March 2025
April 2025
Germany to Lift Debt Brake for Defense and Infrastructure Spending
German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz secured Greens' support to lift the debt brake, enabling a €500 billion infrastructure and defense fund; the Constitutional Court rejected AfD and Die Linke challenges, paving the way for parliamentary approval before the new parliament convenes.
Germany to Lift Debt Brake for Defense and Infrastructure Spending
German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz secured Greens' support to lift the debt brake, enabling a €500 billion infrastructure and defense fund; the Constitutional Court rejected AfD and Die Linke challenges, paving the way for parliamentary approval before the new parliament convenes.
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40% Bias Score
US Tariffs on Mexico Worry China, Threatening Global Trade
US tariffs on Mexican imports worry China, potentially forcing developing nations to choose between US and Chinese trade, impacting global supply chains and geopolitical stability. China's exports to Mexico are eleven times greater than imports, and the US might use tariffs to pressure Mexico to clo...
US Tariffs on Mexico Worry China, Threatening Global Trade
US tariffs on Mexican imports worry China, potentially forcing developing nations to choose between US and Chinese trade, impacting global supply chains and geopolitical stability. China's exports to Mexico are eleven times greater than imports, and the US might use tariffs to pressure Mexico to clo...
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48% Bias Score
Petro's Referendum: A Risky Gamble for Colombia's Democracy"
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's proposed referendum on healthcare and labor reforms, bypassing Congress, risks deepening political polarization and undermining public trust, mirroring the failures of past referendums and potentially exacerbating the country's fragile peace process.
Petro's Referendum: A Risky Gamble for Colombia's Democracy"
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's proposed referendum on healthcare and labor reforms, bypassing Congress, risks deepening political polarization and undermining public trust, mirroring the failures of past referendums and potentially exacerbating the country's fragile peace process.
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64% Bias Score
China's 5% Growth Target on Track, Driven by AI Innovation
China's economy is on track to meet its 5% growth target in 2025, fueled by domestic consumption, government-led innovation in AI, and a $138 billion venture capital fund aimed at boosting emerging industries, creating significant business opportunities.
China's 5% Growth Target on Track, Driven by AI Innovation
China's economy is on track to meet its 5% growth target in 2025, fueled by domestic consumption, government-led innovation in AI, and a $138 billion venture capital fund aimed at boosting emerging industries, creating significant business opportunities.
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40% Bias Score
Senate Democrats avert shutdown, sparking party infighting
A last-minute deal averted a US government shutdown, but exposed deep divisions within the Democratic Party after Senate Democrats backed a Republican spending bill including $485 million for migrant deportations and $136 million for immigration prisons, despite opposition from House Democrats and p...
Senate Democrats avert shutdown, sparking party infighting
A last-minute deal averted a US government shutdown, but exposed deep divisions within the Democratic Party after Senate Democrats backed a Republican spending bill including $485 million for migrant deportations and $136 million for immigration prisons, despite opposition from House Democrats and p...
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52% Bias Score
China's Machine Tool Dominance Amidst US Tariff Challenges
A German industry expert highlights China's leading role in the machine tool industry, projecting continued growth despite US tariff challenges, citing China's $29 billion production volume in 2024 and significant global presence at industry events.
China's Machine Tool Dominance Amidst US Tariff Challenges
A German industry expert highlights China's leading role in the machine tool industry, projecting continued growth despite US tariff challenges, citing China's $29 billion production volume in 2024 and significant global presence at industry events.
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40% Bias Score
Trilateral Meeting in Beijing Addresses Iranian Nuclear Issue
China, Russia, and Iran met in Beijing on March 14, 2025, to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue, issuing a joint statement emphasizing diplomatic solutions, ending unilateral sanctions, and respecting Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy.
Trilateral Meeting in Beijing Addresses Iranian Nuclear Issue
China, Russia, and Iran met in Beijing on March 14, 2025, to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue, issuing a joint statement emphasizing diplomatic solutions, ending unilateral sanctions, and respecting Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy.
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32% Bias Score
CHP Leader Advocates Principle-Based EU Relations, Criticizes Government's Transactional Approach
During a Brussels visit on March 4-6, 2025, the CHP leader engaged in high-level meetings with EU and national leaders, advocating for a principle-based EU relationship and criticizing the current government's transactional approach prioritizing short-term gains over democratic reforms.
CHP Leader Advocates Principle-Based EU Relations, Criticizes Government's Transactional Approach
During a Brussels visit on March 4-6, 2025, the CHP leader engaged in high-level meetings with EU and national leaders, advocating for a principle-based EU relationship and criticizing the current government's transactional approach prioritizing short-term gains over democratic reforms.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Mexican Recital Demands Accountability for Violence Victims
En primera persona", a theatrical recital in Mexico City (March 15-30 at the Goethe Institute), recounts six true stories of victims of state and narco-violence, demanding accountability from the Mexican government; using a powerful countdown and single actress embodying various victims who directly...
Mexican Recital Demands Accountability for Violence Victims
En primera persona", a theatrical recital in Mexico City (March 15-30 at the Goethe Institute), recounts six true stories of victims of state and narco-violence, demanding accountability from the Mexican government; using a powerful countdown and single actress embodying various victims who directly...
Progress
20% Bias Score
US Expels South Africa's Ambassador Amid Worsening Relations
The United States expelled South Africa's ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, on Friday, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused him of hating America and President Donald Trump, citing remarks Rasool made about demographic shifts in the US and the Trump administration. This follows the U...
US Expels South Africa's Ambassador Amid Worsening Relations
The United States expelled South Africa's ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, on Friday, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused him of hating America and President Donald Trump, citing remarks Rasool made about demographic shifts in the US and the Trump administration. This follows the U...
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44% Bias Score
China's 300 Billion Yuan Plan to Boost Domestic Demand
China launched a 300 billion yuan ($41.3 billion) consumer goods trade-in program and large-scale equipment upgrade policy to boost domestic demand and the circular economy, following the Government Work Report which emphasized revitalizing consumption; in 2024, the trade-in policy drove sales of ov...
China's 300 Billion Yuan Plan to Boost Domestic Demand
China launched a 300 billion yuan ($41.3 billion) consumer goods trade-in program and large-scale equipment upgrade policy to boost domestic demand and the circular economy, following the Government Work Report which emphasized revitalizing consumption; in 2024, the trade-in policy drove sales of ov...
Progress
48% Bias Score
G7 Condemns China, Russia; Warns of Further Sanctions
The G7 foreign ministers, meeting in Canada, issued a joint statement condemning China's aggressive maritime actions and Russia's war in Ukraine, warning of further sanctions against Russia and emphasizing the need for long-term security arrangements for Ukraine.
G7 Condemns China, Russia; Warns of Further Sanctions
The G7 foreign ministers, meeting in Canada, issued a joint statement condemning China's aggressive maritime actions and Russia's war in Ukraine, warning of further sanctions against Russia and emphasizing the need for long-term security arrangements for Ukraine.
Progress
20% Bias Score