Taliban Bans Women from Afghan NGOs, Threatening Humanitarian Aid
The Taliban banned women from working for all national and foreign NGOs in Afghanistan, threatening humanitarian aid delivery and further restricting women's rights, prompting UN condemnation and calls for a reversal.
Taliban Bans Women from Afghan NGOs, Threatening Humanitarian Aid
The Taliban banned women from working for all national and foreign NGOs in Afghanistan, threatening humanitarian aid delivery and further restricting women's rights, prompting UN condemnation and calls for a reversal.
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44% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia's Obstructionism Weakens Global Climate Action
Saudi Arabia's obstructionism at multiple UN climate and environmental talks in 2024 led to weak agreements, highlighting its significant influence and the consequences for global climate action; experts cite its economic reliance on fossil fuels and potential links to the incoming US administration...
Saudi Arabia's Obstructionism Weakens Global Climate Action
Saudi Arabia's obstructionism at multiple UN climate and environmental talks in 2024 led to weak agreements, highlighting its significant influence and the consequences for global climate action; experts cite its economic reliance on fossil fuels and potential links to the incoming US administration...
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48% Bias Score
Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Amid Record-High Murder Rate
Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on December 2024, granting police expanded powers to address a surge in violent crime that resulted in 623 murders this year, the highest number in the nation's history, with much of the violence attributed to gang activity and the use of high-calibe...
Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Amid Record-High Murder Rate
Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on December 2024, granting police expanded powers to address a surge in violent crime that resulted in 623 murders this year, the highest number in the nation's history, with much of the violence attributed to gang activity and the use of high-calibe...
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36% Bias Score
Netanyahu Leaves Hospital to Secure Budget Vote Amidst Government Divisions
Two days after prostate surgery, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left a Jerusalem hospital against medical advice to help pass a controversial budget bill by a single vote, highlighting deep divisions within his right-wing government, before returning to the hospital for continued recovery...
Netanyahu Leaves Hospital to Secure Budget Vote Amidst Government Divisions
Two days after prostate surgery, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left a Jerusalem hospital against medical advice to help pass a controversial budget bill by a single vote, highlighting deep divisions within his right-wing government, before returning to the hospital for continued recovery...
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52% Bias Score
Russia Shifts Military Operations from Syria to Libya
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to Libya's al-Khadim airbase near Benghazi, using large transport planes, to maintain its military presence in the Mediterranean and support operations in Africa following a troop and equipment withdrawal from Syr...
Russia Shifts Military Operations from Syria to Libya
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to Libya's al-Khadim airbase near Benghazi, using large transport planes, to maintain its military presence in the Mediterranean and support operations in Africa following a troop and equipment withdrawal from Syr...
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44% Bias Score
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run establishment in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit for its "Ladies' Night" promotion, violating the state's Unruh Civil Rights Act prohibiting gender discrimination, highlighting the financial vulnerability of small businesses facing litigat...
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run establishment in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit for its "Ladies' Night" promotion, violating the state's Unruh Civil Rights Act prohibiting gender discrimination, highlighting the financial vulnerability of small businesses facing litigat...
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52% Bias Score
South Korean Court Approves Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
A South Korean court approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, following his impeachment and declaration of martial law, marking the first time a sitting president faces such charges of abuse of power and inciting rebellion.
South Korean Court Approves Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
A South Korean court approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, following his impeachment and declaration of martial law, marking the first time a sitting president faces such charges of abuse of power and inciting rebellion.
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40% Bias Score
Medicare Part D Drug Cost Cap Set at $2,000 Annually Starting in 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act institutes a $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap on Medicare Part D prescription drug costs starting in 2025, benefiting over 3 million enrollees without low-income subsidies, with this number projected to reach over 4 million by 2029; insurers will cover 60% of costs in the ...
Medicare Part D Drug Cost Cap Set at $2,000 Annually Starting in 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act institutes a $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap on Medicare Part D prescription drug costs starting in 2025, benefiting over 3 million enrollees without low-income subsidies, with this number projected to reach over 4 million by 2029; insurers will cover 60% of costs in the ...
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48% Bias Score
India Achieves Space Docking Milestone
India launched its first space docking mission, SpaDeX, on January 1st, 2024, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, deploying two 220-kilogram spacecraft into a 470-km orbit to demonstrate in-space docking technology and electric power transfer, making it the fourth country to achieve this feat.
India Achieves Space Docking Milestone
India launched its first space docking mission, SpaDeX, on January 1st, 2024, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, deploying two 220-kilogram spacecraft into a 470-km orbit to demonstrate in-space docking technology and electric power transfer, making it the fourth country to achieve this feat.
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36% Bias Score
US Designates Detained Teacher in Russia as Wrongfully Detained
The US government has designated Marc Fogel, an American teacher serving a 14-year sentence in a Russian hard labor camp for cannabis possession, as "wrongfully detained," prompting active diplomatic efforts for his release following years of failed appeals and family pleas.
US Designates Detained Teacher in Russia as Wrongfully Detained
The US government has designated Marc Fogel, an American teacher serving a 14-year sentence in a Russian hard labor camp for cannabis possession, as "wrongfully detained," prompting active diplomatic efforts for his release following years of failed appeals and family pleas.
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56% Bias Score
Guantanamo Detainee Repatriated to Tunisia
The US repatriated Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a 59-year-old Tunisian detainee held at Guantanamo Bay since its opening in 2002, to Tunisia on Monday, marking the fourth transfer this month; 26 detainees remain, 14 eligible for transfer.
Guantanamo Detainee Repatriated to Tunisia
The US repatriated Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a 59-year-old Tunisian detainee held at Guantanamo Bay since its opening in 2002, to Tunisia on Monday, marking the fourth transfer this month; 26 detainees remain, 14 eligible for transfer.
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40% Bias Score
Gaza Hospital Raid Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis
Israeli forces raided and severely damaged Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, leaving 75,000 Palestinians without adequate healthcare, arresting the hospital director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, amidst accusations of Hamas affiliation, while aid access remains severely restricted.
Gaza Hospital Raid Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis
Israeli forces raided and severely damaged Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, leaving 75,000 Palestinians without adequate healthcare, arresting the hospital director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, amidst accusations of Hamas affiliation, while aid access remains severely restricted.
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52% Bias Score