Bulgarian Coalition Government Faces Internal and External Pressures
Bulgaria's new four-party coalition government (GERB, BSP, ITN, DPS-Dogan), formed to end a political crisis, faces challenges due to internal divisions and potential backroom influences, particularly from Deljan Peevski, while external factors like the Eurozone accession could offer stability.
Bulgarian Coalition Government Faces Internal and External Pressures
Bulgaria's new four-party coalition government (GERB, BSP, ITN, DPS-Dogan), formed to end a political crisis, faces challenges due to internal divisions and potential backroom influences, particularly from Deljan Peevski, while external factors like the Eurozone accession could offer stability.
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44% Bias Score
Bankrupt Russian Media Mogul Vladimir Gusinsky Owes Over \$7 Million
Former Russian media magnate Vladimir Gusinsky, once worth \$400 million, declared bankruptcy in a Connecticut court on January 1, 2025, owing over \$7 million to more than 10 creditors, including Alexander Zheleznyak and Leonid Nevzlin, with assets under \$6 million.
Bankrupt Russian Media Mogul Vladimir Gusinsky Owes Over \$7 Million
Former Russian media magnate Vladimir Gusinsky, once worth \$400 million, declared bankruptcy in a Connecticut court on January 1, 2025, owing over \$7 million to more than 10 creditors, including Alexander Zheleznyak and Leonid Nevzlin, with assets under \$6 million.
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40% Bias Score
Israel and Hamas Agree to Phased Ceasefire, Hostage Release
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been announced, involving a phased release of hostages, a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and increased humanitarian aid, but further negotiations are needed for a lasting peace.
Israel and Hamas Agree to Phased Ceasefire, Hostage Release
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been announced, involving a phased release of hostages, a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and increased humanitarian aid, but further negotiations are needed for a lasting peace.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Brazilian Added to US Terrorist List for Role in White Supremacist Group
The United States added a Brazilian national to its list of internationally wanted terrorists for his alleged role as an administrator of the far-right white supremacist group "Terrorgram," which is blamed for attacks in Slovakia, New Jersey, and Turkey and is accused of inciting violence.
Brazilian Added to US Terrorist List for Role in White Supremacist Group
The United States added a Brazilian national to its list of internationally wanted terrorists for his alleged role as an administrator of the far-right white supremacist group "Terrorgram," which is blamed for attacks in Slovakia, New Jersey, and Turkey and is accused of inciting violence.
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52% Bias Score
Maduro's Inauguration: Failed Opposition Bid and Venezuelan Disillusionment
Nicolรกs Maduro's inauguration on January 10th, 2024, despite opposition efforts led by Marรญa Corina Machado to expose electoral fraud and mobilize voters, maintained the status quo in Venezuela, leading to widespread disillusionment.
Maduro's Inauguration: Failed Opposition Bid and Venezuelan Disillusionment
Nicolรกs Maduro's inauguration on January 10th, 2024, despite opposition efforts led by Marรญa Corina Machado to expose electoral fraud and mobilize voters, maintained the status quo in Venezuela, leading to widespread disillusionment.
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52% Bias Score
Milei Receives Genesis Prize for Pro-Israel Stance
Argentine President Javier Milei won the Genesis Prize, a prestigious Israeli award, for his strong support of Israel, including plans to move the embassy to Jerusalem and prosecute those responsible for past attacks on Israeli targets in Argentina.
Milei Receives Genesis Prize for Pro-Israel Stance
Argentine President Javier Milei won the Genesis Prize, a prestigious Israeli award, for his strong support of Israel, including plans to move the embassy to Jerusalem and prosecute those responsible for past attacks on Israeli targets in Argentina.
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36% 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 factorsโenergy crisis, Chinese competition, and political uncertaintyโcontribute 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 factorsโenergy crisis, Chinese competition, and political uncertaintyโcontribute to the economic downturn, impacting consumer spending and industrial production.
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52% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Imminent After 15 Months of Conflict
US and Arab mediators report that Israel and Hamas are close to a ceasefire agreement after more than 15 months of conflict, with a draft agreement confirmed by Egyptian and Hamas officials; the deal still requires Israeli cabinet approval and could face opposition from hardliners.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Imminent After 15 Months of Conflict
US and Arab mediators report that Israel and Hamas are close to a ceasefire agreement after more than 15 months of conflict, with a draft agreement confirmed by Egyptian and Hamas officials; the deal still requires Israeli cabinet approval and could face opposition from hardliners.
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36% Bias Score
Armed Conflict Tops Global Economic Risks in 2025: WEF Report
The World Economic Forum's global risks survey identifies armed conflict as the top immediate threat to global economies in 2025, with nearly 25% of 900 respondents citing it as the biggest risk, reflecting heightened geopolitical tensions and a shift from last year's focus on extreme weather.
Armed Conflict Tops Global Economic Risks in 2025: WEF Report
The World Economic Forum's global risks survey identifies armed conflict as the top immediate threat to global economies in 2025, with nearly 25% of 900 respondents citing it as the biggest risk, reflecting heightened geopolitical tensions and a shift from last year's focus on extreme weather.
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48% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreed, Hostage Release Planned
Qatari Prime Minister Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al Thani announced a 42-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, starting January 19th, involving a phased Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, with the release of Palestinian prisoners.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreed, Hostage Release Planned
Qatari Prime Minister Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al Thani announced a 42-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, starting January 19th, involving a phased Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, with the release of Palestinian prisoners.
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32% Bias Score
Biden Removes Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
On January 14, 2025, President Biden removed Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, aiming to secure the release of numerous political prisoners through Vatican-mediated negotiations and suspending US lawsuits regarding expropriated Cuban properties, reversing a Trump-era policy.
Biden Removes Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
On January 14, 2025, President Biden removed Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, aiming to secure the release of numerous political prisoners through Vatican-mediated negotiations and suspending US lawsuits regarding expropriated Cuban properties, reversing a Trump-era policy.
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40% Bias Score
EU Irregular Entries Drop 38% in 2024
The number of irregular entries into the European Union fell by 38% in 2024 to 239,000โthe lowest since 2021โdue to increased cooperation with partner countries and stricter visa rules, according to Frontex; however, challenges remain in certain regions.
EU Irregular Entries Drop 38% in 2024
The number of irregular entries into the European Union fell by 38% in 2024 to 239,000โthe lowest since 2021โdue to increased cooperation with partner countries and stricter visa rules, according to Frontex; however, challenges remain in certain regions.
Progress
44% Bias Score