March 2025
April 2025
242 Million Students Globally Affected by Extreme Weather Disruptions in 2024
Extreme weather events disrupted the education of 242 million students globally in 2024, with the majority in low-income countries facing additional challenges like school closures and displacement, highlighting the urgent need for climate-resilient education systems.
242 Million Students Globally Affected by Extreme Weather Disruptions in 2024
Extreme weather events disrupted the education of 242 million students globally in 2024, with the majority in low-income countries facing additional challenges like school closures and displacement, highlighting the urgent need for climate-resilient education systems.
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28% Bias Score
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum
President Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian aluminum and steel imports, starting Wednesday, escalating the trade conflict and prompting outrage in Canada and global market uncertainty; Canada responded by raising electricity prices to the US.
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum
President Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian aluminum and steel imports, starting Wednesday, escalating the trade conflict and prompting outrage in Canada and global market uncertainty; Canada responded by raising electricity prices to the US.
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52% Bias Score
Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Russia, Secures Potential Drone Technology Deal
Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing visited Russia for high-level talks with Vladimir Putin, resulting in agreements for two new consulates, a small-scale nuclear plant, and potential drone technology transfer, despite facing international sanctions and internal conflict.
Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Russia, Secures Potential Drone Technology Deal
Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing visited Russia for high-level talks with Vladimir Putin, resulting in agreements for two new consulates, a small-scale nuclear plant, and potential drone technology transfer, despite facing international sanctions and internal conflict.
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48% Bias Score
BLA Claims Hostages in Balochistan Train Attack
On a train journey from Sibi to Peshawar, armed men attacked the Jaffar Express train in Pakistan's Balochistan province, injuring the driver, and according to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), taking over 180 passengers hostage. The train, carrying an estimated 400-500 passengers, mostly milit...
BLA Claims Hostages in Balochistan Train Attack
On a train journey from Sibi to Peshawar, armed men attacked the Jaffar Express train in Pakistan's Balochistan province, injuring the driver, and according to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), taking over 180 passengers hostage. The train, carrying an estimated 400-500 passengers, mostly milit...
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44% Bias Score
Potential Return of Western Companies to Russia Faces Significant Obstacles
Discussions between Russia and the US regarding the potential return of Western companies to the Russian market are underway, despite the absence of concrete agreements and concerns among investors about past nationalizations of assets and the ongoing war in Ukraine. No American company has shown in...
Potential Return of Western Companies to Russia Faces Significant Obstacles
Discussions between Russia and the US regarding the potential return of Western companies to the Russian market are underway, despite the absence of concrete agreements and concerns among investors about past nationalizations of assets and the ongoing war in Ukraine. No American company has shown in...
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28% Bias Score
Syrian Interim Government Integrates Kurdish SDF, Granting Constitutional Rights
The interim Syrian government signed an agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on March 10, 2024, integrating SDF institutions into the Syrian government and granting Kurds constitutional rights, including linguistic rights, aiming for full implementation by the end of 2025.
Syrian Interim Government Integrates Kurdish SDF, Granting Constitutional Rights
The interim Syrian government signed an agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on March 10, 2024, integrating SDF institutions into the Syrian government and granting Kurds constitutional rights, including linguistic rights, aiming for full implementation by the end of 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Romania's Far-Right Rise and Post-Election Crisis
Following the annulment of Romania's November 2024 presidential elections, violent protests erupted in Bucharest after pro-Russian far-right extremist Calin Georgescu was barred from the upcoming May elections due to unconstitutional statements and illegal campaign financing; this situation highligh...
Romania's Far-Right Rise and Post-Election Crisis
Following the annulment of Romania's November 2024 presidential elections, violent protests erupted in Bucharest after pro-Russian far-right extremist Calin Georgescu was barred from the upcoming May elections due to unconstitutional statements and illegal campaign financing; this situation highligh...
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44% Bias Score
Polish Presidential Candidates Exploit Healthcare Issues to Fuel Anti-Ukrainian Sentiment
In Poland's upcoming presidential election, far-right and nationalist candidates are blaming Ukrainian refugees for long wait times in healthcare, a tactic experts refute, highlighting pre-existing systemic issues and the instrumentalization of anti-refugee sentiment for political gain.
Polish Presidential Candidates Exploit Healthcare Issues to Fuel Anti-Ukrainian Sentiment
In Poland's upcoming presidential election, far-right and nationalist candidates are blaming Ukrainian refugees for long wait times in healthcare, a tactic experts refute, highlighting pre-existing systemic issues and the instrumentalization of anti-refugee sentiment for political gain.
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Investment Ties
On March 11, 2024, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in Jeddah to discuss strengthening investment cooperation, focusing on energy, food, infrastructure, and Ukraine's reconstruction, with 9% trade growth reported for 2024.
Ukraine and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Investment Ties
On March 11, 2024, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in Jeddah to discuss strengthening investment cooperation, focusing on energy, food, infrastructure, and Ukraine's reconstruction, with 9% trade growth reported for 2024.
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24% Bias Score
Syria-SDF Agreement Aims for Unity Amidst YPG Integration Concerns
Following the December ouster of Bashar al-Assad, a deal between Syria's government and the SDF aims to unify the country, addressing concerns about the YPG's future and the management of resources like oil and border crossings, with full details expected by year's end.
Syria-SDF Agreement Aims for Unity Amidst YPG Integration Concerns
Following the December ouster of Bashar al-Assad, a deal between Syria's government and the SDF aims to unify the country, addressing concerns about the YPG's future and the management of resources like oil and border crossings, with full details expected by year's end.
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40% Bias Score
Ghana's Job Cuts Amidst IMF Bailout Spark Protests
Ghana's President John Mahama is reviewing thousands of public sector jobs after discovering over 81,000 suspected ghost workers on government payrolls, leading to dismissals and protests; this is part of an IMF bailout agreement.
Ghana's Job Cuts Amidst IMF Bailout Spark Protests
Ghana's President John Mahama is reviewing thousands of public sector jobs after discovering over 81,000 suspected ghost workers on government payrolls, leading to dismissals and protests; this is part of an IMF bailout agreement.
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40% Bias Score
Columbia Student Faces Deportation After Arrest; Judge Blocks Deportation
A Palestinian student at Columbia University, Mahmoud Khalil, who played a leading role in last year's pro-Gaza protests, was arrested on Saturday and faces deportation, but a judge has temporarily blocked it pending a Wednesday hearing; the arrest prompted protests in New York City and condemnation...
Columbia Student Faces Deportation After Arrest; Judge Blocks Deportation
A Palestinian student at Columbia University, Mahmoud Khalil, who played a leading role in last year's pro-Gaza protests, was arrested on Saturday and faces deportation, but a judge has temporarily blocked it pending a Wednesday hearing; the arrest prompted protests in New York City and condemnation...
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68% Bias Score