March 2025
April 2025
South Sudan Peace Deal Threatened by Renewed Fighting
Renewed clashes in South Sudan's Upper Nile region between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar threaten the 2018 peace agreement, following a UN helicopter attack resulting in casualties and the killing of a general.
South Sudan Peace Deal Threatened by Renewed Fighting
Renewed clashes in South Sudan's Upper Nile region between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar threaten the 2018 peace agreement, following a UN helicopter attack resulting in casualties and the killing of a general.
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48% Bias Score
Syria: Hundreds Dead in Revenge Killings, Biggest Threat to New Government
Hundreds of civilians, mostly Alawites, were killed in revenge attacks in Syria's coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus following an ambush of government forces; this is the biggest challenge to the new Syrian government since it took power last December.
Syria: Hundreds Dead in Revenge Killings, Biggest Threat to New Government
Hundreds of civilians, mostly Alawites, were killed in revenge attacks in Syria's coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus following an ambush of government forces; this is the biggest challenge to the new Syrian government since it took power last December.
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40% Bias Score
Musk's Starlink Comments Spark Italian Security Debate
Italian politicians criticize the government's reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink satellite system for national security following Musk's statements that he could end Ukrainian access and that a negotiated peace is needed, raising concerns about technological dependence and the influence of private en...
Musk's Starlink Comments Spark Italian Security Debate
Italian politicians criticize the government's reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink satellite system for national security following Musk's statements that he could end Ukrainian access and that a negotiated peace is needed, raising concerns about technological dependence and the influence of private en...
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48% Bias Score
Sudan Accuses UAE of Complicity in Darfur Genocide, Files ICJ Case
Sudan filed a case against the UAE at the ICJ on March 5, 2025, alleging the UAE's complicity in the RSF's genocide against the Masalit in Darfur, based on evidence of UAE support for the RSF and the RSF's documented atrocities, including the November 2023 massacre in Ardamata; the UAE denies these ...
Sudan Accuses UAE of Complicity in Darfur Genocide, Files ICJ Case
Sudan filed a case against the UAE at the ICJ on March 5, 2025, alleging the UAE's complicity in the RSF's genocide against the Masalit in Darfur, based on evidence of UAE support for the RSF and the RSF's documented atrocities, including the November 2023 massacre in Ardamata; the UAE denies these ...
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56% Bias Score
China Prioritizes Sci-Tech Innovation for Economic Growth
China's 2025 government work report emphasizes innovation-driven development, showcasing rapid growth in sectors like AI and integrated circuits, contributing to 24.1 percent of national industrial added value from high-tech zones in 2024, while increasing R&D expenditure by 8.3 percent to reach 2.6...
China Prioritizes Sci-Tech Innovation for Economic Growth
China's 2025 government work report emphasizes innovation-driven development, showcasing rapid growth in sectors like AI and integrated circuits, contributing to 24.1 percent of national industrial added value from high-tech zones in 2024, while increasing R&D expenditure by 8.3 percent to reach 2.6...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Deepfake Scams: \$25 Million Heist Highlights Growing Threat
A Hong Kong employee lost \$25 million in 2023 after falling victim to a deepfake video call scam, illustrating the growing threat of AI-generated fraudulent videos and audio used in cybercrime, with deepfake attacks occurring every five minutes in 2024 and impacting enterprise trust in identity ver...
Deepfake Scams: \$25 Million Heist Highlights Growing Threat
A Hong Kong employee lost \$25 million in 2023 after falling victim to a deepfake video call scam, illustrating the growing threat of AI-generated fraudulent videos and audio used in cybercrime, with deepfake attacks occurring every five minutes in 2024 and impacting enterprise trust in identity ver...
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine-US Meeting in Saudi Arabia to Restart Dialogue
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will meet US delegates in Saudi Arabia next week, marking the first such meeting since a February White House dispute. The meeting aims to de-escalate the conflict and may involve a minerals deal granting the US access to Ukrainian rare earths.
Ukraine-US Meeting in Saudi Arabia to Restart Dialogue
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will meet US delegates in Saudi Arabia next week, marking the first such meeting since a February White House dispute. The meeting aims to de-escalate the conflict and may involve a minerals deal granting the US access to Ukrainian rare earths.
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40% Bias Score
China Warns Taiwan Amid Military Budget Increase
China's Defense Ministry spokesperson threatened Taiwan's independence movement with severe repercussions, coinciding with a 7.2% increase in China's military budget and ongoing military exercises around Taiwan, fueled by accusations of Taiwanese reliance on US arms.
China Warns Taiwan Amid Military Budget Increase
China's Defense Ministry spokesperson threatened Taiwan's independence movement with severe repercussions, coinciding with a 7.2% increase in China's military budget and ongoing military exercises around Taiwan, fueled by accusations of Taiwanese reliance on US arms.
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60% Bias Score
Alawite Exodus from Syria Amidst Extreme Violence
Thousands of Alawites have fled Syria due to extreme violence, seeking refuge in Tripoli, Lebanon, after witnessing killings and leaving behind family members; the lack of international aid highlights a major humanitarian crisis.
Alawite Exodus from Syria Amidst Extreme Violence
Thousands of Alawites have fled Syria due to extreme violence, seeking refuge in Tripoli, Lebanon, after witnessing killings and leaving behind family members; the lack of international aid highlights a major humanitarian crisis.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Trade War Costs Exceed Nuclear Weapons Budget
The Trump administration's trade policies led to significant financial losses for U.S. farmers due to China's retaliatory tariffs, resulting in approximately $30 billion in government aid, exceeding the budget for U.S. nuclear weapons.
Trump's Trade War Costs Exceed Nuclear Weapons Budget
The Trump administration's trade policies led to significant financial losses for U.S. farmers due to China's retaliatory tariffs, resulting in approximately $30 billion in government aid, exceeding the budget for U.S. nuclear weapons.
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48% Bias Score
NOAA Faces 20% Staff Cuts Amidst Trump Administration's Mass Firings
President Trump ordered mass firings across federal agencies, including a 20% reduction at NOAA, targeting probationary employees, amid broader efforts to cut government spending by 30-40%, sparking multiple lawsuits challenging the legality of these actions.
NOAA Faces 20% Staff Cuts Amidst Trump Administration's Mass Firings
President Trump ordered mass firings across federal agencies, including a 20% reduction at NOAA, targeting probationary employees, amid broader efforts to cut government spending by 30-40%, sparking multiple lawsuits challenging the legality of these actions.
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64% Bias Score
Trump Overhauls Voice of America, Sparking Concerns Over Editorial Independence
Voice of America (VOA) journalist Steve Herman was effectively fired for a critical social media post, White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara was reassigned, and Trump supporter Kari Lake is set to lead the broadcaster, raising concerns about the network's commitment to independent journalism.
Trump Overhauls Voice of America, Sparking Concerns Over Editorial Independence
Voice of America (VOA) journalist Steve Herman was effectively fired for a critical social media post, White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara was reassigned, and Trump supporter Kari Lake is set to lead the broadcaster, raising concerns about the network's commitment to independent journalism.
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52% Bias Score