January 2025
February 2025
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...
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48% Bias Score
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
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
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
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.
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40% 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
TikTok Banned in US, but Trump May Delay Enforcement
A US law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, prompting the app's shutdown, impacting 170 million users; however, President-elect Trump may delay enforcement for 90 days.
TikTok Banned in US, but Trump May Delay Enforcement
A US law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, prompting the app's shutdown, impacting 170 million users; however, President-elect Trump may delay enforcement for 90 days.
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44% 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
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
TikTok Banned in US: 170 Million Users Affected
A U.S. law banning TikTok and other ByteDance apps went into effect on January 19th, 2025, affecting 170 million U.S. users due to national security concerns regarding the app's Chinese ownership, despite President-elect Trump hinting at a possible 90-day extension.
TikTok Banned in US: 170 Million Users Affected
A U.S. law banning TikTok and other ByteDance apps went into effect on January 19th, 2025, affecting 170 million U.S. users due to national security concerns regarding the app's Chinese ownership, despite President-elect Trump hinting at a possible 90-day extension.
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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
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