Trump Threatens to Double Taxes on Foreign Entities
On January 22nd, 2025, President Trump threatened to double taxes on foreign entities in the US, retaliating against what he deems discriminatory taxes on American multinationals; this follows the US withdrawing support for a global tax agreement, potentially escalating international tax disputes an...
Trump Threatens to Double Taxes on Foreign Entities
On January 22nd, 2025, President Trump threatened to double taxes on foreign entities in the US, retaliating against what he deems discriminatory taxes on American multinationals; this follows the US withdrawing support for a global tax agreement, potentially escalating international tax disputes an...
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40% Bias Score
Syria Plans Privatization and Foreign Investment to Boost Economy
Syria's interim government, attending the Davos World Economic Forum, announced plans to privatize state assets, attract foreign investment, and ease sanctions by addressing the HTS issue; this marks a shift from the previous regime's focus on security.
Syria Plans Privatization and Foreign Investment to Boost Economy
Syria's interim government, attending the Davos World Economic Forum, announced plans to privatize state assets, attract foreign investment, and ease sanctions by addressing the HTS issue; this marks a shift from the previous regime's focus on security.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Court Overturns FETÖ Conviction, Citing Lack of Evidence
The Turkish Constitutional Court overturned a teacher's conviction for FETÖ membership, citing insufficient evidence of knowledge of the group's terrorist nature before its official designation; the court ordered a retrial, emphasizing the need for proof of intent and awareness of the organization's...
Turkish Court Overturns FETÖ Conviction, Citing Lack of Evidence
The Turkish Constitutional Court overturned a teacher's conviction for FETÖ membership, citing insufficient evidence of knowledge of the group's terrorist nature before its official designation; the court ordered a retrial, emphasizing the need for proof of intent and awareness of the organization's...
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48% Bias Score
Fatal Parking Lot Shooting in Kağıthane
On January 20th, in Kağıthane, Turkey, Edijan V. fatally shot Ahmet Celal Portakalcı eight times during a parking lot altercation, also assaulting Portakalcı's wife before fleeing; police later apprehended the suspect.
Fatal Parking Lot Shooting in Kağıthane
On January 20th, in Kağıthane, Turkey, Edijan V. fatally shot Ahmet Celal Portakalcı eight times during a parking lot altercation, also assaulting Portakalcı's wife before fleeing; police later apprehended the suspect.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Inaugurated for Second Term Amidst Cold Weather and Strong Stance on Immigration
Following a contentious election, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President on January 20th, 2025, in a ceremony marked by unusually cold weather and a speech emphasizing national prosperity and addressing perceived threats of illegal immigration.
Trump Inaugurated for Second Term Amidst Cold Weather and Strong Stance on Immigration
Following a contentious election, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President on January 20th, 2025, in a ceremony marked by unusually cold weather and a speech emphasizing national prosperity and addressing perceived threats of illegal immigration.
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72% Bias Score
Trump Issues Mass Pardons, Ends Birthright Citizenship, Withdraws from WHO
President Trump issued pardons for roughly 1600 individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot, ended birthright citizenship, and withdrew the US from the World Health Organization on his first day in office.
Trump Issues Mass Pardons, Ends Birthright Citizenship, Withdraws from WHO
President Trump issued pardons for roughly 1600 individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot, ended birthright citizenship, and withdrew the US from the World Health Organization on his first day in office.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey: Growing Government-Religious Group Collaboration Undermines Secularism
The Secularism Assembly's December report details the Turkish government's increasing cooperation with religious groups linked to President Erdoğan's son, resulting in the allocation of public funds and official activities that undermine Turkey's secular principles, impacting various sectors includi...
Turkey: Growing Government-Religious Group Collaboration Undermines Secularism
The Secularism Assembly's December report details the Turkish government's increasing cooperation with religious groups linked to President Erdoğan's son, resulting in the allocation of public funds and official activities that undermine Turkey's secular principles, impacting various sectors includi...
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64% Bias Score
Turkey Acts to Prevent Ramadan Price Hikes
Turkey's government is tackling potential Ramadan price hikes by directly addressing industry representatives, promising stricter enforcement, and emphasizing the unacceptability of using cost increases as justification for price hikes. Meetings included the Treasury and Finance Minister, the Trade ...
Turkey Acts to Prevent Ramadan Price Hikes
Turkey's government is tackling potential Ramadan price hikes by directly addressing industry representatives, promising stricter enforcement, and emphasizing the unacceptability of using cost increases as justification for price hikes. Meetings included the Treasury and Finance Minister, the Trade ...
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40% Bias Score
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Ayvacık, Çanakkale: Swarm Risk Highlighted
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Ayvacık, Çanakkale, on October 26, 2023, at the intersection of the Edremit, Behramkale, and Tuzla faults; Professor Hasan Sözbilir indicated a low likelihood of a major earthquake but warned of potential smaller earthquake swarms in the region.
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Ayvacık, Çanakkale: Swarm Risk Highlighted
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Ayvacık, Çanakkale, on October 26, 2023, at the intersection of the Edremit, Behramkale, and Tuzla faults; Professor Hasan Sözbilir indicated a low likelihood of a major earthquake but warned of potential smaller earthquake swarms in the region.
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32% Bias Score
Europe Responds to Trump's Re-Election: Calls for Unity and Defiance
Following President Trump's inauguration, European leaders, including Scholz, Bayrou, Sánchez, and Orbán, issued statements expressing concerns about US policy, emphasizing the need for European unity and defense spending while criticizing social media influence and potential US economic dominance.
Europe Responds to Trump's Re-Election: Calls for Unity and Defiance
Following President Trump's inauguration, European leaders, including Scholz, Bayrou, Sánchez, and Orbán, issued statements expressing concerns about US policy, emphasizing the need for European unity and defense spending while criticizing social media influence and potential US economic dominance.
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40% Bias Score
Bolu Hotel Fire: 66 Dead After Removal of Fire Safety Inspections
A fire at the Grand Kartalkaya Hotel in Bolu, Turkey, on [Date], resulted in 66 deaths due to the removal of fire department oversight in 2012, allowing construction of the hotel without adequate fire safety measures.
Bolu Hotel Fire: 66 Dead After Removal of Fire Safety Inspections
A fire at the Grand Kartalkaya Hotel in Bolu, Turkey, on [Date], resulted in 66 deaths due to the removal of fire department oversight in 2012, allowing construction of the hotel without adequate fire safety measures.
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56% Bias Score
Post-Assad Syria: Widespread Destruction and Urgent Need for International Aid
An AKP report details the aftermath of the Assad regime's fall in Syria, revealing widespread destruction, lack of basic services, and ongoing security concerns, necessitating substantial international aid and cooperation for reconstruction.
Post-Assad Syria: Widespread Destruction and Urgent Need for International Aid
An AKP report details the aftermath of the Assad regime's fall in Syria, revealing widespread destruction, lack of basic services, and ongoing security concerns, necessitating substantial international aid and cooperation for reconstruction.
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40% Bias Score