January 2025
February 2025
Myanmar's Karen Fight for Autonomy Amidst Military Crackdown
Following Myanmar's 2021 military coup, pro-democracy activists, including Karen people, fled to the Karen National Union (KNU)-controlled areas in eastern Karen State. The KNU established parallel administrations, providing education and public services in areas like Kyaikdon, while facing challeng...
Myanmar's Karen Fight for Autonomy Amidst Military Crackdown
Following Myanmar's 2021 military coup, pro-democracy activists, including Karen people, fled to the Karen National Union (KNU)-controlled areas in eastern Karen State. The KNU established parallel administrations, providing education and public services in areas like Kyaikdon, while facing challeng...
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52% Bias Score
Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Against Potential US Trade War
Canada plans retaliatory tariffs on numerous US goods, including energy products, in response to threatened 25% US tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating trade tensions and potentially impacting global markets.
Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Against Potential US Trade War
Canada plans retaliatory tariffs on numerous US goods, including energy products, in response to threatened 25% US tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating trade tensions and potentially impacting global markets.
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60% Bias Score
Maduro's Weak Victory: Weakened Position Despite Reelection in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro began a new term as Venezuelan president on January 10, 2025, despite an opposition victory in last year's elections and widespread international condemnation. His reelection, though secured, reveals a significantly weakened position due to loss of key allies and increasing internal d...
Maduro's Weak Victory: Weakened Position Despite Reelection in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro began a new term as Venezuelan president on January 10, 2025, despite an opposition victory in last year's elections and widespread international condemnation. His reelection, though secured, reveals a significantly weakened position due to loss of key allies and increasing internal d...
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48% Bias Score
US Offers $25 Million Reward for Maduro's Arrest
The United States announced a $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following his inauguration for a third term, amidst international criticism and sanctions imposed by several countries, including the UK, Canada, and the EU, due to concerns ...
US Offers $25 Million Reward for Maduro's Arrest
The United States announced a $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following his inauguration for a third term, amidst international criticism and sanctions imposed by several countries, including the UK, Canada, and the EU, due to concerns ...
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60% Bias Score
Italy's Diplomatic Push for Middle East Peace
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Lebanon and Syria, praising Lebanon's new president and emphasizing Italy's commitment to UNIFIL peacekeeping efforts; he highlighted Lebanon's role in regional stability and ceasefires in southern Lebanon and Gaza, following a December attack on a UNI...
Italy's Diplomatic Push for Middle East Peace
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Lebanon and Syria, praising Lebanon's new president and emphasizing Italy's commitment to UNIFIL peacekeeping efforts; he highlighted Lebanon's role in regional stability and ceasefires in southern Lebanon and Gaza, following a December attack on a UNI...
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44% Bias Score
Disabled Tanker Eventin Towed in Baltic Sea
The disabled tanker Eventin, carrying 99,000 tons of oil and part of Russia's shadow fleet, is being towed to a safer location northeast of Cape Arkona after a blackout caused it to drift in the Baltic Sea; three tugboats are involved in the operation, and the 24-person crew is safe.
Disabled Tanker Eventin Towed in Baltic Sea
The disabled tanker Eventin, carrying 99,000 tons of oil and part of Russia's shadow fleet, is being towed to a safer location northeast of Cape Arkona after a blackout caused it to drift in the Baltic Sea; three tugboats are involved in the operation, and the 24-person crew is safe.
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32% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Secures Aoun's Presidency in Lebanon, Ending Stalemate
Following a Saudi-led diplomatic push, General Michel Aoun was elected President of Lebanon on Thursday, ending a two-year stalemate and marking a potential shift away from Iranian influence. Hezbollah and its allies surprisingly voted for Aoun despite his pledge to disarm the group.
Saudi Arabia Secures Aoun's Presidency in Lebanon, Ending Stalemate
Following a Saudi-led diplomatic push, General Michel Aoun was elected President of Lebanon on Thursday, ending a two-year stalemate and marking a potential shift away from Iranian influence. Hezbollah and its allies surprisingly voted for Aoun despite his pledge to disarm the group.
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56% Bias Score
Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Against Potential US Import Tax
Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs on US goods, including ceramics, steel, and energy products, if President Trump imposes a 25% import tax on Canadian goods, potentially escalating into a trade war affecting global consumer prices.
Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Against Potential US Import Tax
Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs on US goods, including ceramics, steel, and energy products, if President Trump imposes a 25% import tax on Canadian goods, potentially escalating into a trade war affecting global consumer prices.
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52% Bias Score
Maduro's Re-election Sparks International Condemnation and Sanctions
Following his inauguration for a third term, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces international condemnation for detaining political opponents and human rights activists since July 2023 elections; the US increased its bounty on him to $25 million, while the G7 denounced the lack of democratic l...
Maduro's Re-election Sparks International Condemnation and Sanctions
Following his inauguration for a third term, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces international condemnation for detaining political opponents and human rights activists since July 2023 elections; the US increased its bounty on him to $25 million, while the G7 denounced the lack of democratic l...
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44% Bias Score
Greenland Rejects Trump's Acquisition Bid
Greenland's Prime Minister Múte B. Egede rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, stating that the territory's people want to be Greenlanders, not Americans or Danes, despite the island's strategic location and natural resources; Trump's suggestion caused alarm in ...
Greenland Rejects Trump's Acquisition Bid
Greenland's Prime Minister Múte B. Egede rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, stating that the territory's people want to be Greenlanders, not Americans or Danes, despite the island's strategic location and natural resources; Trump's suggestion caused alarm in ...
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36% Bias Score
Los Angeles Fires Expose Systemic Failures in Emergency Response
The Los Angeles fires, fueled by 160km/h winds and drought, killed at least eleven, destroyed over 10,000 buildings, and displaced more than 100,000, sparking criticism of the city's emergency response due to insufficient firefighters, empty fire hydrants, and inadequate brush clearance, while the m...
Los Angeles Fires Expose Systemic Failures in Emergency Response
The Los Angeles fires, fueled by 160km/h winds and drought, killed at least eleven, destroyed over 10,000 buildings, and displaced more than 100,000, sparking criticism of the city's emergency response due to insufficient firefighters, empty fire hydrants, and inadequate brush clearance, while the m...
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52% Bias Score
Disabled Oil Tanker Near Rügen Prompts Rescue Operation
A Panamanian-flagged oil tanker, Eventin, carrying 99,000 tons of oil, suffered a power outage and engine failure off the German coast near Rügen island, prompting a rescue operation involving tugboats and a police helicopter to avert a potential oil spill. The incident highlights broader concerns a...
Disabled Oil Tanker Near Rügen Prompts Rescue Operation
A Panamanian-flagged oil tanker, Eventin, carrying 99,000 tons of oil, suffered a power outage and engine failure off the German coast near Rügen island, prompting a rescue operation involving tugboats and a police helicopter to avert a potential oil spill. The incident highlights broader concerns a...
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60% Bias Score