March 2025
April 2025
Failed Ceasefire: Ongoing Attacks Despite US-Brokered Agreements
Despite separate agreements with the US, Russia and Ukraine engaged in mutual accusations of violating a temporary ceasefire, with ongoing attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure resulting in numerous casualties, and the lack of a clear monitoring mechanism hinders peace efforts.
Failed Ceasefire: Ongoing Attacks Despite US-Brokered Agreements
Despite separate agreements with the US, Russia and Ukraine engaged in mutual accusations of violating a temporary ceasefire, with ongoing attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure resulting in numerous casualties, and the lack of a clear monitoring mechanism hinders peace efforts.
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44% Bias Score
Major Earthquake Devastates Bangkok, Impacts Southeast Asia
A major earthquake, registering greater than 7.0 on the Richter scale, struck Thailand, causing widespread damage in Bangkok, including the collapse of a building under construction, burying over 40 workers. The quake also impacted Myanmar, China, Vietnam, and India, resulting in building collapses ...
Major Earthquake Devastates Bangkok, Impacts Southeast Asia
A major earthquake, registering greater than 7.0 on the Richter scale, struck Thailand, causing widespread damage in Bangkok, including the collapse of a building under construction, burying over 40 workers. The quake also impacted Myanmar, China, Vietnam, and India, resulting in building collapses ...
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24% Bias Score
Taiwan Prepares for Potential 2027 Chinese Invasion with Major Civil Defense Drills
Taiwan is conducting large-scale civil defense drills, simulating various attack scenarios, due to rising tensions with China, which has increased its military presence near Taiwan and is estimated to potentially invade in 2027.
Taiwan Prepares for Potential 2027 Chinese Invasion with Major Civil Defense Drills
Taiwan is conducting large-scale civil defense drills, simulating various attack scenarios, due to rising tensions with China, which has increased its military presence near Taiwan and is estimated to potentially invade in 2027.
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44% Bias Score
Bangladesh Launches Global Hunt for \$25 Billion in Laundered Funds
Bangladesh's new banking chief is pursuing a global effort to recover an estimated \$25 billion laundered abroad by 11 powerful families linked to the ousted Awami League government, focusing on assets in the UK, UAE, US, Malaysia, and Singapore, with challenges arising from a halt in US aid and the...
Bangladesh Launches Global Hunt for \$25 Billion in Laundered Funds
Bangladesh's new banking chief is pursuing a global effort to recover an estimated \$25 billion laundered abroad by 11 powerful families linked to the ousted Awami League government, focusing on assets in the UK, UAE, US, Malaysia, and Singapore, with challenges arising from a halt in US aid and the...
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40% Bias Score
Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Myanmar; Building Collapses Reported in Thailand
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck central Myanmar near Sagaing on March 28, 2024, at 12:50 PM local time, causing tremors in Thailand and China, resulting in building collapses, and prompting an emergency response.
Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Myanmar; Building Collapses Reported in Thailand
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck central Myanmar near Sagaing on March 28, 2024, at 12:50 PM local time, causing tremors in Thailand and China, resulting in building collapses, and prompting an emergency response.
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28% Bias Score
Afghan Sisters' Carpets: Success Amidst Educational Restrictions
Three Afghan sisters, forced to abandon their education after a deadly school attack, weave carpets that sell for thousands of dollars internationally, revealing the economic hardships faced by women in post-Taliban Afghanistan and highlighting the conflict between their talent and opportunities.
Afghan Sisters' Carpets: Success Amidst Educational Restrictions
Three Afghan sisters, forced to abandon their education after a deadly school attack, weave carpets that sell for thousands of dollars internationally, revealing the economic hardships faced by women in post-Taliban Afghanistan and highlighting the conflict between their talent and opportunities.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Arrest of Turkish Opposition Leader Sparks Mass Protests
The arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, Turkey's main opposition presidential candidate, on corruption and terrorism charges sparked massive protests, raising concerns about the fairness of the Turkish judicial system and the upcoming elections. This follows similar cases targeting other prominent opposition ...
Arrest of Turkish Opposition Leader Sparks Mass Protests
The arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, Turkey's main opposition presidential candidate, on corruption and terrorism charges sparked massive protests, raising concerns about the fairness of the Turkish judicial system and the upcoming elections. This follows similar cases targeting other prominent opposition ...
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60% Bias Score
European Allies Reject Lifting Russia Sanctions, Focus on Ukraine Security
European allies in Paris unanimously rejected lifting sanctions on Russia on March 27th, focusing discussions on future security guarantees for Ukraine, with France and the UK leading efforts to establish a reassurance force; however, significant questions remain regarding its mandate and compositio...
European Allies Reject Lifting Russia Sanctions, Focus on Ukraine Security
European allies in Paris unanimously rejected lifting sanctions on Russia on March 27th, focusing discussions on future security guarantees for Ukraine, with France and the UK leading efforts to establish a reassurance force; however, significant questions remain regarding its mandate and compositio...
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36% Bias Score
7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes War-Torn Myanmar
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit near Mandalay, Myanmar on Friday, causing building collapses and one death in Thailand, and widespread panic across Myanmar and Thailand. The quake's impact is worsened by Myanmar's ongoing civil war.
7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes War-Torn Myanmar
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit near Mandalay, Myanmar on Friday, causing building collapses and one death in Thailand, and widespread panic across Myanmar and Thailand. The quake's impact is worsened by Myanmar's ongoing civil war.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's 25% Auto Tariffs to Hike Car Prices
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts, effective April 3rd for vehicles and no later than May 3rd for parts, impacting car prices and potentially shifting production, with varying effects on manufacturers based on their production locations and sourcing strategies.
Trump's 25% Auto Tariffs to Hike Car Prices
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts, effective April 3rd for vehicles and no later than May 3rd for parts, impacting car prices and potentially shifting production, with varying effects on manufacturers based on their production locations and sourcing strategies.
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20% Bias Score
Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes War-Torn Myanmar
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar on Friday, causing building collapses and casualties in Myanmar and Thailand; one death and 50 injuries were reported in Bangkok, while a bridge collapsed in Mandalay, highlighting the vulnerability of a nation already devastated by civil war.
Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes War-Torn Myanmar
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar on Friday, causing building collapses and casualties in Myanmar and Thailand; one death and 50 injuries were reported in Bangkok, while a bridge collapsed in Mandalay, highlighting the vulnerability of a nation already devastated by civil war.
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28% Bias Score
Putin Proposes UN-Supervised Interim Government in Ukraine
Amidst ongoing fighting and increased European pressure, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a UN-supervised interim government in Ukraine to pave the way for peace talks, a suggestion Ukraine's government has rejected as a tactic to delay peace.
Putin Proposes UN-Supervised Interim Government in Ukraine
Amidst ongoing fighting and increased European pressure, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a UN-supervised interim government in Ukraine to pave the way for peace talks, a suggestion Ukraine's government has rejected as a tactic to delay peace.
Progress
48% Bias Score