Russia Freezes Assets of "Foreign Agents"
The Russian State Duma passed a law freezing the assets of nearly 500 individuals labeled "foreign agents," affecting various income sources, including rental income, sale proceeds from property or vehicles, bank deposits, and dividends, starting March 1, 2025.
Russia Freezes Assets of "Foreign Agents"
The Russian State Duma passed a law freezing the assets of nearly 500 individuals labeled "foreign agents," affecting various income sources, including rental income, sale proceeds from property or vehicles, bank deposits, and dividends, starting March 1, 2025.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Bans "Foreign Agents" From Accessing Funds From Property and Creative Work Sales
Russian lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday banning "foreign agents" from accessing money earned through property sales or creative works, forcing them to use special ruble accounts only accessible after their designation is lifted; the move is the latest in a series of efforts targeting exiled war c...
Russia Bans "Foreign Agents" From Accessing Funds From Property and Creative Work Sales
Russian lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday banning "foreign agents" from accessing money earned through property sales or creative works, forcing them to use special ruble accounts only accessible after their designation is lifted; the move is the latest in a series of efforts targeting exiled war c...
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Journalists Assaulted by İYİ Parti Security Personnel
In Çorum, Turkey, İYİ Parti leader Müsavat Dervişoğlu's security personnel physically assaulted several journalists covering his event on [Date], resulting in injuries and widespread condemnation from local officials and press organizations.
Turkish Journalists Assaulted by İYİ Parti Security Personnel
In Çorum, Turkey, İYİ Parti leader Müsavat Dervişoğlu's security personnel physically assaulted several journalists covering his event on [Date], resulting in injuries and widespread condemnation from local officials and press organizations.
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44% Bias Score
Iranian Singer's Defiant Concert Leads to Arrest
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi's YouTube concert, defying the ban on women singing publicly, resulted in her temporary arrest, highlighting the ongoing "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests and the regime's suppression of artistic expression.
Iranian Singer's Defiant Concert Leads to Arrest
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi's YouTube concert, defying the ban on women singing publicly, resulted in her temporary arrest, highlighting the ongoing "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests and the regime's suppression of artistic expression.
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60% Bias Score
Greek School's Che Guevara Daughter Invite Sparks Political Backlash
Aleida Guevara, daughter of Che Guevara, and a local historian spoke at a Veria school, sparking a disciplinary investigation after the local New Democracy party protested the invitation, raising concerns about political bias in education and freedom of speech.
Greek School's Che Guevara Daughter Invite Sparks Political Backlash
Aleida Guevara, daughter of Che Guevara, and a local historian spoke at a Veria school, sparking a disciplinary investigation after the local New Democracy party protested the invitation, raising concerns about political bias in education and freedom of speech.
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60% Bias Score
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Apple and Google Face Deadline
On January 19, 2025, Apple and Google must remove TikTok from their app stores due to a US law aimed at countering potential Chinese government influence, unless a court intervenes; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Apple and Google Face Deadline
On January 19, 2025, Apple and Google must remove TikTok from their app stores due to a US law aimed at countering potential Chinese government influence, unless a court intervenes; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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44% Bias Score
Serbia's Spyware Abuse: Amnesty International Exposes Illegal Surveillance
Amnesty International's report, "Digital Prison," details how Serbian authorities use Cellebrite and NoviSpy spyware, donated by Norway, to illegally surveil journalists, politicians, and NGOs, suppressing dissent and undermining democratic processes.
Serbia's Spyware Abuse: Amnesty International Exposes Illegal Surveillance
Amnesty International's report, "Digital Prison," details how Serbian authorities use Cellebrite and NoviSpy spyware, donated by Norway, to illegally surveil journalists, politicians, and NGOs, suppressing dissent and undermining democratic processes.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Return to Power: Threats to U.S. Press Freedom
Facing a second Trump administration, U.S. news organizations grapple with financial weakness, public distrust, and direct threats from the president-elect and his appointees, including ABC's \$15 million settlement of a Trump defamation lawsuit.
Trump's Return to Power: Threats to U.S. Press Freedom
Facing a second Trump administration, U.S. news organizations grapple with financial weakness, public distrust, and direct threats from the president-elect and his appointees, including ABC's \$15 million settlement of a Trump defamation lawsuit.
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56% Bias Score
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady was arrested in Sari City for performing a virtual concert without a hijab, sparking widespread outrage; two band members were also arrested; the concert video garnered over 1.4 million views.
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady was arrested in Sari City for performing a virtual concert without a hijab, sparking widespread outrage; two band members were also arrested; the concert video garnered over 1.4 million views.
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52% Bias Score
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastu Ahmadi and two band members were arrested for performing without a hijab, violating Iran's dress code, but later released; this incident highlights ongoing tensions and protests against strict Islamic laws following Mahsa Amini's death.
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastu Ahmadi and two band members were arrested for performing without a hijab, violating Iran's dress code, but later released; this incident highlights ongoing tensions and protests against strict Islamic laws following Mahsa Amini's death.
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44% Bias Score
Iran Passes Stricter Hijab Law Despite Presidential Concerns
Iran's parliament approved a new law increasing penalties for women violating the hijab dress code, including flogging, fines, and imprisonment, despite President Raisi's reservations; it's expected to take effect December 13th.
Iran Passes Stricter Hijab Law Despite Presidential Concerns
Iran's parliament approved a new law increasing penalties for women violating the hijab dress code, including flogging, fines, and imprisonment, despite President Raisi's reservations; it's expected to take effect December 13th.
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56% Bias Score
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists in Crackdown on Dissent
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper Intex-Press were arrested on charges of "supporting extremist activities" earlier this month, part of a broader crackdown on dissent ahead of Belarus' January presidential election, according to the Belarusian Association of Journalists.
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists in Crackdown on Dissent
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper Intex-Press were arrested on charges of "supporting extremist activities" earlier this month, part of a broader crackdown on dissent ahead of Belarus' January presidential election, according to the Belarusian Association of Journalists.
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44% Bias Score