January 2025
February 2025
TikTok Ban Delayed? Trump Hints at 90-Day Extension
A nationwide ban on TikTok took effect in the U.S. on Saturday night, but President-elect Trump may delay it for 90 days; various companies, including Rumble and a group backed by Kevin O'Leary, are interested in buying the app, which is valued at $40-$50 billion.
TikTok Ban Delayed? Trump Hints at 90-Day Extension
A nationwide ban on TikTok took effect in the U.S. on Saturday night, but President-elect Trump may delay it for 90 days; various companies, including Rumble and a group backed by Kevin O'Leary, are interested in buying the app, which is valued at $40-$50 billion.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Delayed Amidst Continued Fighting
A ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas is set to begin Sunday at 8:30 a.m., following a 24-8 cabinet vote, but its implementation is delayed due to Hamas's failure to provide the names of the first three hostages, while Israeli airstrikes continue on Gaza.
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Delayed Amidst Continued Fighting
A ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas is set to begin Sunday at 8:30 a.m., following a 24-8 cabinet vote, but its implementation is delayed due to Hamas's failure to provide the names of the first three hostages, while Israeli airstrikes continue on Gaza.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Trump's Shadow Looms Over German Elections
The German elections are significantly influenced by unprecedented US interference favoring the far-right AfD, creating economic and political uncertainty for Germany, and forcing a re-evaluation of its relationship with the US.
Trump's Shadow Looms Over German Elections
The German elections are significantly influenced by unprecedented US interference favoring the far-right AfD, creating economic and political uncertainty for Germany, and forcing a re-evaluation of its relationship with the US.
Progress
56% Bias Score
80 Dead in Colombia After Failed Peace Talks
Over 80 deaths and 20 injuries resulted from clashes in Colombia's Catatumbo region between the ELN and former FARC rebels following a failed peace negotiation, forcing thousands to flee their homes, prompting military rescue operations and the delivery of humanitarian aid.
80 Dead in Colombia After Failed Peace Talks
Over 80 deaths and 20 injuries resulted from clashes in Colombia's Catatumbo region between the ELN and former FARC rebels following a failed peace negotiation, forcing thousands to flee their homes, prompting military rescue operations and the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Trump's Sweeping Immigration and Trade Plans
Donald Trump plans a large-scale deportation program upon returning to the White House, aiming to end birthright citizenship and potentially using the national guard; he also threatens 25% tariffs on all Mexican and Canadian imports and vows to end what he calls "transgender madness.
Trump's Sweeping Immigration and Trade Plans
Donald Trump plans a large-scale deportation program upon returning to the White House, aiming to end birthright citizenship and potentially using the national guard; he also threatens 25% tariffs on all Mexican and Canadian imports and vows to end what he calls "transgender madness.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Global Concerns Rise as Trump's Second Term Begins
International correspondents warn of a potential democratic backsliding in the US under a second Trump term, drawing parallels to countries with strongmen leaders and highlighting the fragility of democratic institutions.
Global Concerns Rise as Trump's Second Term Begins
International correspondents warn of a potential democratic backsliding in the US under a second Trump term, drawing parallels to countries with strongmen leaders and highlighting the fragility of democratic institutions.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Hamas's Delay Triggers Ceasefire Failure in Gaza Conflict
Israel's army spokesperson announced a delay in the ceasefire with Hamas due to the latter's failure to provide a list of three hostages slated for release; a larger prisoner exchange deal includes 1904 Palestinian prisoners for 98 Israeli hostages, improving food supplies for over two million Gaza ...
Hamas's Delay Triggers Ceasefire Failure in Gaza Conflict
Israel's army spokesperson announced a delay in the ceasefire with Hamas due to the latter's failure to provide a list of three hostages slated for release; a larger prisoner exchange deal includes 1904 Palestinian prisoners for 98 Israeli hostages, improving food supplies for over two million Gaza ...
Progress
60% Bias Score
Gaza Ceasefire Delayed: Hamas's Non-Compliance
A planned ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is delayed because Hamas failed to provide a list of three hostages' names for release, thus impacting the exchange of prisoners and the delivery of humanitarian aid to over two million Gazans, 90% of whom are hungry.
Gaza Ceasefire Delayed: Hamas's Non-Compliance
A planned ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is delayed because Hamas failed to provide a list of three hostages' names for release, thus impacting the exchange of prisoners and the delivery of humanitarian aid to over two million Gazans, 90% of whom are hungry.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Trump's Return Signals Assertive Middle East Policy Shift
President-elect Trump's return to the White House marks a significant shift in Middle East policy, prioritizing forceful action against Iran, potentially including military strikes, unlike Biden's diplomatic approach; this change carries considerable risks of regional conflict and economic disruptio...
Trump's Return Signals Assertive Middle East Policy Shift
President-elect Trump's return to the White House marks a significant shift in Middle East policy, prioritizing forceful action against Iran, potentially including military strikes, unlike Biden's diplomatic approach; this change carries considerable risks of regional conflict and economic disruptio...
Progress
48% Bias Score
South Korean President Arrested for Insurrection
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, arrested Sunday for inciting an insurrection by declaring martial law in December, is the first sitting president to face formal arrest. The arrest followed protests by supporters who vandalized the Seoul Western District Court, and the detention allows authorit...
South Korean President Arrested for Insurrection
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, arrested Sunday for inciting an insurrection by declaring martial law in December, is the first sitting president to face formal arrest. The arrest followed protests by supporters who vandalized the Seoul Western District Court, and the detention allows authorit...
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52% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Begins After Deadly Delay
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, delayed by three hours due to Hamas's late release of hostage names, began at 9:15 am GMT on Sunday after eight Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes; the agreement involves a three-stage hostage release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and could pote...
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Begins After Deadly Delay
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, delayed by three hours due to Hamas's late release of hostage names, began at 9:15 am GMT on Sunday after eight Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes; the agreement involves a three-stage hostage release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and could pote...
Progress
40% Bias Score
TikTok Faces U.S. Ban, Potential 90-Day Extension, and Merger Proposal
A U.S. law requires TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban; President-elect Trump might grant a 90-day extension, while a merger with Perplexity AI is proposed, potentially saving the app but requiring algorithm rebuilding.
TikTok Faces U.S. Ban, Potential 90-Day Extension, and Merger Proposal
A U.S. law requires TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban; President-elect Trump might grant a 90-day extension, while a merger with Perplexity AI is proposed, potentially saving the app but requiring algorithm rebuilding.
Progress
40% Bias Score