Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: 42-Day Truce Begins Sunday
A 42-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered by Qatar, begins Sunday, involving a prisoner exchange of 33 Jewish hostages for Palestinian prisoners; this is the first truce since fighting resumed 15 months ago in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: 42-Day Truce Begins Sunday
A 42-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered by Qatar, begins Sunday, involving a prisoner exchange of 33 Jewish hostages for Palestinian prisoners; this is the first truce since fighting resumed 15 months ago in Gaza.
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36% Bias Score
China's ID Card Offer to Taiwanese Sparks Controversy
A viral video shows a Chinese businessman encouraging Taiwanese to obtain Chinese ID cards, offering economic incentives in exchange, violating Taiwanese law and raising concerns about China's influence operations.
China's ID Card Offer to Taiwanese Sparks Controversy
A viral video shows a Chinese businessman encouraging Taiwanese to obtain Chinese ID cards, offering economic incentives in exchange, violating Taiwanese law and raising concerns about China's influence operations.
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36% Bias Score
Indonesia Plans Semiconductor Special Economic Zone to Boost Chip Production
Indonesia plans to create a special economic zone for semiconductors, possibly at ITB, to counter global competition and prevent falling behind neighbors like Malaysia and Singapore in semiconductor production, as stated by National Economic Council Chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.
Indonesia Plans Semiconductor Special Economic Zone to Boost Chip Production
Indonesia plans to create a special economic zone for semiconductors, possibly at ITB, to counter global competition and prevent falling behind neighbors like Malaysia and Singapore in semiconductor production, as stated by National Economic Council Chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.
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48% Bias Score
HRF pursues Israeli soldiers for alleged Gaza war crimes
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) is pursuing Israeli soldiers internationally for alleged war crimes in Gaza, using social media evidence; complaints against Yuval Wagdani in Brazil and Maj. Gen. Ghassan Alian in Italy are underway, although no cases have yet reached trial.
HRF pursues Israeli soldiers for alleged Gaza war crimes
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) is pursuing Israeli soldiers internationally for alleged war crimes in Gaza, using social media evidence; complaints against Yuval Wagdani in Brazil and Maj. Gen. Ghassan Alian in Italy are underway, although no cases have yet reached trial.
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56% Bias Score
Mexico Unveils "Plan México" to Boost Economy, Counter US Tariffs
President Claudia Sheinbaum's "Plan México" aims to transform Mexico's economy by 2030, creating 1.5 million jobs, increasing investment to 28% of GDP, and becoming the world's tenth-largest economy, thereby countering potential US tariffs with domestic growth and reduced reliance on imports.
Mexico Unveils "Plan México" to Boost Economy, Counter US Tariffs
President Claudia Sheinbaum's "Plan México" aims to transform Mexico's economy by 2030, creating 1.5 million jobs, increasing investment to 28% of GDP, and becoming the world's tenth-largest economy, thereby countering potential US tariffs with domestic growth and reduced reliance on imports.
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40% Bias Score
Biden warns of US oligarchy in farewell address
In a farewell address on January 15th, President Biden warned of a growing US oligarchy threatening democracy, criticized social media's role in spreading misinformation, and advocated for constitutional amendments to protect presidents from post-presidency prosecution; his approval rating is 36%.
Biden warns of US oligarchy in farewell address
In a farewell address on January 15th, President Biden warned of a growing US oligarchy threatening democracy, criticized social media's role in spreading misinformation, and advocated for constitutional amendments to protect presidents from post-presidency prosecution; his approval rating is 36%.
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40% Bias Score
Respecting Grief During Wartime: A Plea for Sensitivity
This opinion piece addresses the lack of respect shown towards the families of prominent Ukrainian war victims, exemplified by insensitive media coverage during funerals, arguing that while collective grief is important, the intimate pain of those closest to the deceased must be prioritized.
Respecting Grief During Wartime: A Plea for Sensitivity
This opinion piece addresses the lack of respect shown towards the families of prominent Ukrainian war victims, exemplified by insensitive media coverage during funerals, arguing that while collective grief is important, the intimate pain of those closest to the deceased must be prioritized.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's BSW Faces Steep Challenge to Enter Bundestag
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) aims to enter the German Bundestag in February's election, despite facing a challenge in gaining nationwide support exceeding the 5% threshold required for representation, despite strong regional support in eastern Germany.
Germany's BSW Faces Steep Challenge to Enter Bundestag
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) aims to enter the German Bundestag in February's election, despite facing a challenge in gaining nationwide support exceeding the 5% threshold required for representation, despite strong regional support in eastern Germany.
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56% Bias Score
Russia to Supply Gas to Transnistria Amidst Energy Crisis
Russia plans to purchase up to 3 million cubic meters of natural gas daily from the European spot market for Moldova's Transnistria region from January to April, costing an estimated $164 million, to address an energy crisis resulting from halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine.
Russia to Supply Gas to Transnistria Amidst Energy Crisis
Russia plans to purchase up to 3 million cubic meters of natural gas daily from the European spot market for Moldova's Transnistria region from January to April, costing an estimated $164 million, to address an energy crisis resulting from halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
German Arms Firm Denies Supplying Weapons to Russia
Hans Wrage & Co. GmbH denies supplying weapons to Russia, contradicting an investigative report alleging indirect weapon transfers via Kazakhstan. The firm cites contractual clauses, end-user certificates, and the cessation of all weapon exports to Russia before the Ukraine invasion as evidence.
German Arms Firm Denies Supplying Weapons to Russia
Hans Wrage & Co. GmbH denies supplying weapons to Russia, contradicting an investigative report alleging indirect weapon transfers via Kazakhstan. The firm cites contractual clauses, end-user certificates, and the cessation of all weapon exports to Russia before the Ukraine invasion as evidence.
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48% Bias Score
Volkswagen Sales Drop 2.3 Percent in 2024 Amidst Market Challenges
In 2024, Volkswagen Group's global car sales fell by 2.3 percent to over 9 million units due to decreased European demand, Chinese competition, rising costs, and potential US tariffs; the VW brand alone saw a 1.4 percent sales drop and a 37 percent profit decrease, leading to 35,000 job cuts in Germ...
Volkswagen Sales Drop 2.3 Percent in 2024 Amidst Market Challenges
In 2024, Volkswagen Group's global car sales fell by 2.3 percent to over 9 million units due to decreased European demand, Chinese competition, rising costs, and potential US tariffs; the VW brand alone saw a 1.4 percent sales drop and a 37 percent profit decrease, leading to 35,000 job cuts in Germ...
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56% Bias Score
Biden Warns of Oligarchy, Disinformation, and AI Threats in Farewell Address
In his farewell address on January 15, 2025, President Biden cautioned Americans about the growing threat of an oligarchy concentrated around Donald Trump, the dangers of disinformation amplified by weakening media, and the risks posed by unchecked technological advancements like AI, while touting h...
Biden Warns of Oligarchy, Disinformation, and AI Threats in Farewell Address
In his farewell address on January 15, 2025, President Biden cautioned Americans about the growing threat of an oligarchy concentrated around Donald Trump, the dangers of disinformation amplified by weakening media, and the risks posed by unchecked technological advancements like AI, while touting h...
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52% Bias Score