January 2025
February 2025
Ukraine Flatters Trump to Secure US Support Amid War With Russia
Facing a difficult war against Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been actively flattering US President-elect Donald Trump to secure continued American support, employing tactics similar to those used by China and the UK during Trump's previous term.
Ukraine Flatters Trump to Secure US Support Amid War With Russia
Facing a difficult war against Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been actively flattering US President-elect Donald Trump to secure continued American support, employing tactics similar to those used by China and the UK during Trump's previous term.
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Looms: Impact on Music and 170 Million US Users
Facing a potential nationwide ban on January 19, 2025, TikTok, with its 170 million US users, will be temporarily unavailable, impacting music trends and artist promotion; President Trump hinted at a possible 90-day extension.
TikTok Ban Looms: Impact on Music and 170 Million US Users
Facing a potential nationwide ban on January 19, 2025, TikTok, with its 170 million US users, will be temporarily unavailable, impacting music trends and artist promotion; President Trump hinted at a possible 90-day extension.
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36% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire: Phased Hostage Release to Begin Sunday
A cease-fire between Israel and Hamas will begin Sunday at 1:30 a.m. ET, initiating a phased release of 33 Israeli hostages over 42 days, starting with three women, alongside the return of over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners to Gaza.
Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire: Phased Hostage Release to Begin Sunday
A cease-fire between Israel and Hamas will begin Sunday at 1:30 a.m. ET, initiating a phased release of 33 Israeli hostages over 42 days, starting with three women, alongside the return of over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners to Gaza.
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56% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in U.S. Amid National Security Concerns
A bipartisan U.S. law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, impacting 170 million users due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership; President-elect Trump may extend the ban.
TikTok Banned in U.S. Amid National Security Concerns
A bipartisan U.S. law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, impacting 170 million users due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership; President-elect Trump may extend the ban.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in U.S. Pending Trump Decision
A U.S. ban on TikTok went into effect on Saturday, making the app unavailable to its 170 million American users following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a law requiring its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban; President-elect Trump indicated a potential 90-day extension.
TikTok Banned in U.S. Pending Trump Decision
A U.S. ban on TikTok went into effect on Saturday, making the app unavailable to its 170 million American users following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a law requiring its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban; President-elect Trump indicated a potential 90-day extension.
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48% Bias Score
Fragile Gaza Ceasefire Begins After Three-Hour Delay
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza began on January 21st, 2024, at 11:15 AM local time, involving a phased exchange of over 30 Israeli hostages for 90 Palestinian prisoners, following a three-hour delay due to unresolved tensions and disagreements over the prisoner list; the agreement, med...
Fragile Gaza Ceasefire Begins After Three-Hour Delay
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza began on January 21st, 2024, at 11:15 AM local time, involving a phased exchange of over 30 Israeli hostages for 90 Palestinian prisoners, following a three-hour delay due to unresolved tensions and disagreements over the prisoner list; the agreement, med...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term: Increased Power and a Changed Political Landscape
After his first term, Donald Trump returns to the presidency with significantly increased political power, a loyal Republican Congress, and a changed global landscape more supportive of his agenda.
Trump's Second Term: Increased Power and a Changed Political Landscape
After his first term, Donald Trump returns to the presidency with significantly increased political power, a loyal Republican Congress, and a changed global landscape more supportive of his agenda.
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56% Bias Score
Corporatization of Cryptocurrency Crime Exceeds \$51 Billion in 2024
Chainalysis's 2024 report reveals that cryptocurrency crime, exceeding \$51 billion, has evolved into corporate-style criminal enterprises offering "crime-as-a-service", utilizing stablecoins (63% of volume), and employing sophisticated risk management strategies, presenting significant challenges f...
Corporatization of Cryptocurrency Crime Exceeds \$51 Billion in 2024
Chainalysis's 2024 report reveals that cryptocurrency crime, exceeding \$51 billion, has evolved into corporate-style criminal enterprises offering "crime-as-a-service", utilizing stablecoins (63% of volume), and employing sophisticated risk management strategies, presenting significant challenges f...
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32% Bias Score
Russia Expands Energy Ties with Vietnam and Iran
Russia is expanding energy cooperation with Vietnam and Iran, supplying oil and LNG to Vietnam and planning the construction of more nuclear plants in Iran, reflecting a shift in global energy dynamics and strengthening Russia's geopolitical standing.
Russia Expands Energy Ties with Vietnam and Iran
Russia is expanding energy cooperation with Vietnam and Iran, supplying oil and LNG to Vietnam and planning the construction of more nuclear plants in Iran, reflecting a shift in global energy dynamics and strengthening Russia's geopolitical standing.
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60% Bias Score
South Korean President Arrested Amidst Political Crisis and Protests
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Sunday following a court decision related to his declaration of martial law last month, which triggered a major political crisis and violent protests at the Seoul Western District Court resulting in injuries and arrests of protesters.
South Korean President Arrested Amidst Political Crisis and Protests
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Sunday following a court decision related to his declaration of martial law last month, which triggered a major political crisis and violent protests at the Seoul Western District Court resulting in injuries and arrests of protesters.
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40% Bias Score
Gaza Ceasefire Delayed: Airstrikes Follow Hostage List Dispute
A planned ceasefire in Gaza was delayed on January 19, 2025, after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu insisted on receiving a list of hostages from Hamas before implementation, resulting in Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 10 Palestinians and injured 25 more; Israel subsequently recovered the b...
Gaza Ceasefire Delayed: Airstrikes Follow Hostage List Dispute
A planned ceasefire in Gaza was delayed on January 19, 2025, after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu insisted on receiving a list of hostages from Hamas before implementation, resulting in Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 10 Palestinians and injured 25 more; Israel subsequently recovered the b...
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40% Bias Score
Gaza Ceasefire: Otzma Yehudit Resignations Weaken Israeli Coalition
Following a Gaza ceasefire, six members of Israel's Otzma Yehudit party resigned from the government, reducing the ruling coalition's Knesset majority to 62 seats. Hostage releases have begun, and aid is flowing into Gaza.
Gaza Ceasefire: Otzma Yehudit Resignations Weaken Israeli Coalition
Following a Gaza ceasefire, six members of Israel's Otzma Yehudit party resigned from the government, reducing the ruling coalition's Knesset majority to 62 seats. Hostage releases have begun, and aid is flowing into Gaza.
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36% Bias Score