February 2025
March 2025
Trump Proposes $150 Billion Defense Budget Increase Amidst Growing Global Threats
President Trump's proposed budget includes a $150 billion increase in defense spending, exceeding Russia's 2025 defense budget, driven by concerns over missile threats and technological competition, and potentially involving the acquisition of Israel's Iron Dome system.
Trump Proposes $150 Billion Defense Budget Increase Amidst Growing Global Threats
President Trump's proposed budget includes a $150 billion increase in defense spending, exceeding Russia's 2025 defense budget, driven by concerns over missile threats and technological competition, and potentially involving the acquisition of Israel's Iron Dome system.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Russia Sets Peace Conditions Amidst Baltic Energy Independence and Continued Ukraine Conflict
Russia claims to have not yet received a suitable proposal for peace talks with Ukraine, despite reports of progress from Donald Trump following a conversation with Vladimir Putin; the Baltic states have fully disconnected from Russia's power grid, and intense fighting continues in eastern Ukraine's...
Russia Sets Peace Conditions Amidst Baltic Energy Independence and Continued Ukraine Conflict
Russia claims to have not yet received a suitable proposal for peace talks with Ukraine, despite reports of progress from Donald Trump following a conversation with Vladimir Putin; the Baltic states have fully disconnected from Russia's power grid, and intense fighting continues in eastern Ukraine's...
Progress
40% Bias Score
New Middle East Strategy Prioritizes Stability and Strategic Alliances
A new Middle East policy is proposed, prioritizing stability and strategic alliances with Sunni Arab nations over democracy promotion, advocating for a calibrated response to Iranian aggression, and leveraging existing agreements like the Abraham Accords to foster lasting peace.
New Middle East Strategy Prioritizes Stability and Strategic Alliances
A new Middle East policy is proposed, prioritizing stability and strategic alliances with Sunni Arab nations over democracy promotion, advocating for a calibrated response to Iranian aggression, and leveraging existing agreements like the Abraham Accords to foster lasting peace.
Progress
76% Bias Score
Kellogg Drafting 'End of War' Options for Trump Amid Ukraine Conflict
America's envoy Keith Kellogg is drafting "end of war" options for President Trump, involving potential security assurances for Ukraine in exchange for a freeze on battle lines, contrasting with Putin's demands for territorial recognition and NATO abandonment; Trump has confirmed conversations with ...
Kellogg Drafting 'End of War' Options for Trump Amid Ukraine Conflict
America's envoy Keith Kellogg is drafting "end of war" options for President Trump, involving potential security assurances for Ukraine in exchange for a freeze on battle lines, contrasting with Putin's demands for territorial recognition and NATO abandonment; Trump has confirmed conversations with ...
Progress
56% Bias Score
US Aid Freeze Triggers Global Crisis, Canada Responds
A 90-day freeze on most US foreign aid has jeopardized millions of lives, forcing Canada's aid sector to brace for cataclysmic consequences while prompting a reassessment of its role in international cooperation, as $40 million in Canadian-funded USAID projects face disruption.
US Aid Freeze Triggers Global Crisis, Canada Responds
A 90-day freeze on most US foreign aid has jeopardized millions of lives, forcing Canada's aid sector to brace for cataclysmic consequences while prompting a reassessment of its role in international cooperation, as $40 million in Canadian-funded USAID projects face disruption.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump Announces Plan to Take Control of Gaza, Sparking International Outcry
President Trump announced a plan to take control of Gaza, potentially allowing other Middle Eastern states to rebuild it, asserting displaced Palestinians wouldn't return, sparking widespread international condemnation for potentially violating international law.
Trump Announces Plan to Take Control of Gaza, Sparking International Outcry
President Trump announced a plan to take control of Gaza, potentially allowing other Middle Eastern states to rebuild it, asserting displaced Palestinians wouldn't return, sparking widespread international condemnation for potentially violating international law.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Gaza Famine Averted, but Truce Remains Fragile
The UN reports that a surge in aid to Gaza following a January 19 ceasefire has largely averted famine, but warns that the threat could return quickly if the truce collapses; over 12,600 aid trucks have entered Gaza since the ceasefire began.
Gaza Famine Averted, but Truce Remains Fragile
The UN reports that a surge in aid to Gaza following a January 19 ceasefire has largely averted famine, but warns that the threat could return quickly if the truce collapses; over 12,600 aid trucks have entered Gaza since the ceasefire began.
Progress
36% Bias Score
France Hosts AI Summit, Macron Announces Massive Investment
The AI Action Summit in Paris (Feb 11-12) aims to promote international cooperation on AI development and regulation, with France investing €109 billion and dedicating nuclear energy to AI training, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman advocates for a balanced regulatory approach.
France Hosts AI Summit, Macron Announces Massive Investment
The AI Action Summit in Paris (Feb 11-12) aims to promote international cooperation on AI development and regulation, with France investing €109 billion and dedicating nuclear energy to AI training, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman advocates for a balanced regulatory approach.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Paris AI Summit Highlights Environmental and Inequality Concerns
A Paris summit, co-chaired by Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi, addressed the environmental impact and potential for increased inequality from artificial intelligence, with experts warning of an unsustainable trajectory and emphasizing the need for worker involvement.
Paris AI Summit Highlights Environmental and Inequality Concerns
A Paris summit, co-chaired by Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi, addressed the environmental impact and potential for increased inequality from artificial intelligence, with experts warning of an unsustainable trajectory and emphasizing the need for worker involvement.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Mass Graves of Migrants Found in Libya"
In southeastern Libya, authorities discovered two mass graves containing at least 49 bodies of migrants, highlighting the dangers of human trafficking in the unstable region.
Mass Graves of Migrants Found in Libya"
In southeastern Libya, authorities discovered two mass graves containing at least 49 bodies of migrants, highlighting the dangers of human trafficking in the unstable region.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Global Coal Demand Hits Record High Amidst Energy Transition Challenges
Global coal demand hit a record 8.77 billion tonnes in 2024, driven by Asia's rising energy needs, particularly China's stockpiling and India's infrastructure development, despite falling consumption in Europe and the U.S., and the growing energy demands of AI.
Global Coal Demand Hits Record High Amidst Energy Transition Challenges
Global coal demand hit a record 8.77 billion tonnes in 2024, driven by Asia's rising energy needs, particularly China's stockpiling and India's infrastructure development, despite falling consumption in Europe and the U.S., and the growing energy demands of AI.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Musk's Access to Treasury Systems
A New York judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking Elon Musk's DOGE team from accessing US Treasury systems following a complaint by 19 states' attorneys general alleging President Trump illegally granted Musk access to sensitive data; Musk called the judge "corrupt" and demanded impeach...
Judge Blocks Musk's Access to Treasury Systems
A New York judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking Elon Musk's DOGE team from accessing US Treasury systems following a complaint by 19 states' attorneys general alleging President Trump illegally granted Musk access to sensitive data; Musk called the judge "corrupt" and demanded impeach...
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44% Bias Score