February 2025
March 2025
Zelenskyy Rejects Territorial Concessions, Europe Faces Defense Dilemma
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, in an interview, firmly rejected territorial concessions to Russia, emphasizing the need for complete Russian troop withdrawal and security guarantees before considering resignation; this prompted discussion on Europe's need for a stronger defense strategy in light of ...
Zelenskyy Rejects Territorial Concessions, Europe Faces Defense Dilemma
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, in an interview, firmly rejected territorial concessions to Russia, emphasizing the need for complete Russian troop withdrawal and security guarantees before considering resignation; this prompted discussion on Europe's need for a stronger defense strategy in light of ...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Cars, Chips, and Pharmaceuticals
President Trump announced plans to impose approximately 25% tariffs on imported cars, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals by April 2, potentially impacting foreign automakers and raising consumer prices, as part of his protectionist trade strategy.
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Cars, Chips, and Pharmaceuticals
President Trump announced plans to impose approximately 25% tariffs on imported cars, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals by April 2, potentially impacting foreign automakers and raising consumer prices, as part of his protectionist trade strategy.
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56% Bias Score
Hamas to Return Bodies of Israeli Mother, Two Children Captured in Gaza
Hamas announced it will return the bodies of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, captured during the October 7, 2023, attack on Nir Oz, prompting widespread grief in Israel and raising questions about future prisoner exchanges; this follows the release of some other hostages in a ceasefire.
Hamas to Return Bodies of Israeli Mother, Two Children Captured in Gaza
Hamas announced it will return the bodies of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, captured during the October 7, 2023, attack on Nir Oz, prompting widespread grief in Israel and raising questions about future prisoner exchanges; this follows the release of some other hostages in a ceasefire.
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40% Bias Score
Partial Hostage Release in Gaza Tied to Construction Equipment Entry
Hamas will release six Israeli hostages on Saturday and four bodies on Thursday, in a first phase of a ceasefire agreement that allowed Israel to send construction equipment into Gaza, with families of hostages experiencing mixed emotions and uncertainty about the next phase.
Partial Hostage Release in Gaza Tied to Construction Equipment Entry
Hamas will release six Israeli hostages on Saturday and four bodies on Thursday, in a first phase of a ceasefire agreement that allowed Israel to send construction equipment into Gaza, with families of hostages experiencing mixed emotions and uncertainty about the next phase.
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44% Bias Score
Space-Based Missile Shield Proposed to Counter Nuclear Threat
Todd Harrison, a space security expert, proposes a space-based missile defense system with 200,000 interceptors to counter a potential Russian and North Korean nuclear attack, costing between $370 billion and $1.2 trillion, leveraging advancements in commercial space technology.
Space-Based Missile Shield Proposed to Counter Nuclear Threat
Todd Harrison, a space security expert, proposes a space-based missile defense system with 200,000 interceptors to counter a potential Russian and North Korean nuclear attack, costing between $370 billion and $1.2 trillion, leveraging advancements in commercial space technology.
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36% Bias Score
Colombia: LGBTQ+ Community Forcibly Displaced Amidst Catatumbo Violence
In January 2025, at least 54,000 people were forcibly displaced from Colombia's Catatumbo region due to an offensive by the ELN and dissident FARC, disproportionately affecting the LGBTQ+ community following threats and violence; despite their inclusion in peace talks, the armed groups targeted LGBT...
Colombia: LGBTQ+ Community Forcibly Displaced Amidst Catatumbo Violence
In January 2025, at least 54,000 people were forcibly displaced from Colombia's Catatumbo region due to an offensive by the ELN and dissident FARC, disproportionately affecting the LGBTQ+ community following threats and violence; despite their inclusion in peace talks, the armed groups targeted LGBT...
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36% Bias Score
China's Dangerous Helicopter Maneuvers Near Philippine Aircraft Condemned by US
A Chinese navy helicopter conducted dangerous maneuvers within 3 meters of a Philippine aircraft observing Chinese vessels near Scarborough Shoal, prompting a US condemnation, a diplomatic protest from the Philippines, and a denial from China that accused the Philippines of illegal intrusion.
China's Dangerous Helicopter Maneuvers Near Philippine Aircraft Condemned by US
A Chinese navy helicopter conducted dangerous maneuvers within 3 meters of a Philippine aircraft observing Chinese vessels near Scarborough Shoal, prompting a US condemnation, a diplomatic protest from the Philippines, and a denial from China that accused the Philippines of illegal intrusion.
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52% Bias Score
Hamas Accelerates Release of Israeli Hostages
Hamas has agreed to accelerate the release of Israeli hostages, handing over four bodies on Thursday and six live hostages on Saturday, as part of a ceasefire agreement; this follows Israeli concessions to allow aid into Gaza, but 59 hostages remain.
Hamas Accelerates Release of Israeli Hostages
Hamas has agreed to accelerate the release of Israeli hostages, handing over four bodies on Thursday and six live hostages on Saturday, as part of a ceasefire agreement; this follows Israeli concessions to allow aid into Gaza, but 59 hostages remain.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Blames Ukraine for War, Urges Elections, and Risks Pro-Russia Peace Deal
Following US-Russia talks excluding Ukraine, President Trump falsely blamed Ukraine for the war, urged immediate elections, and suggested Ukraine should have negotiated with Russia earlier, contradicting prior US support and raising concerns about a pro-Russia peace deal.
Trump Blames Ukraine for War, Urges Elections, and Risks Pro-Russia Peace Deal
Following US-Russia talks excluding Ukraine, President Trump falsely blamed Ukraine for the war, urged immediate elections, and suggested Ukraine should have negotiated with Russia earlier, contradicting prior US support and raising concerns about a pro-Russia peace deal.
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56% Bias Score
Charges Filed Against Bolsonaro for Alleged Coup Attempt in Brazil
Following a police investigation, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others have been charged with attempting a coup after his 2022 election loss; the January 8th, 2023, riots in Brasília are cited as evidence.
Charges Filed Against Bolsonaro for Alleged Coup Attempt in Brazil
Following a police investigation, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others have been charged with attempting a coup after his 2022 election loss; the January 8th, 2023, riots in Brasília are cited as evidence.
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40% Bias Score
U.S.-Russia Meeting in Saudi Arabia Signals Shift in Ukraine Policy
The U.S. and Russia held a foreign ministers' meeting in Saudi Arabia, signaling a shift away from the Biden administration's Ukraine policy and raising concerns among European allies about a potential weakening of the coalition supporting Ukraine. The meeting followed an unscheduled conversation be...
U.S.-Russia Meeting in Saudi Arabia Signals Shift in Ukraine Policy
The U.S. and Russia held a foreign ministers' meeting in Saudi Arabia, signaling a shift away from the Biden administration's Ukraine policy and raising concerns among European allies about a potential weakening of the coalition supporting Ukraine. The meeting followed an unscheduled conversation be...
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56% Bias Score
Israeli-Gazan Conflict Impacts Tourism Amidst Record Hospitality Profits
The Israeli-Gazan conflict negatively impacts regional tourism, while Trump's plan for Gaza control faces resistance. Simultaneously, hospitality and airlines see record profits, contrasting with struggling automotive returns.
Israeli-Gazan Conflict Impacts Tourism Amidst Record Hospitality Profits
The Israeli-Gazan conflict negatively impacts regional tourism, while Trump's plan for Gaza control faces resistance. Simultaneously, hospitality and airlines see record profits, contrasting with struggling automotive returns.
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28% Bias Score