February 2025
March 2025
UNCTAD Report: AfCFTA Key to Addressing Africa's Economic Vulnerabilities
The UNCTAD 2024 Economic Development in Africa Report, presented in Abidjan, highlights Africa's vulnerability to global shocks due to commodity dependence and infrastructure gaps, recommending policy reforms, infrastructure investment, and enhanced regional trade integration via the AfCFTA to creat...
UNCTAD Report: AfCFTA Key to Addressing Africa's Economic Vulnerabilities
The UNCTAD 2024 Economic Development in Africa Report, presented in Abidjan, highlights Africa's vulnerability to global shocks due to commodity dependence and infrastructure gaps, recommending policy reforms, infrastructure investment, and enhanced regional trade integration via the AfCFTA to creat...
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36% Bias Score
UNCTAD Report: Africa's Economic Vulnerabilities and the AfCFTA's Potential
The UNCTAD 2024 Economic Development in Africa Report, presented in Abidjan on Monday, emphasizes Africa's vulnerability to global shocks due to commodity dependence and infrastructure gaps, advocating for the AfCFTA's full implementation to create a $3.4 trillion market and recommending policy refo...
UNCTAD Report: Africa's Economic Vulnerabilities and the AfCFTA's Potential
The UNCTAD 2024 Economic Development in Africa Report, presented in Abidjan on Monday, emphasizes Africa's vulnerability to global shocks due to commodity dependence and infrastructure gaps, advocating for the AfCFTA's full implementation to create a $3.4 trillion market and recommending policy refo...
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36% Bias Score
Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory Opens, Showcasing China's Green Energy Growth
Tesla's new Shanghai Megafactory, producing Megapack battery systems, opened in nine months, reflecting strong foreign investment in China's expanding green energy sector, with an annual production target of 10,000 units.
Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory Opens, Showcasing China's Green Energy Growth
Tesla's new Shanghai Megafactory, producing Megapack battery systems, opened in nine months, reflecting strong foreign investment in China's expanding green energy sector, with an annual production target of 10,000 units.
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56% Bias Score
UK Government Pledges £350 Million for Housebuilding Amidst Housing Crisis
The UK government announced an additional £350 million for housebuilding, aiming for 1.5 million homes in five years, including £300 million for affordable homes creating 2,800 units and £50 million for 250 council homes, while addressing a crisis with over 123,000 households in temporary accommodat...
UK Government Pledges £350 Million for Housebuilding Amidst Housing Crisis
The UK government announced an additional £350 million for housebuilding, aiming for 1.5 million homes in five years, including £300 million for affordable homes creating 2,800 units and £50 million for 250 council homes, while addressing a crisis with over 123,000 households in temporary accommodat...
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44% Bias Score
Gabbard Confirmed as Trump's DNI Despite Controversies
Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is expected to be confirmed as President Trump's director of national intelligence (DNI) on Wednesday after a Senate vote, despite controversies surrounding her past associations and stances.
Gabbard Confirmed as Trump's DNI Despite Controversies
Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is expected to be confirmed as President Trump's director of national intelligence (DNI) on Wednesday after a Senate vote, despite controversies surrounding her past associations and stances.
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44% Bias Score
USAID Inspector General Fired Amidst Agency Restructuring and Funding Scandal
The White House fired USAID Inspector General Paul Martin on Tuesday, following a critical report on the Trump administration's aid pause and amid revelations of millions in funding to extremist groups, leading to concerns about the agency's future.
USAID Inspector General Fired Amidst Agency Restructuring and Funding Scandal
The White House fired USAID Inspector General Paul Martin on Tuesday, following a critical report on the Trump administration's aid pause and amid revelations of millions in funding to extremist groups, leading to concerns about the agency's future.
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60% Bias Score
China-Europe Rail Freight Surges 10% in 2024
China-Europe freight rail services surged in 2024, with 19,000 train trips (a 10% increase) carrying over 2 million TEUs of cargo (a 9% rise), driven by increased China-EU trade of $762 billion, highlighting the Belt and Road Initiative's success and the development of new railway routes.
China-Europe Rail Freight Surges 10% in 2024
China-Europe freight rail services surged in 2024, with 19,000 train trips (a 10% increase) carrying over 2 million TEUs of cargo (a 9% rise), driven by increased China-EU trade of $762 billion, highlighting the Belt and Road Initiative's success and the development of new railway routes.
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56% Bias Score
High Court Grants Judges Absolute Immunity from Civil Suits
The High Court ruled that judges in Australia's inferior courts have the same immunity from civil suits as superior court judges, meaning a Brisbane man wrongly jailed will not receive compensation for his suffering, despite witnessing violence and experiencing suicidal thoughts during his wrongful ...
High Court Grants Judges Absolute Immunity from Civil Suits
The High Court ruled that judges in Australia's inferior courts have the same immunity from civil suits as superior court judges, meaning a Brisbane man wrongly jailed will not receive compensation for his suffering, despite witnessing violence and experiencing suicidal thoughts during his wrongful ...
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48% Bias Score
Japan, U.S. to Hold Defense Talks Amid China Concerns
Japanese and U.S. defense ministers will meet in Japan in late March to discuss countering China's regional security challenges, reaffirming peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and potentially enhancing Japan's defense capabilities.
Japan, U.S. to Hold Defense Talks Amid China Concerns
Japanese and U.S. defense ministers will meet in Japan in late March to discuss countering China's regional security challenges, reaffirming peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and potentially enhancing Japan's defense capabilities.
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4% Bias Score
NEA Cuts Diversity Funding, Prioritizes America250
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) ended its Challenge America grant program, which gave $10,000 to small arts groups serving underserved communities, to focus on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. The NEA is requiring applicants for all grants to follow White House executive orders and not pr...
NEA Cuts Diversity Funding, Prioritizes America250
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) ended its Challenge America grant program, which gave $10,000 to small arts groups serving underserved communities, to focus on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. The NEA is requiring applicants for all grants to follow White House executive orders and not pr...
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44% Bias Score
Three CFPB Leaders Placed on Leave, One Resigns Amidst Political Clash
Acting OMB Director Russ Vought placed three top officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on administrative leave, prompting the resignation of one and an email response from another; the move is viewed as an attempt to weaken consumer protection, sparking protests.
Three CFPB Leaders Placed on Leave, One Resigns Amidst Political Clash
Acting OMB Director Russ Vought placed three top officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on administrative leave, prompting the resignation of one and an email response from another; the move is viewed as an attempt to weaken consumer protection, sparking protests.
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52% Bias Score
10 Pakistani Migrants Dead in Libya Boat Capsizing
A boat carrying approximately 65 Pakistani migrants capsized near the Libyan coast on Saturday, resulting in at least 10 deaths and numerous missing persons; Pakistan's prime minister is demanding action against human traffickers.
10 Pakistani Migrants Dead in Libya Boat Capsizing
A boat carrying approximately 65 Pakistani migrants capsized near the Libyan coast on Saturday, resulting in at least 10 deaths and numerous missing persons; Pakistan's prime minister is demanding action against human traffickers.
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24% Bias Score