March 2025
April 2025
Iran Rejects Trump's Nuclear Negotiation Offer
President Trump's letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei proposing negotiations on Iran's nuclear program has been rejected; Trump says military action is the alternative, while Iran suggests discussions on the program's "militarization", but not dismantlement, amidst increased uranium production ...
Iran Rejects Trump's Nuclear Negotiation Offer
President Trump's letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei proposing negotiations on Iran's nuclear program has been rejected; Trump says military action is the alternative, while Iran suggests discussions on the program's "militarization", but not dismantlement, amidst increased uranium production ...
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44% Bias Score
US Withdraws from Climate Funding Agreement, Jeopardizing Global Energy Transition
The United States withdrew from the International Partners Group (IPG), a climate agreement funding energy transitions in South Africa, Indonesia, and Vietnam, resulting in over \$1 billion in lost funding for South Africa and cancelled projects elsewhere. The remaining IPG members will continue sup...
US Withdraws from Climate Funding Agreement, Jeopardizing Global Energy Transition
The United States withdrew from the International Partners Group (IPG), a climate agreement funding energy transitions in South Africa, Indonesia, and Vietnam, resulting in over \$1 billion in lost funding for South Africa and cancelled projects elsewhere. The remaining IPG members will continue sup...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Uncertainty Fuels Recession Fears
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, scheduled for April 2, despite a recent one-month reprieve. Canada maintains retaliatory tariffs while Mexico has paused its response. The administration frames this as a "drug war" to curb fentanyl imports, though d...
Trump's Tariff Uncertainty Fuels Recession Fears
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, scheduled for April 2, despite a recent one-month reprieve. Canada maintains retaliatory tariffs while Mexico has paused its response. The administration frames this as a "drug war" to curb fentanyl imports, though d...
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56% Bias Score
OPEC+ Production Increase Causes Oil Price Drop
OPEC+ announced a 2.2 million barrel per day increase in oil production starting April 2025, causing oil prices to fall; West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped 0.8% to $67.8 and Brent crude fell 1.4% to $70.6 on March 3, 2025.
OPEC+ Production Increase Causes Oil Price Drop
OPEC+ announced a 2.2 million barrel per day increase in oil production starting April 2025, causing oil prices to fall; West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped 0.8% to $67.8 and Brent crude fell 1.4% to $70.6 on March 3, 2025.
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32% Bias Score
MWC 2024: AI-Powered Mobile Technology Takes Center Stage
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, showcased AI-powered mobile phones from Deutsche Telekom and Google, along with advanced camera features in phones from ZTE and Xiaomi, and a solar-powered laptop concept from Lenovo.
MWC 2024: AI-Powered Mobile Technology Takes Center Stage
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, showcased AI-powered mobile phones from Deutsche Telekom and Google, along with advanced camera features in phones from ZTE and Xiaomi, and a solar-powered laptop concept from Lenovo.
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24% Bias Score
Carney to Become Canada's Next Prime Minister Amidst US Trade Tensions
Mark Carney, former central bank governor, won the Liberal Party leadership on Sunday with 85.9% of the vote, succeeding Justin Trudeau and becoming Canada's next prime minister; however, the Conservatives have a slight lead in the polls.
Carney to Become Canada's Next Prime Minister Amidst US Trade Tensions
Mark Carney, former central bank governor, won the Liberal Party leadership on Sunday with 85.9% of the vote, succeeding Justin Trudeau and becoming Canada's next prime minister; however, the Conservatives have a slight lead in the polls.
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52% Bias Score
Post-Assad Syria: Violence and Retaliation Claim Hundreds in Coastal Regions
In the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's ouster, over 740 civilians and 300 security personnel have been killed in retaliatory violence in Syria's coastal regions, prompting hundreds to flee their homes amid reports of mass killings and looting; interim president Ahmed el Sharaa has called for unity.
Post-Assad Syria: Violence and Retaliation Claim Hundreds in Coastal Regions
In the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's ouster, over 740 civilians and 300 security personnel have been killed in retaliatory violence in Syria's coastal regions, prompting hundreds to flee their homes amid reports of mass killings and looting; interim president Ahmed el Sharaa has called for unity.
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48% Bias Score
US Sanctions Waiver on Iraqi Electricity Imports from Iran Ended
The US ended a sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to import Iranian electricity, escalating tensions with Iran and potentially causing significant electricity shortages in Iraq due to its existing energy infrastructure problems, despite US claims that only 4 percent of Iraqi electricity comes from Iran.
US Sanctions Waiver on Iraqi Electricity Imports from Iran Ended
The US ended a sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to import Iranian electricity, escalating tensions with Iran and potentially causing significant electricity shortages in Iraq due to its existing energy infrastructure problems, despite US claims that only 4 percent of Iraqi electricity comes from Iran.
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40% Bias Score
Romania Bars Far-Right Presidential Candidate Amidst Legal Challenges and Protests
Romania's Central Electoral Commission barred far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu from the election due to unspecified procedural issues, prompting protests; Georgescu, who previously led in an annulled election, faces multiple criminal charges and has 24 hours to appeal.
Romania Bars Far-Right Presidential Candidate Amidst Legal Challenges and Protests
Romania's Central Electoral Commission barred far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu from the election due to unspecified procedural issues, prompting protests; Georgescu, who previously led in an annulled election, faces multiple criminal charges and has 24 hours to appeal.
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48% Bias Score
AfD's Strong Showing in Northeast Germany Highlights Rural Discontent
The AfD achieved its best-ever election result in Northeast Germany's Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state, winning 40.4% in Pasewalk due to widespread dissatisfaction with the federal government's handling of economic issues and the Ukraine war, while rural areas like Groß Luckow saw even higher AfD suppor...
AfD's Strong Showing in Northeast Germany Highlights Rural Discontent
The AfD achieved its best-ever election result in Northeast Germany's Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state, winning 40.4% in Pasewalk due to widespread dissatisfaction with the federal government's handling of economic issues and the Ukraine war, while rural areas like Groß Luckow saw even higher AfD suppor...
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52% Bias Score
Bahía Blanca Floods: 16 Dead, Hundreds Missing After Unprecedented Rainfall
Unprecedented rainfall caused catastrophic flooding in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, resulting in at least 16 deaths, over 100 missing persons, and widespread damage, prompting criticism of the government's response.
Bahía Blanca Floods: 16 Dead, Hundreds Missing After Unprecedented Rainfall
Unprecedented rainfall caused catastrophic flooding in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, resulting in at least 16 deaths, over 100 missing persons, and widespread damage, prompting criticism of the government's response.
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40% Bias Score
ICE Arrests Palestinian Activist, Columbia Grad, Amid Crackdown on Student Protests
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate, was arrested by ICE agents on Saturday night in his university apartment based on a State Department order to revoke his green card, amid President Trump's crackdown on student protests and the administration's funding cuts ...
ICE Arrests Palestinian Activist, Columbia Grad, Amid Crackdown on Student Protests
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate, was arrested by ICE agents on Saturday night in his university apartment based on a State Department order to revoke his green card, amid President Trump's crackdown on student protests and the administration's funding cuts ...
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48% Bias Score