March 2025
April 2025
UN Halves Rohingya Food Rations Amid Funding Crisis
The UN World Food Programme will cut food rations for over a million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh by half starting April 1st due to a funding shortfall, potentially leading to increased hunger, malnutrition, and crime within the camps, with the US aid freeze possibly playing a major role.
UN Halves Rohingya Food Rations Amid Funding Crisis
The UN World Food Programme will cut food rations for over a million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh by half starting April 1st due to a funding shortfall, potentially leading to increased hunger, malnutrition, and crime within the camps, with the US aid freeze possibly playing a major role.
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32% Bias Score
Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Russia, Secures Potential Drone Technology Deal
Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing visited Russia for high-level talks with Vladimir Putin, resulting in agreements for two new consulates, a small-scale nuclear plant, and potential drone technology transfer, despite facing international sanctions and internal conflict.
Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Russia, Secures Potential Drone Technology Deal
Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing visited Russia for high-level talks with Vladimir Putin, resulting in agreements for two new consulates, a small-scale nuclear plant, and potential drone technology transfer, despite facing international sanctions and internal conflict.
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48% Bias Score
BLA Attacks Pakistan Train, Takes Hostages in Balochistan
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express train in Pakistan's Balochistan province on October 26th, taking hostages—35 according to police, 182 according to the BLA—after a firefight near a tunnel. Nearly 350 other passengers are safe.
BLA Attacks Pakistan Train, Takes Hostages in Balochistan
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express train in Pakistan's Balochistan province on October 26th, taking hostages—35 according to police, 182 according to the BLA—after a firefight near a tunnel. Nearly 350 other passengers are safe.
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40% Bias Score
242 Million Students Globally Affected by Extreme Weather Disruptions in 2024
Extreme weather events disrupted the education of 242 million students globally in 2024, with the majority in low-income countries facing additional challenges like school closures and displacement, highlighting the urgent need for climate-resilient education systems.
242 Million Students Globally Affected by Extreme Weather Disruptions in 2024
Extreme weather events disrupted the education of 242 million students globally in 2024, with the majority in low-income countries facing additional challenges like school closures and displacement, highlighting the urgent need for climate-resilient education systems.
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28% Bias Score
Saïd Agouni Indicted in Mohamed Amra Escape Investigation
Saïd Agouni, previously convicted for a 2011 armored car robbery, was indicted and imprisoned on March 7th, 2025, in Paris for his alleged involvement in the May 14th, 2024, escape of drug trafficker Mohamed Amra, which resulted in the deaths of two prison officers and injuries to three others.
Saïd Agouni Indicted in Mohamed Amra Escape Investigation
Saïd Agouni, previously convicted for a 2011 armored car robbery, was indicted and imprisoned on March 7th, 2025, in Paris for his alleged involvement in the May 14th, 2024, escape of drug trafficker Mohamed Amra, which resulted in the deaths of two prison officers and injuries to three others.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands Opposes EU's €150 Billion Defense Fund
The Dutch government opposes the European Union's €150 billion defense fund, arguing it's fiscally irresponsible despite the plan's approval by the Prime Minister, creating tension within the coalition government and with other EU member states.
Netherlands Opposes EU's €150 Billion Defense Fund
The Dutch government opposes the European Union's €150 billion defense fund, arguing it's fiscally irresponsible despite the plan's approval by the Prime Minister, creating tension within the coalition government and with other EU member states.
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52% Bias Score
EU to Boost Domestic Drug Production to Combat Shortages
The EU plans to increase domestic drug production to address critical shortages of medicines like painkillers and antibiotics, currently sourced 80-90% from Asia, by streamlining approval processes and increasing public funding.
EU to Boost Domestic Drug Production to Combat Shortages
The EU plans to increase domestic drug production to address critical shortages of medicines like painkillers and antibiotics, currently sourced 80-90% from Asia, by streamlining approval processes and increasing public funding.
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60% Bias Score
US Imposes 50% Tariff on Canadian Steel and Aluminum
The U.S. will impose a 50% import tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum starting March 12th, in response to a 25% electricity surcharge from Ontario to the U.S., impacting 1.5 million American households and businesses; Canadian Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney called it an "attack".
US Imposes 50% Tariff on Canadian Steel and Aluminum
The U.S. will impose a 50% import tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum starting March 12th, in response to a 25% electricity surcharge from Ontario to the U.S., impacting 1.5 million American households and businesses; Canadian Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney called it an "attack".
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56% Bias Score
EU Proposes Faster Deportations of Rejected Asylum Seekers
The EU Commission proposed a plan to expedite deportations of rejected asylum seekers, including establishing transit centers outside the EU, cutting social benefits for non-compliance, and automating the recognition of deportation orders across member states.
EU Proposes Faster Deportations of Rejected Asylum Seekers
The EU Commission proposed a plan to expedite deportations of rejected asylum seekers, including establishing transit centers outside the EU, cutting social benefits for non-compliance, and automating the recognition of deportation orders across member states.
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36% Bias Score
Romania's Far-Right Rise and Post-Election Crisis
Following the annulment of Romania's November 2024 presidential elections, violent protests erupted in Bucharest after pro-Russian far-right extremist Calin Georgescu was barred from the upcoming May elections due to unconstitutional statements and illegal campaign financing; this situation highligh...
Romania's Far-Right Rise and Post-Election Crisis
Following the annulment of Romania's November 2024 presidential elections, violent protests erupted in Bucharest after pro-Russian far-right extremist Calin Georgescu was barred from the upcoming May elections due to unconstitutional statements and illegal campaign financing; this situation highligh...
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44% Bias Score
Polish Presidential Candidates Exploit Healthcare Issues to Fuel Anti-Ukrainian Sentiment
In Poland's upcoming presidential election, far-right and nationalist candidates are blaming Ukrainian refugees for long wait times in healthcare, a tactic experts refute, highlighting pre-existing systemic issues and the instrumentalization of anti-refugee sentiment for political gain.
Polish Presidential Candidates Exploit Healthcare Issues to Fuel Anti-Ukrainian Sentiment
In Poland's upcoming presidential election, far-right and nationalist candidates are blaming Ukrainian refugees for long wait times in healthcare, a tactic experts refute, highlighting pre-existing systemic issues and the instrumentalization of anti-refugee sentiment for political gain.
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52% Bias Score
Ghana's Job Cuts Amidst IMF Bailout Spark Protests
Ghana's President John Mahama is reviewing thousands of public sector jobs after discovering over 81,000 suspected ghost workers on government payrolls, leading to dismissals and protests; this is part of an IMF bailout agreement.
Ghana's Job Cuts Amidst IMF Bailout Spark Protests
Ghana's President John Mahama is reviewing thousands of public sector jobs after discovering over 81,000 suspected ghost workers on government payrolls, leading to dismissals and protests; this is part of an IMF bailout agreement.
Progress
40% Bias Score