British Royals' Soft Power Could Ease UK-US Tensions Under Trump
Prince Edward's US visit following President Carter's death highlights the enduring role of the British royal family in UK-US relations; President-elect Trump's positive views on the royals may ease tensions with the UK government, leveraging their "soft power" to maintain strong ties despite politi...
British Royals' Soft Power Could Ease UK-US Tensions Under Trump
Prince Edward's US visit following President Carter's death highlights the enduring role of the British royal family in UK-US relations; President-elect Trump's positive views on the royals may ease tensions with the UK government, leveraging their "soft power" to maintain strong ties despite politi...
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52% Bias Score
Macron and Starmer Meet, Emphasize UK-France Cooperation and Support for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Labour leader Keir Starmer met at Chequers on Thursday, discussing support for Ukraine, the Franco-British summit planned for 2025, illegal immigration, and the need for stability in the Middle East, reflecting improved UK-France relations.
Macron and Starmer Meet, Emphasize UK-France Cooperation and Support for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Labour leader Keir Starmer met at Chequers on Thursday, discussing support for Ukraine, the Franco-British summit planned for 2025, illegal immigration, and the need for stability in the Middle East, reflecting improved UK-France relations.
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32% Bias Score
UK Seeks to Reset Strained Ties with China Through Economic Talks
Britain's Treasury chief Rachel Reeves is traveling to China this weekend to relaunch economic and financial talks suspended since 2019, marking a renewed effort by the Labour government to improve ties with Beijing despite ongoing security and human rights concerns.
UK Seeks to Reset Strained Ties with China Through Economic Talks
Britain's Treasury chief Rachel Reeves is traveling to China this weekend to relaunch economic and financial talks suspended since 2019, marking a renewed effort by the Labour government to improve ties with Beijing despite ongoing security and human rights concerns.
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60% Bias Score
Confucius Institute Zagreb: A Bridge Between Croatia and China
Kresimir Jurak, director of Zagreb's Confucius Institute since 2012, has overseen significant growth in Chinese language and cultural programs, impacting thousands of students and fostering closer Croatian-Chinese ties through initiatives such as the Chinese Bridge competition and Dragon Boat races;...
Confucius Institute Zagreb: A Bridge Between Croatia and China
Kresimir Jurak, director of Zagreb's Confucius Institute since 2012, has overseen significant growth in Chinese language and cultural programs, impacting thousands of students and fostering closer Croatian-Chinese ties through initiatives such as the Chinese Bridge competition and Dragon Boat races;...
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40% Bias Score
Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks with Western Nations in Geneva
Iran will hold talks with the UK, Germany, and France on January 13-14 in Geneva to discuss its nuclear program, following concerns raised by France about Iran's uranium enrichment nearing a 'point of no return' and calls for potential sanctions.
Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks with Western Nations in Geneva
Iran will hold talks with the UK, Germany, and France on January 13-14 in Geneva to discuss its nuclear program, following concerns raised by France about Iran's uranium enrichment nearing a 'point of no return' and calls for potential sanctions.
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40% Bias Score
China Strengthens Africa Ties Amidst Western Efforts to Create Division
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's ongoing visit to four African nations—Namibia, Congo, Chad, and Nigeria—aims to bolster cooperation under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), focusing on economic development and a shared future, despite Western efforts to sow discord.
China Strengthens Africa Ties Amidst Western Efforts to Create Division
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's ongoing visit to four African nations—Namibia, Congo, Chad, and Nigeria—aims to bolster cooperation under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), focusing on economic development and a shared future, despite Western efforts to sow discord.
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56% Bias Score
Italy Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Syria Amidst EU Sanctions Debate
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Damascus, meeting with Syrian officials to discuss economic cooperation, sanctions relief, and combating drug trafficking; this visit follows similar trips by German and French officials, signaling a potential shift in EU-Syria relations.
Italy Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Syria Amidst EU Sanctions Debate
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Damascus, meeting with Syrian officials to discuss economic cooperation, sanctions relief, and combating drug trafficking; this visit follows similar trips by German and French officials, signaling a potential shift in EU-Syria relations.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Reports Positive Momentum in Greek-Turkish Relations
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reported positive momentum in Greek-Turkish relations in 2024, maintaining high-level dialogue and aiming to continue this in 2025 while addressing existing disagreements through bilateral mechanisms.
Turkey Reports Positive Momentum in Greek-Turkish Relations
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reported positive momentum in Greek-Turkish relations in 2024, maintaining high-level dialogue and aiming to continue this in 2025 while addressing existing disagreements through bilateral mechanisms.
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British Royals Leverage Soft Power Amid Strained UK-US Relations
The British royal family's soft power is being used to improve relations between the UK and the incoming Trump administration, despite policy disagreements, as exemplified by Prince Edward's recent US visit and President-elect Trump's positive comments about the royals.
British Royals Leverage Soft Power Amid Strained UK-US Relations
The British royal family's soft power is being used to improve relations between the UK and the incoming Trump administration, despite policy disagreements, as exemplified by Prince Edward's recent US visit and President-elect Trump's positive comments about the royals.
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44% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran for 21 days, was released through diplomatic efforts involving the US and Iran; the case may be linked to the release of Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, arrested in Italy on a US warrant.
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran for 21 days, was released through diplomatic efforts involving the US and Iran; the case may be linked to the release of Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, arrested in Italy on a US warrant.
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40% Bias Score
Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks with European Powers Amidst French Sanctions Warning
Iran will hold talks with the UK, France, and Germany in Geneva on January 13-14 to discuss its nuclear program, following a French warning about potential sanctions if no progress is made; Iran criticized France's approach.
Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks with European Powers Amidst French Sanctions Warning
Iran will hold talks with the UK, France, and Germany in Geneva on January 13-14 to discuss its nuclear program, following a French warning about potential sanctions if no progress is made; Iran criticized France's approach.
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40% Bias Score
China's sustained diplomatic engagement in Africa
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's four-nation African tour, his first diplomatic trip of the year, underscores China's long-standing commitment to the continent, contrasting with Western approaches, and involves significant economic and security implications.
China's sustained diplomatic engagement in Africa
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's four-nation African tour, his first diplomatic trip of the year, underscores China's long-standing commitment to the continent, contrasting with Western approaches, and involves significant economic and security implications.
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48% Bias Score