February 2025
March 2025
US, Russia Agree to Restore Embassy Staffing, Establish Mediation Team for Ukraine Peace Talks
Following over four hours of talks in Saudi Arabia, US and Russian foreign ministers agreed to fully restore embassy staffing and establish a high-level mediation team to negotiate peace in Ukraine, marking a potential thaw in severely strained relations.
US, Russia Agree to Restore Embassy Staffing, Establish Mediation Team for Ukraine Peace Talks
Following over four hours of talks in Saudi Arabia, US and Russian foreign ministers agreed to fully restore embassy staffing and establish a high-level mediation team to negotiate peace in Ukraine, marking a potential thaw in severely strained relations.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Cars, Chips, and Pharmaceuticals
President Trump announced plans to impose approximately 25% tariffs on imported cars, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals by April 2, potentially impacting foreign automakers and raising consumer prices, as part of his protectionist trade strategy.
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Cars, Chips, and Pharmaceuticals
President Trump announced plans to impose approximately 25% tariffs on imported cars, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals by April 2, potentially impacting foreign automakers and raising consumer prices, as part of his protectionist trade strategy.
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56% Bias Score
Hamas to Return Bodies of Israeli Mother, Two Children Captured in Gaza
Hamas announced it will return the bodies of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, captured during the October 7, 2023, attack on Nir Oz, prompting widespread grief in Israel and raising questions about future prisoner exchanges; this follows the release of some other hostages in a ceasefire.
Hamas to Return Bodies of Israeli Mother, Two Children Captured in Gaza
Hamas announced it will return the bodies of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, captured during the October 7, 2023, attack on Nir Oz, prompting widespread grief in Israel and raising questions about future prisoner exchanges; this follows the release of some other hostages in a ceasefire.
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40% Bias Score
Space-Based Missile Shield Proposed to Counter Nuclear Threat
Todd Harrison, a space security expert, proposes a space-based missile defense system with 200,000 interceptors to counter a potential Russian and North Korean nuclear attack, costing between $370 billion and $1.2 trillion, leveraging advancements in commercial space technology.
Space-Based Missile Shield Proposed to Counter Nuclear Threat
Todd Harrison, a space security expert, proposes a space-based missile defense system with 200,000 interceptors to counter a potential Russian and North Korean nuclear attack, costing between $370 billion and $1.2 trillion, leveraging advancements in commercial space technology.
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36% Bias Score
Israeli-Gazan Conflict Impacts Tourism Amidst Record Hospitality Profits
The Israeli-Gazan conflict negatively impacts regional tourism, while Trump's plan for Gaza control faces resistance. Simultaneously, hospitality and airlines see record profits, contrasting with struggling automotive returns.
Israeli-Gazan Conflict Impacts Tourism Amidst Record Hospitality Profits
The Israeli-Gazan conflict negatively impacts regional tourism, while Trump's plan for Gaza control faces resistance. Simultaneously, hospitality and airlines see record profits, contrasting with struggling automotive returns.
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28% Bias Score
Mexico Races to Avert US Tariffs
Mexico is urgently working to prevent US tariffs on \$505 billion in annual exports, with Secretary Ebrard leading negotiations; a "Hecho en Mexico" initiative aims to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on Asian imports; \$60 billion in investments are on hold.
Mexico Races to Avert US Tariffs
Mexico is urgently working to prevent US tariffs on \$505 billion in annual exports, with Secretary Ebrard leading negotiations; a "Hecho en Mexico" initiative aims to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on Asian imports; \$60 billion in investments are on hold.
Progress
36% Bias Score
EU Prepares Major Military Aid Package for Ukraine Amidst Russia's Opposition
The European Union is preparing a military aid package for Ukraine worth at least €6 billion, including artillery shells and air defense systems, to support Ukraine's defense and strengthen the EU's role in potential peace talks amid Russia's opposition.
EU Prepares Major Military Aid Package for Ukraine Amidst Russia's Opposition
The European Union is preparing a military aid package for Ukraine worth at least €6 billion, including artillery shells and air defense systems, to support Ukraine's defense and strengthen the EU's role in potential peace talks amid Russia's opposition.
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36% Bias Score
Hamas Accelerates Release of Israeli Hostages
Hamas has agreed to accelerate the release of Israeli hostages, handing over four bodies on Thursday and six live hostages on Saturday, as part of a ceasefire agreement; this follows Israeli concessions to allow aid into Gaza, but 59 hostages remain.
Hamas Accelerates Release of Israeli Hostages
Hamas has agreed to accelerate the release of Israeli hostages, handing over four bodies on Thursday and six live hostages on Saturday, as part of a ceasefire agreement; this follows Israeli concessions to allow aid into Gaza, but 59 hostages remain.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Announces Potential 25% Tariffs on Cars, Pharmaceuticals, and Semiconductors
President Trump announced potential 25% tariffs on car imports from April, with further details pending, alongside similar threats targeting pharmaceuticals and semiconductors; his inconsistent past tariff actions suggest a strategy of using economic pressure for trade concessions, creating uncertai...
Trump Announces Potential 25% Tariffs on Cars, Pharmaceuticals, and Semiconductors
President Trump announced potential 25% tariffs on car imports from April, with further details pending, alongside similar threats targeting pharmaceuticals and semiconductors; his inconsistent past tariff actions suggest a strategy of using economic pressure for trade concessions, creating uncertai...
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52% Bias Score
U.S.-Russia Meeting in Saudi Arabia Signals Shift in Ukraine Policy
The U.S. and Russia held a foreign ministers' meeting in Saudi Arabia, signaling a shift away from the Biden administration's Ukraine policy and raising concerns among European allies about a potential weakening of the coalition supporting Ukraine. The meeting followed an unscheduled conversation be...
U.S.-Russia Meeting in Saudi Arabia Signals Shift in Ukraine Policy
The U.S. and Russia held a foreign ministers' meeting in Saudi Arabia, signaling a shift away from the Biden administration's Ukraine policy and raising concerns among European allies about a potential weakening of the coalition supporting Ukraine. The meeting followed an unscheduled conversation be...
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56% Bias Score
Mexico's Drug Seizure Amid Rising U.S. Tensions
Mexico announced a major drug bust of 269 kilograms of methamphetamine and 4,700 liters of precursors near Culiacán, amid rising tensions with the U.S. over a potential designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations; this follows months of intensified anti-drug operations resulting in sig...
Mexico's Drug Seizure Amid Rising U.S. Tensions
Mexico announced a major drug bust of 269 kilograms of methamphetamine and 4,700 liters of precursors near Culiacán, amid rising tensions with the U.S. over a potential designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations; this follows months of intensified anti-drug operations resulting in sig...
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48% Bias Score
Judge Rejects Restraining Order Against Trump, Musk's Agency
A US judge denied a temporary restraining order against President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), allowing it to continue restructuring federal agencies despite concerns about its authority and potential conflicts of interest; the lawsuit was filed by 14 states.
Judge Rejects Restraining Order Against Trump, Musk's Agency
A US judge denied a temporary restraining order against President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), allowing it to continue restructuring federal agencies despite concerns about its authority and potential conflicts of interest; the lawsuit was filed by 14 states.
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60% Bias Score