March 2025
April 2025
Taliban's Rapid Takeover of Afghanistan in 2021
The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, following a rapid military advance that exploited the withdrawal of foreign forces and the collapse of the Afghan military, leading to widespread displacement and a humanitarian crisis.
Taliban's Rapid Takeover of Afghanistan in 2021
The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, following a rapid military advance that exploited the withdrawal of foreign forces and the collapse of the Afghan military, leading to widespread displacement and a humanitarian crisis.
Progress
44% Bias Score
US Pauses Military Aid to Ukraine, Pending Peace Commitment
The US has paused military and intelligence aid to Ukraine, pending a commitment from Ukraine to peace talks, raising concerns about Ukraine's defensive capabilities and potential Russian gains, while the UK is also banned from sharing US intelligence with Ukraine, impacting its defense strategy.
US Pauses Military Aid to Ukraine, Pending Peace Commitment
The US has paused military and intelligence aid to Ukraine, pending a commitment from Ukraine to peace talks, raising concerns about Ukraine's defensive capabilities and potential Russian gains, while the UK is also banned from sharing US intelligence with Ukraine, impacting its defense strategy.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Trump's Actions Damage America's International Standing
President Trump's recent actions, including his speech to Congress and interactions with foreign leaders, have severely damaged America's international reputation, undermining decades of progress in global health and development and creating a decline in trust and goodwill toward the U.S.
Trump's Actions Damage America's International Standing
President Trump's recent actions, including his speech to Congress and interactions with foreign leaders, have severely damaged America's international reputation, undermining decades of progress in global health and development and creating a decline in trust and goodwill toward the U.S.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Hamas Hostage Threat Jeopardizes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Amidst escalating threats, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is at risk, with Hamas threatening to kill hostages if fighting resumes; the US hinted at potential joint action with Israel, while Israel's halting of aid to Gaza faces international criticism.
Hamas Hostage Threat Jeopardizes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Amidst escalating threats, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is at risk, with Hamas threatening to kill hostages if fighting resumes; the US hinted at potential joint action with Israel, while Israel's halting of aid to Gaza faces international criticism.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Jordan Evacuates Gazan Children Amid U.S. Displacement Plan
Jordan is evacuating dozens of injured Gazan children to Amman for medical treatment, part of a broader strategy to counter a U.S. plan to displace millions of Palestinians and to prevent unrest. The effort involves a $53 billion Arab initiative and quiet diplomacy with the U.S.
Jordan Evacuates Gazan Children Amid U.S. Displacement Plan
Jordan is evacuating dozens of injured Gazan children to Amman for medical treatment, part of a broader strategy to counter a U.S. plan to displace millions of Palestinians and to prevent unrest. The effort involves a $53 billion Arab initiative and quiet diplomacy with the U.S.
Progress
52% Bias Score
EU Sets Five Conditions for Ukraine Peace, Pledges Increased Military Aid
The EU (minus Hungary) approved five conditions for Ukraine peace: Ukrainian involvement in talks, European security inclusion, ceasefires within a peace process, security guarantees for Ukraine, and respecting its sovereignty; they also pledged increased military aid to Ukraine.
EU Sets Five Conditions for Ukraine Peace, Pledges Increased Military Aid
The EU (minus Hungary) approved five conditions for Ukraine peace: Ukrainian involvement in talks, European security inclusion, ceasefires within a peace process, security guarantees for Ukraine, and respecting its sovereignty; they also pledged increased military aid to Ukraine.
Progress
40% Bias Score
\$10 Million Reward Offered for Arrest of Fugitive Olympic Snowboarder-Turned-Drug Kingpin
The US is offering a \$10 million reward for information on Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder accused of leading a billion-dollar drug trafficking operation and multiple murders, believed to be hiding in Mexico under the protection of the Sinaloa cartel.
\$10 Million Reward Offered for Arrest of Fugitive Olympic Snowboarder-Turned-Drug Kingpin
The US is offering a \$10 million reward for information on Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder accused of leading a billion-dollar drug trafficking operation and multiple murders, believed to be hiding in Mexico under the protection of the Sinaloa cartel.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Global Obesity Crisis Projected to Affect 4.5 Billion by 2050
By 2050, 60% of adults and 31% of children globally are projected to be overweight or obese, a substantial increase from 1990, linked to rising risks of numerous diseases and placing a significant strain on healthcare systems worldwide.
Global Obesity Crisis Projected to Affect 4.5 Billion by 2050
By 2050, 60% of adults and 31% of children globally are projected to be overweight or obese, a substantial increase from 1990, linked to rising risks of numerous diseases and placing a significant strain on healthcare systems worldwide.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Hamas Hostage Threat Jeopardizes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Following President Trump's ultimatum to Hamas to release all hostages, Hamas threatened to kill hostages if fighting resumes, jeopardizing the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas; the US is directly engaging with Hamas, a departure from past practice, and may coordinate with Israel on potential resp...
Hamas Hostage Threat Jeopardizes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Following President Trump's ultimatum to Hamas to release all hostages, Hamas threatened to kill hostages if fighting resumes, jeopardizing the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas; the US is directly engaging with Hamas, a departure from past practice, and may coordinate with Israel on potential resp...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Hungary's Dissent Underscores EU Divisions on Ukraine Support
At a special EU summit on March 6th, Hungary's refusal to fully support a joint statement on Ukraine, due to its different approach to achieving peace, resulted in a 26-member declaration instead of a unanimous one, highlighting divisions within the EU regarding the conflict.
Hungary's Dissent Underscores EU Divisions on Ukraine Support
At a special EU summit on March 6th, Hungary's refusal to fully support a joint statement on Ukraine, due to its different approach to achieving peace, resulted in a 26-member declaration instead of a unanimous one, highlighting divisions within the EU regarding the conflict.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Ukraine to Resume Peace Talks in Saudi Arabia, Contingent on Russian Concessions
Following intense US pressure, Ukraine will resume peace talks in Saudi Arabia next week, contingent on Russia meeting key conditions including halting attacks on civilian infrastructure, ending Black Sea operations, and releasing prisoners of war; a parallel US-Ukraine economic agreement is also in...
Ukraine to Resume Peace Talks in Saudi Arabia, Contingent on Russian Concessions
Following intense US pressure, Ukraine will resume peace talks in Saudi Arabia next week, contingent on Russia meeting key conditions including halting attacks on civilian infrastructure, ending Black Sea operations, and releasing prisoners of war; a parallel US-Ukraine economic agreement is also in...
Progress
40% Bias Score
US-Ukraine Peace Talks Set for Saudi Arabia Amidst Recent Tensions
Following a recent public clash and subsequent pause in US military aid, US-Ukraine peace talks are scheduled for next week in Saudi Arabia, with President Zelensky expressing hope for a "meaningful meeting" to achieve a "fast and lasting" peace, despite not personally attending the talks.
US-Ukraine Peace Talks Set for Saudi Arabia Amidst Recent Tensions
Following a recent public clash and subsequent pause in US military aid, US-Ukraine peace talks are scheduled for next week in Saudi Arabia, with President Zelensky expressing hope for a "meaningful meeting" to achieve a "fast and lasting" peace, despite not personally attending the talks.
Progress
48% Bias Score