February 2025
March 2025
ELN's Armed Strike in Chocó Displaces Thousands, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis
The ELN imposed a 72-hour armed strike in Colombia's Chocó department, displacing over 3,500 and confining 2,000 families, while accusing the army of colluding with the Clan del Golfo; this follows a recent flood affecting 30,000 families, and the emergence of a new armed group further complicates t...
ELN's Armed Strike in Chocó Displaces Thousands, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis
The ELN imposed a 72-hour armed strike in Colombia's Chocó department, displacing over 3,500 and confining 2,000 families, while accusing the army of colluding with the Clan del Golfo; this follows a recent flood affecting 30,000 families, and the emergence of a new armed group further complicates t...
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36% Bias Score
Israel's Mental Health Response After October 7: A Critical Analysis
A state comptroller's report criticizes Israel's mental health response after October 7, citing high PTSD therapy dropout rates and long wait times; however, the report's use of unrealistic benchmarks is criticized, and a focus on practical reforms is advocated.
Israel's Mental Health Response After October 7: A Critical Analysis
A state comptroller's report criticizes Israel's mental health response after October 7, citing high PTSD therapy dropout rates and long wait times; however, the report's use of unrealistic benchmarks is criticized, and a focus on practical reforms is advocated.
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52% Bias Score
Gold Price Correction: Peak Approaching Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
Gold prices recently corrected by $40/oz after hitting a record high of $2939/oz, driven by factors including demand destruction, increased supply, and potential profit-taking; however, Morgan Stanley predicts prices to drop to $2700/oz by year-end and potentially to $2400/oz by 2025 due to decrease...
Gold Price Correction: Peak Approaching Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
Gold prices recently corrected by $40/oz after hitting a record high of $2939/oz, driven by factors including demand destruction, increased supply, and potential profit-taking; however, Morgan Stanley predicts prices to drop to $2700/oz by year-end and potentially to $2400/oz by 2025 due to decrease...
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44% Bias Score
NACC to Investigate Six Officials in Robo-Debt Scandal
Following a review that found NACC chief Paul Brereton engaged in misconduct, the National Anti-Corruption Commission will investigate six public officials involved in the robo-debt scandal, which unlawfully demanded repayment from 526,000 people.
NACC to Investigate Six Officials in Robo-Debt Scandal
Following a review that found NACC chief Paul Brereton engaged in misconduct, the National Anti-Corruption Commission will investigate six public officials involved in the robo-debt scandal, which unlawfully demanded repayment from 526,000 people.
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40% Bias Score
Foreign Investment in China Surges Amidst Global Slowdown
In 2024, foreign investment in China increased by 9.9 percent, reaching 59,080 new companies, driven by China's focus on green and digital transformation and supply chain resilience; multinational corporations are expanding their investments in response.
Foreign Investment in China Surges Amidst Global Slowdown
In 2024, foreign investment in China increased by 9.9 percent, reaching 59,080 new companies, driven by China's focus on green and digital transformation and supply chain resilience; multinational corporations are expanding their investments in response.
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48% Bias Score
Japan Allows Taiwan as Place of Origin on Family Registries
The Justice Ministry announced Monday that it will allow Taiwanese marrying Japanese citizens to list Taiwan as their place of origin on family registries, a move welcomed by Taiwan but opposed by China, altering how Taiwanese are identified in official Japanese records.
Japan Allows Taiwan as Place of Origin on Family Registries
The Justice Ministry announced Monday that it will allow Taiwanese marrying Japanese citizens to list Taiwan as their place of origin on family registries, a move welcomed by Taiwan but opposed by China, altering how Taiwanese are identified in official Japanese records.
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40% Bias Score
Xi Jinping Emphasizes Support for China's Private Sector"
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for promoting the healthy development of the country's private sector, emphasizing equal access to resources and fair competition for all businesses, during a Monday symposium attended by top government officials and prominent private entrepreneurs, including thos...
Xi Jinping Emphasizes Support for China's Private Sector"
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for promoting the healthy development of the country's private sector, emphasizing equal access to resources and fair competition for all businesses, during a Monday symposium attended by top government officials and prominent private entrepreneurs, including thos...
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40% Bias Score
China's 5 Percent GDP Growth in 2024: Impact on Global Economy
China's economy grew 5 percent in 2024, reaching $18.80 trillion GDP, exceeding targets; this growth, driven by domestic policies and record foreign trade ($43.85 trillion), significantly impacted global markets and recovery, with the Belt and Road Initiative playing a key role.
China's 5 Percent GDP Growth in 2024: Impact on Global Economy
China's economy grew 5 percent in 2024, reaching $18.80 trillion GDP, exceeding targets; this growth, driven by domestic policies and record foreign trade ($43.85 trillion), significantly impacted global markets and recovery, with the Belt and Road Initiative playing a key role.
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56% Bias Score
Australian Egg Shortage Due to Bird Flu Outbreaks
Bird flu outbreaks in Australia have caused a 23 percent increase in egg prices over two years, leading to shortages and buying limits in major supermarkets, while smaller retailers report strong sales but higher prices, impacting consumer spending and highlighting supply chain vulnerability.
Australian Egg Shortage Due to Bird Flu Outbreaks
Bird flu outbreaks in Australia have caused a 23 percent increase in egg prices over two years, leading to shortages and buying limits in major supermarkets, while smaller retailers report strong sales but higher prices, impacting consumer spending and highlighting supply chain vulnerability.
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44% Bias Score
RBA Cuts Interest Rate by 0.25 Percentage Points
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.1 percent, its first rate cut in over four years, providing mortgage holders with approximately $100 monthly relief on a $600,000 mortgage, although further cuts are unlikely in the near future due to inflation conc...
RBA Cuts Interest Rate by 0.25 Percentage Points
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.1 percent, its first rate cut in over four years, providing mortgage holders with approximately $100 monthly relief on a $600,000 mortgage, although further cuts are unlikely in the near future due to inflation conc...
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40% Bias Score
Myanmar BGF Rescues 1,000+ Foreign Scammers' Victims, Amidst Accusations of Complicity
The Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) in Myanmar rescued over 1,000 foreigners forced to work for scammers and is facilitating repatriation with China's help, amid accusations of the BGF's involvement in the syndicates.
Myanmar BGF Rescues 1,000+ Foreign Scammers' Victims, Amidst Accusations of Complicity
The Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) in Myanmar rescued over 1,000 foreigners forced to work for scammers and is facilitating repatriation with China's help, amid accusations of the BGF's involvement in the syndicates.
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32% Bias Score
Japan Allows "Taiwan" Listing in Family Registry
Japan's Justice Ministry will allow Taiwanese marrying Japanese citizens to list their place of origin as "Taiwan" in family registries from May 2024, a move welcomed by Taiwan but criticized by China, reflecting Japan's complex relations with both.
Japan Allows "Taiwan" Listing in Family Registry
Japan's Justice Ministry will allow Taiwanese marrying Japanese citizens to list their place of origin as "Taiwan" in family registries from May 2024, a move welcomed by Taiwan but criticized by China, reflecting Japan's complex relations with both.
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36% Bias Score