Trump Threatens Widespread Tariffs, Sparking Global Trade Tensions
President Trump, seeking to boost domestic production and reduce the US trade deficit, plans to impose 10-20% tariffs on all imported goods, a move criticized for potentially harming American consumers and businesses while benefiting other low-cost producers; he also threatens tariffs on China, the ...
Trump Threatens Widespread Tariffs, Sparking Global Trade Tensions
President Trump, seeking to boost domestic production and reduce the US trade deficit, plans to impose 10-20% tariffs on all imported goods, a move criticized for potentially harming American consumers and businesses while benefiting other low-cost producers; he also threatens tariffs on China, the ...
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52% Bias Score
Brazil Leads Expanding BRICS Group in 2025
Brazil's 2025 BRICS presidency follows the October 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia, where the group expanded, adding Indonesia as a permanent member and Nigeria as an "associate member", further challenging the G7's dominance.
Brazil Leads Expanding BRICS Group in 2025
Brazil's 2025 BRICS presidency follows the October 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia, where the group expanded, adding Indonesia as a permanent member and Nigeria as an "associate member", further challenging the G7's dominance.
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40% Bias Score
Ivory Coast to Take Control of French Military Base in 2025
Ivory Coast will transfer control of its Port-Bouet military base from France in January 2025, reflecting a growing pan-African sovereignist trend and coinciding with upcoming elections, as stated by President Alassane Ouattara. This leaves France with military presence only in Djibouti and Gabon, f...
Ivory Coast to Take Control of French Military Base in 2025
Ivory Coast will transfer control of its Port-Bouet military base from France in January 2025, reflecting a growing pan-African sovereignist trend and coinciding with upcoming elections, as stated by President Alassane Ouattara. This leaves France with military presence only in Djibouti and Gabon, f...
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44% Bias Score
Uganda Joins BRICS, Seeking Economic Growth and Investment
Uganda officially became a BRICS partner country on January 1st, 2025, gaining access to major emerging markets and seeking alternative financing options, potentially creating over 5 million jobs.
Uganda Joins BRICS, Seeking Economic Growth and Investment
Uganda officially became a BRICS partner country on January 1st, 2025, gaining access to major emerging markets and seeking alternative financing options, potentially creating over 5 million jobs.
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48% Bias Score
BRICS Expands, Adding Indonesia and Eight Partner Countries
With Indonesia's full membership and eight new partner countries, BRICS—now including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and Indonesia—accounts for nearly half the world's population and over one-third of its economy, signaling a shift in global power dynamics.
BRICS Expands, Adding Indonesia and Eight Partner Countries
With Indonesia's full membership and eight new partner countries, BRICS—now including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and Indonesia—accounts for nearly half the world's population and over one-third of its economy, signaling a shift in global power dynamics.
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56% Bias Score
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Signaling Geopolitical Shift
Indonesia formally joined the BRICS group, adding its large economy and population to the bloc of emerging nations; this decision reflects a broader geopolitical shift towards multipolarity, with over 30 countries expressing interest in joining BRICS.
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Signaling Geopolitical Shift
Indonesia formally joined the BRICS group, adding its large economy and population to the bloc of emerging nations; this decision reflects a broader geopolitical shift towards multipolarity, with over 30 countries expressing interest in joining BRICS.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Criticizes Spain's NATO Contributions, Mislabels it as BRICS Nation
Following his inauguration, President Trump criticized Spain for insufficient NATO investment, mistakenly labeling it a BRICS nation; this sparked debate about Spain's defense spending (1.3% of GDP) and its role in NATO, prompting calls for increased contributions.
Trump Criticizes Spain's NATO Contributions, Mislabels it as BRICS Nation
Following his inauguration, President Trump criticized Spain for insufficient NATO investment, mistakenly labeling it a BRICS nation; this sparked debate about Spain's defense spending (1.3% of GDP) and its role in NATO, prompting calls for increased contributions.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Spain with Tariffs Amidst BRICS Confusion
President Trump mistakenly believes Spain is a BRICS nation and threatens 100% tariffs on Spanish goods due to insufficient defense spending, while simultaneously reversing US policies toward Cuba and Venezuela.
Trump Threatens Spain with Tariffs Amidst BRICS Confusion
President Trump mistakenly believes Spain is a BRICS nation and threatens 100% tariffs on Spanish goods due to insufficient defense spending, while simultaneously reversing US policies toward Cuba and Venezuela.
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48% Bias Score
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Boosting Economic Growth and Global Influence
Indonesia officially joined BRICS on Monday, a move analysts say will boost its economy and global influence, potentially serving as a model for other ASEAN nations also considering membership in the emerging market bloc.
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Boosting Economic Growth and Global Influence
Indonesia officially joined BRICS on Monday, a move analysts say will boost its economy and global influence, potentially serving as a model for other ASEAN nations also considering membership in the emerging market bloc.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Misunderstanding of U.S. Trade Deficit and Dollar Dominance
President-elect Trump's claim of a US$100 million annual subsidy to Canada via the U.S. trade deficit is refuted by economists who explain that this deficit strengthens the U.S. dollar's global dominance, a phenomenon described as an "exorbitant privilege.
Trump's Misunderstanding of U.S. Trade Deficit and Dollar Dominance
President-elect Trump's claim of a US$100 million annual subsidy to Canada via the U.S. trade deficit is refuted by economists who explain that this deficit strengthens the U.S. dollar's global dominance, a phenomenon described as an "exorbitant privilege.
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36% Bias Score
BRICS Expands, Adding Indonesia and Eight Partner States in 2025"
In early 2025, the BRICS group welcomed Indonesia as its newest full member and eight additional partner countries, including Malaysia and Thailand, significantly expanding its global representation and influence, reflecting a shift in global power dynamics and attracting nations from the Global Sou...
BRICS Expands, Adding Indonesia and Eight Partner States in 2025"
In early 2025, the BRICS group welcomed Indonesia as its newest full member and eight additional partner countries, including Malaysia and Thailand, significantly expanding its global representation and influence, reflecting a shift in global power dynamics and attracting nations from the Global Sou...
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40% Bias Score
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Expanding Bloc's Influence
On January 6th, 2025, Indonesia formally joined BRICS, expanding the bloc's economic and political influence and providing Indonesia with increased global leverage amidst a shifting global order.
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Expanding Bloc's Influence
On January 6th, 2025, Indonesia formally joined BRICS, expanding the bloc's economic and political influence and providing Indonesia with increased global leverage amidst a shifting global order.
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48% Bias Score