February 2025
March 2025
UNCTAD Report: Strategies for Transforming Africa's Economic Challenges
The UNCTAD's 2024 Economic Development in Africa Report, presented in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on Monday, outlines strategies for Africa to leverage the AfCFTA to create a \$3.4 trillion market by addressing infrastructure gaps, diversifying exports, and boosting intra-African trade, using Cote d'Ivo...
UNCTAD Report: Strategies for Transforming Africa's Economic Challenges
The UNCTAD's 2024 Economic Development in Africa Report, presented in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on Monday, outlines strategies for Africa to leverage the AfCFTA to create a \$3.4 trillion market by addressing infrastructure gaps, diversifying exports, and boosting intra-African trade, using Cote d'Ivo...
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36% Bias Score
Gemini Cooperation Launches at Shanghai Port, Boosting Efficiency and Global Connectivity
Gemini Cooperation, a Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd joint venture, launched operations at Shanghai Port on Monday, enhancing its efficiency and global connectivity, leveraging data sharing for optimized operations, and aiming for a shift from scale to efficiency competition in the global shipping industry.
Gemini Cooperation Launches at Shanghai Port, Boosting Efficiency and Global Connectivity
Gemini Cooperation, a Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd joint venture, launched operations at Shanghai Port on Monday, enhancing its efficiency and global connectivity, leveraging data sharing for optimized operations, and aiming for a shift from scale to efficiency competition in the global shipping industry.
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52% Bias Score
China's Foreign Trade Hits Record High Amidst Global Uncertainty
Despite global trade challenges, China's foreign trade reached a record high of 43.85 trillion yuan in 2024, a 5 percent year-on-year increase, driven by innovation, global expansion, and a shift towards high-value products like electric vehicles, 3D printers, and industrial robots.
China's Foreign Trade Hits Record High Amidst Global Uncertainty
Despite global trade challenges, China's foreign trade reached a record high of 43.85 trillion yuan in 2024, a 5 percent year-on-year increase, driven by innovation, global expansion, and a shift towards high-value products like electric vehicles, 3D printers, and industrial robots.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan Faces Strong Opposition
President Trump proposed relocating Gaza's Palestinian population to improve their lives and transform Gaza, facing opposition from Arab nations and Palestinian leaders; the plan challenges the two-state solution and requires Hamas's removal, Gazan relocation, and Arab cooperation.
Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan Faces Strong Opposition
President Trump proposed relocating Gaza's Palestinian population to improve their lives and transform Gaza, facing opposition from Arab nations and Palestinian leaders; the plan challenges the two-state solution and requires Hamas's removal, Gazan relocation, and Arab cooperation.
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56% Bias Score
Valencian Government Awards âŹ8.4 Million Contract to Firm Linked to GĂŒrtel Case
Following devastating October floods, the Valencian government, led by PP's Carlos MazĂłn, directly awarded an âŹ8.4 million contract to Becsa, a construction company linked to Gabriel Batalla Reigada, an entrepreneur convicted for illegally financing the PP in 2007-2008, raising concerns about transp...
Valencian Government Awards âŹ8.4 Million Contract to Firm Linked to GĂŒrtel Case
Following devastating October floods, the Valencian government, led by PP's Carlos MazĂłn, directly awarded an âŹ8.4 million contract to Becsa, a construction company linked to Gabriel Batalla Reigada, an entrepreneur convicted for illegally financing the PP in 2007-2008, raising concerns about transp...
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52% Bias Score
EU Commission Launches Unprecedented Administrative Simplification Plan
The European Commission is committed to a substantial simplification effort, aiming to reduce administrative burdens by at least 25% for all companies and 35% for SMEs by 2029, saving âŹ37.5 billion annually and enhancing European competitiveness.
EU Commission Launches Unprecedented Administrative Simplification Plan
The European Commission is committed to a substantial simplification effort, aiming to reduce administrative burdens by at least 25% for all companies and 35% for SMEs by 2029, saving âŹ37.5 billion annually and enhancing European competitiveness.
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40% Bias Score
China's Foreign Trade Hits Record High Amidst Global Headwinds
Despite global challenges, China's 2024 foreign trade hit a record 43.85 trillion yuan (5 percent growth), boosted by high-value exports (EVs +13.1 percent, 3D printers +32.8 percent, industrial robots +45.2 percent) and strategic market diversification into regions like Central and Eastern Europe.
China's Foreign Trade Hits Record High Amidst Global Headwinds
Despite global challenges, China's 2024 foreign trade hit a record 43.85 trillion yuan (5 percent growth), boosted by high-value exports (EVs +13.1 percent, 3D printers +32.8 percent, industrial robots +45.2 percent) and strategic market diversification into regions like Central and Eastern Europe.
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56% Bias Score
US Sanctions Undermine Iran Negotiation Efforts
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi condemn the US "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, deeming it detrimental to negotiations; the US imposed new sanctions on February 4th, targeting entities facilitating Iranian oil exports.
US Sanctions Undermine Iran Negotiation Efforts
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi condemn the US "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, deeming it detrimental to negotiations; the US imposed new sanctions on February 4th, targeting entities facilitating Iranian oil exports.
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40% Bias Score
Bellingham's Late Goal Gives Real Madrid Edge Over Man City
Real Madrid edged out Manchester City 3-2 in a thrilling Champions League first leg clash, with Jude Bellingham's late goal securing a narrow victory for the Spanish giants at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night.
Bellingham's Late Goal Gives Real Madrid Edge Over Man City
Real Madrid edged out Manchester City 3-2 in a thrilling Champions League first leg clash, with Jude Bellingham's late goal securing a narrow victory for the Spanish giants at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night.
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56% Bias Score
Israel's Insurance Sector Tightens Cybersecurity Regulations
The Israeli Securities Authority's 2025 cybersecurity regulation plan targets insurance brokers, addressing their vulnerability to cyberattacks and the risk to sensitive client data, promoting collaboration between regulators, brokers, and clients for improved security.
Israel's Insurance Sector Tightens Cybersecurity Regulations
The Israeli Securities Authority's 2025 cybersecurity regulation plan targets insurance brokers, addressing their vulnerability to cyberattacks and the risk to sensitive client data, promoting collaboration between regulators, brokers, and clients for improved security.
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36% Bias Score
EU to Challenge Trump's Tariffs at WTO, Plans Retaliation
The European Commission plans to challenge Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum at the WTO, mirroring a 2018 action, while preparing retaliatory tariffs on US goods including juices, bourbon, and jeans, following a meeting between Ursula von der Leyen and US Vice President James David Na...
EU to Challenge Trump's Tariffs at WTO, Plans Retaliation
The European Commission plans to challenge Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum at the WTO, mirroring a 2018 action, while preparing retaliatory tariffs on US goods including juices, bourbon, and jeans, following a meeting between Ursula von der Leyen and US Vice President James David Na...
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40% Bias Score
Dembélé's Double Propels PSG to Champions League Victory
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Stade Brestois 3-0 in the Champions League, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring two goals, significantly improving their chances of advancing to the next round; this victory reflects PSG's new strategic approach following Mbappé's departure and showcases Dembélé's exceptional f...
Dembélé's Double Propels PSG to Champions League Victory
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Stade Brestois 3-0 in the Champions League, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring two goals, significantly improving their chances of advancing to the next round; this victory reflects PSG's new strategic approach following Mbappé's departure and showcases Dembélé's exceptional f...
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48% Bias Score