March 2025
April 2025
US Furloughs of Foreign Broadcasters Jeopardize Global Press Freedom
The Trump administration furloughed hundreds of employees from US foreign broadcasters, including Voice of America, impacting access to uncensored news in countries like Vietnam, which ranks 174th out of 180 in press freedom.
US Furloughs of Foreign Broadcasters Jeopardize Global Press Freedom
The Trump administration furloughed hundreds of employees from US foreign broadcasters, including Voice of America, impacting access to uncensored news in countries like Vietnam, which ranks 174th out of 180 in press freedom.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Klimkin on Ukraine's Peace Negotiation Strategy: A Complex Geopolitical Landscape
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavel Klimkin discussed the complexities of Ukraine's peace negotiations with the US and Russia, highlighting the lack of viable alternatives to the US ceasefire proposal, the strategic significance of the Saudi meeting, and Russia's continued efforts to destabilize...
Klimkin on Ukraine's Peace Negotiation Strategy: A Complex Geopolitical Landscape
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavel Klimkin discussed the complexities of Ukraine's peace negotiations with the US and Russia, highlighting the lack of viable alternatives to the US ceasefire proposal, the strategic significance of the Saudi meeting, and Russia's continued efforts to destabilize...
Progress
40% Bias Score
RWE's Liability in Glacial Lake Flood Case Questioned by Expert Testimony
A Peruvian farmer is suing RWE for contributing to glacial melt that threatens his home; expert testimony deemed a major flood unlikely, with only a 1% chance of realistic scenarios occurring in the next 30 years, resulting in minimal damage even in the event of a flood.
RWE's Liability in Glacial Lake Flood Case Questioned by Expert Testimony
A Peruvian farmer is suing RWE for contributing to glacial melt that threatens his home; expert testimony deemed a major flood unlikely, with only a 1% chance of realistic scenarios occurring in the next 30 years, resulting in minimal damage even in the event of a flood.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Europe's Defense Spending Soars Amidst Fears of Russian Aggression and US Uncertainty
Facing growing fears of Russian aggression and uncertainty over US NATO commitment, European NATO members are dramatically increasing defense spending, with the EU pledging "150 billion euro for weapons and Germany vowing to strengthen European defense; however, significant reliance on US military t...
Europe's Defense Spending Soars Amidst Fears of Russian Aggression and US Uncertainty
Facing growing fears of Russian aggression and uncertainty over US NATO commitment, European NATO members are dramatically increasing defense spending, with the EU pledging "150 billion euro for weapons and Germany vowing to strengthen European defense; however, significant reliance on US military t...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Serbia Protests: Alleged Sonic Weapon Use Following Train Station Collapse
Following a train station roof collapse in Novi Sad, Serbia (November 2024) resulting in 15 deaths, at least 100,000 people protested in Belgrade on March 15, 2025, against corruption; protesters allege police used sonic weapons, a claim the Interior Ministry denies.
Serbia Protests: Alleged Sonic Weapon Use Following Train Station Collapse
Following a train station roof collapse in Novi Sad, Serbia (November 2024) resulting in 15 deaths, at least 100,000 people protested in Belgrade on March 15, 2025, against corruption; protesters allege police used sonic weapons, a claim the Interior Ministry denies.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Trump's Anti-DEI Stance Spurs Corporate Adjustments
Following President Trump's call to end DEI programs, many US corporations ended their initiatives, while international companies maintain them discreetly, navigating conflicting pressures from US politics and international regulations; UBS altered its DEI language but maintains diversity efforts wh...
Trump's Anti-DEI Stance Spurs Corporate Adjustments
Following President Trump's call to end DEI programs, many US corporations ended their initiatives, while international companies maintain them discreetly, navigating conflicting pressures from US politics and international regulations; UBS altered its DEI language but maintains diversity efforts wh...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Uganda Deploys Troops to South Sudan Amidst Political Crisis
Uganda deployed special forces to Juba, South Sudan, following a tweet by the Ugandan army commander, despite initial denials by the South Sudanese government and lack of prior parliamentary approval; the deployment was later approved, citing a request from South Sudan's president to prevent further...
Uganda Deploys Troops to South Sudan Amidst Political Crisis
Uganda deployed special forces to Juba, South Sudan, following a tweet by the Ugandan army commander, despite initial denials by the South Sudanese government and lack of prior parliamentary approval; the deployment was later approved, citing a request from South Sudan's president to prevent further...
Progress
44% Bias Score
China Unveils Sweeping Plan to Boost Domestic Consumption
China announced a sweeping plan to stimulate domestic consumption, its most ambitious effort since the late 1970s, aiming to address chronically low household spending, trade imbalances, and economic vulnerabilities.
China Unveils Sweeping Plan to Boost Domestic Consumption
China announced a sweeping plan to stimulate domestic consumption, its most ambitious effort since the late 1970s, aiming to address chronically low household spending, trade imbalances, and economic vulnerabilities.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Chilean Parliamentarian Resigns Amid Corruption Probe, Childbirth Raid
Chilean Communist Party parliamentarian Karol Cariola resigned from her presidency of the Chamber of Deputies after facing pressure from the opposition due to a corruption investigation; a police raid occurred on the day of her childbirth, triggering accusations of political persecution.
Chilean Parliamentarian Resigns Amid Corruption Probe, Childbirth Raid
Chilean Communist Party parliamentarian Karol Cariola resigned from her presidency of the Chamber of Deputies after facing pressure from the opposition due to a corruption investigation; a police raid occurred on the day of her childbirth, triggering accusations of political persecution.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump Administration Suspends Funding for International News Outlets
The Trump administration suspended funding for Voice of America and Radio Free Europe on Sunday, resulting in furloughs for permanent staff and terminations for contract workers by the end of March; critics condemn this as an attack on press freedom.
Trump Administration Suspends Funding for International News Outlets
The Trump administration suspended funding for Voice of America and Radio Free Europe on Sunday, resulting in furloughs for permanent staff and terminations for contract workers by the end of March; critics condemn this as an attack on press freedom.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump-Putin Call: Potential Ukraine Ceasefire and Europe's New Security Strategy
Donald Trump's announced call with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday may result in a Ukraine ceasefire, but differing approaches from the US, Europe, and Russia complicate a swift resolution; Europe must redefine its security strategy independently, learning from other mid-range powers.
Trump-Putin Call: Potential Ukraine Ceasefire and Europe's New Security Strategy
Donald Trump's announced call with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday may result in a Ukraine ceasefire, but differing approaches from the US, Europe, and Russia complicate a swift resolution; Europe must redefine its security strategy independently, learning from other mid-range powers.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Germany Pledges €300 Million in Aid for Syria
Germany pledged €300 million to aid Syria, focusing on civilian support through UN agencies and NGOs, while also assisting refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Turkey, amidst ongoing conflict and political instability.
Germany Pledges €300 Million in Aid for Syria
Germany pledged €300 million to aid Syria, focusing on civilian support through UN agencies and NGOs, while also assisting refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Turkey, amidst ongoing conflict and political instability.
Progress
36% Bias Score