Lebanon Elects New Prime Minister Amidst Political and Economic Crisis
Following a recent presidential election, Lebanon's parliament elected Nawaf Salam, a 71-year-old Sunni Muslim and president of the International Court of Justice, as the new Prime Minister with 84 out of 128 votes, replacing Najib Mikati's caretaker government and marking a setback for Hezbollah.
Lebanon Elects New Prime Minister Amidst Political and Economic Crisis
Following a recent presidential election, Lebanon's parliament elected Nawaf Salam, a 71-year-old Sunni Muslim and president of the International Court of Justice, as the new Prime Minister with 84 out of 128 votes, replacing Najib Mikati's caretaker government and marking a setback for Hezbollah.
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40% Bias Score
US Corporations Scale Back DEI Initiatives Amidst Conservative Backlash
Facing legal challenges and conservative backlash, major US corporations like McDonald's and Walmart are downplaying their DEI policies, prompting concerns about the future of diversity and inclusion initiatives in the country.
US Corporations Scale Back DEI Initiatives Amidst Conservative Backlash
Facing legal challenges and conservative backlash, major US corporations like McDonald's and Walmart are downplaying their DEI policies, prompting concerns about the future of diversity and inclusion initiatives in the country.
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60% Bias Score
German Conservatives Support Ukraine, but Campaigning Cautiously
Germany's CDU/CSU supports aiding Ukraine, potentially including troop deployment, but avoids explicit mention during campaigning; internal divisions exist regarding arms deliveries, notably Taurus missiles; future policy depends on post-election coalition and US pressure.
German Conservatives Support Ukraine, but Campaigning Cautiously
Germany's CDU/CSU supports aiding Ukraine, potentially including troop deployment, but avoids explicit mention during campaigning; internal divisions exist regarding arms deliveries, notably Taurus missiles; future policy depends on post-election coalition and US pressure.
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36% Bias Score
Indonesia Rejects Apple's \$1 Billion Investment Proposal
Indonesia rejected Apple's \$1 billion investment proposal for an AirTag production facility in Batam, deeming it insufficient to meet local component requirements for iPhone 16 sales under the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulation, which mandates that 40% of smartphone parts be domestically pr...
Indonesia Rejects Apple's \$1 Billion Investment Proposal
Indonesia rejected Apple's \$1 billion investment proposal for an AirTag production facility in Batam, deeming it insufficient to meet local component requirements for iPhone 16 sales under the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulation, which mandates that 40% of smartphone parts be domestically pr...
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44% Bias Score
BSW Faces Crucial Test in Upcoming German Federal Election
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), founded in January 2024, is campaigning for the February 23rd German federal election, aiming to secure 5% of the vote to enter the Bundestag despite facing challenges in western Germany and concerns about its policy positions.
BSW Faces Crucial Test in Upcoming German Federal Election
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), founded in January 2024, is campaigning for the February 23rd German federal election, aiming to secure 5% of the vote to enter the Bundestag despite facing challenges in western Germany and concerns about its policy positions.
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48% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Amidst Hottest Year on Record
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed at least 24 lives and destroyed or damaged over 12,000 structures, coinciding with the EU's confirmation of 2024 as the hottest year on record; while a direct link to this specific event remains inconclusive, studies show a clear correlation between ...
Los Angeles Wildfires Amidst Hottest Year on Record
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed at least 24 lives and destroyed or damaged over 12,000 structures, coinciding with the EU's confirmation of 2024 as the hottest year on record; while a direct link to this specific event remains inconclusive, studies show a clear correlation between ...
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40% Bias Score
Transnistria Faces Humanitarian Crisis After Russian Gas Cut-off
Transnistria, a pro-Russian region of Moldova, faces severe heating, electricity, and water shortages after Russia stopped gas supplies in 2025 due to an alleged unpaid debt and an expired transit contract; industries are shut down, schools are closed, and many residents are resorting to drastic mea...
Transnistria Faces Humanitarian Crisis After Russian Gas Cut-off
Transnistria, a pro-Russian region of Moldova, faces severe heating, electricity, and water shortages after Russia stopped gas supplies in 2025 due to an alleged unpaid debt and an expired transit contract; industries are shut down, schools are closed, and many residents are resorting to drastic mea...
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36% Bias Score
Scholz Confirmed as SPD Candidate Amidst Low Approval Ratings
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing 77% disapproval, was re-confirmed as the SPD's top candidate for early elections, promising to maintain social welfare, counter right-wing populism, and resist foreign threats, in a campaign to mobilize voters and avoid becoming Germany's shortest-serving chance...
Scholz Confirmed as SPD Candidate Amidst Low Approval Ratings
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing 77% disapproval, was re-confirmed as the SPD's top candidate for early elections, promising to maintain social welfare, counter right-wing populism, and resist foreign threats, in a campaign to mobilize voters and avoid becoming Germany's shortest-serving chance...
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40% Bias Score
Cameroon's Gold Mining Crisis: Environmental Damage and Economic Disruption in Batouri
Large-scale gold mining in Batouri, Cameroon, by foreign companies has caused a 50% decrease in agricultural yields, environmental damage from mercury and cyanide use, and displacement of local miners; despite government attempts to mitigate these issues through a 'closed system', implementation has...
Cameroon's Gold Mining Crisis: Environmental Damage and Economic Disruption in Batouri
Large-scale gold mining in Batouri, Cameroon, by foreign companies has caused a 50% decrease in agricultural yields, environmental damage from mercury and cyanide use, and displacement of local miners; despite government attempts to mitigate these issues through a 'closed system', implementation has...
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52% Bias Score
Rosatom to Sue Siemens Energy Over Delays at Turkish Nuclear Plant
Rosatom plans to sue Siemens Energy for delayed equipment delivery to Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear power plant, a project delayed by German export permit processing, with China now supplying replacement parts.
Rosatom to Sue Siemens Energy Over Delays at Turkish Nuclear Plant
Rosatom plans to sue Siemens Energy for delayed equipment delivery to Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear power plant, a project delayed by German export permit processing, with China now supplying replacement parts.
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36% Bias Score
North Macedonia Government Employees Protest for 30% Salary Increase
Government employees in North Macedonia from six ministries and the State Statistical Office are staging daily protests demanding a 30% salary increase, citing unmet conditions in unsigned collective bargaining agreements; the government suspects political motivation.
North Macedonia Government Employees Protest for 30% Salary Increase
Government employees in North Macedonia from six ministries and the State Statistical Office are staging daily protests demanding a 30% salary increase, citing unmet conditions in unsigned collective bargaining agreements; the government suspects political motivation.
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36% Bias Score
Trump to Withdraw US from WHO Upon Inauguration
Incoming US President Donald Trump plans to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his first day in office, jeopardizing the organization's budget and the US's access to global health information, despite the US being the largest financial contributor and the move being viewed a...
Trump to Withdraw US from WHO Upon Inauguration
Incoming US President Donald Trump plans to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his first day in office, jeopardizing the organization's budget and the US's access to global health information, despite the US being the largest financial contributor and the move being viewed a...
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36% Bias Score