February 2025
March 2025
Ukraine, U.S. Finalize Resource Agreement, Dropping Initial $500 Billion Demand
Ukraine and the U.S. finalized a resource agreement, creating a joint fund where Ukraine will contribute 50% of future revenues from new resource developments for its reconstruction. The deal significantly reduces initial U.S. demands for existing revenue, avoiding immediate payments by Ukraine.
Ukraine, U.S. Finalize Resource Agreement, Dropping Initial $500 Billion Demand
Ukraine and the U.S. finalized a resource agreement, creating a joint fund where Ukraine will contribute 50% of future revenues from new resource developments for its reconstruction. The deal significantly reduces initial U.S. demands for existing revenue, avoiding immediate payments by Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
NYC Mayor Adams Faces Bribery Charges, Lawyer's Fees Soar
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is accused of accepting bribes from Turkish officials and businesses, including travel and lodging, during and before his 2021 election campaign; his lawyer charges $3,000/hour.
NYC Mayor Adams Faces Bribery Charges, Lawyer's Fees Soar
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is accused of accepting bribes from Turkish officials and businesses, including travel and lodging, during and before his 2021 election campaign; his lawyer charges $3,000/hour.
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40% Bias Score
Syria's National Dialogue: A Step Towards Inclusive Governance or a Symbolic Gesture?
A one-day National Dialogue conference in Damascus aimed to shape a new Syrian government, drawing 600 attendees and 10,000 online respondents; however, criticisms emerged regarding its organization, inclusivity, and rushed timeline.
Syria's National Dialogue: A Step Towards Inclusive Governance or a Symbolic Gesture?
A one-day National Dialogue conference in Damascus aimed to shape a new Syrian government, drawing 600 attendees and 10,000 online respondents; however, criticisms emerged regarding its organization, inclusivity, and rushed timeline.
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32% Bias Score
German CDU/CSU Investigates NGOs After Anti-Government Protests
Following a Bundestag vote where the AfD supported a CDU/CSU migration bill, the CDU/CSU launched an inquiry into 551 NGOs, questioning their funding and political ties, prompting accusations of intimidation and authoritarian tactics.
German CDU/CSU Investigates NGOs After Anti-Government Protests
Following a Bundestag vote where the AfD supported a CDU/CSU migration bill, the CDU/CSU launched an inquiry into 551 NGOs, questioning their funding and political ties, prompting accusations of intimidation and authoritarian tactics.
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56% Bias Score
Indonesia Deepens Defense Ties with Russia Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu met on February 25th, strengthening defense and security ties, including a deal for Russian fighter jets, despite Western sanctions and Indonesia's non-aligned foreign policy stance.
Indonesia Deepens Defense Ties with Russia Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu met on February 25th, strengthening defense and security ties, including a deal for Russian fighter jets, despite Western sanctions and Indonesia's non-aligned foreign policy stance.
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36% Bias Score
Arrest of Romanian Presidential Candidate Georgescu Amidst Election Scandal
Right-wing Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu was arrested on Wednesday for alleged campaign finance violations and links to a fascist organization, prompting outrage from Trump allies; the arrest follows the annulment of the previous election due to Russian interference, with re-electi...
Arrest of Romanian Presidential Candidate Georgescu Amidst Election Scandal
Right-wing Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu was arrested on Wednesday for alleged campaign finance violations and links to a fascist organization, prompting outrage from Trump allies; the arrest follows the annulment of the previous election due to Russian interference, with re-electi...
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48% Bias Score
US-Russia Embassy Talks Set for Istanbul
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov announced that US-Russia diplomatic talks to restore normal embassy operations will take place in Istanbul on March 1st, following previous meetings in Riyadh and Ankara, addressing frozen Russian assets and the Ukraine conflict.
US-Russia Embassy Talks Set for Istanbul
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov announced that US-Russia diplomatic talks to restore normal embassy operations will take place in Istanbul on March 1st, following previous meetings in Riyadh and Ankara, addressing frozen Russian assets and the Ukraine conflict.
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44% Bias Score
Romanian Prosecutor Arrests Pro-Russian Presidential Candidate Georgescu
Following accusations of incitement against the constitutional order, spreading disinformation, and campaign finance violations, Romanian prosecutors arrested pro-Russian far-right politician Calin Georgescu on February 26th, 2025, releasing him on bail after five hours of questioning; hundreds of h...
Romanian Prosecutor Arrests Pro-Russian Presidential Candidate Georgescu
Following accusations of incitement against the constitutional order, spreading disinformation, and campaign finance violations, Romanian prosecutors arrested pro-Russian far-right politician Calin Georgescu on February 26th, 2025, releasing him on bail after five hours of questioning; hundreds of h...
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine-U.S. Resource Agreement: Zelenskyy's Washington Visit
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is expected in Washington on Friday to potentially sign a resource agreement with the U.S. involving joint resource extraction and funding for Ukrainian reconstruction, following initial disputes over security guarantees and resource commitments.
Ukraine-U.S. Resource Agreement: Zelenskyy's Washington Visit
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is expected in Washington on Friday to potentially sign a resource agreement with the U.S. involving joint resource extraction and funding for Ukrainian reconstruction, following initial disputes over security guarantees and resource commitments.
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36% Bias Score
Dodik Sentenced, Bosnia Stability at Risk
Milorad Dodik, president of Bosnia's Republika Srpska, received a one-year prison sentence and a six-year ban from office for defying decisions by the UN High Representative, raising concerns about the stability of the country.
Dodik Sentenced, Bosnia Stability at Risk
Milorad Dodik, president of Bosnia's Republika Srpska, received a one-year prison sentence and a six-year ban from office for defying decisions by the UN High Representative, raising concerns about the stability of the country.
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44% Bias Score
Merz's Chancellorship: Navigating Geopolitical Tensions and Domestic Challenges
Following Sunday's election, CDU leader Friedrich Merz is set to become German Chancellor, navigating strained transatlantic ties, a rising China, and domestic challenges regarding immigration and human rights, while maintaining key partnerships with India and Indonesia.
Merz's Chancellorship: Navigating Geopolitical Tensions and Domestic Challenges
Following Sunday's election, CDU leader Friedrich Merz is set to become German Chancellor, navigating strained transatlantic ties, a rising China, and domestic challenges regarding immigration and human rights, while maintaining key partnerships with India and Indonesia.
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40% Bias Score
Former NFL Player Arrested for Protesting "MAGA" Plaque in Huntington Beach
Former NFL player Chris Kluwe was arrested in Huntington Beach, California, for disrupting a city council meeting after protesting a "MAGA"-themed plaque commemorating the library's 50th anniversary; he was charged with a misdemeanor for disrupting an assembly.
Former NFL Player Arrested for Protesting "MAGA" Plaque in Huntington Beach
Former NFL player Chris Kluwe was arrested in Huntington Beach, California, for disrupting a city council meeting after protesting a "MAGA"-themed plaque commemorating the library's 50th anniversary; he was charged with a misdemeanor for disrupting an assembly.
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56% Bias Score