January 2025
February 2025
U.S. Declares Genocide in Sudan, Imposes Sanctions on RSF
The U.S. declared that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan committed genocide, imposing sanctions on its leader Hemedti and related entities due to widespread atrocities, including ethnic killings and sexual violence, amidst a brutal civil war causing a massive humanitarian crisis affecting over...
U.S. Declares Genocide in Sudan, Imposes Sanctions on RSF
The U.S. declared that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan committed genocide, imposing sanctions on its leader Hemedti and related entities due to widespread atrocities, including ethnic killings and sexual violence, amidst a brutal civil war causing a massive humanitarian crisis affecting over...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Military Action to Seize Panama Canal and Greenland
Incoming US president Donald Trump refused to rule out using military force to retake the Panama Canal and seize Greenland, citing economic security, prompting international concern and rejection from Panama and Denmark.
Trump Threatens Military Action to Seize Panama Canal and Greenland
Incoming US president Donald Trump refused to rule out using military force to retake the Panama Canal and seize Greenland, citing economic security, prompting international concern and rejection from Panama and Denmark.
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56% Bias Score
Hamas Offers Release of 34 Hostages, Including Baby Kfir Bibas
One-year-old Israeli Kfir Bibas, kidnapped during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, is on a list of 34 hostages Hamas offered to release for a Gaza ceasefire; however, Israel remains skeptical due to a lack of confirmation regarding the hostages' well-being.
Hamas Offers Release of 34 Hostages, Including Baby Kfir Bibas
One-year-old Israeli Kfir Bibas, kidnapped during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, is on a list of 34 hostages Hamas offered to release for a Gaza ceasefire; however, Israel remains skeptical due to a lack of confirmation regarding the hostages' well-being.
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56% Bias Score
Gaza Conflict: 45,500 Dead, Famine Looms Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in over 45,500 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health, with widespread food shortages and limited access to humanitarian aid causing immense suffering and a potential famine, exemplified by a recent deadly stampede at a bakery and the inability to retri...
Gaza Conflict: 45,500 Dead, Famine Looms Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in over 45,500 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health, with widespread food shortages and limited access to humanitarian aid causing immense suffering and a potential famine, exemplified by a recent deadly stampede at a bakery and the inability to retri...
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64% Bias Score
Ukraine Investigates Summary Executions of POWs by Russian Forces
On January 3, 2025, Russian forces executed two Ukrainian prisoners of war near Vremivka and two more near Neskuchne in Donetsk Oblast, after capturing Ukrainian positions; Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office opened investigations, and the incidents were reported to the UN and ICRC.
Ukraine Investigates Summary Executions of POWs by Russian Forces
On January 3, 2025, Russian forces executed two Ukrainian prisoners of war near Vremivka and two more near Neskuchne in Donetsk Oblast, after capturing Ukrainian positions; Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office opened investigations, and the incidents were reported to the UN and ICRC.
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48% Bias Score
Iran's 2024 Executions Surge Past 900, Raising Global Alarm
Iran executed at least 901 people in 2024, a sharp increase from 2023 and exceeding the 2015 record, raising serious human rights concerns and sparking international condemnation due to its use for suppressing dissent and drug-related offenses.
Iran's 2024 Executions Surge Past 900, Raising Global Alarm
Iran executed at least 901 people in 2024, a sharp increase from 2023 and exceeding the 2015 record, raising serious human rights concerns and sparking international condemnation due to its use for suppressing dissent and drug-related offenses.
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64% Bias Score
Gaza Crisis: 45,854 Dead, Humanitarian Aid Insufficient
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has caused at least 45,854 deaths in 15 months, with 91% of the 1.9 million population facing acute food insecurity; insufficient aid, a collapsing healthcare system, and a lack of a post-conflict plan exacerbate the crisis.
Gaza Crisis: 45,854 Dead, Humanitarian Aid Insufficient
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has caused at least 45,854 deaths in 15 months, with 91% of the 1.9 million population facing acute food insecurity; insufficient aid, a collapsing healthcare system, and a lack of a post-conflict plan exacerbate the crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Battle for Kurakhove Rages as Ukraine Counterattacks in Russia
Russia claims to have captured Kurakhove, a key town in Ukraine's Donetsk region, while Ukraine disputes this, reporting continued fighting; simultaneously, Ukraine is conducting a counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region, striking a Russian command post.
Battle for Kurakhove Rages as Ukraine Counterattacks in Russia
Russia claims to have captured Kurakhove, a key town in Ukraine's Donetsk region, while Ukraine disputes this, reporting continued fighting; simultaneously, Ukraine is conducting a counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region, striking a Russian command post.
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40% Bias Score
New Orleans Attack: Months of Planning Revealed
Shamsud-din Jabbar, acting alone, planned the New Orleans New Year's attack for months, conducting surveillance with Meta smart glasses, acquiring weapons and explosives, and attempting to destroy evidence by setting fire to his Airbnb before driving a rented truck into a crowd, killing 14.
New Orleans Attack: Months of Planning Revealed
Shamsud-din Jabbar, acting alone, planned the New Orleans New Year's attack for months, conducting surveillance with Meta smart glasses, acquiring weapons and explosives, and attempting to destroy evidence by setting fire to his Airbnb before driving a rented truck into a crowd, killing 14.
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36% Bias Score
Russia's Ukraine Attacks, Economic Impacts, and Shifting Peace Prospects
Recent Russian attacks in Ukraine's Kherson, Donetsk, and Dnipropetrovsk regions resulted in civilian casualties and the execution of Ukrainian POWs; despite halting Russian gas transit, Russia's economic impact is minimal; a recent poll shows increased Ukrainian support for territorial concessions ...
Russia's Ukraine Attacks, Economic Impacts, and Shifting Peace Prospects
Recent Russian attacks in Ukraine's Kherson, Donetsk, and Dnipropetrovsk regions resulted in civilian casualties and the execution of Ukrainian POWs; despite halting Russian gas transit, Russia's economic impact is minimal; a recent poll shows increased Ukrainian support for territorial concessions ...
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32% Bias Score
Phased Ceasefire Talks Underway in Gaza War
Israel and Hamas are negotiating a phased ceasefire to end the 15-month Gaza war, with the first phase involving the release of some hostages, Palestinian prisoners, and increased aid to Gaza, while the final phase will address remaining hostages, war conclusion, and long-term solutions. Disagreemen...
Phased Ceasefire Talks Underway in Gaza War
Israel and Hamas are negotiating a phased ceasefire to end the 15-month Gaza war, with the first phase involving the release of some hostages, Palestinian prisoners, and increased aid to Gaza, while the final phase will address remaining hostages, war conclusion, and long-term solutions. Disagreemen...
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56% Bias Score
Iran's 2024 Executions Reach Record High of 901
The UN reported a record 901 executions in Iran in 2024, a 6% increase from 2023, with most stemming from drug-related offenses but also including dissidents and those involved in the 2022 protests; this includes a record number of women and juvenile offenders executed.
Iran's 2024 Executions Reach Record High of 901
The UN reported a record 901 executions in Iran in 2024, a 6% increase from 2023, with most stemming from drug-related offenses but also including dissidents and those involved in the 2022 protests; this includes a record number of women and juvenile offenders executed.
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56% Bias Score