January 2025
February 2025
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Expanding Bloc's Influence
On January 6th, 2025, Indonesia formally joined BRICS, expanding the bloc's economic and political influence and providing Indonesia with increased global leverage amidst a shifting global order.
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Expanding Bloc's Influence
On January 6th, 2025, Indonesia formally joined BRICS, expanding the bloc's economic and political influence and providing Indonesia with increased global leverage amidst a shifting global order.
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48% Bias Score
163 Chinese Workers Rescued From BYD Construction Site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities rescued 163 Chinese workers from a BYD car factory construction site in Bahia on December 23, 2024, due to suspected slave-like conditions, including withheld passports and wages, prompting a temporary work visa suspension for BYD.
163 Chinese Workers Rescued From BYD Construction Site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities rescued 163 Chinese workers from a BYD car factory construction site in Bahia on December 23, 2024, due to suspected slave-like conditions, including withheld passports and wages, prompting a temporary work visa suspension for BYD.
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52% Bias Score
China's Growing Influence in Africa: Economic Engagement and Geopolitical Shifts
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's tour of four African nations, including newly elected Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's first meeting with Wang, underscores China's consistent engagement with Africa, offering economic opportunities and posing geopolitical shifts, especially in the Sahel...
China's Growing Influence in Africa: Economic Engagement and Geopolitical Shifts
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's tour of four African nations, including newly elected Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's first meeting with Wang, underscores China's consistent engagement with Africa, offering economic opportunities and posing geopolitical shifts, especially in the Sahel...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Jr.'s Greenland Visit Amidst Father's Acquisition Bid
Donald Trump Jr.'s recent Greenland trip, ostensibly for tourism, occurred amid his father's repeated attempts to buy Greenland, fueled by geopolitical interests in the Arctic's resources and a desire to counter Russian and Chinese influence; Greenland's own push for independence adds complexity.
Trump Jr.'s Greenland Visit Amidst Father's Acquisition Bid
Donald Trump Jr.'s recent Greenland trip, ostensibly for tourism, occurred amid his father's repeated attempts to buy Greenland, fueled by geopolitical interests in the Arctic's resources and a desire to counter Russian and Chinese influence; Greenland's own push for independence adds complexity.
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48% Bias Score
UK to Pay £90 Million Annually in Chagos Islands Sovereignty Deal
The UK Labour government is negotiating a deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius for approximately £90 million annually, including the lease of the Diego Garcia military base, facing opposition from allies of Donald Trump and concerns over its high cost.
UK to Pay £90 Million Annually in Chagos Islands Sovereignty Deal
The UK Labour government is negotiating a deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius for approximately £90 million annually, including the lease of the Diego Garcia military base, facing opposition from allies of Donald Trump and concerns over its high cost.
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60% Bias Score
Meta Eliminates US Fact-Checkers Amidst Disinformation Concerns
Meta scraps US-based fact-checkers, citing bias concerns, prompting a UK-based fact-checking organization, Full Fact, to highlight their rigorous process in combating disinformation on Facebook and X, amidst challenges posed by AI-generated content and the resurgence of old misinformation.
Meta Eliminates US Fact-Checkers Amidst Disinformation Concerns
Meta scraps US-based fact-checkers, citing bias concerns, prompting a UK-based fact-checking organization, Full Fact, to highlight their rigorous process in combating disinformation on Facebook and X, amidst challenges posed by AI-generated content and the resurgence of old misinformation.
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36% Bias Score
Venezuelan Opposition Leader to Challenge Maduro's Inauguration Amidst Government Crackdown"
Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia plans to return home to challenge President Nicolas Maduro's inauguration, despite international condemnation of the election; the government has deployed thousands of troops and police, threatening violent crackdowns on protests, followin...
Venezuelan Opposition Leader to Challenge Maduro's Inauguration Amidst Government Crackdown"
Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia plans to return home to challenge President Nicolas Maduro's inauguration, despite international condemnation of the election; the government has deployed thousands of troops and police, threatening violent crackdowns on protests, followin...
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56% Bias Score
World Remains Unprepared for Next Pandemic Despite COVID-19 Lessons
Despite progress in vaccine technology and pandemic preparedness initiatives since COVID-19, experts warn that the world remains inadequately prepared for another pandemic due to persistent inequalities in access to resources and the ongoing challenge of misinformation; a new WHO pandemic preparedne...
World Remains Unprepared for Next Pandemic Despite COVID-19 Lessons
Despite progress in vaccine technology and pandemic preparedness initiatives since COVID-19, experts warn that the world remains inadequately prepared for another pandemic due to persistent inequalities in access to resources and the ongoing challenge of misinformation; a new WHO pandemic preparedne...
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20% Bias Score
Trump's 5% Defense Spending Demand Sparks Debate in Germany
Donald Trump's demand that NATO countries spend 5% of their GDP on defense has been met with resistance from several German political parties, prompting debate over Germany's defense spending, its role in NATO, and its relationship with the United States.
Trump's 5% Defense Spending Demand Sparks Debate in Germany
Donald Trump's demand that NATO countries spend 5% of their GDP on defense has been met with resistance from several German political parties, prompting debate over Germany's defense spending, its role in NATO, and its relationship with the United States.
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44% Bias Score
Scholz Condemns Trump's Territorial Ambitions, Marking a Shift in Transatlantic Relations
Two weeks before Trump's inauguration, German Chancellor Scholz directly criticized Trump's territorial ambitions, stating that borders cannot be shifted by force, following Trump's repeated interest in Greenland and Canada. This led to Scholz contacting several European leaders and NATO's secretary...
Scholz Condemns Trump's Territorial Ambitions, Marking a Shift in Transatlantic Relations
Two weeks before Trump's inauguration, German Chancellor Scholz directly criticized Trump's territorial ambitions, stating that borders cannot be shifted by force, following Trump's repeated interest in Greenland and Canada. This led to Scholz contacting several European leaders and NATO's secretary...
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44% Bias Score
Sánchez Condemns Musk, Warns of Authoritarianism
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized Elon Musk for supporting far-right groups and attacking democratic institutions, warning of a rise in authoritarianism and emphasizing the importance of combating disinformation, while the anniversary of Spain's return to democracy was boycotted by opp...
Sánchez Condemns Musk, Warns of Authoritarianism
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized Elon Musk for supporting far-right groups and attacking democratic institutions, warning of a rise in authoritarianism and emphasizing the importance of combating disinformation, while the anniversary of Spain's return to democracy was boycotted by opp...
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52% Bias Score
Black Sea Oil Spill Causes Mass Cetacean Deaths
The sinking of two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea in December has caused a major ecological disaster, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 cetaceans and widespread marine pollution; cleanup efforts are underway but face significant challenges.
Black Sea Oil Spill Causes Mass Cetacean Deaths
The sinking of two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea in December has caused a major ecological disaster, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 cetaceans and widespread marine pollution; cleanup efforts are underway but face significant challenges.
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24% Bias Score