Ukraine Urges EU Budgetary Commitment for Eastern Enlargement
Ukraine's foreign minister advocated for EU budget allocation (2028-2034) to support its enlargement process, estimating costs at 0.17% of EU GDP for nine candidate countries; this follows discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting varying opinions on the speed and fairness of in...
Ukraine Urges EU Budgetary Commitment for Eastern Enlargement
Ukraine's foreign minister advocated for EU budget allocation (2028-2034) to support its enlargement process, estimating costs at 0.17% of EU GDP for nine candidate countries; this follows discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting varying opinions on the speed and fairness of in...
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36% Bias Score
EU Urged to Increase Global Engagement Budget to Address Global Crises
The EU faces a \$2.5 trillion annual funding gap to address global crises, risking 132 million people falling into extreme poverty by 2030; the mid-term MFF revision raised concerns about the EU's commitment to global issues, prompting calls for increased external action budget in the next MFF to re...
EU Urged to Increase Global Engagement Budget to Address Global Crises
The EU faces a \$2.5 trillion annual funding gap to address global crises, risking 132 million people falling into extreme poverty by 2030; the mid-term MFF revision raised concerns about the EU's commitment to global issues, prompting calls for increased external action budget in the next MFF to re...
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44% Bias Score
EU and Germany Explore Renewed Engagement with Syria
German and EU diplomats recently visited Damascus, holding constructive talks with Syrian officials, including representatives from the HTS. Discussions included potential sanctions relief, increased financial aid, and the re-opening of embassies, contingent on progress in Syria.
EU and Germany Explore Renewed Engagement with Syria
German and EU diplomats recently visited Damascus, holding constructive talks with Syrian officials, including representatives from the HTS. Discussions included potential sanctions relief, increased financial aid, and the re-opening of embassies, contingent on progress in Syria.
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44% Bias Score
Iran's Regional Influence Weakened by Syrian Rebel Victory and Lebanon Ceasefire
Syrian rebels, backed by Turkey, ousted the Assad regime, weakening Iran's regional influence; a Lebanon ceasefire restricts Hezbollah; and potential Armenian-Azerbaijani-Turkish peace further isolates Iran.
Iran's Regional Influence Weakened by Syrian Rebel Victory and Lebanon Ceasefire
Syrian rebels, backed by Turkey, ousted the Assad regime, weakening Iran's regional influence; a Lebanon ceasefire restricts Hezbollah; and potential Armenian-Azerbaijani-Turkish peace further isolates Iran.
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52% Bias Score
Russia-North Korea Military Pact: Ukraine War Implications
North Korea and Russia sign a major defense pact, potentially escalating the Ukraine war and reshaping global geopolitics.
Russia-North Korea Military Pact: Ukraine War Implications
North Korea and Russia sign a major defense pact, potentially escalating the Ukraine war and reshaping global geopolitics.
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0% Bias Score
Ivory Coast to Take Control of French Military Base in 2025
Ivory Coast will transfer control of its Port-Bouet military base from France in January 2025, reflecting a growing pan-African sovereignist trend and coinciding with upcoming elections, as stated by President Alassane Ouattara. This leaves France with military presence only in Djibouti and Gabon, f...
Ivory Coast to Take Control of French Military Base in 2025
Ivory Coast will transfer control of its Port-Bouet military base from France in January 2025, reflecting a growing pan-African sovereignist trend and coinciding with upcoming elections, as stated by President Alassane Ouattara. This leaves France with military presence only in Djibouti and Gabon, f...
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44% Bias Score
Middle East Upheaval: Gaza Crisis and Israel's Regional Power Play
The 2024 Middle East saw dramatic shifts, with devastating consequences in Gaza highlighting the need for a two-state solution, while Israel's strengthened position and reliance on military might raises concerns about regional stability and wider conflict.
Middle East Upheaval: Gaza Crisis and Israel's Regional Power Play
The 2024 Middle East saw dramatic shifts, with devastating consequences in Gaza highlighting the need for a two-state solution, while Israel's strengthened position and reliance on military might raises concerns about regional stability and wider conflict.
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32% Bias Score
Turkey's Bid for Syrian Dominance Reshapes Regional Power Dynamics
Turkey seeks to lead international normalization efforts with Syria's new regime, leveraging economic and military control, impacting Israel's operations and potentially forcing diplomatic concessions amidst growing international recognition of the Syrian government.
Turkey's Bid for Syrian Dominance Reshapes Regional Power Dynamics
Turkey seeks to lead international normalization efforts with Syria's new regime, leveraging economic and military control, impacting Israel's operations and potentially forcing diplomatic concessions amidst growing international recognition of the Syrian government.
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40% Bias Score
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Group HTS After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, the European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a powerful Islamist group previously designated a terrorist organization, prompting reconsideration of sanctions and refugee policies.
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Group HTS After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, the European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a powerful Islamist group previously designated a terrorist organization, prompting reconsideration of sanctions and refugee policies.
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32% Bias Score