February 2025
March 2025
Hamas Releases Sixth Hostage in Prisoner Exchange with Israel
On February 22, 2025, Hamas released a sixth hostage, Hisham al Sayed, to the Red Cross in Gaza, as part of an ongoing prisoner exchange with Israel involving 30 released hostages and the impending release of 620 Palestinian prisoners in return.
Hamas Releases Sixth Hostage in Prisoner Exchange with Israel
On February 22, 2025, Hamas released a sixth hostage, Hisham al Sayed, to the Red Cross in Gaza, as part of an ongoing prisoner exchange with Israel involving 30 released hostages and the impending release of 620 Palestinian prisoners in return.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration Drops Lawsuits, Launches Tech Deregulation
The Trump administration dropped lawsuits against SpaceX and Coinbase, launched a "deregulatory initiative" impacting AI safety regulations, and is considering further deregulation of the tech sector, following significant campaign donations from several tech CEOs.
Trump Administration Drops Lawsuits, Launches Tech Deregulation
The Trump administration dropped lawsuits against SpaceX and Coinbase, launched a "deregulatory initiative" impacting AI safety regulations, and is considering further deregulation of the tech sector, following significant campaign donations from several tech CEOs.
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56% Bias Score
Chinese Navy Live-Fire Exercise Forces Airliner Reroutes
On Friday, three flights traveling between Sydney, Australia, and New Zealand were rerouted after the Chinese navy announced a live-fire exercise in international waters, directly to the airliners, without prior notification to Australian authorities, causing concern over the lack of communication a...
Chinese Navy Live-Fire Exercise Forces Airliner Reroutes
On Friday, three flights traveling between Sydney, Australia, and New Zealand were rerouted after the Chinese navy announced a live-fire exercise in international waters, directly to the airliners, without prior notification to Australian authorities, causing concern over the lack of communication a...
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32% Bias Score
Arab Leaders Meet to Counter Trump's Gaza Plan
Gulf leaders, Jordan, and Egypt met in Riyadh to formulate a counter-plan to President Trump's Gaza relocation proposal; a potential three-to-five-year Egyptian reconstruction plan is under consideration, excluding Hamas, and final decisions will be made at the Arab summit in March.
Arab Leaders Meet to Counter Trump's Gaza Plan
Gulf leaders, Jordan, and Egypt met in Riyadh to formulate a counter-plan to President Trump's Gaza relocation proposal; a potential three-to-five-year Egyptian reconstruction plan is under consideration, excluding Hamas, and final decisions will be made at the Arab summit in March.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico Arrests Sinaloa Cartel Leaders Amidst US Terrorist Designation
Mexican authorities arrested two high-ranking Sinaloa Cartel members, Jose Angel Canobbio Inzunza and Kevin Alonso "N", days before the US designated the cartel and others as terrorist organizations, prompting criticism from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum over sovereignty concerns.
Mexico Arrests Sinaloa Cartel Leaders Amidst US Terrorist Designation
Mexican authorities arrested two high-ranking Sinaloa Cartel members, Jose Angel Canobbio Inzunza and Kevin Alonso "N", days before the US designated the cartel and others as terrorist organizations, prompting criticism from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum over sovereignty concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Argentine President Faces Corruption Probe Over Meme Coin Promotion
Argentine President Javier Milei is under investigation for promoting the meme coin "$LIBRA", whose price soared after his endorsement then crashed, leading to criminal complaints and calls for his impeachment; the incident raises concerns about market manipulation and investor protection.
Argentine President Faces Corruption Probe Over Meme Coin Promotion
Argentine President Javier Milei is under investigation for promoting the meme coin "$LIBRA", whose price soared after his endorsement then crashed, leading to criminal complaints and calls for his impeachment; the incident raises concerns about market manipulation and investor protection.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Purges Top Military Leaders
President Trump fired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Q. Brown and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti on Friday, replacing them with retired Lt. Gen. John Dan Caine and yet-to-be-named successors, prompting concerns about the military's future.
Trump Purges Top Military Leaders
President Trump fired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Q. Brown and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti on Friday, replacing them with retired Lt. Gen. John Dan Caine and yet-to-be-named successors, prompting concerns about the military's future.
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64% Bias Score
Istanbul Bar Association Faces Crackdown After Criticizing Turkish Government
Following the election of a new leadership critical of the Turkish government, the Istanbul Bar Association faces multiple investigations, lawsuits, and arrest warrants, highlighting the ongoing suppression of dissent and challenges to the rule of law in Turkey.
Istanbul Bar Association Faces Crackdown After Criticizing Turkish Government
Following the election of a new leadership critical of the Turkish government, the Istanbul Bar Association faces multiple investigations, lawsuits, and arrest warrants, highlighting the ongoing suppression of dissent and challenges to the rule of law in Turkey.
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56% Bias Score
LA Mayor Fires Fire Chief After Devastating Wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fired Fire Chief Kristin Crowley following criticism of the city's response to devastating wildfires that killed 26, destroyed thousands of homes, and displaced 150,000; Ronnie Villanueva is interim chief; Crowley has 10 days to appeal.
LA Mayor Fires Fire Chief After Devastating Wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fired Fire Chief Kristin Crowley following criticism of the city's response to devastating wildfires that killed 26, destroyed thousands of homes, and displaced 150,000; Ronnie Villanueva is interim chief; Crowley has 10 days to appeal.
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52% Bias Score
US Seeks Softer UN Stance on Ukraine Conflict, Ukraine Refuses
On February 22, the US requested Ukraine withdraw its UN resolution condemning Russia's military operation, proposing a less critical alternative; Ukraine refused and will present its resolution on Monday; this action reflects a potential shift in US foreign policy.
US Seeks Softer UN Stance on Ukraine Conflict, Ukraine Refuses
On February 22, the US requested Ukraine withdraw its UN resolution condemning Russia's military operation, proposing a less critical alternative; Ukraine refused and will present its resolution on Monday; this action reflects a potential shift in US foreign policy.
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36% Bias Score
Kashmir's Drying Spring Highlights Climate Change Concerns
An ancient spring in Kashmir, India, dried up due to extreme dry weather conditions, causing water shortages and prompting concerns about climate change's impact on water resources; the spring has since been replenished by recent rain and snow.
Kashmir's Drying Spring Highlights Climate Change Concerns
An ancient spring in Kashmir, India, dried up due to extreme dry weather conditions, causing water shortages and prompting concerns about climate change's impact on water resources; the spring has since been replenished by recent rain and snow.
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40% Bias Score
Rushdie Attacker Convicted of Attempted Murder
A New Jersey man, Hadi Matar, was convicted of attempted murder and assault for stabbing author Salman Rushdie in August 2022, causing severe injuries; Matar faces over 30 years in prison and separate federal charges related to Hezbollah.
Rushdie Attacker Convicted of Attempted Murder
A New Jersey man, Hadi Matar, was convicted of attempted murder and assault for stabbing author Salman Rushdie in August 2022, causing severe injuries; Matar faces over 30 years in prison and separate federal charges related to Hezbollah.
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36% Bias Score