Carter's 1994 North Korea Visit Averted Nuclear War
Former US President Jimmy Carter's June 1994 visit to North Korea prevented a potential war by mediating a deal where North Korea agreed to suspend its nuclear program in exchange for the US halting military preparations, highlighting the importance of back-channel diplomacy.
Carter's 1994 North Korea Visit Averted Nuclear War
Former US President Jimmy Carter's June 1994 visit to North Korea prevented a potential war by mediating a deal where North Korea agreed to suspend its nuclear program in exchange for the US halting military preparations, highlighting the importance of back-channel diplomacy.
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40% Bias Score
German-Iranian Activist Released Amidst Iran-West Tensions
Iranian-German rights activist Nahid Taghavi was released from prison in Iran on Monday, following her 2020 arrest and 10-year sentence on charges of "disrupting national security". Her release comes amid diplomatic talks between Iran and European powers, and recent events involving other Western na...
German-Iranian Activist Released Amidst Iran-West Tensions
Iranian-German rights activist Nahid Taghavi was released from prison in Iran on Monday, following her 2020 arrest and 10-year sentence on charges of "disrupting national security". Her release comes amid diplomatic talks between Iran and European powers, and recent events involving other Western na...
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40% Bias Score
Canadian Peacekeeping Force Proposed for Canada-U.S. Border Security
Facing challenges at the Canada-U.S. border, Canada's 2024 Fall Economic Statement invested $1.3 billion in border security, but an expert proposes a Canadian-led peacekeeping force as a more sustainable and innovative solution, drawing inspiration from UN peacekeeping and integrating advanced techn...
Canadian Peacekeeping Force Proposed for Canada-U.S. Border Security
Facing challenges at the Canada-U.S. border, Canada's 2024 Fall Economic Statement invested $1.3 billion in border security, but an expert proposes a Canadian-led peacekeeping force as a more sustainable and innovative solution, drawing inspiration from UN peacekeeping and integrating advanced techn...
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52% Bias Score
Switzerland Offers to Host Trump-Putin Meeting
Switzerland offered to host a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin should a request be made, consistent with its history of facilitating international diplomacy. This follows previous statements by Swiss officials regarding peace efforts in Ukraine, even with the ICC's warrant for Putin's...
Switzerland Offers to Host Trump-Putin Meeting
Switzerland offered to host a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin should a request be made, consistent with its history of facilitating international diplomacy. This follows previous statements by Swiss officials regarding peace efforts in Ukraine, even with the ICC's warrant for Putin's...
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48% Bias Score
Somalia-Ethiopia Relations Improve After Year of Tension
Following a year of tension over Ethiopia's proposed Somaliland military base, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's visit to Ethiopia on Saturday signifies a major step toward improved relations, focusing on restoring diplomatic ties and collaborating on regional security.
Somalia-Ethiopia Relations Improve After Year of Tension
Following a year of tension over Ethiopia's proposed Somaliland military base, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's visit to Ethiopia on Saturday signifies a major step toward improved relations, focusing on restoring diplomatic ties and collaborating on regional security.
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40% Bias Score
Syria and Lebanon Commit to Improved Relations After Years of Strained Ties
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited Damascus, marking the first such visit since 2011, and agreed with Syrian de facto leader Ahmad al-Assad to improve bilateral relations, focusing on resolving border disputes, returning Syrian refugees, and combating smuggling.
Syria and Lebanon Commit to Improved Relations After Years of Strained Ties
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited Damascus, marking the first such visit since 2011, and agreed with Syrian de facto leader Ahmad al-Assad to improve bilateral relations, focusing on resolving border disputes, returning Syrian refugees, and combating smuggling.
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40% Bias Score
Italy Revokes Arrest Warrant, Iranian Drone Suspect Returns Home
Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini, wanted by the US for his alleged role in a drone attack that killed three soldiers in Jordan in January 2024, returned to Iran after Italy revoked his arrest warrant due to inconsistencies with Italian law, coinciding with the release of Italian journalist Cecilia S...
Italy Revokes Arrest Warrant, Iranian Drone Suspect Returns Home
Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini, wanted by the US for his alleged role in a drone attack that killed three soldiers in Jordan in January 2024, returned to Iran after Italy revoked his arrest warrant due to inconsistencies with Italian law, coinciding with the release of Italian journalist Cecilia S...
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60% Bias Score
Iran, European Powers Hold Consultations on Nuclear Program Amid Trump's Return
Representatives from Iran and three European nations will meet in Geneva on January 13-14, 2025, to discuss Iran's nuclear program and its regional involvement, a week before Donald Trump's return to the White House; both sides emphasize these are consultations, not negotiations.
Iran, European Powers Hold Consultations on Nuclear Program Amid Trump's Return
Representatives from Iran and three European nations will meet in Geneva on January 13-14, 2025, to discuss Iran's nuclear program and its regional involvement, a week before Donald Trump's return to the White House; both sides emphasize these are consultations, not negotiations.
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32% Bias Score
First Woman and Person of Color Leads White House Kitchen
Cristeta Comerford, the first female and person of color to serve as White House executive chef, cooked for five presidents after starting her career in the Philippines and training in the US; her role highlights the importance of food in diplomacy.
First Woman and Person of Color Leads White House Kitchen
Cristeta Comerford, the first female and person of color to serve as White House executive chef, cooked for five presidents after starting her career in the Philippines and training in the US; her role highlights the importance of food in diplomacy.
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12% Bias Score
Syria's Future: International Meeting in Saudi Arabia Focuses on Unity and Normalization
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Arab and Western counterparts in Saudi Arabia to discuss Syria's future, emphasizing the need for territorial integrity, unity, and the possible dissolution of the SDF, while highlighting the importance of coordination with international actors.
Syria's Future: International Meeting in Saudi Arabia Focuses on Unity and Normalization
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Arab and Western counterparts in Saudi Arabia to discuss Syria's future, emphasizing the need for territorial integrity, unity, and the possible dissolution of the SDF, while highlighting the importance of coordination with international actors.
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44% Bias Score
Four IDF Soldiers Killed in Northern Gaza Clash
Four Israeli soldiers were killed and six wounded in a northern Gaza clash this morning, with two seriously injured; initial reports point to explosives and gunfire near Beit Hanoun.
Four IDF Soldiers Killed in Northern Gaza Clash
Four Israeli soldiers were killed and six wounded in a northern Gaza clash this morning, with two seriously injured; initial reports point to explosives and gunfire near Beit Hanoun.
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32% Bias Score
Poland to Guarantee Israeli Access to Auschwitz Despite Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
Poland's government will ensure safe passage for Israeli officials to the Auschwitz anniversary, despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, creating tension between the ruling and opposition parties.
Poland to Guarantee Israeli Access to Auschwitz Despite Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
Poland's government will ensure safe passage for Israeli officials to the Auschwitz anniversary, despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, creating tension between the ruling and opposition parties.
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44% Bias Score