January 2025
February 2025
Denmark Rejects Trump's Greenland Ambitions
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen rejected US President Donald Trump's past interest in acquiring Greenland, emphasizing that no country can "use" the territory, despite Trump's previous suggestion of potential military intervention.
Denmark Rejects Trump's Greenland Ambitions
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen rejected US President Donald Trump's past interest in acquiring Greenland, emphasizing that no country can "use" the territory, despite Trump's previous suggestion of potential military intervention.
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36% Bias Score
EU Parliament Debates Social Media Regulation; Faissel T. Trial Underway
The European Parliament debates social media's power and risks to the EU, with left-leaning factions urging intervention while right-leaning factions advocate for minimal regulation; a court hearing in Zwolle, Netherlands is underway for Faissel T., son of Ridouan Taghi, accused of involvement in in...
EU Parliament Debates Social Media Regulation; Faissel T. Trial Underway
The European Parliament debates social media's power and risks to the EU, with left-leaning factions urging intervention while right-leaning factions advocate for minimal regulation; a court hearing in Zwolle, Netherlands is underway for Faissel T., son of Ridouan Taghi, accused of involvement in in...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Casts Doubt on Ceasefire, Lifts Sanctions, Halts Foreign Aid
President Trump, upon his inauguration, expressed doubt about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire's sustainability, while simultaneously lifting sanctions on certain West Bank settlers and suspending all foreign aid programs for 90 days, raising concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the regio...
Trump Casts Doubt on Ceasefire, Lifts Sanctions, Halts Foreign Aid
President Trump, upon his inauguration, expressed doubt about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire's sustainability, while simultaneously lifting sanctions on certain West Bank settlers and suspending all foreign aid programs for 90 days, raising concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the regio...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Cracks Down on Opposition Figures Amid Rising Tensions
Turkish authorities have detained several opposition figures, including the CHP youth branch head and the leader of the far-right Victory Party, prompting concerns about a widening crackdown on dissent. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu faces a judicial probe for criticizing a detention, amid accusation...
Turkey Cracks Down on Opposition Figures Amid Rising Tensions
Turkish authorities have detained several opposition figures, including the CHP youth branch head and the leader of the far-right Victory Party, prompting concerns about a widening crackdown on dissent. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu faces a judicial probe for criticizing a detention, amid accusation...
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52% Bias Score
Russia and Armenia Seek to Improve Relations After Strained Ties
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan held talks in Moscow on Tuesday, addressing strained relations following Armenia's strategic partnership agreement with the US. Lavrov will visit Yerevan soon, aiming to improve bilateral ties and economic cooperation.
Russia and Armenia Seek to Improve Relations After Strained Ties
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan held talks in Moscow on Tuesday, addressing strained relations following Armenia's strategic partnership agreement with the US. Lavrov will visit Yerevan soon, aiming to improve bilateral ties and economic cooperation.
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56% Bias Score
Russia's 2024 Harvest Shortfall: Export Restrictions and Domestic Price Pressures
Russia's 2024 agricultural harvest fell 14% short of 2023's record, reaching 125 million tons due to poor weather, sanctions-hampered supply chains, and labor shortages; the government responded with export restrictions to stabilize domestic food prices, but this negatively impacts producers' profit...
Russia's 2024 Harvest Shortfall: Export Restrictions and Domestic Price Pressures
Russia's 2024 agricultural harvest fell 14% short of 2023's record, reaching 125 million tons due to poor weather, sanctions-hampered supply chains, and labor shortages; the government responded with export restrictions to stabilize domestic food prices, but this negatively impacts producers' profit...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Threat to American Democracy
The American political system, designed to prevent concentrated power, faces a severe challenge from Donald Trump, who can now potentially control key institutions; the future of American democracy hinges on the resilience of civil society and its ability to counter his influence and the spread of m...
Trump's Threat to American Democracy
The American political system, designed to prevent concentrated power, faces a severe challenge from Donald Trump, who can now potentially control key institutions; the future of American democracy hinges on the resilience of civil society and its ability to counter his influence and the spread of m...
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64% Bias Score
Sydney Daycare Firebombed in Antisemitic Attack
A Jewish daycare center in Sydney's Maroubra was firebombed and vandalized with antisemitic slogans early Tuesday morning, prompting strong condemnation from Australian officials who are investigating possible links to foreign actors and exploring stricter penalties for hate crimes.
Sydney Daycare Firebombed in Antisemitic Attack
A Jewish daycare center in Sydney's Maroubra was firebombed and vandalized with antisemitic slogans early Tuesday morning, prompting strong condemnation from Australian officials who are investigating possible links to foreign actors and exploring stricter penalties for hate crimes.
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56% Bias Score
Austria's Right-Wing Coalition Sparks Concerns
Austria's ÖVP and FPÖ are forming a right-wing coalition government, despite concerns about the FPÖ leader's past and potential threats to democratic norms, press freedom, and Austria's international standing; the coalition plans €6.3 billion in budget cuts, largely affecting climate initiatives.
Austria's Right-Wing Coalition Sparks Concerns
Austria's ÖVP and FPÖ are forming a right-wing coalition government, despite concerns about the FPÖ leader's past and potential threats to democratic norms, press freedom, and Austria's international standing; the coalition plans €6.3 billion in budget cuts, largely affecting climate initiatives.
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52% Bias Score
Jerusalem Police Arrest Man Threatening Terrorist Attack
Jerusalem police arrested a man in his twenties from the Old City on Tuesday after his mother reported his threat to carry out a terrorist attack; a swift investigation led to his arrest near the Lion's Gate, and an indictment was filed.
Jerusalem Police Arrest Man Threatening Terrorist Attack
Jerusalem police arrested a man in his twenties from the Old City on Tuesday after his mother reported his threat to carry out a terrorist attack; a swift investigation led to his arrest near the Lion's Gate, and an indictment was filed.
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48% Bias Score
Odeh's Tweet on Hostage Release Sparks Impeachment Calls
Hadash MK Ayman Odeh's tweet expressing happiness over the release of both Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners sparked outrage, leading to calls for his impeachment and the blocking of his planned committee chairmanship. Odeh responded by emphasizing his dual perspective as a Palestinian Isra...
Odeh's Tweet on Hostage Release Sparks Impeachment Calls
Hadash MK Ayman Odeh's tweet expressing happiness over the release of both Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners sparked outrage, leading to calls for his impeachment and the blocking of his planned committee chairmanship. Odeh responded by emphasizing his dual perspective as a Palestinian Isra...
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56% Bias Score
Mixed Asian Equities: Hong Kong Growth Stocks Surge on Improved US-China Relations
Overnight, Asian equities showed mixed performance; Hong Kong growth stocks surged after a positive US-China phone call and subsequent meetings, while India underperformed; the Renminbi appreciated against the US dollar, suggesting improved sentiment.
Mixed Asian Equities: Hong Kong Growth Stocks Surge on Improved US-China Relations
Overnight, Asian equities showed mixed performance; Hong Kong growth stocks surged after a positive US-China phone call and subsequent meetings, while India underperformed; the Renminbi appreciated against the US dollar, suggesting improved sentiment.
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48% Bias Score