February 2025
March 2025
Malaysia Condemns US Plan to Resettle Palestinians in Gaza
Malaysia vehemently opposes the US plan to forcibly resettle Palestinians in Gaza, calling it ethnic cleansing and a violation of international law, and reiterating support for an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders.
Malaysia Condemns US Plan to Resettle Palestinians in Gaza
Malaysia vehemently opposes the US plan to forcibly resettle Palestinians in Gaza, calling it ethnic cleansing and a violation of international law, and reiterating support for an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders.
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36% Bias Score
EPA's Environmental Justice Office Faces Potential Staff Layoffs
Over 100 EPA employees in the Office of Environmental Justice and Civil Rights face potential administrative leave due to a Trump-era executive order classifying environmental justice programs as DEI initiatives, halting their operation and potentially delaying the Biden administration's Justice40 i...
EPA's Environmental Justice Office Faces Potential Staff Layoffs
Over 100 EPA employees in the Office of Environmental Justice and Civil Rights face potential administrative leave due to a Trump-era executive order classifying environmental justice programs as DEI initiatives, halting their operation and potentially delaying the Biden administration's Justice40 i...
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36% Bias Score
Record Lunar New Year Spending Offers Temporary Boost to China's Economy
China's Lunar New Year holiday saw record-breaking tourism with 501 million trips and 677 billion yuan ($93 billion) in spending, exceeding 2024 levels by 5.9% and 7%, respectively; this surge, fueled by government initiatives and increased foreign tourism, offers a temporary boost to the struggling...
Record Lunar New Year Spending Offers Temporary Boost to China's Economy
China's Lunar New Year holiday saw record-breaking tourism with 501 million trips and 677 billion yuan ($93 billion) in spending, exceeding 2024 levels by 5.9% and 7%, respectively; this surge, fueled by government initiatives and increased foreign tourism, offers a temporary boost to the struggling...
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48% Bias Score
Hawaii Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Maui Wildfire Settlement
Hawaii's Supreme Court will rule on whether insurance companies can pursue separate lawsuits against those responsible for the Maui wildfires, potentially jeopardizing a \$4 billion settlement and delaying compensation for victims who have already received over \$2.3 billion in insurance payouts.
Hawaii Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Maui Wildfire Settlement
Hawaii's Supreme Court will rule on whether insurance companies can pursue separate lawsuits against those responsible for the Maui wildfires, potentially jeopardizing a \$4 billion settlement and delaying compensation for victims who have already received over \$2.3 billion in insurance payouts.
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44% Bias Score
Panama Denies Free Canal Passage for U.S. Ships, Withdraws from China's Belt and Road Initiative
Panama denied U.S. claims of free passage for government ships through the Panama Canal on February 6th, 2024, asserting no payment changes were made, while simultaneously announcing its withdrawal from China's Belt and Road Initiative following U.S. pressure.
Panama Denies Free Canal Passage for U.S. Ships, Withdraws from China's Belt and Road Initiative
Panama denied U.S. claims of free passage for government ships through the Panama Canal on February 6th, 2024, asserting no payment changes were made, while simultaneously announcing its withdrawal from China's Belt and Road Initiative following U.S. pressure.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Funding Freeze Creates Crisis in US Science
The Trump administration's freeze on billions of dollars in US scientific research funding has created uncertainty and panic among scientists, impacting thousands of government-funded programs, including the NIH, and potentially hindering crucial medical and scientific advancements; the administrati...
Trump's Funding Freeze Creates Crisis in US Science
The Trump administration's freeze on billions of dollars in US scientific research funding has created uncertainty and panic among scientists, impacting thousands of government-funded programs, including the NIH, and potentially hindering crucial medical and scientific advancements; the administrati...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Unfeasible Gaza Plan: Regional Implications
Donald Trump's plan to seize Gaza and relocate its population is deemed unfeasible due to lack of international support, yet it fuels Israeli ultranationalism and may escalate tensions, potentially jeopardizing any chance of a two-state solution.
Trump's Unfeasible Gaza Plan: Regional Implications
Donald Trump's plan to seize Gaza and relocate its population is deemed unfeasible due to lack of international support, yet it fuels Israeli ultranationalism and may escalate tensions, potentially jeopardizing any chance of a two-state solution.
Progress
40% Bias Score
US to Seize Second Maduro Plane in Dominican Republic
The Trump administration plans to seize a second plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in the Dominican Republic, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Central American tour; this follows a similar seizure in September 2024 and is linked to alleged sanctions violation...
US to Seize Second Maduro Plane in Dominican Republic
The Trump administration plans to seize a second plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in the Dominican Republic, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Central American tour; this follows a similar seizure in September 2024 and is linked to alleged sanctions violation...
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56% Bias Score
Kia Faces $155 Million Tax Evasion Accusation in India
Indian tax authorities accuse South Korean carmaker Kia Motors of $155 million in tax evasion for allegedly importing car components in separate lots to lower customs duties; Kia says it has responded with evidence, but the dispute highlights concerns about India's tax system and investment climate.
Kia Faces $155 Million Tax Evasion Accusation in India
Indian tax authorities accuse South Korean carmaker Kia Motors of $155 million in tax evasion for allegedly importing car components in separate lots to lower customs duties; Kia says it has responded with evidence, but the dispute highlights concerns about India's tax system and investment climate.
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40% Bias Score
Munich Public Works Addresses Labor Shortage with Employee Housing Amidst German Housing Crisis
The Munich Public Works Department is tackling a severe labor shortage by building employee housing, highlighting Germany's housing crisis that makes attracting skilled workers extremely difficult, especially in sectors with lower wages, forcing companies to include employee housing in their busines...
Munich Public Works Addresses Labor Shortage with Employee Housing Amidst German Housing Crisis
The Munich Public Works Department is tackling a severe labor shortage by building employee housing, highlighting Germany's housing crisis that makes attracting skilled workers extremely difficult, especially in sectors with lower wages, forcing companies to include employee housing in their busines...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Germany's Climate Policy: Ineffective Action Risks Societal Instability
Germany's climate policy faces criticism for insufficient action, with the EU insurance chief warning of widespread societal overtaxation from climate change, while the German expert council highlights ongoing high CO2 emissions; the article contrasts potential policy approaches, arguing that just a...
Germany's Climate Policy: Ineffective Action Risks Societal Instability
Germany's climate policy faces criticism for insufficient action, with the EU insurance chief warning of widespread societal overtaxation from climate change, while the German expert council highlights ongoing high CO2 emissions; the article contrasts potential policy approaches, arguing that just a...
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64% Bias Score
Bob Marley's Enduring Legacy Celebrated in "One Love
Bob Marley, a Jamaican reggae musician who died in 1981, is celebrated in the 2024 film "One Love," highlighting his musical and cultural legacy, his Rastafarian faith, and his social activism that continues to inspire.
Bob Marley's Enduring Legacy Celebrated in "One Love
Bob Marley, a Jamaican reggae musician who died in 1981, is celebrated in the 2024 film "One Love," highlighting his musical and cultural legacy, his Rastafarian faith, and his social activism that continues to inspire.
Progress
48% Bias Score