Europe Urged to Boost Defense Spending Amid Growing Geopolitical Threats
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Europe to dramatically increase defense spending, citing insufficient preparedness for potential conflict with Russia and insufficient defense industrial capacity, and urging a 'wartime mentality' to counter threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Ko...
Europe Urged to Boost Defense Spending Amid Growing Geopolitical Threats
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Europe to dramatically increase defense spending, citing insufficient preparedness for potential conflict with Russia and insufficient defense industrial capacity, and urging a 'wartime mentality' to counter threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Ko...
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52% Bias Score
NDAA Restricts DEI, Climate Initiatives; Includes Border Security Measures
The \$895.2 billion 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes Republican-backed measures restricting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, halting related hiring and contracting with companies that blacklist conservative news; defunding a military extremism group; prohibi...
NDAA Restricts DEI, Climate Initiatives; Includes Border Security Measures
The \$895.2 billion 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes Republican-backed measures restricting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, halting related hiring and contracting with companies that blacklist conservative news; defunding a military extremism group; prohibi...
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52% Bias Score
Increased European Defense Spending: A Result of Trump's 2018 Call
Following President-elect Trump's 2018 call for increased defense spending, European NATO members significantly boosted their budgets, with a projected record 23 of 32 nations meeting the 2% GDP target in 2024; however, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte requests streamlined access to American defens...
Increased European Defense Spending: A Result of Trump's 2018 Call
Following President-elect Trump's 2018 call for increased defense spending, European NATO members significantly boosted their budgets, with a projected record 23 of 32 nations meeting the 2% GDP target in 2024; however, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte requests streamlined access to American defens...
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36% Bias Score
Global Military Spending Surges to $2 Trillion in 2023
Global military spending reached $2 trillion in 2023, driven by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, with US companies dominating the market and smaller arms producers demonstrating greater adaptability to surging demand.
Global Military Spending Surges to $2 Trillion in 2023
Global military spending reached $2 trillion in 2023, driven by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, with US companies dominating the market and smaller arms producers demonstrating greater adaptability to surging demand.
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32% Bias Score
Poland Bolsters Eastern Border Defenses Amid Ukraine War
Poland is constructing an €2.35 billion "Eastern Shield" defensive system along its border with Russia and Belarus, aiming to deter aggression and enhance European security amid the war in Ukraine and concerns about future US defense commitments.
Poland Bolsters Eastern Border Defenses Amid Ukraine War
Poland is constructing an €2.35 billion "Eastern Shield" defensive system along its border with Russia and Belarus, aiming to deter aggression and enhance European security amid the war in Ukraine and concerns about future US defense commitments.
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40% Bias Score
EU Boosts Defense Spending Amidst Security Concerns
The European Union plans to boost its defense spending to €326 billion in 2024, but officials emphasize that this increase, along with joint military projects, is not sufficient to prepare for high-intensity conflicts. Challenges remain within the fragmented European defense sector.
EU Boosts Defense Spending Amidst Security Concerns
The European Union plans to boost its defense spending to €326 billion in 2024, but officials emphasize that this increase, along with joint military projects, is not sufficient to prepare for high-intensity conflicts. Challenges remain within the fragmented European defense sector.
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32% Bias Score
NDAA Passes with $895 Billion Budget, Controversial Restrictions
The $895.2 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted troops, restricts gender dysphoria treatment for minors, limits DEI initiatives, and boosts border security, sparking controversy.
NDAA Passes with $895 Billion Budget, Controversial Restrictions
The $895.2 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted troops, restricts gender dysphoria treatment for minors, limits DEI initiatives, and boosts border security, sparking controversy.
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52% Bias Score
NATO Urges Increased Defence Spending Beyond 2% GDP Target
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called for increased defense spending beyond the current 2% of GDP target, citing insufficient deterrence against potential threats from Russia; 23 of 32 NATO members are expected to meet the 2% goal this year, but officials suggest up to 3% may be necessary for a n...
NATO Urges Increased Defence Spending Beyond 2% GDP Target
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called for increased defense spending beyond the current 2% of GDP target, citing insufficient deterrence against potential threats from Russia; 23 of 32 NATO members are expected to meet the 2% goal this year, but officials suggest up to 3% may be necessary for a n...
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48% Bias Score
NATO Allies Urged to Boost Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is pushing European countries to increase defense spending to up to 3% of GDP to meet a new security blueprint, citing Russia's war in Ukraine and the need to bolster NATO's response capabilities. This comes as Western support for Ukraine depletes armament stocks an...
NATO Allies Urged to Boost Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is pushing European countries to increase defense spending to up to 3% of GDP to meet a new security blueprint, citing Russia's war in Ukraine and the need to bolster NATO's response capabilities. This comes as Western support for Ukraine depletes armament stocks an...
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36% Bias Score
Poland Strengthens Nordic Ties Amidst Increased Defense Spending and Geopolitical Shifts
During a visit to Sweden, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson signed an agreement strengthening their strategic partnership, driven by Poland's increased defense spending (4.2% of GDP in 2024, rising to 4.7% in 2025) and a desire for closer ties with Nordic a...
Poland Strengthens Nordic Ties Amidst Increased Defense Spending and Geopolitical Shifts
During a visit to Sweden, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson signed an agreement strengthening their strategic partnership, driven by Poland's increased defense spending (4.2% of GDP in 2024, rising to 4.7% in 2025) and a desire for closer ties with Nordic a...
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56% Bias Score
McConnell's New Senate Roles
Senator Mitch McConnell assumes new leadership roles in the Senate focusing on defense spending and Senate rules.
McConnell's New Senate Roles
Senator Mitch McConnell assumes new leadership roles in the Senate focusing on defense spending and Senate rules.
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40% Bias Score
Badenoch's Low Approval, Trump's Impact on UK
Opinium poll reveals Kemi Badenoch's low approval ratings and public reaction to Trump's re-election.
Badenoch's Low Approval, Trump's Impact on UK
Opinium poll reveals Kemi Badenoch's low approval ratings and public reaction to Trump's re-election.
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0% Bias Score