February 2025
March 2025
EU Threatens Retaliation Against US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
US President Trump's 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, effective immediately, has sparked strong opposition from the European Union, threatening retaliatory measures and potentially escalating into a trade war.
EU Threatens Retaliation Against US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
US President Trump's 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, effective immediately, has sparked strong opposition from the European Union, threatening retaliatory measures and potentially escalating into a trade war.
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40% Bias Score
Record-High Natural Gas Prices Hit Europe Amidst Supply Crunch
Unusually cold weather and low gas stockpiles have driven European natural gas prices to a two-year high of 1.68 euros ($1.73) per therm, impacting electricity generation and leaving the EU concerned about insufficient gas inventories entering the spring.
Record-High Natural Gas Prices Hit Europe Amidst Supply Crunch
Unusually cold weather and low gas stockpiles have driven European natural gas prices to a two-year high of 1.68 euros ($1.73) per therm, impacting electricity generation and leaving the EU concerned about insufficient gas inventories entering the spring.
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24% Bias Score
China-Europe Rail Freight Surges 10% in 2024
China-Europe freight rail services surged in 2024, with 19,000 train trips (a 10% increase) carrying over 2 million TEUs of cargo (a 9% rise), driven by increased China-EU trade of $762 billion, highlighting the Belt and Road Initiative's success and the development of new railway routes.
China-Europe Rail Freight Surges 10% in 2024
China-Europe freight rail services surged in 2024, with 19,000 train trips (a 10% increase) carrying over 2 million TEUs of cargo (a 9% rise), driven by increased China-EU trade of $762 billion, highlighting the Belt and Road Initiative's success and the development of new railway routes.
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56% Bias Score
High Court Grants Judges Absolute Immunity from Civil Suits
The High Court ruled that judges in Australia's inferior courts have the same immunity from civil suits as superior court judges, meaning a Brisbane man wrongly jailed will not receive compensation for his suffering, despite witnessing violence and experiencing suicidal thoughts during his wrongful ...
High Court Grants Judges Absolute Immunity from Civil Suits
The High Court ruled that judges in Australia's inferior courts have the same immunity from civil suits as superior court judges, meaning a Brisbane man wrongly jailed will not receive compensation for his suffering, despite witnessing violence and experiencing suicidal thoughts during his wrongful ...
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48% Bias Score
Japan, U.S. to Hold Defense Talks Amid China Concerns
Japanese and U.S. defense ministers will meet in Japan in late March to discuss countering China's regional security challenges, reaffirming peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and potentially enhancing Japan's defense capabilities.
Japan, U.S. to Hold Defense Talks Amid China Concerns
Japanese and U.S. defense ministers will meet in Japan in late March to discuss countering China's regional security challenges, reaffirming peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and potentially enhancing Japan's defense capabilities.
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4% Bias Score
NEA Cuts Diversity Funding, Prioritizes America250
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) ended its Challenge America grant program, which gave $10,000 to small arts groups serving underserved communities, to focus on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. The NEA is requiring applicants for all grants to follow White House executive orders and not pr...
NEA Cuts Diversity Funding, Prioritizes America250
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) ended its Challenge America grant program, which gave $10,000 to small arts groups serving underserved communities, to focus on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. The NEA is requiring applicants for all grants to follow White House executive orders and not pr...
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44% Bias Score
Gemini Cooperation Launches at Shanghai Port, Boosting Global Shipping Efficiency
Gemini Cooperation, a Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd joint venture, began operations at Shanghai Port on Monday, enhancing the port's efficiency and global connectivity through digitalization, intelligentization, and green transformation, improving logistics for international customers and shifting global s...
Gemini Cooperation Launches at Shanghai Port, Boosting Global Shipping Efficiency
Gemini Cooperation, a Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd joint venture, began operations at Shanghai Port on Monday, enhancing the port's efficiency and global connectivity through digitalization, intelligentization, and green transformation, improving logistics for international customers and shifting global s...
Progress
48% Bias Score
UNCTAD Report: AfCFTA Key to Addressing Africa's Economic Vulnerabilities
The UNCTAD 2024 Economic Development in Africa Report, presented in Abidjan, highlights Africa's vulnerability to global shocks due to commodity dependence and infrastructure gaps, recommending policy reforms, infrastructure investment, and enhanced regional trade integration via the AfCFTA to creat...
UNCTAD Report: AfCFTA Key to Addressing Africa's Economic Vulnerabilities
The UNCTAD 2024 Economic Development in Africa Report, presented in Abidjan, highlights Africa's vulnerability to global shocks due to commodity dependence and infrastructure gaps, recommending policy reforms, infrastructure investment, and enhanced regional trade integration via the AfCFTA to creat...
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36% Bias Score
UNCTAD Report: Africa's Economic Vulnerabilities and the AfCFTA's Potential
The UNCTAD 2024 Economic Development in Africa Report, presented in Abidjan on Monday, emphasizes Africa's vulnerability to global shocks due to commodity dependence and infrastructure gaps, advocating for the AfCFTA's full implementation to create a $3.4 trillion market and recommending policy refo...
UNCTAD Report: Africa's Economic Vulnerabilities and the AfCFTA's Potential
The UNCTAD 2024 Economic Development in Africa Report, presented in Abidjan on Monday, emphasizes Africa's vulnerability to global shocks due to commodity dependence and infrastructure gaps, advocating for the AfCFTA's full implementation to create a $3.4 trillion market and recommending policy refo...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory Opens, Showcasing China's Green Energy Growth
Tesla's new Shanghai Megafactory, producing Megapack battery systems, opened in nine months, reflecting strong foreign investment in China's expanding green energy sector, with an annual production target of 10,000 units.
Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory Opens, Showcasing China's Green Energy Growth
Tesla's new Shanghai Megafactory, producing Megapack battery systems, opened in nine months, reflecting strong foreign investment in China's expanding green energy sector, with an annual production target of 10,000 units.
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56% Bias Score
UK Government Pledges £350 Million for Housebuilding Amidst Housing Crisis
The UK government announced an additional £350 million for housebuilding, aiming for 1.5 million homes in five years, including £300 million for affordable homes creating 2,800 units and £50 million for 250 council homes, while addressing a crisis with over 123,000 households in temporary accommodat...
UK Government Pledges £350 Million for Housebuilding Amidst Housing Crisis
The UK government announced an additional £350 million for housebuilding, aiming for 1.5 million homes in five years, including £300 million for affordable homes creating 2,800 units and £50 million for 250 council homes, while addressing a crisis with over 123,000 households in temporary accommodat...
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44% Bias Score
Gabbard Confirmed as Trump's DNI Despite Controversies
Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is expected to be confirmed as President Trump's director of national intelligence (DNI) on Wednesday after a Senate vote, despite controversies surrounding her past associations and stances.
Gabbard Confirmed as Trump's DNI Despite Controversies
Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is expected to be confirmed as President Trump's director of national intelligence (DNI) on Wednesday after a Senate vote, despite controversies surrounding her past associations and stances.
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44% Bias Score