January 2025
February 2025
Washington Bans Open-Net Fish Farms, Leaving B.C. as Only West Coast Permitter
Washington state banned all commercial open-net fish farms due to escaped farmed salmon threatening wild salmon populations and ecosystem damage, leaving British Columbia as the only remaining jurisdiction on the upper West Coast to permit this type of fish farm; the ban will not apply to closed, la...
Washington Bans Open-Net Fish Farms, Leaving B.C. as Only West Coast Permitter
Washington state banned all commercial open-net fish farms due to escaped farmed salmon threatening wild salmon populations and ecosystem damage, leaving British Columbia as the only remaining jurisdiction on the upper West Coast to permit this type of fish farm; the ban will not apply to closed, la...
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16% Bias Score
Trump's Annexation Threats: A Negotiating Tactic, Not a Feasible Policy
Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada using "economic force" are dismissed as empty threats by experts and Canadian officials, citing significant political and logistical hurdles, including the redistribution of U.S. House seats and constitutional amendments in both countries.
Trump's Annexation Threats: A Negotiating Tactic, Not a Feasible Policy
Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada using "economic force" are dismissed as empty threats by experts and Canadian officials, citing significant political and logistical hurdles, including the redistribution of U.S. House seats and constitutional amendments in both countries.
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52% Bias Score
China Uncertainty: European Firms Isolate China Operations Amidst US-China Tensions
European businesses in China face unprecedented uncertainty due to US-China trade tensions, prompting many to isolate their China operations from global activities to meet local demands and avoid risks, leading to reduced efficiency and competitiveness.
China Uncertainty: European Firms Isolate China Operations Amidst US-China Tensions
European businesses in China face unprecedented uncertainty due to US-China trade tensions, prompting many to isolate their China operations from global activities to meet local demands and avoid risks, leading to reduced efficiency and competitiveness.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Wants to Annex Canada, Discusses Legislative Priorities
During a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers, President-elect Donald Trump expressed his desire to make Canada the 51st state, escalating his rhetoric about Canada's reliance on the U.S. while also discussing his legislative priorities, including a potential single bill combining border se...
Trump Wants to Annex Canada, Discusses Legislative Priorities
During a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers, President-elect Donald Trump expressed his desire to make Canada the 51st state, escalating his rhetoric about Canada's reliance on the U.S. while also discussing his legislative priorities, including a potential single bill combining border se...
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44% Bias Score
ASEAN's Non-Aligned Stance Amidst Sino-US Rivalry
ASEAN's non-aligned approach, rooted in the 1971 ZOPFAN Declaration, prioritizes regional peace and cooperation despite the Sino-US rivalry; its economic initiatives like RCEP and diplomatic efforts show its centrality but face criticism for inaction on South China Sea disputes.
ASEAN's Non-Aligned Stance Amidst Sino-US Rivalry
ASEAN's non-aligned approach, rooted in the 1971 ZOPFAN Declaration, prioritizes regional peace and cooperation despite the Sino-US rivalry; its economic initiatives like RCEP and diplomatic efforts show its centrality but face criticism for inaction on South China Sea disputes.
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52% Bias Score
China's $2 Trillion Data Infrastructure Plan to Boost Digital Economy
China will invest approximately $54.6 billion annually in data infrastructure over five years, aiming to complete core infrastructure by 2029 to improve data circulation, utilization, and the digital economy; this includes upgrading 5G networks and promoting 6G research.
China's $2 Trillion Data Infrastructure Plan to Boost Digital Economy
China will invest approximately $54.6 billion annually in data infrastructure over five years, aiming to complete core infrastructure by 2029 to improve data circulation, utilization, and the digital economy; this includes upgrading 5G networks and promoting 6G research.
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44% Bias Score
Trudeau's Resignation Spurs Liberal Leadership Race
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's January 6th resignation, prompted by declining popularity and internal party conflicts, including Chrystia Freeland's departure, triggered a Liberal leadership race with several potential candidates emerging, including prominent ministers and parliamentarians...
Trudeau's Resignation Spurs Liberal Leadership Race
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's January 6th resignation, prompted by declining popularity and internal party conflicts, including Chrystia Freeland's departure, triggered a Liberal leadership race with several potential candidates emerging, including prominent ministers and parliamentarians...
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32% Bias Score
IDF Confirms Death of Hamas Hostage Yusuf al-Ziyadn; Son's Fate Unclear
The Israeli army found the body of Yusuf al-Ziyadn, a hostage taken by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, in a Gaza tunnel; his son's fate remains unclear. This follows Hamas's large-scale attack on Israel, resulting in over 250 hostages taken to Gaza, and ongoing negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt.
IDF Confirms Death of Hamas Hostage Yusuf al-Ziyadn; Son's Fate Unclear
The Israeli army found the body of Yusuf al-Ziyadn, a hostage taken by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, in a Gaza tunnel; his son's fate remains unclear. This follows Hamas's large-scale attack on Israel, resulting in over 250 hostages taken to Gaza, and ongoing negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt.
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40% Bias Score
Missing Hiker Found Alive After 13 Days in Kosciuszko National Park
A 23-year-old Melbourne hiker, Hadi Nazari, went missing for 13 days in Kosciuszko National Park after separating from his friends on December 26th. He was rescued on January 8th by a group of hikers near Blue Lake, surviving on minimal supplies. The extensive search involved hundreds of people and ...
Missing Hiker Found Alive After 13 Days in Kosciuszko National Park
A 23-year-old Melbourne hiker, Hadi Nazari, went missing for 13 days in Kosciuszko National Park after separating from his friends on December 26th. He was rescued on January 8th by a group of hikers near Blue Lake, surviving on minimal supplies. The extensive search involved hundreds of people and ...
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36% Bias Score
Fed Cautious on Inflation, Trump Policies; Stocks Unfazed
The Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes revealed concerns about inflation exceeding its 2% target and the influence of President-elect Trump's policies, leading to slower interest rate cuts; despite this, U.S. stocks saw a minor increase on Wednesday.
Fed Cautious on Inflation, Trump Policies; Stocks Unfazed
The Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes revealed concerns about inflation exceeding its 2% target and the influence of President-elect Trump's policies, leading to slower interest rate cuts; despite this, U.S. stocks saw a minor increase on Wednesday.
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40% Bias Score
ASEAN's Non-Aligned Stance Amidst Sino-US Rivalry
ASEAN's non-aligned stance, rooted in the 1971 ZOPFAN Declaration, prioritizes regional peace and cooperation despite the Sino-US rivalry, as demonstrated by successful economic initiatives like the RCEP and various dialogue platforms addressing security concerns.
ASEAN's Non-Aligned Stance Amidst Sino-US Rivalry
ASEAN's non-aligned stance, rooted in the 1971 ZOPFAN Declaration, prioritizes regional peace and cooperation despite the Sino-US rivalry, as demonstrated by successful economic initiatives like the RCEP and various dialogue platforms addressing security concerns.
Progress
56% Bias Score
China's Inflation Slowdown Fuels Deflation Concerns
China's consumer price inflation fell to 0.1% year-on-year in December, fueling deflation fears despite government stimulus efforts; factory activity shows expansion, but weak consumer spending and a struggling property sector pose major challenges.
China's Inflation Slowdown Fuels Deflation Concerns
China's consumer price inflation fell to 0.1% year-on-year in December, fueling deflation fears despite government stimulus efforts; factory activity shows expansion, but weak consumer spending and a struggling property sector pose major challenges.
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48% Bias Score