Australia Urged to Create Special Envoy for Wrongfully Detained Citizens
A Senate committee inquiry recommends Australia create a special envoy position to address the increasing number of its citizens wrongfully detained by foreign governments, citing inconsistent and inadequate responses from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and recommending improved support...
Australia Urged to Create Special Envoy for Wrongfully Detained Citizens
A Senate committee inquiry recommends Australia create a special envoy position to address the increasing number of its citizens wrongfully detained by foreign governments, citing inconsistent and inadequate responses from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and recommending improved support...
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40% Bias Score
China's Position on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Balancing Act
Following Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, China initially offered an ambiguous response, later stating that Israel's actions exceeded self-defense and advocating for a two-state solution. This stance is driven by historical ties with Palestine, domestic political needs, and China's pursuit...
China's Position on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Balancing Act
Following Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, China initially offered an ambiguous response, later stating that Israel's actions exceeded self-defense and advocating for a two-state solution. This stance is driven by historical ties with Palestine, domestic political needs, and China's pursuit...
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44% Bias Score
EU Parliament Warns of Foreign Interference in Universities
European Parliamentarians warn of escalating foreign interference in universities, particularly by China, Russia, and Iran, exploiting academic partnerships for technology transfer, espionage, and influence operations.
EU Parliament Warns of Foreign Interference in Universities
European Parliamentarians warn of escalating foreign interference in universities, particularly by China, Russia, and Iran, exploiting academic partnerships for technology transfer, espionage, and influence operations.
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40% Bias Score
DeepSeek LLM Outperforms OpenAI, Anthropic Models
High Flyer Capital Management's DeepSeek R1-Lite-Preview LLM outperforms OpenAI and Anthropic models in chain of thought, logical inference, and mathematical reasoning, challenging US AI dominance and highlighting advancements in Chinese AI.
DeepSeek LLM Outperforms OpenAI, Anthropic Models
High Flyer Capital Management's DeepSeek R1-Lite-Preview LLM outperforms OpenAI and Anthropic models in chain of thought, logical inference, and mathematical reasoning, challenging US AI dominance and highlighting advancements in Chinese AI.
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48% Bias Score
Foreign Interference in European Universities Raises Concerns
The European Parliament debated the growing interference of countries like China, Russia, and Iran in European universities, focusing on technology transfer, espionage, and influencing debates; the Parliament recommends increased transparency, awareness, and funding.
Foreign Interference in European Universities Raises Concerns
The European Parliament debated the growing interference of countries like China, Russia, and Iran in European universities, focusing on technology transfer, espionage, and influencing debates; the Parliament recommends increased transparency, awareness, and funding.
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44% Bias Score
China Sanctions Skydio, Escalating Trade War
China imposed sanctions on Skydio, America's largest drone manufacturer, cutting off its battery supply days before the 2020 US presidential election, slowing deliveries to US military customers and demonstrating China's increased willingness to use economic leverage in trade disputes.
China Sanctions Skydio, Escalating Trade War
China imposed sanctions on Skydio, America's largest drone manufacturer, cutting off its battery supply days before the 2020 US presidential election, slowing deliveries to US military customers and demonstrating China's increased willingness to use economic leverage in trade disputes.
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52% Bias Score
China's Luxury Market: Dior's Success Amidst a Broader Sales Slump
In early November, the Art021 fair in Shanghai showcased a stark contrast: Dior's lavish exhibition thrived while struggling French galleries reported a year-long sales slump due to decreased Chinese buyer confidence, reflecting broader market challenges and government crackdowns on ostentatious dis...
China's Luxury Market: Dior's Success Amidst a Broader Sales Slump
In early November, the Art021 fair in Shanghai showcased a stark contrast: Dior's lavish exhibition thrived while struggling French galleries reported a year-long sales slump due to decreased Chinese buyer confidence, reflecting broader market challenges and government crackdowns on ostentatious dis...
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40% Bias Score
China's Military Purge Intensifies with Top Admiral's Suspension
China announced the suspension of Admiral Miao Hua, a top military official, for corruption, continuing a wide-ranging purge within the PLA that has already implicated numerous high-ranking officials and former defense ministers.
China's Military Purge Intensifies with Top Admiral's Suspension
China announced the suspension of Admiral Miao Hua, a top military official, for corruption, continuing a wide-ranging purge within the PLA that has already implicated numerous high-ranking officials and former defense ministers.
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32% Bias Score
Foreign Interference Targeting European Universities
European universities are increasingly targeted by foreign powers like China and Russia, which exploit academic partnerships for technology theft, espionage, and influence operations; this has prompted calls for improved transparency, funding, and intelligence coordination.
Foreign Interference Targeting European Universities
European universities are increasingly targeted by foreign powers like China and Russia, which exploit academic partnerships for technology theft, espionage, and influence operations; this has prompted calls for improved transparency, funding, and intelligence coordination.
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40% Bias Score
UK-Mauritius Chagos Deal Under Threat Amid US Concerns
A deal for Britain to return the Chagos Archipelago, including the strategically important Diego Garcia US military base, to Mauritius is threatened by US concerns about Chinese influence and a change in government in Mauritius.
UK-Mauritius Chagos Deal Under Threat Amid US Concerns
A deal for Britain to return the Chagos Archipelago, including the strategically important Diego Garcia US military base, to Mauritius is threatened by US concerns about Chinese influence and a change in government in Mauritius.
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56% Bias Score
Foreign Interference in European Universities: MEPs Warn of Espionage and Influence Operations
Members of the European Parliament warn that Chinese, Russian, and Iranian actors are exploiting academic partnerships in European universities for espionage, technology transfer, and influence operations, particularly in strategic research areas.
Foreign Interference in European Universities: MEPs Warn of Espionage and Influence Operations
Members of the European Parliament warn that Chinese, Russian, and Iranian actors are exploiting academic partnerships in European universities for espionage, technology transfer, and influence operations, particularly in strategic research areas.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Expresses Concern Over Trump's Planned Tariffs, Highlights Positive Developments in Foreign Policy
On Thanksgiving, President Biden voiced concerns about President-elect Trump's planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada, emphasizing the need for strong relationships with allies. He also noted decreased illegal border crossings since Trump's first term, praised the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, and celebra...
Biden Expresses Concern Over Trump's Planned Tariffs, Highlights Positive Developments in Foreign Policy
On Thanksgiving, President Biden voiced concerns about President-elect Trump's planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada, emphasizing the need for strong relationships with allies. He also noted decreased illegal border crossings since Trump's first term, praised the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, and celebra...
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40% Bias Score