January 2025
February 2025
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Hostage Release and Return to Northern Gaza
Following mediation by Qatar, Israel and Hamas reached a deal to release Israeli civilian hostage Arbel Yehoud and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza, easing the initial crisis of their fragile ceasefire; however, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces during clashes.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Hostage Release and Return to Northern Gaza
Following mediation by Qatar, Israel and Hamas reached a deal to release Israeli civilian hostage Arbel Yehoud and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza, easing the initial crisis of their fragile ceasefire; however, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces during clashes.
Progress
52% Bias Score
US-China Rivalry Intensifies Amidst Surge in Anti-China Legislation
Rising US anxieties about China's rise are driving increased containment efforts, fueled by domestic challenges and strategic perceptions of China as a competitor; this is reflected in a surge of anti-China legislation in the US Congress, exceeding 600 bills annually since 2019.
US-China Rivalry Intensifies Amidst Surge in Anti-China Legislation
Rising US anxieties about China's rise are driving increased containment efforts, fueled by domestic challenges and strategic perceptions of China as a competitor; this is reflected in a surge of anti-China legislation in the US Congress, exceeding 600 bills annually since 2019.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Auschwitz at 80: Fewer Survivors, Growing Political Challenges
Auschwitz-Birkenau, site of the largest Nazi death camp, commemorates its 80th liberation anniversary this month with significantly fewer surviving witnesses, posing a challenge to preserving its historical memory amid growing political controversies.
Auschwitz at 80: Fewer Survivors, Growing Political Challenges
Auschwitz-Birkenau, site of the largest Nazi death camp, commemorates its 80th liberation anniversary this month with significantly fewer surviving witnesses, posing a challenge to preserving its historical memory amid growing political controversies.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Agreement: Hostage Releases and Gaza Access
An agreement between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar, will release additional hostages starting Thursday, with Palestinians allowed to return to northern Gaza on Monday. This follows disputes over previous release orders and Israel's delayed withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Israel-Hamas Agreement: Hostage Releases and Gaza Access
An agreement between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar, will release additional hostages starting Thursday, with Palestinians allowed to return to northern Gaza on Monday. This follows disputes over previous release orders and Israel's delayed withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Hamas to Release Hostages, Israel Allows Gaza Residents' Return
Following a mediated agreement, Hamas will release Israeli hostage Arbel Yehud and five others by February 1, with Israel permitting Gaza residents' return to the northern enclave starting January 27, as part of a 42-day phased hostage release deal initiated on January 15 following the October 7, 20...
Hamas to Release Hostages, Israel Allows Gaza Residents' Return
Following a mediated agreement, Hamas will release Israeli hostage Arbel Yehud and five others by February 1, with Israel permitting Gaza residents' return to the northern enclave starting January 27, as part of a 42-day phased hostage release deal initiated on January 15 following the October 7, 20...
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52% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Advance on Goma, Congo Accuses Rwanda of Support
The M23 rebel group has entered the outskirts of Goma, the capital of North Kivu, forcing the airport's closure and causing mass civilian flight; at least 13 foreign peacekeepers have been killed, prompting Congo to accuse Rwanda of supporting the rebels and request UN sanctions.
M23 Rebels Advance on Goma, Congo Accuses Rwanda of Support
The M23 rebel group has entered the outskirts of Goma, the capital of North Kivu, forcing the airport's closure and causing mass civilian flight; at least 13 foreign peacekeepers have been killed, prompting Congo to accuse Rwanda of supporting the rebels and request UN sanctions.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Colombian Goods After Deportation Flight Dispute
On January 26th, 2025, President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all Colombian products after President Petro refused to accept two U.S. deportation flights, citing concerns about the treatment of migrants; Trump responded with additional sanctions and visa restrictions.
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Colombian Goods After Deportation Flight Dispute
On January 26th, 2025, President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all Colombian products after President Petro refused to accept two U.S. deportation flights, citing concerns about the treatment of migrants; Trump responded with additional sanctions and visa restrictions.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Gaza Reopening: Tens of Thousands Return Amidst Hostage Dispute
On Monday, Israel reopened the northern Gaza Strip to tens of thousands of Palestinians after a week-long delay due to a hostage release dispute, marking a significant reversal of the mass exodus caused by the 15-month war with Hamas; the return is viewed by Hamas as a victory, while Israel is commi...
Gaza Reopening: Tens of Thousands Return Amidst Hostage Dispute
On Monday, Israel reopened the northern Gaza Strip to tens of thousands of Palestinians after a week-long delay due to a hostage release dispute, marking a significant reversal of the mass exodus caused by the 15-month war with Hamas; the return is viewed by Hamas as a victory, while Israel is commi...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Hamas Releases List of Israeli Hostages in First Phase of Gaza Ceasefire
Following a ceasefire agreement, Hamas released a list of Israeli hostages held in Gaza for a phased release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails; Israel will ease restrictions on Gaza's northern region starting January 27th.
Hamas Releases List of Israeli Hostages in First Phase of Gaza Ceasefire
Following a ceasefire agreement, Hamas released a list of Israeli hostages held in Gaza for a phased release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails; Israel will ease restrictions on Gaza's northern region starting January 27th.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan Rejected by Egypt and Jordan
Following a weekend of escalating tensions in the Middle East, former U.S. President Donald Trump proposed relocating approximately 1.5 million Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan, a plan that has been firmly rejected by both countries due to fears of destabilizing the region and undermining ...
Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan Rejected by Egypt and Jordan
Following a weekend of escalating tensions in the Middle East, former U.S. President Donald Trump proposed relocating approximately 1.5 million Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan, a plan that has been firmly rejected by both countries due to fears of destabilizing the region and undermining ...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Colombia's Migrant Flight Refusal Sparks US Sanctions
Colombia blocked two US military planes carrying approximately 160 migrants, prompting President Trump to impose 25 percent tariffs (rising to 50 percent), visa restrictions on Colombian officials, and financial sector sanctions; this action follows similar refusals by Mexico and protests by Brazil.
Colombia's Migrant Flight Refusal Sparks US Sanctions
Colombia blocked two US military planes carrying approximately 160 migrants, prompting President Trump to impose 25 percent tariffs (rising to 50 percent), visa restrictions on Colombian officials, and financial sector sanctions; this action follows similar refusals by Mexico and protests by Brazil.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Arab States Reject Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan
Egypt, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority rejected US President Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinian refugees from Gaza, citing violations of Palestinian rights following the October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel that resulted in approximately 1200 Israeli deaths and at least 47,000 Palestinia...
Arab States Reject Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan
Egypt, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority rejected US President Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinian refugees from Gaza, citing violations of Palestinian rights following the October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel that resulted in approximately 1200 Israeli deaths and at least 47,000 Palestinia...
Progress
48% Bias Score