February 2025
March 2025
Israel Secures Release of Three Hostages, 76 Remain
On February 8th, 2025, Israel secured the release of three more hostages from Gaza in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners; however, 76 hostages remain, and the released hostages are in poor health, prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to vow to remove Hamas from Gaza.
Israel Secures Release of Three Hostages, 76 Remain
On February 8th, 2025, Israel secured the release of three more hostages from Gaza in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners; however, 76 hostages remain, and the released hostages are in poor health, prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to vow to remove Hamas from Gaza.
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64% Bias Score
Israel Withdraws from Netzarim Axis in Gaza; Emergency Arab Summit Scheduled
Israeli forces completed their withdrawal from the Netzarim axis in Gaza on February 19, 2023, reopening the Salah al-Din road, following the ceasefire agreement; an emergency Arab summit will be held in Egypt on February 27 to address the evolving Palestinian issue and recent proposals.
Israel Withdraws from Netzarim Axis in Gaza; Emergency Arab Summit Scheduled
Israeli forces completed their withdrawal from the Netzarim axis in Gaza on February 19, 2023, reopening the Salah al-Din road, following the ceasefire agreement; an emergency Arab summit will be held in Egypt on February 27 to address the evolving Palestinian issue and recent proposals.
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44% Bias Score
Massive Brute-Force Password Attack Uses 2.8 Million Compromised Devices
A large-scale brute-force password hacking campaign is underway, using 2.8 million compromised devices daily to target Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, and SonicWall security systems; consumers and enterprises should strengthen passwords and implement two-factor authentication.
Massive Brute-Force Password Attack Uses 2.8 Million Compromised Devices
A large-scale brute-force password hacking campaign is underway, using 2.8 million compromised devices daily to target Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, and SonicWall security systems; consumers and enterprises should strengthen passwords and implement two-factor authentication.
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40% Bias Score
Hostage Release Fuels Israeli Political Crisis Amidst Fragile Ceasefire
On Saturday, Hamas released three Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Israeli prisoners and detainees, as part of a fragile ceasefire deal; however, the hostages' emaciated condition sparked public outrage and increased pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of ...
Hostage Release Fuels Israeli Political Crisis Amidst Fragile Ceasefire
On Saturday, Hamas released three Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Israeli prisoners and detainees, as part of a fragile ceasefire deal; however, the hostages' emaciated condition sparked public outrage and increased pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of ...
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56% Bias Score
Tunisians Protest Trump's Gaza Displacement Plan
Tunisians protested US President Trump's plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza, following his announcement with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of US responsibility for clearing the area and resettling Palestinians in neighboring countries, which was met with sharp criticism.
Tunisians Protest Trump's Gaza Displacement Plan
Tunisians protested US President Trump's plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza, following his announcement with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of US responsibility for clearing the area and resettling Palestinians in neighboring countries, which was met with sharp criticism.
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56% Bias Score
Deteriorated Condition of Released Hostages Fuels Outrage and Pressure on Netanyahu
On Saturday, Hamas released three Israeli hostages who appeared severely malnourished and traumatized, sparking outrage in Israel and raising serious concerns about the remaining 73 captives held in Gaza, worsening pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu during an ongoing ceasefire.
Deteriorated Condition of Released Hostages Fuels Outrage and Pressure on Netanyahu
On Saturday, Hamas released three Israeli hostages who appeared severely malnourished and traumatized, sparking outrage in Israel and raising serious concerns about the remaining 73 captives held in Gaza, worsening pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu during an ongoing ceasefire.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Claims Discussions with Putin to End Ukraine War
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke with Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, which began three years ago this month, resulting in an estimated 198,000 Russian and 43,000 Ukrainian military deaths; Trump's claim has not been confirmed by the Kremlin or White House.
Trump Claims Discussions with Putin to End Ukraine War
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke with Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, which began three years ago this month, resulting in an estimated 198,000 Russian and 43,000 Ukrainian military deaths; Trump's claim has not been confirmed by the Kremlin or White House.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Rapid-Fire Executive Orders Spark Legal Battles and Political Backlash
President Trump's administration has implemented numerous executive orders in its first 10 days, including reversing the ban on paper straws, taking over the Kennedy Center, banning transgender athletes from women's sports, and imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico (later paused), sparking legal cha...
Trump's Rapid-Fire Executive Orders Spark Legal Battles and Political Backlash
President Trump's administration has implemented numerous executive orders in its first 10 days, including reversing the ban on paper straws, taking over the Kennedy Center, banning transgender athletes from women's sports, and imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico (later paused), sparking legal cha...
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52% Bias Score
AI-Generated Disinformation Campaign Targets German Elections
Over 100 AI-generated fake news websites, linked to Russia, are spreading disinformation about German politicians to influence the February 23rd elections, aiming to sow discord and undermine trust in the democratic process.
AI-Generated Disinformation Campaign Targets German Elections
Over 100 AI-generated fake news websites, linked to Russia, are spreading disinformation about German politicians to influence the February 23rd elections, aiming to sow discord and undermine trust in the democratic process.
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36% Bias Score
North Korea Withdraws Troops From Ukraine Front After Heavy Casualties
South Korean intelligence reports indicate that North Korea, after suffering over 3,000 casualties (including at least 300 deaths) in southern Russia, has withdrawn its troops, possibly in coordination with Moscow. The withdrawal follows reports of outdated tactics and inadequate support, suggesting...
North Korea Withdraws Troops From Ukraine Front After Heavy Casualties
South Korean intelligence reports indicate that North Korea, after suffering over 3,000 casualties (including at least 300 deaths) in southern Russia, has withdrawn its troops, possibly in coordination with Moscow. The withdrawal follows reports of outdated tactics and inadequate support, suggesting...
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40% Bias Score
Released Hostages Learn of Family Deaths After Release
Three Israeli hostages freed on Saturday learned of their family members' deaths during the October 7th Hamas attack only after their release, highlighting the emotional toll and communication failures during the crisis; one family is urging for the immediate release of all remaining hostages.
Released Hostages Learn of Family Deaths After Release
Three Israeli hostages freed on Saturday learned of their family members' deaths during the October 7th Hamas attack only after their release, highlighting the emotional toll and communication failures during the crisis; one family is urging for the immediate release of all remaining hostages.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Paris AI Summit Tackles Ethical Development Amid Geopolitical Tensions
World leaders and tech CEOs convene in Paris for the AI Action Summit (Feb. 10-11) to address ethical AI development and risks, focusing on a 2.5 billion euro public-private partnership for open-source AI tools amid geopolitical tensions involving the US, China, and the EU.
Paris AI Summit Tackles Ethical Development Amid Geopolitical Tensions
World leaders and tech CEOs convene in Paris for the AI Action Summit (Feb. 10-11) to address ethical AI development and risks, focusing on a 2.5 billion euro public-private partnership for open-source AI tools amid geopolitical tensions involving the US, China, and the EU.
Progress
56% Bias Score