Counterfeit US Dollars Disrupt Turkish Economy Amidst High Inflation
High-quality counterfeit US$100 and $50 bills have circulated in Turkey for at least six weeks, impacting businesses and citizens amid 47% inflation and a monthly USD turnover of approximately $4 billion, prompting a government investigation and arrests.
Counterfeit US Dollars Disrupt Turkish Economy Amidst High Inflation
High-quality counterfeit US$100 and $50 bills have circulated in Turkey for at least six weeks, impacting businesses and citizens amid 47% inflation and a monthly USD turnover of approximately $4 billion, prompting a government investigation and arrests.
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24% Bias Score
Romania Annuls Elections Amidst Alleged Russian Interference
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled recent elections due to alleged Russian interference aimed at destabilizing the country, prompting a need for new elections and comprehensive reforms to national security and intelligence agencies.
Romania Annuls Elections Amidst Alleged Russian Interference
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled recent elections due to alleged Russian interference aimed at destabilizing the country, prompting a need for new elections and comprehensive reforms to national security and intelligence agencies.
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40% Bias Score
Belarusian War Veterans Face Post-Conflict Hardships
Belarusian volunteers who fought in the Ukrainian war face significant challenges securing employment and legal status in both Poland and Ukraine, highlighting the need for improved support systems and international cooperation.
Belarusian War Veterans Face Post-Conflict Hardships
Belarusian volunteers who fought in the Ukrainian war face significant challenges securing employment and legal status in both Poland and Ukraine, highlighting the need for improved support systems and international cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Calls for Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire
US President-elect Donald Trump urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris, where Zelensky also advocated for a peace deal with Russia; Trump's proposal contrasts with current US military support for Ukraine.
Trump Calls for Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire
US President-elect Donald Trump urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris, where Zelensky also advocated for a peace deal with Russia; Trump's proposal contrasts with current US military support for Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine's Path to EU Membership: Timeline and Challenges
Ukraine's EU accession process is advancing, with negotiations anticipated to begin mid-2025, aiming for membership by 2028-2034. This involves screening Ukrainian laws, addressing economic competitiveness concerns, and preparing the EU budget.
Ukraine's Path to EU Membership: Timeline and Challenges
Ukraine's EU accession process is advancing, with negotiations anticipated to begin mid-2025, aiming for membership by 2028-2034. This involves screening Ukrainian laws, addressing economic competitiveness concerns, and preparing the EU budget.
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4% Bias Score
Ukraine Signals Readiness to Restore Ties with Post-Assad Syria
Ukraine declared its readiness to restore relations with a future Syrian government following reports that Syrian rebels ousted President Bashar al-Assad on December 8th, 2024, highlighting the need for an inclusive political dialogue and a stable government.
Ukraine Signals Readiness to Restore Ties with Post-Assad Syria
Ukraine declared its readiness to restore relations with a future Syrian government following reports that Syrian rebels ousted President Bashar al-Assad on December 8th, 2024, highlighting the need for an inclusive political dialogue and a stable government.
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52% Bias Score
DRC Investigates Deadly Disease Outbreak
In the DRC, an outbreak of an unknown disease has killed nearly 80 people out of 376 cases in Kwango province's Panzi district, with 40% of cases in malnourished children under 5, prompting investigations and preventative measures including limiting movement and mask mandates.
DRC Investigates Deadly Disease Outbreak
In the DRC, an outbreak of an unknown disease has killed nearly 80 people out of 376 cases in Kwango province's Panzi district, with 40% of cases in malnourished children under 5, prompting investigations and preventative measures including limiting movement and mask mandates.
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48% Bias Score
HTS Overthrows Assad in Syria Amidst Concerns Over Human Rights Abuses
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), overthrew President Bashar al-Assad's regime; despite HTS's origins in Al Qaeda and its designation as a terrorist group by multiple nations, Jolani has attempted to present a more moderate image, yet human rights a...
HTS Overthrows Assad in Syria Amidst Concerns Over Human Rights Abuses
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), overthrew President Bashar al-Assad's regime; despite HTS's origins in Al Qaeda and its designation as a terrorist group by multiple nations, Jolani has attempted to present a more moderate image, yet human rights a...
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44% Bias Score
Mahama Wins Ghana's Presidential Election
Following Ghana's presidential election, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat to former President John Dramani Mahama, citing government data showing Mahama's significant win and the NDC party's parliamentary victory; this early concession aimed to maintain peace.
Mahama Wins Ghana's Presidential Election
Following Ghana's presidential election, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat to former President John Dramani Mahama, citing government data showing Mahama's significant win and the NDC party's parliamentary victory; this early concession aimed to maintain peace.
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48% Bias Score
Russia's War Economy: Sanctions, Inflation, and a Ruble in Crisis
Russia's economy is severely impacted by the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions, showing a devalued ruble, reduced oil and gas revenues, high military spending (29% of the budget), and high inflation (projected at 26%), despite a 21% interest rate.
Russia's War Economy: Sanctions, Inflation, and a Ruble in Crisis
Russia's economy is severely impacted by the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions, showing a devalued ruble, reduced oil and gas revenues, high military spending (29% of the budget), and high inflation (projected at 26%), despite a 21% interest rate.
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32% Bias Score
Trump to Pardon Many January 6th Capitol Rioters
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to pardon many of the January 6th Capitol rioters, potentially on his first day in office, claiming that many were coerced into guilty pleas. Over 1251 people have been convicted, with sentences ranging from days to 22 years.
Trump to Pardon Many January 6th Capitol Rioters
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to pardon many of the January 6th Capitol rioters, potentially on his first day in office, claiming that many were coerced into guilty pleas. Over 1251 people have been convicted, with sentences ranging from days to 22 years.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Withdraws Warships from Syrian Tartus Base Amidst Heightened Security Concerns
On December 8th, 2024, the Ukrainian HUR reported that Russia withdrew the frigate Admiral Grigorovich and cargo ship Engineer Trubin from its Tartus naval base in Syria, along with other military equipment; this follows reports of other Russian vessels leaving the base earlier in December amid repo...
Russia Withdraws Warships from Syrian Tartus Base Amidst Heightened Security Concerns
On December 8th, 2024, the Ukrainian HUR reported that Russia withdrew the frigate Admiral Grigorovich and cargo ship Engineer Trubin from its Tartus naval base in Syria, along with other military equipment; this follows reports of other Russian vessels leaving the base earlier in December amid repo...
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24% Bias Score