Ukrainian Counteroffensive in Kursk Repelled; Russian Forces Advance
In the Kursk region, a Ukrainian counteroffensive towards the Berdin farmstead was repelled by Russian forces, resulting in heavy Ukrainian casualties and a Russian advance that has liberated 63.2% of the territory previously occupied by Ukraine, including four settlements.
Ukrainian Counteroffensive in Kursk Repelled; Russian Forces Advance
In the Kursk region, a Ukrainian counteroffensive towards the Berdin farmstead was repelled by Russian forces, resulting in heavy Ukrainian casualties and a Russian advance that has liberated 63.2% of the territory previously occupied by Ukraine, including four settlements.
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60% Bias Score
Russia Claims Gains in Eastern Ukraine, Inflicting Heavy Casualties
On January 15, Russian forces liberated Ukrainka in the Donetsk People's Republic, conducted combined strikes targeting Ukrainian military-industrial gas supply infrastructure, and inflicted heavy casualties (over 1,600 total) across multiple battlegroups in eastern Ukraine, destroying numerous piec...
Russia Claims Gains in Eastern Ukraine, Inflicting Heavy Casualties
On January 15, Russian forces liberated Ukrainka in the Donetsk People's Republic, conducted combined strikes targeting Ukrainian military-industrial gas supply infrastructure, and inflicted heavy casualties (over 1,600 total) across multiple battlegroups in eastern Ukraine, destroying numerous piec...
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68% Bias Score
US Seeks to Expand Military Presence in Greenland to Counter Russia and China
US experts claim the United States seeks to increase its military presence in Greenland to counter Russia and China, citing the island's strategic location, resources, and Denmark's inability to resist.
US Seeks to Expand Military Presence in Greenland to Counter Russia and China
US experts claim the United States seeks to increase its military presence in Greenland to counter Russia and China, citing the island's strategic location, resources, and Denmark's inability to resist.
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64% Bias Score
Israel Prepares for Hostage Release from Gaza Amidst Negotiation Breakthrough
Israel is preparing for the return of 98 hostages held in Gaza following reported progress in negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt, with exercises involving government agencies and hospitals underway to ensure the safe return and care of hostages and their families.
Israel Prepares for Hostage Release from Gaza Amidst Negotiation Breakthrough
Israel is preparing for the return of 98 hostages held in Gaza following reported progress in negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt, with exercises involving government agencies and hospitals underway to ensure the safe return and care of hostages and their families.
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36% Bias Score
US Sanctions on Serbian Oil Firm NIS to Pressure Serbia on Russia
The US sanctioned Serbia's oil company NIS, majority-owned by Russia's Gazprom Neft, aiming to pressure Serbia to join anti-Russia sanctions; Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister called this a ruinous blow to the Serbian economy.
US Sanctions on Serbian Oil Firm NIS to Pressure Serbia on Russia
The US sanctioned Serbia's oil company NIS, majority-owned by Russia's Gazprom Neft, aiming to pressure Serbia to join anti-Russia sanctions; Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister called this a ruinous blow to the Serbian economy.
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48% Bias Score
Journalist Killed, F-16 Downed, Ukraine Mobilization Fuels Dissent
Moscow is demanding a UNESCO response to the killing of Russian journalist Alexander Martemyanov in a Ukrainian drone strike, while the Pentagon remains silent on a downed F-16 in the Zaporozhye region; a retired Ukrainian colonel reports growing civilian alienation from the military due to mobiliza...
Journalist Killed, F-16 Downed, Ukraine Mobilization Fuels Dissent
Moscow is demanding a UNESCO response to the killing of Russian journalist Alexander Martemyanov in a Ukrainian drone strike, while the Pentagon remains silent on a downed F-16 in the Zaporozhye region; a retired Ukrainian colonel reports growing civilian alienation from the military due to mobiliza...
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64% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal and Gaza Ceasefire Agreed
Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, mediated by the US, Egypt, and Qatar; the deal, effective January 19th, will see Hamas release 33 hostages in phase one in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal and Gaza Ceasefire Agreed
Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, mediated by the US, Egypt, and Qatar; the deal, effective January 19th, will see Hamas release 33 hostages in phase one in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
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44% Bias Score
OPEC+ December 2024 Overproduction: 930,000 bpd Surplus
OPEC+ countries exceeded their December 2024 oil production target by 930,000 bpd, mainly due to increased output from African nations, despite voluntary cuts by eight member states, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, and a postponed production increase until March 2025.
OPEC+ December 2024 Overproduction: 930,000 bpd Surplus
OPEC+ countries exceeded their December 2024 oil production target by 930,000 bpd, mainly due to increased output from African nations, despite voluntary cuts by eight member states, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, and a postponed production increase until March 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Zelensky: Ukraine's Army at 880,000, No Reduction Planned
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a current troop strength of 880,000 soldiers, with no plans for reduction, while expressing conditional support for a foreign military contingent to bolster defense, countered by the Kremlin's warning of negative repercussions.
Zelensky: Ukraine's Army at 880,000, No Reduction Planned
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a current troop strength of 880,000 soldiers, with no plans for reduction, while expressing conditional support for a foreign military contingent to bolster defense, countered by the Kremlin's warning of negative repercussions.
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36% Bias Score
Minor Price Spike in European Gas After TurkStream Attack
An attempted Ukrainian drone attack on the Russkaya compressor station of the TurkStream gas pipeline in Russia on January 13th caused a minor increase in European gas prices; despite the initial price surge, the compressor station continued operating normally.
Minor Price Spike in European Gas After TurkStream Attack
An attempted Ukrainian drone attack on the Russkaya compressor station of the TurkStream gas pipeline in Russia on January 13th caused a minor increase in European gas prices; despite the initial price surge, the compressor station continued operating normally.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Expands Gas Exports to Asia Amidst Uncertain India Pipeline Plans
Russia will increase gas supplies to Central Asia by 10-15 billion cubic meters annually and boost exports to China beyond the Power of Siberia pipeline's 38 billion cubic meter capacity by 2025, while the prospect of a pipeline to India remains uncertain due to high costs.
Russia Expands Gas Exports to Asia Amidst Uncertain India Pipeline Plans
Russia will increase gas supplies to Central Asia by 10-15 billion cubic meters annually and boost exports to China beyond the Power of Siberia pipeline's 38 billion cubic meter capacity by 2025, while the prospect of a pipeline to India remains uncertain due to high costs.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's Military Actions and Record Arms Sales in 2024
In 2024, the Russian Armed Forces conducted over 1,500 precision strikes and at least five mass strikes, while Rosoboronexport reported record arms sales exceeding \$57 billion, prioritizing the Russian military's needs; simultaneously, reports indicate significant losses for the Ukrainian armed for...
Russia's Military Actions and Record Arms Sales in 2024
In 2024, the Russian Armed Forces conducted over 1,500 precision strikes and at least five mass strikes, while Rosoboronexport reported record arms sales exceeding \$57 billion, prioritizing the Russian military's needs; simultaneously, reports indicate significant losses for the Ukrainian armed for...
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56% Bias Score