March 2025
April 2025
Gaza Ceasefire Talks Resume Amidst Israeli Airstrikes and Renewed Houthi Attacks
A new round of Gaza ceasefire talks started in Doha on Tuesday, with Hamas expressing a positive stance, but Israel remains silent amid disagreements over the next phase. The first phase ended earlier this month, with Israel conducting airstrikes and halting electricity to Gaza, while the Houthis si...
Gaza Ceasefire Talks Resume Amidst Israeli Airstrikes and Renewed Houthi Attacks
A new round of Gaza ceasefire talks started in Doha on Tuesday, with Hamas expressing a positive stance, but Israel remains silent amid disagreements over the next phase. The first phase ended earlier this month, with Israel conducting airstrikes and halting electricity to Gaza, while the Houthis si...
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40% Bias Score
Blanchard Awarded for Macroeconomic Research Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
Olivier Blanchard, a 76-year-old economist and former IMF chief economist, received the BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award for his macroeconomic research, criticizing austerity policies and predicting a more fragmented global economy due to protectionism and geopolitical events like the war in Ukrain...
Blanchard Awarded for Macroeconomic Research Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
Olivier Blanchard, a 76-year-old economist and former IMF chief economist, received the BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award for his macroeconomic research, criticizing austerity policies and predicting a more fragmented global economy due to protectionism and geopolitical events like the war in Ukrain...
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40% Bias Score
BLA Attack on Jaffar Express Leaves at Least 25 Dead
The Baluchistan Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express train in Pakistan on Tuesday, resulting in a 30-hour siege that left at least 25 dead (including 19 soldiers, one police officer, and one railway official) and over 340 passengers freed; conflicting reports suggest a higher death toll...
BLA Attack on Jaffar Express Leaves at Least 25 Dead
The Baluchistan Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express train in Pakistan on Tuesday, resulting in a 30-hour siege that left at least 25 dead (including 19 soldiers, one police officer, and one railway official) and over 340 passengers freed; conflicting reports suggest a higher death toll...
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40% Bias Score
Russia Recaptured Sudzha, Ukraine's Largest Holdout in Kursk Region
Russian forces recaptured Sudzha, the largest Ukrainian-held town in the Kursk region, on Thursday, following a Ukrainian incursion last August; this is viewed as a major symbolic victory for Russia and could influence ongoing peace negotiations.
Russia Recaptured Sudzha, Ukraine's Largest Holdout in Kursk Region
Russian forces recaptured Sudzha, the largest Ukrainian-held town in the Kursk region, on Thursday, following a Ukrainian incursion last August; this is viewed as a major symbolic victory for Russia and could influence ongoing peace negotiations.
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56% Bias Score
Istanbul Women's Day Protests: Arrests and Release
Over 120 people were detained during Women's Day protests in Istanbul, despite a ban, highlighting tensions around women's rights. While most were released, some faced charges and the incident points to ongoing struggles for women's rights and freedom of assembly.
Istanbul Women's Day Protests: Arrests and Release
Over 120 people were detained during Women's Day protests in Istanbul, despite a ban, highlighting tensions around women's rights. While most were released, some faced charges and the incident points to ongoing struggles for women's rights and freedom of assembly.
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44% Bias Score
US Inflation Slows, but Tariffs Threaten Price Hikes
US inflation eased to 2.8 percent year-on-year in February, down from 3 percent in January, with core inflation hitting a four-year low. However, new tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other imports are expected to increase prices, posing significant challenges to consumers and businesses.
US Inflation Slows, but Tariffs Threaten Price Hikes
US inflation eased to 2.8 percent year-on-year in February, down from 3 percent in January, with core inflation hitting a four-year low. However, new tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other imports are expected to increase prices, posing significant challenges to consumers and businesses.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs: A Looming Threat to Global Economic Recovery
Trump's tariffs negatively impact global markets, causing share market declines and losses in Australian superannuation; while Australia's direct impact is expected to be minimal, the indirect effects across various sectors and the global nature of supply chains will likely have longer-term conseque...
Trump's Tariffs: A Looming Threat to Global Economic Recovery
Trump's tariffs negatively impact global markets, causing share market declines and losses in Australian superannuation; while Australia's direct impact is expected to be minimal, the indirect effects across various sectors and the global nature of supply chains will likely have longer-term conseque...
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine Accepts Truce, Allies Offer Support Amidst Expected Russian Conditions
Ukraine accepted a US proposal for a 30-day truce and subsequent negotiations with Russia, although Russia is expected to demand conditions like halting arms supplies to Ukraine and preventing European troop deployment; however, France and the UK offered 30,000 troops for infrastructure protection, ...
Ukraine Accepts Truce, Allies Offer Support Amidst Expected Russian Conditions
Ukraine accepted a US proposal for a 30-day truce and subsequent negotiations with Russia, although Russia is expected to demand conditions like halting arms supplies to Ukraine and preventing European troop deployment; however, France and the UK offered 30,000 troops for infrastructure protection, ...
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Tariffs Cast Shadow Over G7 Meeting in Quebec
The G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Quebec is overshadowed by the U.S. imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, prompting retaliatory tariffs from Canada and the EU, and President Trump suggesting Canada become the 51st U.S. state; the meeting will address these trade tensions along wit...
U.S. Tariffs Cast Shadow Over G7 Meeting in Quebec
The G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Quebec is overshadowed by the U.S. imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, prompting retaliatory tariffs from Canada and the EU, and President Trump suggesting Canada become the 51st U.S. state; the meeting will address these trade tensions along wit...
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56% Bias Score
Connecticut Man Escapes 20-Year Captivity, Stepmother Arrested
A 32-year-old man in Waterbury, Connecticut, escaped a 20-year captivity by setting fire to his home after allegedly being held against his will by his stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, who faces multiple charges including assault, kidnapping and cruelty; the victim was severely malnourished and depriv...
Connecticut Man Escapes 20-Year Captivity, Stepmother Arrested
A 32-year-old man in Waterbury, Connecticut, escaped a 20-year captivity by setting fire to his home after allegedly being held against his will by his stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, who faces multiple charges including assault, kidnapping and cruelty; the victim was severely malnourished and depriv...
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48% Bias Score
Portuguese Government Collapses, Triggering Third Snap Election in Three Years
Portugal's conservative government led by LuĂs Montenegro collapsed following a no-confidence vote in Parliament due to corruption scandals, leading to snap electionsâthe third in three yearsâpotentially on May 11th or 18th, after President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa consults with party leaders.
Portuguese Government Collapses, Triggering Third Snap Election in Three Years
Portugal's conservative government led by LuĂs Montenegro collapsed following a no-confidence vote in Parliament due to corruption scandals, leading to snap electionsâthe third in three yearsâpotentially on May 11th or 18th, after President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa consults with party leaders.
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36% Bias Score
Tech Giants Face Backlash for Trump Ties
Major US tech companies' attempts to strengthen ties with the Trump administration have resulted in significant backlash, including ethical concerns, decreased sales, and stock devaluation, as evidenced by Tesla's sales drop and Meta's controversial content moderation changes.
Tech Giants Face Backlash for Trump Ties
Major US tech companies' attempts to strengthen ties with the Trump administration have resulted in significant backlash, including ethical concerns, decreased sales, and stock devaluation, as evidenced by Tesla's sales drop and Meta's controversial content moderation changes.
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64% Bias Score