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SCO's Evolution from Border Disputes to Regional Cooperation
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), formed in 2001, evolved from the "Shanghai Five"—China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan—initially focused on resolving border disputes, and has since expanded to include ten member states and numerous partners, promoting regional security, ...
SCO's Evolution from Border Disputes to Regional Cooperation
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), formed in 2001, evolved from the "Shanghai Five"—China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan—initially focused on resolving border disputes, and has since expanded to include ten member states and numerous partners, promoting regional security, ...
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48% Bias Score
US Colleges Integrate Global Citizenship Education
US colleges and universities are increasingly incorporating global citizenship education into their curricula, offering certificate programs, interwoven courses, and even full degree programs, reflecting a growing awareness of global interconnectedness and the need to address shared challenges.
US Colleges Integrate Global Citizenship Education
US colleges and universities are increasingly incorporating global citizenship education into their curricula, offering certificate programs, interwoven courses, and even full degree programs, reflecting a growing awareness of global interconnectedness and the need to address shared challenges.
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16% Bias Score
Xiamen's Yundang Lake: From "Dead Lake" to Urban Oasis
In 1985, Xi Jinping, then executive vice-mayor of Xiamen, initiated a 15-year development strategy prioritizing Yundang Lake's ecological restoration, transforming it from a polluted "dead lake" into a vibrant urban space, showcasing a model for sustainable urban development.
Xiamen's Yundang Lake: From "Dead Lake" to Urban Oasis
In 1985, Xi Jinping, then executive vice-mayor of Xiamen, initiated a 15-year development strategy prioritizing Yundang Lake's ecological restoration, transforming it from a polluted "dead lake" into a vibrant urban space, showcasing a model for sustainable urban development.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" Passes House, Adding $3.3 Trillion to National Debt
The U.S. House passed President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" 218-214 on July 3rd, 2025, a tax and spending bill projected to add $3.3 trillion to the national debt while cutting social programs, and it is set to be signed into law on July 4th.
Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" Passes House, Adding $3.3 Trillion to National Debt
The U.S. House passed President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" 218-214 on July 3rd, 2025, a tax and spending bill projected to add $3.3 trillion to the national debt while cutting social programs, and it is set to be signed into law on July 4th.
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68% Bias Score
Kyiv Court Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage, Setting Legal Precedent
A Kyiv court legally recognized the same-sex marriage of Zoriana Kis, a diplomat, and Tymur Levchuk, an activist, after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs refused to acknowledge their relationship for an overseas assignment, setting a precedent in Ukraine.
Kyiv Court Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage, Setting Legal Precedent
A Kyiv court legally recognized the same-sex marriage of Zoriana Kis, a diplomat, and Tymur Levchuk, an activist, after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs refused to acknowledge their relationship for an overseas assignment, setting a precedent in Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Netherlands Tightens Asylum Laws Amidst Legal Concerns
The Dutch parliament passed stricter asylum laws, limiting asylum eligibility, family reunification, and increasing penalties for undocumented individuals, despite warnings of legal challenges and practical difficulties; the legislation was spearheaded by the PVV, currently the strongest party in th...
Netherlands Tightens Asylum Laws Amidst Legal Concerns
The Dutch parliament passed stricter asylum laws, limiting asylum eligibility, family reunification, and increasing penalties for undocumented individuals, despite warnings of legal challenges and practical difficulties; the legislation was spearheaded by the PVV, currently the strongest party in th...
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52% Bias Score
Widespread Phone Spoofing Scam Targeting Federal Agencies
The FBI, ATF, and U.S. Marshals issued warnings about a phone spoofing scam where callers impersonate agents, demanding money or gift cards to avoid false arrest, urging victims to report to local law enforcement or ic3.gov.
Widespread Phone Spoofing Scam Targeting Federal Agencies
The FBI, ATF, and U.S. Marshals issued warnings about a phone spoofing scam where callers impersonate agents, demanding money or gift cards to avoid false arrest, urging victims to report to local law enforcement or ic3.gov.
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36% Bias Score
China and EU Strengthen Ties Amidst Global Uncertainty
On Wednesday, in Brussels, Belgium, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas agreed to deepen cooperation and prepare for a productive leaders' meeting to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, emphasizing mutual respect and shared commitment to global stability a...
China and EU Strengthen Ties Amidst Global Uncertainty
On Wednesday, in Brussels, Belgium, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas agreed to deepen cooperation and prepare for a productive leaders' meeting to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, emphasizing mutual respect and shared commitment to global stability a...
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32% Bias Score
Congress Passes Tax Bill, Increasing SALT Cap and Preserving PTET Deductions
Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, increasing the SALT cap to $40,000 by 2025 with inflation indexing through 2029 and preserving full PTET deductibility for all pass-through businesses, averting tax increases for many professionals in high-tax states after strong advocacy from various ...
Congress Passes Tax Bill, Increasing SALT Cap and Preserving PTET Deductions
Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, increasing the SALT cap to $40,000 by 2025 with inflation indexing through 2029 and preserving full PTET deductibility for all pass-through businesses, averting tax increases for many professionals in high-tax states after strong advocacy from various ...
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40% Bias Score
EPA Suspends 139 Employees for Dissent Over Environmental Policy Rollbacks
On Thursday, the EPA placed 139 employees on administrative leave for signing a letter criticizing the agency's weakening environmental policies under Administrator Lee Zeldin, which include funding cuts estimated to cost 30,000 lives and $275 billion annually.
EPA Suspends 139 Employees for Dissent Over Environmental Policy Rollbacks
On Thursday, the EPA placed 139 employees on administrative leave for signing a letter criticizing the agency's weakening environmental policies under Administrator Lee Zeldin, which include funding cuts estimated to cost 30,000 lives and $275 billion annually.
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56% Bias Score
Ukrainian Teen Confesses to Double Homicide in Germany
A 16-year-old Ukrainian boy confessed to the double murder of a Ukrainian woman and her 19-month-old daughter in Dorsten, Germany, on June 29th; the suspect is in custody.
Ukrainian Teen Confesses to Double Homicide in Germany
A 16-year-old Ukrainian boy confessed to the double murder of a Ukrainian woman and her 19-month-old daughter in Dorsten, Germany, on June 29th; the suspect is in custody.
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32% Bias Score
UK Faces £40 Billion Budget Deficit, Tax Hikes Imminent
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned of upcoming tax increases to address a potential £40 billion budget deficit this autumn, resulting from costly government U-turns on welfare reforms and sluggish economic growth, leaving the government with limited options to balance the books.
UK Faces £40 Billion Budget Deficit, Tax Hikes Imminent
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned of upcoming tax increases to address a potential £40 billion budget deficit this autumn, resulting from costly government U-turns on welfare reforms and sluggish economic growth, leaving the government with limited options to balance the books.
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68% Bias Score
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