March 2025
April 2025
Trump's Foreign Policy Shift Threatens Transatlantic Alliance
Six weeks into his second term, President Trump's foreign policy has drastically shifted towards Russia, alienating European allies and jeopardizing the post-World War II world order, prompting discussions among European nations for a unified response.
Trump's Foreign Policy Shift Threatens Transatlantic Alliance
Six weeks into his second term, President Trump's foreign policy has drastically shifted towards Russia, alienating European allies and jeopardizing the post-World War II world order, prompting discussions among European nations for a unified response.
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48% Bias Score
Global Growth Concerns Surge Amidst Weak US Data and Trade Tensions
Weakening U.S. economic data and new U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada are fueling global growth concerns, causing stock market declines, falling oil prices, and increased expectations of rate cuts by central banks; Morgan Stanley estimates these tariffs could reduce U.S. growth by 0.7-1.1 percentag...
Global Growth Concerns Surge Amidst Weak US Data and Trade Tensions
Weakening U.S. economic data and new U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada are fueling global growth concerns, causing stock market declines, falling oil prices, and increased expectations of rate cuts by central banks; Morgan Stanley estimates these tariffs could reduce U.S. growth by 0.7-1.1 percentag...
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64% Bias Score
US Consortium Acquires Panama Canal Ports Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Hutchison Holdings is selling its 90% stake in Panama Ports Company, which operates ports on both sides of the Panama Canal, to a US consortium led by BlackRock for \$19 billion, following pressure from the US government and concerns about Chinese influence.
US Consortium Acquires Panama Canal Ports Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Hutchison Holdings is selling its 90% stake in Panama Ports Company, which operates ports on both sides of the Panama Canal, to a US consortium led by BlackRock for \$19 billion, following pressure from the US government and concerns about Chinese influence.
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60% Bias Score
Trump and Zelenskyy Signal Reconciliation After Public Dispute
Following a public disagreement, US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy are showing signs of reconciliation after Zelenskyy expressed a willingness to pursue peace talks in a letter to Trump, who subsequently cited it in a congressional address. The US temporarily halted military aid a...
Trump and Zelenskyy Signal Reconciliation After Public Dispute
Following a public disagreement, US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy are showing signs of reconciliation after Zelenskyy expressed a willingness to pursue peace talks in a letter to Trump, who subsequently cited it in a congressional address. The US temporarily halted military aid a...
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44% Bias Score
Arab Leaders Reject Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan, Approve Egypt's $53 Billion Reconstruction Proposal
Arab leaders endorsed Egypt's $53 billion plan for Gaza's post-war reconstruction, rejecting Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans and create a 'Near East Riviera'; the plan involves rebuilding infrastructure and creating sustainable development, while Hamas welcomes it, Israel rejects it, and the Whi...
Arab Leaders Reject Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan, Approve Egypt's $53 Billion Reconstruction Proposal
Arab leaders endorsed Egypt's $53 billion plan for Gaza's post-war reconstruction, rejecting Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans and create a 'Near East Riviera'; the plan involves rebuilding infrastructure and creating sustainable development, while Hamas welcomes it, Israel rejects it, and the Whi...
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48% Bias Score
Germany to Spend €500 Billion on Military and Infrastructure
Germany's incoming coalition government will create a €500 billion infrastructure fund and reform borrowing rules to bolster defense spending and revive economic growth, prompting market rallies and raising concerns about potential political challenges.
Germany to Spend €500 Billion on Military and Infrastructure
Germany's incoming coalition government will create a €500 billion infrastructure fund and reform borrowing rules to bolster defense spending and revive economic growth, prompting market rallies and raising concerns about potential political challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Announces Ukraine's Willingness to Negotiate Peace with Russia, Imposes Tariffs
President Trump addressed Congress on Tuesday, announcing that Ukraine is prepared to negotiate with Russia for peace, following a letter from President Zelenskyy and while imposing new tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
Trump Announces Ukraine's Willingness to Negotiate Peace with Russia, Imposes Tariffs
President Trump addressed Congress on Tuesday, announcing that Ukraine is prepared to negotiate with Russia for peace, following a letter from President Zelenskyy and while imposing new tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
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44% Bias Score
China Defiant Amidst Trump's Escalating Trade War
Amidst President Trump's angry address to Congress defending his tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, China announced a 5% growth target, highlighting its economic resilience and asserting its position in the face of escalating trade tensions.
China Defiant Amidst Trump's Escalating Trade War
Amidst President Trump's angry address to Congress defending his tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, China announced a 5% growth target, highlighting its economic resilience and asserting its position in the face of escalating trade tensions.
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52% Bias Score
EU Unveils 800 Billion Euro "ReArm Europe" Plan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled an 800-billion-euro "ReArm Europe" plan on December 19, 2024, to significantly increase EU defense spending in response to escalating security threats, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and concerns about future U.S. NATO support.
EU Unveils 800 Billion Euro "ReArm Europe" Plan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled an 800-billion-euro "ReArm Europe" plan on December 19, 2024, to significantly increase EU defense spending in response to escalating security threats, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and concerns about future U.S. NATO support.
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48% Bias Score
Dollar Plunges Amid Global Uncertainty, Challenging Safe-Haven Status
The U.S. dollar experienced a sharp decline this week, defying its typical role as a safe haven amid rising global political tensions and recession fears in the U.S., potentially signaling a shift in global investor confidence and a weakening of the dollar's global dominance.
Dollar Plunges Amid Global Uncertainty, Challenging Safe-Haven Status
The U.S. dollar experienced a sharp decline this week, defying its typical role as a safe haven amid rising global political tensions and recession fears in the U.S., potentially signaling a shift in global investor confidence and a weakening of the dollar's global dominance.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Rejects Arab Gaza Reconstruction Plan
The Trump administration rejected a $53 billion Arab-backed plan to rebuild Gaza, proposing instead a vision that includes removing Palestinian residents and creating a US-owned "Riviera", jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire and raising concerns about regional stability.
Trump Rejects Arab Gaza Reconstruction Plan
The Trump administration rejected a $53 billion Arab-backed plan to rebuild Gaza, proposing instead a vision that includes removing Palestinian residents and creating a US-owned "Riviera", jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire and raising concerns about regional stability.
Progress
52% Bias Score
36 Companies Responsible for Half of Global Carbon Emissions in 2023
A new report reveals that 36 companies produced half the world's climate-heating carbon emissions in 2023, totaling over 20 billion tonnes of CO2, with Saudi Aramco's emissions rivalling those of India and ExxonMobil's comparable to Germany's, highlighting the need for corporate accountability and a...
36 Companies Responsible for Half of Global Carbon Emissions in 2023
A new report reveals that 36 companies produced half the world's climate-heating carbon emissions in 2023, totaling over 20 billion tonnes of CO2, with Saudi Aramco's emissions rivalling those of India and ExxonMobil's comparable to Germany's, highlighting the need for corporate accountability and a...
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48% Bias Score