March 2025
April 2025
Oil Prices Fall on OPEC+ Output and Trade War Concerns
Global oil prices declined for a third day on Wednesday, with Brent crude falling to $69.57 and WTI to $66.49 per barrel, driven by OPEC+'s planned output increase and escalating U.S.-led trade tensions resulting in reduced economic growth and fuel demand.
Oil Prices Fall on OPEC+ Output and Trade War Concerns
Global oil prices declined for a third day on Wednesday, with Brent crude falling to $69.57 and WTI to $66.49 per barrel, driven by OPEC+'s planned output increase and escalating U.S.-led trade tensions resulting in reduced economic growth and fuel demand.
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32% Bias Score
Russian Jet's Aggressive Maneuver Near French Drone Condemned
On March 2nd, 2024, a Russian Su-35 fighter jet executed dangerous maneuvers near a French Reaper drone in international airspace over the Eastern Mediterranean, prompting France to condemn Russia's aggressive actions amidst ongoing US-Russia peace talks.
Russian Jet's Aggressive Maneuver Near French Drone Condemned
On March 2nd, 2024, a Russian Su-35 fighter jet executed dangerous maneuvers near a French Reaper drone in international airspace over the Eastern Mediterranean, prompting France to condemn Russia's aggressive actions amidst ongoing US-Russia peace talks.
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48% Bias Score
North Korea Upgrades Air Force with New Airborne Early Warning Aircraft
North Korea is nearing completion of its first airborne early warning aircraft, an Ilyushin IL-76 modified with a unique radome at a Pyongyang airport, signifying a potential upgrade in its air force capabilities and possibly indicating Chinese technological influence.
North Korea Upgrades Air Force with New Airborne Early Warning Aircraft
North Korea is nearing completion of its first airborne early warning aircraft, an Ilyushin IL-76 modified with a unique radome at a Pyongyang airport, signifying a potential upgrade in its air force capabilities and possibly indicating Chinese technological influence.
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40% Bias Score
EU Agrees to Implement Long-Delayed Entry/Exit System
EU member states agreed to implement the Entry/Exit System (EES) for short-stay travelers, aiming to modernize border controls and combat immigration fraud, with a potential launch this autumn.
EU Agrees to Implement Long-Delayed Entry/Exit System
EU member states agreed to implement the Entry/Exit System (EES) for short-stay travelers, aiming to modernize border controls and combat immigration fraud, with a potential launch this autumn.
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8% Bias Score
Xiaomi's R&D Investment Fuels Global Leadership and NEV Success
Xiaomi Corp, led by CEO Lei Jun, surpassed its 100 billion yuan R&D investment goal, resulting in global leadership in smartphones for 18 consecutive quarters, the world's largest consumer IoT platform, and rapid success in the NEV sector with 135,000 vehicles sold in nine months, showcasing China's...
Xiaomi's R&D Investment Fuels Global Leadership and NEV Success
Xiaomi Corp, led by CEO Lei Jun, surpassed its 100 billion yuan R&D investment goal, resulting in global leadership in smartphones for 18 consecutive quarters, the world's largest consumer IoT platform, and rapid success in the NEV sector with 135,000 vehicles sold in nine months, showcasing China's...
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52% Bias Score
CDL Advisor Resigns Amidst Kwek Family Boardroom Dispute
Following a public family feud and lawsuit, Catherine Wu, an advisor at City Developments Ltd. (CDL), resigned, leading to a 2% rise in CDL's share price and addressing corporate governance concerns raised by the company's CEO, Sherman Kwek.
CDL Advisor Resigns Amidst Kwek Family Boardroom Dispute
Following a public family feud and lawsuit, Catherine Wu, an advisor at City Developments Ltd. (CDL), resigned, leading to a 2% rise in CDL's share price and addressing corporate governance concerns raised by the company's CEO, Sherman Kwek.
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52% Bias Score
US Tariffs Violate CUSMA: Canada Weighs Legal Options
The US imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, violating the CUSMA trade agreement. Canada faces the choice of pursuing dispute resolution through CUSMA's Chapter 31 or the WTO, with uncertain prospects for US compliance; it also may challenge the legality of the tariffs under US domestic law.
US Tariffs Violate CUSMA: Canada Weighs Legal Options
The US imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, violating the CUSMA trade agreement. Canada faces the choice of pursuing dispute resolution through CUSMA's Chapter 31 or the WTO, with uncertain prospects for US compliance; it also may challenge the legality of the tariffs under US domestic law.
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48% Bias Score
Mitsotakis Accuses Opposition of Exploiting Tempe Train Crash for Political Gain
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis accused the opposition of trying to exploit the Tempe train crash for political gain, rejecting claims of a cover-up and announcing a public-private partnership to upgrade the railway network and constitutional amendments for public sector employee evaluation...
Mitsotakis Accuses Opposition of Exploiting Tempe Train Crash for Political Gain
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis accused the opposition of trying to exploit the Tempe train crash for political gain, rejecting claims of a cover-up and announcing a public-private partnership to upgrade the railway network and constitutional amendments for public sector employee evaluation...
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56% Bias Score
Space Debris: A Growing Threat to Space Exploration
Space debris, consisting of defunct satellites and rockets, poses a growing threat to space exploration; the collision between Iridium 33 and Kosmos 2251 in 2009 generated thousands of debris pieces, and ESA estimates millions more pieces of varying sizes in low orbit, necessitating improved satelli...
Space Debris: A Growing Threat to Space Exploration
Space debris, consisting of defunct satellites and rockets, poses a growing threat to space exploration; the collision between Iridium 33 and Kosmos 2251 in 2009 generated thousands of debris pieces, and ESA estimates millions more pieces of varying sizes in low orbit, necessitating improved satelli...
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20% Bias Score
China's Record Deficit to Counter Economic Slowdown and US Tariffs
China announced a record budget deficit of 5.66 trillion yuan ($1.24 trillion) to boost its slowing economy and counter US tariffs, aiming for 5% GDP growth and prioritizing high-tech development; Premier Li Qiang also dropped the 'peaceful reunification' reference for Taiwan.
China's Record Deficit to Counter Economic Slowdown and US Tariffs
China announced a record budget deficit of 5.66 trillion yuan ($1.24 trillion) to boost its slowing economy and counter US tariffs, aiming for 5% GDP growth and prioritizing high-tech development; Premier Li Qiang also dropped the 'peaceful reunification' reference for Taiwan.
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40% Bias Score
Cyclone Alfred Threatens Lismore
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to hit Lismore, Australia, early Friday morning, bringing 120km/h winds, eight-meter waves, and the threat of flooding, prompting widespread closures and evacuations amid heightened anxiety among residents still recovering from the 2022 floods.
Cyclone Alfred Threatens Lismore
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to hit Lismore, Australia, early Friday morning, bringing 120km/h winds, eight-meter waves, and the threat of flooding, prompting widespread closures and evacuations amid heightened anxiety among residents still recovering from the 2022 floods.
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40% Bias Score
UN Chief Warns of US Policy Shift, Tech Oligarchs' Power, and Rising Global Conflicts
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk voiced alarm over a "fundamental shift in direction" in US policies, citing divisive rhetoric, dismantling of diversity programs, and cuts to foreign aid, while also warning of the unchecked power of tech oligarchs and rising global conflicts.
UN Chief Warns of US Policy Shift, Tech Oligarchs' Power, and Rising Global Conflicts
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk voiced alarm over a "fundamental shift in direction" in US policies, citing divisive rhetoric, dismantling of diversity programs, and cuts to foreign aid, while also warning of the unchecked power of tech oligarchs and rising global conflicts.
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36% Bias Score