January 2025
February 2025
Afghanistan's Food Crisis Worsens Amidst Funding Cuts and US Aid Freeze
The World Food Programme in Afghanistan can only feed half of the 15 million Afghans in acute need due to funding cuts and a potential US aid freeze, leaving over 6 million people with limited food access, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis fueled by Taliban restrictions and global emerge...
Afghanistan's Food Crisis Worsens Amidst Funding Cuts and US Aid Freeze
The World Food Programme in Afghanistan can only feed half of the 15 million Afghans in acute need due to funding cuts and a potential US aid freeze, leaving over 6 million people with limited food access, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis fueled by Taliban restrictions and global emerge...
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44% Bias Score
Eight Hamas Hostages Found Dead; Ceasefire Agreement Fractured
The Israeli government announced that eight of the 26 hostages Hamas was to release as part of a recent ceasefire are dead, revealed after Hamas provided Israel with a list detailing the status of hostages following complex negotiations; six hostages are to be released this week.
Eight Hamas Hostages Found Dead; Ceasefire Agreement Fractured
The Israeli government announced that eight of the 26 hostages Hamas was to release as part of a recent ceasefire are dead, revealed after Hamas provided Israel with a list detailing the status of hostages following complex negotiations; six hostages are to be released this week.
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52% Bias Score
DOJ Fires Prosecutors Involved in Trump Investigations
The Department of Justice fired more than a dozen employees involved in President Donald Trump's criminal prosecutions on Monday, citing a lack of trust and aiming to end the perceived weaponization of government; the firings disregard the tradition of career prosecutors remaining across administrat...
DOJ Fires Prosecutors Involved in Trump Investigations
The Department of Justice fired more than a dozen employees involved in President Donald Trump's criminal prosecutions on Monday, citing a lack of trust and aiming to end the perceived weaponization of government; the firings disregard the tradition of career prosecutors remaining across administrat...
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52% Bias Score
Eight Hostages Dead in Hamas Release; Seven Freed
Eight of the 33 hostages expected to be released by Hamas in a Gaza ceasefire agreement are confirmed dead by Israel, while seven have already returned to their families; Israel will also free nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of this deal.
Eight Hostages Dead in Hamas Release; Seven Freed
Eight of the 33 hostages expected to be released by Hamas in a Gaza ceasefire agreement are confirmed dead by Israel, while seven have already returned to their families; Israel will also free nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of this deal.
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60% Bias Score
Ukraine: Nuclear Disarmament Regretted; Zelenskyy Seeks US, NATO Support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the 1994 decision to give up Ukraine's nuclear weapons, stating it was a "dumb and irresponsible" move that left Ukraine vulnerable to Russian aggression; he believes strong US support and NATO membership are essential for lasting peace.
Ukraine: Nuclear Disarmament Regretted; Zelenskyy Seeks US, NATO Support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the 1994 decision to give up Ukraine's nuclear weapons, stating it was a "dumb and irresponsible" move that left Ukraine vulnerable to Russian aggression; he believes strong US support and NATO membership are essential for lasting peace.
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48% Bias Score
Auschwitz Survivors Warn of Rising Antisemitism
Holocaust survivors gathered in Poland for the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau's liberation, warning of rising antisemitism and urging vigilance against far-right extremism; the event marked a potential last gathering for many aging survivors.
Auschwitz Survivors Warn of Rising Antisemitism
Holocaust survivors gathered in Poland for the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau's liberation, warning of rising antisemitism and urging vigilance against far-right extremism; the event marked a potential last gathering for many aging survivors.
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24% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration: Immediate Policy Shifts and Broader Implications
On January 20th, 2024, Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term as US President, immediately enacting policies focused on border security (reinstating "Remain in Mexico," targeting drug cartels as terrorist organizations), energy independence (declaring a national energy emergency and withdrawing...
Trump's Second Inauguration: Immediate Policy Shifts and Broader Implications
On January 20th, 2024, Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term as US President, immediately enacting policies focused on border security (reinstating "Remain in Mexico," targeting drug cartels as terrorist organizations), energy independence (declaring a national energy emergency and withdrawing...
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76% Bias Score
Compromised Leverage: Unrestricted Movement in Gaza Undermines Israel's Hostage Negotiation Strategy
Israel's key leverage in the Gaza hostage negotiations—restricting Palestinian movement within Gaza—has been compromised due to the unrestricted travel of Palestinians and Hamas terrorists following a recent agreement. This directly weakens Israel's tactical advantage and changes the landscape for f...
Compromised Leverage: Unrestricted Movement in Gaza Undermines Israel's Hostage Negotiation Strategy
Israel's key leverage in the Gaza hostage negotiations—restricting Palestinian movement within Gaza—has been compromised due to the unrestricted travel of Palestinians and Hamas terrorists following a recent agreement. This directly weakens Israel's tactical advantage and changes the landscape for f...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration: Immediate Policy Shifts and Renewed Focus on Populism
On January 20th, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, immediately reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy, reviving the Alien Enemies Act, declaring a national energy emergency, and withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, while launching a new space explo...
Trump's Second Inauguration: Immediate Policy Shifts and Renewed Focus on Populism
On January 20th, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, immediately reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy, reviving the Alien Enemies Act, declaring a national energy emergency, and withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, while launching a new space explo...
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64% Bias Score
Musk's AFD Comments Spark Holocaust Remembrance Debate
Elon Musk's comments to the AFD Conference stating German children shouldn't feel guilt for the Holocaust, coupled with accusations of a Nazi salute, sparked debate about collective guilt and Holocaust remembrance, highlighting the complexities of historical responsibility and the impact of influent...
Musk's AFD Comments Spark Holocaust Remembrance Debate
Elon Musk's comments to the AFD Conference stating German children shouldn't feel guilt for the Holocaust, coupled with accusations of a Nazi salute, sparked debate about collective guilt and Holocaust remembrance, highlighting the complexities of historical responsibility and the impact of influent...
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60% Bias Score
DeepSeek Triggers US$1 Trillion Tech Stock Selloff
A Chinese startup's low-cost AI app, DeepSeek, launched Monday, causing a US$1 trillion selloff in global tech stocks, largely due to concerns about increased competition and the potential disruption of the AI market.
DeepSeek Triggers US$1 Trillion Tech Stock Selloff
A Chinese startup's low-cost AI app, DeepSeek, launched Monday, causing a US$1 trillion selloff in global tech stocks, largely due to concerns about increased competition and the potential disruption of the AI market.
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52% Bias Score
Gaza Ceasefire: Hundreds of Thousands Return Amidst Unconfirmed Violence and Relocation Debate
Following a ceasefire, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are returning to the devastated northern Gaza Strip while Israel awaits the return of further hostages; unconfirmed reports of continued violence persist, and a US proposal to relocate Palestinians has been rejected by the UN.
Gaza Ceasefire: Hundreds of Thousands Return Amidst Unconfirmed Violence and Relocation Debate
Following a ceasefire, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are returning to the devastated northern Gaza Strip while Israel awaits the return of further hostages; unconfirmed reports of continued violence persist, and a US proposal to relocate Palestinians has been rejected by the UN.
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48% Bias Score