to global growth for five years, driven by a service sector boom and technological innovation despite pandemic and trade challenges.
China's Economic Census: $17.8 Trillion GDP, Service Sector Boom
China's fifth national economic census, released Thursday, shows a 2023 GDP near $17.8 trillion, contributing 30% to global growth for five years, driven by a service sector boom and technological innovation despite pandemic and trade challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Iran and China Strengthen Strategic Partnership Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
Iran's Foreign Minister visited Beijing for consultations with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on February 1, 2024, following a successful meeting between the two countries' presidents in Kazan, Russia, emphasizing expanding pragmatic cooperation and countering Western unilateralism.
Iran and China Strengthen Strategic Partnership Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
Iran's Foreign Minister visited Beijing for consultations with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on February 1, 2024, following a successful meeting between the two countries' presidents in Kazan, Russia, emphasizing expanding pragmatic cooperation and countering Western unilateralism.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Reverses Stance, Backs H-1B Visas Amid Musk's Pressure
President-elect Donald Trump publicly supported the H-1B visa program for foreign tech workers, reversing his previous stance, following pressure from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who threatened to "go to war" to defend the program.
Trump Reverses Stance, Backs H-1B Visas Amid Musk's Pressure
President-elect Donald Trump publicly supported the H-1B visa program for foreign tech workers, reversing his previous stance, following pressure from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who threatened to "go to war" to defend the program.
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48% Bias Score
India to Drive 25% of Global Oil Demand Growth in 2025
The EIA projects India to account for 25% of global oil demand growth in 2025, totaling 330,000 bpd increase, exceeding China's 250,000 bpd, due to strong economic growth and rising fuel demand; this contrasts with China's slowdown and increased EV adoption.
India to Drive 25% of Global Oil Demand Growth in 2025
The EIA projects India to account for 25% of global oil demand growth in 2025, totaling 330,000 bpd increase, exceeding China's 250,000 bpd, due to strong economic growth and rising fuel demand; this contrasts with China's slowdown and increased EV adoption.
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44% Bias Score