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Trump's Tariffs Cripple Developing Nations
On April 2nd, 2019, Donald Trump imposed tariffs ranging from 45% to 50% on imports from numerous developing countries, including Myanmar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Lesotho, despite these countries' economic vulnerabilities and previous U.S. development aid, potentially causing significant economic a...
Trump's Tariffs Cripple Developing Nations
On April 2nd, 2019, Donald Trump imposed tariffs ranging from 45% to 50% on imports from numerous developing countries, including Myanmar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Lesotho, despite these countries' economic vulnerabilities and previous U.S. development aid, potentially causing significant economic a...
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56% Bias Score
Speculative Lawsuits Against Governments Reach \$120 Billion
Financial speculators are increasingly funding lawsuits against governments using investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), resulting in over \$120 billion in payouts to firms, mostly in fossil fuel and mining, raising concerns about fairness and public cost.
Speculative Lawsuits Against Governments Reach \$120 Billion
Financial speculators are increasingly funding lawsuits against governments using investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), resulting in over \$120 billion in payouts to firms, mostly in fossil fuel and mining, raising concerns about fairness and public cost.
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52% Bias Score
Munich Security Conference Needs Reform to Remain Relevant
The Munich Security Conference, despite attracting 700 representatives from over 120 countries in 2024, faces criticism for its Western-centric structure, hindering effective multilateralism in addressing complex global security challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts...
Munich Security Conference Needs Reform to Remain Relevant
The Munich Security Conference, despite attracting 700 representatives from over 120 countries in 2024, faces criticism for its Western-centric structure, hindering effective multilateralism in addressing complex global security challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts...
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48% Bias Score
Global Debt Crisis: Poorer Nations Bear Disproportionate Burden
Global debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, with the US holding over $33 trillion; poorer nations, especially in Africa, face crippling interest rates (10-12 times higher than wealthier nations), hindering development and exacerbating existing inequalities, prompting calls for debt forgiveness an...
Global Debt Crisis: Poorer Nations Bear Disproportionate Burden
Global debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, with the US holding over $33 trillion; poorer nations, especially in Africa, face crippling interest rates (10-12 times higher than wealthier nations), hindering development and exacerbating existing inequalities, prompting calls for debt forgiveness an...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Rejection of WTO Threatens Global Trade Order
Donald Trump's rejection of multilateral trade institutions like the WTO, prioritizing bilateral deals favoring US interests, contrasts sharply with the EU's model of rules-based cooperation, potentially leading to a WTO collapse that would disproportionately harm smaller nations and cause significa...
Trump's Rejection of WTO Threatens Global Trade Order
Donald Trump's rejection of multilateral trade institutions like the WTO, prioritizing bilateral deals favoring US interests, contrasts sharply with the EU's model of rules-based cooperation, potentially leading to a WTO collapse that would disproportionately harm smaller nations and cause significa...
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36% Bias Score
COP29 Sets New Climate Finance Goal; China's Role Debated
COP29 in Baku set a new climate finance goal of at least \$300 billion annually, with developed countries taking the lead; China's climate finance contribution averaged nearly \$4.5 billion yearly (2013-2022), though the quality and transparency of this finance is debated.
COP29 Sets New Climate Finance Goal; China's Role Debated
COP29 in Baku set a new climate finance goal of at least \$300 billion annually, with developed countries taking the lead; China's climate finance contribution averaged nearly \$4.5 billion yearly (2013-2022), though the quality and transparency of this finance is debated.
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32% Bias Score
Mobile Data Costs Inhibit Women Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries
High mobile data costs hinder 45% of women entrepreneurs in low- and middle-income countries from accessing the internet, limiting their business growth and contributing to a \$1.3 trillion potential GDP loss by 2030; solutions involve affordable mobile networks and stronger online safety measures.
Mobile Data Costs Inhibit Women Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries
High mobile data costs hinder 45% of women entrepreneurs in low- and middle-income countries from accessing the internet, limiting their business growth and contributing to a \$1.3 trillion potential GDP loss by 2030; solutions involve affordable mobile networks and stronger online safety measures.
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28% Bias Score
Global Obesity Epidemic Predicted by 2050 Unless Governments Act
A Lancet study predicts a global obesity epidemic by 2050, affecting 60% of adults and one-third of children and adolescents unless governments implement significant preventative measures; the study is based on data from 204 countries and territories, showing a substantial increase in obesity rates ...
Global Obesity Epidemic Predicted by 2050 Unless Governments Act
A Lancet study predicts a global obesity epidemic by 2050, affecting 60% of adults and one-third of children and adolescents unless governments implement significant preventative measures; the study is based on data from 204 countries and territories, showing a substantial increase in obesity rates ...
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48% Bias Score
Air Pollution: 7 Million Premature Deaths Annually
Air pollution, exceeding WHO standards, claims 7 million lives annually; dangerous pollutants like PM2.5 originate from fuel combustion, varying by region (Jakarta: vehicles; Thailand/India: agriculture).
Air Pollution: 7 Million Premature Deaths Annually
Air pollution, exceeding WHO standards, claims 7 million lives annually; dangerous pollutants like PM2.5 originate from fuel combustion, varying by region (Jakarta: vehicles; Thailand/India: agriculture).
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24% Bias Score
China Cuts Import Tariffs, Expands Free Trade
China reduced import tariffs on 935 products and launched a free trade agreement with the Maldives on Wednesday, furthering its high-quality development and high-standard opening strategy, while also implementing its first energy law and new data security regulations.
China Cuts Import Tariffs, Expands Free Trade
China reduced import tariffs on 935 products and launched a free trade agreement with the Maldives on Wednesday, furthering its high-quality development and high-standard opening strategy, while also implementing its first energy law and new data security regulations.
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40% Bias Score
COP29 Sets New Climate Finance Goal; China's Role and Opportunities
COP29 established a new \$300 billion climate finance goal, with China contributing approximately \$4.5 billion annually (2013-2022), representing about 6 percent of developed countries' contributions; however, the quality and transparency of China's finance need improvement.
COP29 Sets New Climate Finance Goal; China's Role and Opportunities
COP29 established a new \$300 billion climate finance goal, with China contributing approximately \$4.5 billion annually (2013-2022), representing about 6 percent of developed countries' contributions; however, the quality and transparency of China's finance need improvement.
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44% Bias Score
COP29: Insufficient Climate Funding Highlights Global Tensions
The COP29 climate conference in Baku concluded with developed nations pledging $300 billion annually to developing nations by 2035 to address climate change, a sum deemed insufficient by many; the agreement highlights ongoing tensions and a lack of trust between nations.
COP29: Insufficient Climate Funding Highlights Global Tensions
The COP29 climate conference in Baku concluded with developed nations pledging $300 billion annually to developing nations by 2035 to address climate change, a sum deemed insufficient by many; the agreement highlights ongoing tensions and a lack of trust between nations.
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44% Bias Score
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