January 2025
February 2025
Israel to Strengthen Response to Terrorism Following Deadly Attack
A deadly Palestinian terror attack near Kedumim, leaving three Israelis dead, prompted Israeli Defense Minister Katz to announce a heightened military response targeting terrorists and their supporters in Judea and Samaria; this follows the PA's internal battle against Hamas and PIJ, despite continu...
Israel to Strengthen Response to Terrorism Following Deadly Attack
A deadly Palestinian terror attack near Kedumim, leaving three Israelis dead, prompted Israeli Defense Minister Katz to announce a heightened military response targeting terrorists and their supporters in Judea and Samaria; this follows the PA's internal battle against Hamas and PIJ, despite continu...
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine's Advisor Podolyak on Peace Prospects: Security Guarantees and the Need to Compel Russia
Mychajlo Podolyak, a key advisor to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, discusses the prospects for peace in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for Western security guarantees and criticizing a phone call between Chancellor Scholz and President Putin. He highlights the importance of a strong military response...
Ukraine's Advisor Podolyak on Peace Prospects: Security Guarantees and the Need to Compel Russia
Mychajlo Podolyak, a key advisor to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, discusses the prospects for peace in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for Western security guarantees and criticizing a phone call between Chancellor Scholz and President Putin. He highlights the importance of a strong military response...
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48% Bias Score
Two More Dead Hostages Found in Gaza, Raising Stakes of Israel-Hamas Negotiations
On January 8th, 2025, Israel found two more dead hostages, one on the Hamas list of those to be released in exchange for a ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners, adding urgency to stalled negotiations and highlighting the human cost of the conflict.
Two More Dead Hostages Found in Gaza, Raising Stakes of Israel-Hamas Negotiations
On January 8th, 2025, Israel found two more dead hostages, one on the Hamas list of those to be released in exchange for a ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners, adding urgency to stalled negotiations and highlighting the human cost of the conflict.
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64% Bias Score
Smith Resigns After Trump Investigations, Report Release Disputed
Jack Smith resigned from the Department of Justice on Friday after submitting final reports on investigations into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents and attempts to overturn the 2020 election results; the reports' publication is disputed, with Trump opposing release.
Smith Resigns After Trump Investigations, Report Release Disputed
Jack Smith resigned from the Department of Justice on Friday after submitting final reports on investigations into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents and attempts to overturn the 2020 election results; the reports' publication is disputed, with Trump opposing release.
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52% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Looms, Forcing Creators to Migrate Platforms
Facing a potential January 19th ban in the U.S., TikTok creators are migrating to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts to retain their audiences and income, estimated to be billions of dollars in advertising revenue, after President Biden signed a law requiring ByteDance to divest...
TikTok Ban Looms, Forcing Creators to Migrate Platforms
Facing a potential January 19th ban in the U.S., TikTok creators are migrating to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts to retain their audiences and income, estimated to be billions of dollars in advertising revenue, after President Biden signed a law requiring ByteDance to divest...
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52% Bias Score
Germany Announces Aid for Syria Amidst Continued Sanctions
Following the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on December 8th, Germany's foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, announced an additional €50 million in aid for Syria while advocating for maintaining sanctions against specific Syrian officials responsible for war crimes. The US concurrentl...
Germany Announces Aid for Syria Amidst Continued Sanctions
Following the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on December 8th, Germany's foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, announced an additional €50 million in aid for Syria while advocating for maintaining sanctions against specific Syrian officials responsible for war crimes. The US concurrentl...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Seeks US Security Guarantees Amidst Shift in US Policy
Following the US power shift, Ukraine's conflict with Russia enters a new phase, focusing on Western security guarantees and potential bilateral agreements with the US for missile bases and defense systems, while concerns remain about a potential Russian escalation.
Ukraine Seeks US Security Guarantees Amidst Shift in US Policy
Following the US power shift, Ukraine's conflict with Russia enters a new phase, focusing on Western security guarantees and potential bilateral agreements with the US for missile bases and defense systems, while concerns remain about a potential Russian escalation.
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60% Bias Score
Record Drug Seizures Expose India's Escalating Drug Crisis
In 2024, India experienced record drug seizures totaling over \$1 billion, with over 768 kg of cocaine confiscated in October alone, along with significant amounts of other drugs; the involvement of international cartels, sophisticated smuggling methods, and a rise in domestic consumption, particula...
Record Drug Seizures Expose India's Escalating Drug Crisis
In 2024, India experienced record drug seizures totaling over \$1 billion, with over 768 kg of cocaine confiscated in October alone, along with significant amounts of other drugs; the involvement of international cartels, sophisticated smuggling methods, and a rise in domestic consumption, particula...
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24% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Urges Allies to Deliver on Arms Promises Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized unfulfilled arms supply promises amid Russia's intensified attacks this week, while German officials debate additional military aid for Ukraine beyond the planned €4 billion for 2025, with disagreements between the foreign and defense ministries and the chanc...
Zelenskyy Urges Allies to Deliver on Arms Promises Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized unfulfilled arms supply promises amid Russia's intensified attacks this week, while German officials debate additional military aid for Ukraine beyond the planned €4 billion for 2025, with disagreements between the foreign and defense ministries and the chanc...
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40% Bias Score
Mossad Chief to Lead Hostage Negotiations in Qatar
Israel's Mossad chief will lead a delegation to Qatar to negotiate a prisoner exchange with Hamas, aiming to secure the release of over 90 hostages held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, amidst ongoing conflict and intense public pressure.
Mossad Chief to Lead Hostage Negotiations in Qatar
Israel's Mossad chief will lead a delegation to Qatar to negotiate a prisoner exchange with Hamas, aiming to secure the release of over 90 hostages held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, amidst ongoing conflict and intense public pressure.
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48% Bias Score
Facebook Ends Fact-Checking, Heightening Misinformation Concerns
Facebook's recent decision to cease its third-party fact-checking program raises serious concerns about the proliferation of misinformation, particularly given the current climate of declining public trust in institutions and the increasing spread of conspiracy theories.
Facebook Ends Fact-Checking, Heightening Misinformation Concerns
Facebook's recent decision to cease its third-party fact-checking program raises serious concerns about the proliferation of misinformation, particularly given the current climate of declining public trust in institutions and the increasing spread of conspiracy theories.
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48% Bias Score
Yakuza Leader Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old alleged leader of the Japanese yakuza, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to conspiring to traffic nuclear materials, including uranium and weapons-grade plutonium, from Burma to other countries; he also pleaded guilty to international narcotics trafficking and ...
Yakuza Leader Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old alleged leader of the Japanese yakuza, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to conspiring to traffic nuclear materials, including uranium and weapons-grade plutonium, from Burma to other countries; he also pleaded guilty to international narcotics trafficking and ...
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44% Bias Score