February 2025
March 2025
China's Services Trade Surpasses \$1 Trillion
In 2024, China's services trade hit \$1.05 trillion, a 14.4 percent year-on-year increase driven by tourism boosted by relaxed visa policies and the global popularity of Chinese digital content, signaling enhanced international competitiveness.
China's Services Trade Surpasses \$1 Trillion
In 2024, China's services trade hit \$1.05 trillion, a 14.4 percent year-on-year increase driven by tourism boosted by relaxed visa policies and the global popularity of Chinese digital content, signaling enhanced international competitiveness.
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48% Bias Score
CFMEU Official's Car Firebombed Amid Industry Violence
A senior CFMEU official's car was firebombed outside their Sydney home early Monday morning, prompting a police investigation and safety measures for the official, amid concerns about ongoing violence and intimidation within the construction industry.
CFMEU Official's Car Firebombed Amid Industry Violence
A senior CFMEU official's car was firebombed outside their Sydney home early Monday morning, prompting a police investigation and safety measures for the official, amid concerns about ongoing violence and intimidation within the construction industry.
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40% Bias Score
Qatari PM's Unprecedented Interview with Israeli Media Signals Potential Shift in Relations
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, in his first-ever interview with an Israeli channel (Channel 12), did not rule out a potential visit to Israel, highlighting the evolving dynamics between Qatar and Israel amidst ongoing ceasefire negotiations following the Hamas at...
Qatari PM's Unprecedented Interview with Israeli Media Signals Potential Shift in Relations
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, in his first-ever interview with an Israeli channel (Channel 12), did not rule out a potential visit to Israel, highlighting the evolving dynamics between Qatar and Israel amidst ongoing ceasefire negotiations following the Hamas at...
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36% Bias Score
DOJ Demands Questionnaires from FBI Agents Involved in January 6th Investigation, Sparking Mass Firing Fears
The Department of Justice is demanding that thousands of FBI officials complete questionnaires regarding their involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot investigation, sparking concerns about potential mass firings and prompting threats of legal action, including claims of due process violations.
DOJ Demands Questionnaires from FBI Agents Involved in January 6th Investigation, Sparking Mass Firing Fears
The Department of Justice is demanding that thousands of FBI officials complete questionnaires regarding their involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot investigation, sparking concerns about potential mass firings and prompting threats of legal action, including claims of due process violations.
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56% Bias Score
Pakistani Family Wrongfully Accused of Drug Smuggling in Saudi Arabia
A Pakistani family of five was wrongly arrested in Saudi Arabia on drug smuggling charges after their luggage tag was switched at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport; the family was later released, and nine suspects were arrested.
Pakistani Family Wrongfully Accused of Drug Smuggling in Saudi Arabia
A Pakistani family of five was wrongly arrested in Saudi Arabia on drug smuggling charges after their luggage tag was switched at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport; the family was later released, and nine suspects were arrested.
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48% Bias Score
EU Housing Costs: 19.7% of Disposable Income, Greece Outlier at 35.2%
In 2023, EU residents spent 19.7% of their disposable income on housing, ranging from 11.6% in Cyprus to 35.2% in Greece, largely due to the economic crisis and subsequent inflation in Greece, affecting household income while increasing demand from abroad.
EU Housing Costs: 19.7% of Disposable Income, Greece Outlier at 35.2%
In 2023, EU residents spent 19.7% of their disposable income on housing, ranging from 11.6% in Cyprus to 35.2% in Greece, largely due to the economic crisis and subsequent inflation in Greece, affecting household income while increasing demand from abroad.
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36% Bias Score
China Honors Canadian Surgeon Norman Bethune on 85th Death Anniversary
People in China and abroad recently marked the 85th anniversary of the death of Dr. Norman Bethune, a Canadian surgeon who treated thousands of Chinese soldiers fighting Japanese invaders during World War II, highlighting his legacy of internationalism and its impact on modern medical diplomacy.
China Honors Canadian Surgeon Norman Bethune on 85th Death Anniversary
People in China and abroad recently marked the 85th anniversary of the death of Dr. Norman Bethune, a Canadian surgeon who treated thousands of Chinese soldiers fighting Japanese invaders during World War II, highlighting his legacy of internationalism and its impact on modern medical diplomacy.
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28% Bias Score
Arab League Rejects Trump's Plan to Relocate Palestinians
Major Arab nations and the Arab League rejected US President Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan following his January 25th suggestion to displace Palestinians from Gaza, citing the extensive damage caused by 15 months of Israeli bombardment resulting in over 47,000 deaths and ...
Arab League Rejects Trump's Plan to Relocate Palestinians
Major Arab nations and the Arab League rejected US President Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan following his January 25th suggestion to displace Palestinians from Gaza, citing the extensive damage caused by 15 months of Israeli bombardment resulting in over 47,000 deaths and ...
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44% Bias Score
Venezuelan Family Stranded in Juarez After US Asylum Appointment Cancellation
A Venezuelan family of 10 is stranded in a Ciudad Juarez shelter after President Trump canceled their CBP One asylum appointment in January 2020, highlighting the impact of US immigration policy on asylum seekers.
Venezuelan Family Stranded in Juarez After US Asylum Appointment Cancellation
A Venezuelan family of 10 is stranded in a Ciudad Juarez shelter after President Trump canceled their CBP One asylum appointment in January 2020, highlighting the impact of US immigration policy on asylum seekers.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Action Over Panama Canal, China's Influence
President Trump threatened to "take back" the Panama Canal due to China's growing influence, prompting a diplomatic meeting where Panama agreed to end a deal with China's Belt and Road Initiative and seek increased US investment, while an audit of a Chinese-linked port company is underway.
Trump Threatens Action Over Panama Canal, China's Influence
President Trump threatened to "take back" the Panama Canal due to China's growing influence, prompting a diplomatic meeting where Panama agreed to end a deal with China's Belt and Road Initiative and seek increased US investment, while an audit of a Chinese-linked port company is underway.
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64% Bias Score
EU Leaders to Tackle Defense Shortfalls and Funding at Brussels Summit
EU leaders will meet in Brussels on Monday to discuss a joint strategy for strengthening European defense and its financing, aiming to address capability shortfalls and funding gaps, with a focus on air defense, naval defense, military mobility, cybersecurity, and drones, while navigating disagreeme...
EU Leaders to Tackle Defense Shortfalls and Funding at Brussels Summit
EU leaders will meet in Brussels on Monday to discuss a joint strategy for strengthening European defense and its financing, aiming to address capability shortfalls and funding gaps, with a focus on air defense, naval defense, military mobility, cybersecurity, and drones, while navigating disagreeme...
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36% Bias Score
€215M Raised for European Defense SMEs, Challenging ESG Concerns
Weinberg Capital Partners raised €215 million for a defense SME and ETI fund, exceeding expectations and potentially boosting European defense independence amidst geopolitical tensions and evolving investor perceptions of ESG factors in the sector.
€215M Raised for European Defense SMEs, Challenging ESG Concerns
Weinberg Capital Partners raised €215 million for a defense SME and ETI fund, exceeding expectations and potentially boosting European defense independence amidst geopolitical tensions and evolving investor perceptions of ESG factors in the sector.
Progress
44% Bias Score