February 2025
March 2025
Dendias Criticizes Turkey's Foreign Policy at Delphi Forum
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias criticized Turkey's foreign policy at the 6th Delphi Economic Forum in Washington, contrasting it with Greece's pro-Western stance and highlighting the choice facing the US between these two models. A Turkish corvette monitored a Greek research vessel near Crete.
Dendias Criticizes Turkey's Foreign Policy at Delphi Forum
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias criticized Turkey's foreign policy at the 6th Delphi Economic Forum in Washington, contrasting it with Greece's pro-Western stance and highlighting the choice facing the US between these two models. A Turkish corvette monitored a Greek research vessel near Crete.
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60% Bias Score
Powell Cautious Amidst US Economic Strength, Rising Debt, and Trump's Policies
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while optimistic about the US economy's overall strength, voiced concerns over President Trump's policies and rising consumer debt, particularly the surge in credit card debt to $1.17 trillion in Q3 2024 and a record high uncertainty index, while opposing rapid i...
Powell Cautious Amidst US Economic Strength, Rising Debt, and Trump's Policies
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while optimistic about the US economy's overall strength, voiced concerns over President Trump's policies and rising consumer debt, particularly the surge in credit card debt to $1.17 trillion in Q3 2024 and a record high uncertainty index, while opposing rapid i...
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48% Bias Score
Greek Auditors Face Trial for Role in Tempe Train Disaster
Two Hellenic Republic Transparency Authority auditors face trial for dereliction of duty in their audit of ERGOSE's contract 717, linked to the Tempe train accident; the indictment alleges they acted to prevent criminal charges against those responsible.
Greek Auditors Face Trial for Role in Tempe Train Disaster
Two Hellenic Republic Transparency Authority auditors face trial for dereliction of duty in their audit of ERGOSE's contract 717, linked to the Tempe train accident; the indictment alleges they acted to prevent criminal charges against those responsible.
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48% Bias Score
NATO Meeting on Ukraine Aid, Double Murder Trial Begins, Stable Dutch Gas Consumption
Defense ministers from over 50 countries meet at NATO in Brussels to discuss military aid for Ukraine; the trial for a confessed double murderer begins in Assen, Netherlands; and Dutch natural gas consumption remained stable in 2024 at 30 billion cubic meters.
NATO Meeting on Ukraine Aid, Double Murder Trial Begins, Stable Dutch Gas Consumption
Defense ministers from over 50 countries meet at NATO in Brussels to discuss military aid for Ukraine; the trial for a confessed double murderer begins in Assen, Netherlands; and Dutch natural gas consumption remained stable in 2024 at 30 billion cubic meters.
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8% Bias Score
France Invests \$112.8 Billion in AI to Join Global Race
France announced a \$112.8 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) to compete with the U.S. and China, aiming to boost innovation and counter concerns about over-regulation hindering its competitiveness.
France Invests \$112.8 Billion in AI to Join Global Race
France announced a \$112.8 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) to compete with the U.S. and China, aiming to boost innovation and counter concerns about over-regulation hindering its competitiveness.
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56% Bias Score
Star Entertainment Ignored Warnings on Criminal Junket Operator
Star Entertainment's directors and executives remained aware of Suncity's alleged criminal activities in 2019, yet continued their business relationship despite internal and external warnings, potentially jeopardizing their casino licenses.
Star Entertainment Ignored Warnings on Criminal Junket Operator
Star Entertainment's directors and executives remained aware of Suncity's alleged criminal activities in 2019, yet continued their business relationship despite internal and external warnings, potentially jeopardizing their casino licenses.
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56% Bias Score
BP Cuts Renewable Energy Investments, Prioritizes Fossil Fuels
BP, facing decreased 2024 profits (\$8.9 billion vs \$13.8 billion in 2023), is dramatically reducing renewable energy investments and boosting oil and gas production, mirroring actions by Shell and Equinor, amid political support for fossil fuels and despite scientific warnings on climate change.
BP Cuts Renewable Energy Investments, Prioritizes Fossil Fuels
BP, facing decreased 2024 profits (\$8.9 billion vs \$13.8 billion in 2023), is dramatically reducing renewable energy investments and boosting oil and gas production, mirroring actions by Shell and Equinor, amid political support for fossil fuels and despite scientific warnings on climate change.
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56% Bias Score
EU-US Trade Tensions Rise Amidst Tariffs and Regulatory Disputes
Following US tariffs on European aluminum and steel, the EU President and US Vice President met in Paris, with the EU promising retaliatory measures and the US urging regulatory easing. Discussions also covered AI regulations and future cooperation, including potential US support for Ukraine.
EU-US Trade Tensions Rise Amidst Tariffs and Regulatory Disputes
Following US tariffs on European aluminum and steel, the EU President and US Vice President met in Paris, with the EU promising retaliatory measures and the US urging regulatory easing. Discussions also covered AI regulations and future cooperation, including potential US support for Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
NATO Meeting on Ukraine, Double Murder Trial, and Dutch Housing Debate
Defense ministers of over fifty Ukrainian allies meet at NATO in Brussels to discuss military aid; a trial starts for a double murder suspect in the Netherlands; the Dutch parliament debates rising rent prices and weak agreements from a housing summit; and a new Mayan city is discovered in Mexico.
NATO Meeting on Ukraine, Double Murder Trial, and Dutch Housing Debate
Defense ministers of over fifty Ukrainian allies meet at NATO in Brussels to discuss military aid; a trial starts for a double murder suspect in the Netherlands; the Dutch parliament debates rising rent prices and weak agreements from a housing summit; and a new Mayan city is discovered in Mexico.
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4% Bias Score
Asian Markets Rise After Powell's Rate Signal; Tariffs Shake Global Trade
Asian-Pacific markets rose after Fed Chair Powell signaled no immediate rate cut due to the strong US economy; upcoming US CPI data will provide further inflation insights; Chinese tech stocks surged on UBS's positive AI forecast and Alibaba's potential partnership with Apple; Japan requested a stee...
Asian Markets Rise After Powell's Rate Signal; Tariffs Shake Global Trade
Asian-Pacific markets rose after Fed Chair Powell signaled no immediate rate cut due to the strong US economy; upcoming US CPI data will provide further inflation insights; Chinese tech stocks surged on UBS's positive AI forecast and Alibaba's potential partnership with Apple; Japan requested a stee...
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48% Bias Score
AGL Rejects Opposition's Coal-to-Nuclear Plan
AGL, Australia's largest coal-fired electricity supplier, announced it will not extend the operation of its aging coal plants beyond 2035, rejecting the opposition's plan to replace them with nuclear power plants by 2037, citing concerns about higher electricity prices and more frequent outages.
AGL Rejects Opposition's Coal-to-Nuclear Plan
AGL, Australia's largest coal-fired electricity supplier, announced it will not extend the operation of its aging coal plants beyond 2035, rejecting the opposition's plan to replace them with nuclear power plants by 2037, citing concerns about higher electricity prices and more frequent outages.
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56% Bias Score
Australia's Dependence on US Exposed by Trump's Tariffs
Australia faces potential economic harm from US tariffs despite investing $800 million in US submarine construction through the AUKUS pact; this highlights Australia's reliance on the US and the current political system's limited ability to navigate a rapidly changing global landscape.
Australia's Dependence on US Exposed by Trump's Tariffs
Australia faces potential economic harm from US tariffs despite investing $800 million in US submarine construction through the AUKUS pact; this highlights Australia's reliance on the US and the current political system's limited ability to navigate a rapidly changing global landscape.
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56% Bias Score