March 2025
April 2025
Jinhua's Economic Surge: Innovation and Openness Drive 16.4% Export Growth
Jinhua, Zhejiang province, boosted its economy by 16.4% in 2022, reaching $106.62 billion in exports, fueled by its designation as a "high-level, inland open hub", strategic partnerships, and tackling destructive competition.
Jinhua's Economic Surge: Innovation and Openness Drive 16.4% Export Growth
Jinhua, Zhejiang province, boosted its economy by 16.4% in 2022, reaching $106.62 billion in exports, fueled by its designation as a "high-level, inland open hub", strategic partnerships, and tackling destructive competition.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Saakashvili Receives Additional Prison Sentence in Georgia
A Georgian court sentenced former president Mikheil Saakashvili to an additional four-and-a-half years in prison for illegally crossing the border in 2021, adding to his existing sentences and totaling over 12 years; he maintains his innocence and claims political persecution, sparking international...
Saakashvili Receives Additional Prison Sentence in Georgia
A Georgian court sentenced former president Mikheil Saakashvili to an additional four-and-a-half years in prison for illegally crossing the border in 2021, adding to his existing sentences and totaling over 12 years; he maintains his innocence and claims political persecution, sparking international...
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48% Bias Score
Newcastle Wins Carabao Cup After 70-Year Drought
Newcastle United beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final, ending a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy, sparking massive city-wide celebrations that resulted in over five tonnes of waste and widespread school participation in the celebrations.
Newcastle Wins Carabao Cup After 70-Year Drought
Newcastle United beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final, ending a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy, sparking massive city-wide celebrations that resulted in over five tonnes of waste and widespread school participation in the celebrations.
Progress
40% Bias Score
M23 Accuses Congo Government of Sabotaging Peace Talks Amidst Renewed Violence
The M23 accused the Congolese government of sabotaging upcoming peace talks in Angola by bombing civilian areas, escalating the conflict despite Angola's ceasefire call; the government has yet to respond.
M23 Accuses Congo Government of Sabotaging Peace Talks Amidst Renewed Violence
The M23 accused the Congolese government of sabotaging upcoming peace talks in Angola by bombing civilian areas, escalating the conflict despite Angola's ceasefire call; the government has yet to respond.
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56% Bias Score
South Africa's High Unemployment Drives Informal Economy
In South Africa's Daveyton township, high unemployment (32 percent overall, 45 percent among 15–34 year-olds) forces many, like 30-year-old Thabang Moshoke, to create informal jobs; he runs a backyard barbershop, earning about 250 euros monthly, while others operate nail salons and shoe-cleaning ser...
South Africa's High Unemployment Drives Informal Economy
In South Africa's Daveyton township, high unemployment (32 percent overall, 45 percent among 15–34 year-olds) forces many, like 30-year-old Thabang Moshoke, to create informal jobs; he runs a backyard barbershop, earning about 250 euros monthly, while others operate nail salons and shoe-cleaning ser...
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24% Bias Score
US Marathon Win, Deadly Storms, and Russia-Ukraine Negotiations
Matt Richtman won the Los Angeles Marathon, becoming the first American man to win in over 30 years; powerful storms caused at least 39 deaths across 7 states; Russia-Ukraine war negotiations continue; hundreds of Venezuelans were deported; and the US government is overhauling media.
US Marathon Win, Deadly Storms, and Russia-Ukraine Negotiations
Matt Richtman won the Los Angeles Marathon, becoming the first American man to win in over 30 years; powerful storms caused at least 39 deaths across 7 states; Russia-Ukraine war negotiations continue; hundreds of Venezuelans were deported; and the US government is overhauling media.
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48% Bias Score
North Macedonia Mourns 59 After Deadliest Nightclub Fire
A nightclub fire in Kocani, North Macedonia, early Sunday killed 59 and injured 155, exceeding the club's capacity, lacking a license, and allegedly involving bribery; the government ordered inspections of all nightclubs.
North Macedonia Mourns 59 After Deadliest Nightclub Fire
A nightclub fire in Kocani, North Macedonia, early Sunday killed 59 and injured 155, exceeding the club's capacity, lacking a license, and allegedly involving bribery; the government ordered inspections of all nightclubs.
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36% Bias Score
Asian Markets Surge Despite Trade War Concerns
Asian markets rallied Monday following a strong U.S. market rebound and positive Chinese factory data, although concerns remain about China's property market and the impact of President Trump's trade policies on global consumer confidence.
Asian Markets Surge Despite Trade War Concerns
Asian markets rallied Monday following a strong U.S. market rebound and positive Chinese factory data, although concerns remain about China's property market and the impact of President Trump's trade policies on global consumer confidence.
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36% Bias Score
Mercedes-Benz Launches New Electric CLA-Class, Tesla Raises Tariff Concerns, Toyota Expands in Europe
Mercedes-Benz unveiled its new electric CLA-Class, boasting superior range compared to Tesla Model 3; Tesla expressed unsigned concerns to the US government about potential trade war repercussions from tariffs; Toyota announced six new electric models for Europe; Lexus showcased a simulated sports c...
Mercedes-Benz Launches New Electric CLA-Class, Tesla Raises Tariff Concerns, Toyota Expands in Europe
Mercedes-Benz unveiled its new electric CLA-Class, boasting superior range compared to Tesla Model 3; Tesla expressed unsigned concerns to the US government about potential trade war repercussions from tariffs; Toyota announced six new electric models for Europe; Lexus showcased a simulated sports c...
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40% Bias Score
India, New Zealand Restart Free Trade Talks After Decade-Long Pause
India and New Zealand have restarted free trade talks after a decade-long hiatus, with the first round set for next month, aiming to increase bilateral trade currently under $2 billion and enhance defense cooperation, particularly in maritime security, amidst broader geopolitical shifts and US trade...
India, New Zealand Restart Free Trade Talks After Decade-Long Pause
India and New Zealand have restarted free trade talks after a decade-long hiatus, with the first round set for next month, aiming to increase bilateral trade currently under $2 billion and enhance defense cooperation, particularly in maritime security, amidst broader geopolitical shifts and US trade...
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44% Bias Score
Saakashvili Receives Additional Prison Sentence in Georgia
A Georgian court sentenced former president Mikheil Saakashvili to an additional four years and six months imprisonment for illegally re-entering the country in 2021, adding to his existing sentences and bringing his total prison term to twelve and a half years; Saakashvili and human rights groups c...
Saakashvili Receives Additional Prison Sentence in Georgia
A Georgian court sentenced former president Mikheil Saakashvili to an additional four years and six months imprisonment for illegally re-entering the country in 2021, adding to his existing sentences and bringing his total prison term to twelve and a half years; Saakashvili and human rights groups c...
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40% Bias Score
UK Government to Cut \£5-6 Billion from Benefits Bill
The UK government plans to cut its \£5-6 billion benefits bill by reforming PIP and Universal Credit, aiming to incentivize work while supporting those genuinely in need, although concerns exist about its impact on vulnerable individuals.
UK Government to Cut \£5-6 Billion from Benefits Bill
The UK government plans to cut its \£5-6 billion benefits bill by reforming PIP and Universal Credit, aiming to incentivize work while supporting those genuinely in need, although concerns exist about its impact on vulnerable individuals.
Progress
40% Bias Score