March 2025
April 2025
Trump's Anti-DEI Stance Spurs Corporate Adjustments
Following President Trump's call to end DEI programs, many US corporations ended their initiatives, while international companies maintain them discreetly, navigating conflicting pressures from US politics and international regulations; UBS altered its DEI language but maintains diversity efforts wh...
Trump's Anti-DEI Stance Spurs Corporate Adjustments
Following President Trump's call to end DEI programs, many US corporations ended their initiatives, while international companies maintain them discreetly, navigating conflicting pressures from US politics and international regulations; UBS altered its DEI language but maintains diversity efforts wh...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Serbia Protests: Alleged Sonic Weapon Use Following Train Station Collapse
Following a train station roof collapse in Novi Sad, Serbia (November 2024) resulting in 15 deaths, at least 100,000 people protested in Belgrade on March 15, 2025, against corruption; protesters allege police used sonic weapons, a claim the Interior Ministry denies.
Serbia Protests: Alleged Sonic Weapon Use Following Train Station Collapse
Following a train station roof collapse in Novi Sad, Serbia (November 2024) resulting in 15 deaths, at least 100,000 people protested in Belgrade on March 15, 2025, against corruption; protesters allege police used sonic weapons, a claim the Interior Ministry denies.
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36% Bias Score
EU Envoy Begins Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue; Osmani Raises Concerns
EU's new Kosovo-Serbia dialogue envoy, Peter Sorensen, met Kosovo President Osmani and Prime Minister Kurti in Pristina on February 2025, aiming to advance the dialogue process; President Osmani stressed Kosovo's commitment to the EU-facilitated process, but also highlighted Serbia's violations of p...
EU Envoy Begins Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue; Osmani Raises Concerns
EU's new Kosovo-Serbia dialogue envoy, Peter Sorensen, met Kosovo President Osmani and Prime Minister Kurti in Pristina on February 2025, aiming to advance the dialogue process; President Osmani stressed Kosovo's commitment to the EU-facilitated process, but also highlighted Serbia's violations of p...
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36% Bias Score
OECD Cuts 2025 Global Growth Forecast to 3.1% Amidst Trade Tensions
The OECD lowered its 2025 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent, primarily due to increased trade barriers stemming from changes in US trade policy under President Trump, impacting countries like Germany, Mexico, and the Eurozone while positively revising Turkey's growth.
OECD Cuts 2025 Global Growth Forecast to 3.1% Amidst Trade Tensions
The OECD lowered its 2025 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent, primarily due to increased trade barriers stemming from changes in US trade policy under President Trump, impacting countries like Germany, Mexico, and the Eurozone while positively revising Turkey's growth.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Russia's Shadow Fleet: Circumventing Sanctions and Risking Environmental Catastrophe
To bypass sanctions on its oil exports, Russia utilizes a shadow fleet of at least 1089 tankers (75% of the opaque market), often lacking insurance and operating under flags of convenience, increasing the risk of oil spills; as of February 2025, the EU, UK, and US have sanctioned 153, 133, and 183 t...
Russia's Shadow Fleet: Circumventing Sanctions and Risking Environmental Catastrophe
To bypass sanctions on its oil exports, Russia utilizes a shadow fleet of at least 1089 tankers (75% of the opaque market), often lacking insurance and operating under flags of convenience, increasing the risk of oil spills; as of February 2025, the EU, UK, and US have sanctioned 153, 133, and 183 t...
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40% Bias Score
100+ European Firms Urge EU to Prioritize Homegrown Tech
Over 100 European companies, including Airbus and Dassault, are pushing the European Commission to prioritize homegrown technology in its digital infrastructure to reduce dependence on the U.S., citing worsening EU-U.S. relations and proposing a "Buy European" strategy and a sovereign infrastructure...
100+ European Firms Urge EU to Prioritize Homegrown Tech
Over 100 European companies, including Airbus and Dassault, are pushing the European Commission to prioritize homegrown technology in its digital infrastructure to reduce dependence on the U.S., citing worsening EU-U.S. relations and proposing a "Buy European" strategy and a sovereign infrastructure...
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48% Bias Score
Trump-Putin Call: Potential Ukraine Ceasefire and Europe's New Security Strategy
Donald Trump's announced call with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday may result in a Ukraine ceasefire, but differing approaches from the US, Europe, and Russia complicate a swift resolution; Europe must redefine its security strategy independently, learning from other mid-range powers.
Trump-Putin Call: Potential Ukraine Ceasefire and Europe's New Security Strategy
Donald Trump's announced call with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday may result in a Ukraine ceasefire, but differing approaches from the US, Europe, and Russia complicate a swift resolution; Europe must redefine its security strategy independently, learning from other mid-range powers.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Pledges €300 Million in Aid for Syria
Germany pledged €300 million to aid Syria, focusing on civilian support through UN agencies and NGOs, while also assisting refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Turkey, amidst ongoing conflict and political instability.
Germany Pledges €300 Million in Aid for Syria
Germany pledged €300 million to aid Syria, focusing on civilian support through UN agencies and NGOs, while also assisting refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Turkey, amidst ongoing conflict and political instability.
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36% Bias Score
Global Backlash Against US Tariffs Fuels Consumer Boycotts
Consumer boycotts of American goods are surging in Scandinavia, Canada, and parts of Europe in response to President Trump's import tariffs, with social media groups organizing the movement and sales data showing a negative impact on companies like Tesla.
Global Backlash Against US Tariffs Fuels Consumer Boycotts
Consumer boycotts of American goods are surging in Scandinavia, Canada, and parts of Europe in response to President Trump's import tariffs, with social media groups organizing the movement and sales data showing a negative impact on companies like Tesla.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Coventry Poised to Make History as First Woman, African IOC President
Kirsty Coventry, a 41-year-old Zimbabwean former swimmer and current sports minister, is running for IOC president on March 20, 2025, potentially becoming the first woman and African to lead the organization.
Coventry Poised to Make History as First Woman, African IOC President
Kirsty Coventry, a 41-year-old Zimbabwean former swimmer and current sports minister, is running for IOC president on March 20, 2025, potentially becoming the first woman and African to lead the organization.
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28% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Awaits Bundestag Vote Before Deciding on Federal Financial Package
The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state government will decide its position on the federal government's billion-euro financial package after the Bundestag votes, with the Minister President supporting it for its economic and social benefits, while her coalition partner, Die Linke, expresses reservations du...
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Awaits Bundestag Vote Before Deciding on Federal Financial Package
The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state government will decide its position on the federal government's billion-euro financial package after the Bundestag votes, with the Minister President supporting it for its economic and social benefits, while her coalition partner, Die Linke, expresses reservations du...
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44% Bias Score
OECD Lowers Global Growth Forecast Due to Trump-Era Trade Restrictions
The OECD lowered its 2025 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent and 2026 to 3 percent, citing increased trade barriers from Trump-era policies as the primary cause, impacting the US, Canada, Mexico, the Eurozone, and Germany, with potential for improvement if trade conflicts de-escalate.
OECD Lowers Global Growth Forecast Due to Trump-Era Trade Restrictions
The OECD lowered its 2025 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent and 2026 to 3 percent, citing increased trade barriers from Trump-era policies as the primary cause, impacting the US, Canada, Mexico, the Eurozone, and Germany, with potential for improvement if trade conflicts de-escalate.
Progress
44% Bias Score