Global South Forum Promotes Inclusive Globalization
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in November, united 350 representatives from over 70 countries to advocate for a more just and equitable global order, emphasizing cooperation and mutual respect among civilizations, echoing the Bandung Conference's principles.
Global South Forum Promotes Inclusive Globalization
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in November, united 350 representatives from over 70 countries to advocate for a more just and equitable global order, emphasizing cooperation and mutual respect among civilizations, echoing the Bandung Conference's principles.
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52% Bias Score
China-Built Water Project Brings Clean Water to 30,000 in Botswana
China-built water project in Botswana's Boteti region provides clean tap water to 30,000 people, ending reliance on unhealthy salty water; completed in September 2024 after 18 months of construction, it includes 184km of pipelines and water treatment facilities.
China-Built Water Project Brings Clean Water to 30,000 in Botswana
China-built water project in Botswana's Boteti region provides clean tap water to 30,000 people, ending reliance on unhealthy salty water; completed in September 2024 after 18 months of construction, it includes 184km of pipelines and water treatment facilities.
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44% Bias Score
Madagascar: Balancing International Ambitions with Domestic Crises in 2025
Madagascar's 2025 agenda includes hosting the COI summit in Nosy Be and the SADC summit in Antananarivo, aiming to boost its international standing while simultaneously tackling energy and water crises and meeting IMF conditions for budgetary aid.
Madagascar: Balancing International Ambitions with Domestic Crises in 2025
Madagascar's 2025 agenda includes hosting the COI summit in Nosy Be and the SADC summit in Antananarivo, aiming to boost its international standing while simultaneously tackling energy and water crises and meeting IMF conditions for budgetary aid.
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40% Bias Score
Government Should Subsidize Development Approval Costs to Speed Housing
The lengthy and costly governmental approval process for development projects, particularly residential ones, hinders much-needed construction, especially in coastal areas, due to fees, delays, and interest costs, prompting a suggestion for authorities to cover some or all of these expenses to accel...
Government Should Subsidize Development Approval Costs to Speed Housing
The lengthy and costly governmental approval process for development projects, particularly residential ones, hinders much-needed construction, especially in coastal areas, due to fees, delays, and interest costs, prompting a suggestion for authorities to cover some or all of these expenses to accel...
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Coastal Town Protests Planned Coast Guard Harbor
Residents of Turgutreis, Muğla, Turkey, are protesting the planned construction of a 141-acre Coast Guard harbor in their town's public beach area, citing environmental concerns and the lack of an environmental impact assessment and fearing the destruction of their way of life.
Turkish Coastal Town Protests Planned Coast Guard Harbor
Residents of Turgutreis, Muğla, Turkey, are protesting the planned construction of a 141-acre Coast Guard harbor in their town's public beach area, citing environmental concerns and the lack of an environmental impact assessment and fearing the destruction of their way of life.
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64% Bias Score
Dakar Forum Tackles African Irregular Emigration
In Dakar, the Movement of Pan-African Young Leaders (MPL) launched a forum (Dec 18-21) to address the causes of irregular African emigration, proposing sustainable solutions like job creation and quality vocational training to counter poverty and lack of opportunities.
Dakar Forum Tackles African Irregular Emigration
In Dakar, the Movement of Pan-African Young Leaders (MPL) launched a forum (Dec 18-21) to address the causes of irregular African emigration, proposing sustainable solutions like job creation and quality vocational training to counter poverty and lack of opportunities.
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24% Bias Score
Malaysia-China Ties Strengthened: A Prominent Malaysian's Perspective
Michael Yeoh, a Malaysian strategist, highlights the strengthening Malaysia-China relationship, emphasizing China's remarkable development, particularly Shenzhen's transformation, while contrasting his positive Xinjiang experience with Western media reports.
Malaysia-China Ties Strengthened: A Prominent Malaysian's Perspective
Michael Yeoh, a Malaysian strategist, highlights the strengthening Malaysia-China relationship, emphasizing China's remarkable development, particularly Shenzhen's transformation, while contrasting his positive Xinjiang experience with Western media reports.
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56% Bias Score
Surge in Greek Housing Construction Volume in September 2024 Amidst Anticipation of Supreme Court Ruling
Greek housing construction saw a surge in buildable area and volume in September 2024, despite a near-stagnant number of permits issued, likely due to builders trying to utilize "bonuses" from the new building code (NOK) before an October Supreme Court ruling.
Surge in Greek Housing Construction Volume in September 2024 Amidst Anticipation of Supreme Court Ruling
Greek housing construction saw a surge in buildable area and volume in September 2024, despite a near-stagnant number of permits issued, likely due to builders trying to utilize "bonuses" from the new building code (NOK) before an October Supreme Court ruling.
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48% Bias Score
France Updates Children's Health Booklet with Mandatory 6-Year Check-up
France introduces a revised children's health booklet on January 1st, 2024, mandating a 6-year check-up, including advice on screen time, healthy eating, and neurodevelopmental disorder detection, with digital integration planned by 2026.
France Updates Children's Health Booklet with Mandatory 6-Year Check-up
France introduces a revised children's health booklet on January 1st, 2024, mandating a 6-year check-up, including advice on screen time, healthy eating, and neurodevelopmental disorder detection, with digital integration planned by 2026.
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24% Bias Score
Perisher Invests $26 Million in New Chairlift, Plans Year-Round Alpine Resort
Perisher ski resort in NSW is investing $26 million in a new chairlift to improve skier experience and address poor snow seasons, part of a larger plan to transform into a year-round alpine destination with a new hotel adding 1700 beds, despite concerns about environmental impact in Kosciuszko Natio...
Perisher Invests $26 Million in New Chairlift, Plans Year-Round Alpine Resort
Perisher ski resort in NSW is investing $26 million in a new chairlift to improve skier experience and address poor snow seasons, part of a larger plan to transform into a year-round alpine destination with a new hotel adding 1700 beds, despite concerns about environmental impact in Kosciuszko Natio...
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44% Bias Score
£7m Waterfall Country Tourism Plan Approved Despite Local Concerns
Despite local opposition, a £7 million plan to upgrade Waterfall Country in Wales, addressing visitor pressures through new parking, shops, and tourist accommodation, was unanimously approved by Neath Port Talbot council, with work expected to start soon.
£7m Waterfall Country Tourism Plan Approved Despite Local Concerns
Despite local opposition, a £7 million plan to upgrade Waterfall Country in Wales, addressing visitor pressures through new parking, shops, and tourist accommodation, was unanimously approved by Neath Port Talbot council, with work expected to start soon.
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40% Bias Score
King Mohammed VI Outlines Seven Challenges to Morocco's Advanced Regionalization
King Mohammed VI of Morocco addressed the 2nd National Conference on Advanced Regionalization in Tangier on December 20-21, 2023, outlining seven major challenges to effective implementation, including administrative decentralization, auditing regional powers, participatory democracy, accountability...
King Mohammed VI Outlines Seven Challenges to Morocco's Advanced Regionalization
King Mohammed VI of Morocco addressed the 2nd National Conference on Advanced Regionalization in Tangier on December 20-21, 2023, outlining seven major challenges to effective implementation, including administrative decentralization, auditing regional powers, participatory democracy, accountability...
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8% Bias Score