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
Russia's War in Ukraine Depletes Financial Reserves, Reveals Hidden Military Debt
Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine has severely depleted its financial reserves; in 2024 alone, almost a quarter of the National Wellbeing Fund (initially 8.9 trillion rubles) was used to finance the war effort and support the Russian economy under Western sanctions, with reserves further reduc...
Russia's War in Ukraine Depletes Financial Reserves, Reveals Hidden Military Debt
Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine has severely depleted its financial reserves; in 2024 alone, almost a quarter of the National Wellbeing Fund (initially 8.9 trillion rubles) was used to finance the war effort and support the Russian economy under Western sanctions, with reserves further reduc...
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24% 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
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
Toxic Mud from Myanmar Mines Exacerbates Devastating Thailand Floods
Months of devastating floods in Thailand, killing at least 78 and displacing thousands, are linked to toxic runoff from illegal gold mines in Myanmar; heavy metals from these mines caused mudslides, ruining homes and livelihoods in border towns like Mae Sai.
Toxic Mud from Myanmar Mines Exacerbates Devastating Thailand Floods
Months of devastating floods in Thailand, killing at least 78 and displacing thousands, are linked to toxic runoff from illegal gold mines in Myanmar; heavy metals from these mines caused mudslides, ruining homes and livelihoods in border towns like Mae Sai.
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36% Bias Score
Brazil Revokes Pix Monitoring After Misinformation Campaign
Brazil revoked a measure increasing Pix transaction monitoring over R$5,000 due to misinformation campaigns causing a 15.3% drop in Pix transfers; a new measure will prohibit extra charges for Pix and reinforce bank secrecy.
Brazil Revokes Pix Monitoring After Misinformation Campaign
Brazil revoked a measure increasing Pix transaction monitoring over R$5,000 due to misinformation campaigns causing a 15.3% drop in Pix transfers; a new measure will prohibit extra charges for Pix and reinforce bank secrecy.
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48% 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
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
Kosovo's Closure of Parallel Serbian Institutions Draws International Condemnation
Kosovar authorities closed ten parallel Serbian municipalities and other institutions on Wednesday, prompting sharp criticism from the EU, US, UK, and Germany for violating its EU path commitments, undermining citizen trust, and worsening relations with Serbia during election season.
Kosovo's Closure of Parallel Serbian Institutions Draws International Condemnation
Kosovar authorities closed ten parallel Serbian municipalities and other institutions on Wednesday, prompting sharp criticism from the EU, US, UK, and Germany for violating its EU path commitments, undermining citizen trust, and worsening relations with Serbia during election season.
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40% 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
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
Germany's Economy Contracts for Second Consecutive Year Amidst Multiple Challenges
Germany's GDP contracted by 0.2% in 2023, following a previous decline; economists foresee weak recovery, while various factors—energy crisis, Chinese competition, and political uncertainty—contribute to the economic downturn, impacting consumer spending and industrial production.
Germany's Economy Contracts for Second Consecutive Year Amidst Multiple Challenges
Germany's GDP contracted by 0.2% in 2023, following a previous decline; economists foresee weak recovery, while various factors—energy crisis, Chinese competition, and political uncertainty—contribute to the economic downturn, impacting consumer spending and industrial production.
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52% Bias Score