Merkel Memoir Details 2016 EU-Turkey Refugee Deal
Angela Merkel's new memoir details the 2016 EU-Turkey refugee deal, praising then-Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu's role while criticizing President Erdoğan's autocratic tendencies and describing the deal as necessary to manage the migrant crisis and prevent deaths at sea.
Merkel Memoir Details 2016 EU-Turkey Refugee Deal
Angela Merkel's new memoir details the 2016 EU-Turkey refugee deal, praising then-Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu's role while criticizing President Erdoğan's autocratic tendencies and describing the deal as necessary to manage the migrant crisis and prevent deaths at sea.
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52% Bias Score
China Responds to Lai Ching-te's US Transit with Heightened Military Activity Near Taiwan
On November 29th, Taiwan reported detecting 41 Chinese military aircraft and vessels near the island, following President Lai Ching-te's planned US transit during a trip to Pacific allies, prompting a heightened military response from China, including the launch of multiple balloons.
China Responds to Lai Ching-te's US Transit with Heightened Military Activity Near Taiwan
On November 29th, Taiwan reported detecting 41 Chinese military aircraft and vessels near the island, following President Lai Ching-te's planned US transit during a trip to Pacific allies, prompting a heightened military response from China, including the launch of multiple balloons.
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40% Bias Score
China Threatens Drills as Taiwan President Transits US Territory
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will transit through US territory en route to diplomatic visits in the Pacific, prompting China to threaten military drills near Taiwan, escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait amid the US presidential transition.
China Threatens Drills as Taiwan President Transits US Territory
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will transit through US territory en route to diplomatic visits in the Pacific, prompting China to threaten military drills near Taiwan, escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait amid the US presidential transition.
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44% Bias Score
Trump-Backed Plan Urges Halting Ukraine Arms Aid Unless Talks Begin With Russia
A plan authored by former Trump national security officials proposes halting US arms to Ukraine unless it negotiates with Russia, while increasing aid if Russia refuses talks, reflecting a critique of the Biden administration's handling of the conflict and seeking a negotiated settlement.
Trump-Backed Plan Urges Halting Ukraine Arms Aid Unless Talks Begin With Russia
A plan authored by former Trump national security officials proposes halting US arms to Ukraine unless it negotiates with Russia, while increasing aid if Russia refuses talks, reflecting a critique of the Biden administration's handling of the conflict and seeking a negotiated settlement.
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52% Bias Score
Paraguay Rejects China's Demand, Affirms Taiwan Ties
Paraguay's foreign minister reaffirmed his nation's commitment to its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan, rejecting China's demands to sever ties despite significant trade with China, further strengthening their ties with a visa-free agreement.
Paraguay Rejects China's Demand, Affirms Taiwan Ties
Paraguay's foreign minister reaffirmed his nation's commitment to its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan, rejecting China's demands to sever ties despite significant trade with China, further strengthening their ties with a visa-free agreement.
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40% Bias Score
Romania Orders Presidential Vote Recount Amidst Far-Right Candidate's Rise
Romania's Constitutional Court ordered a recount of the first round of presidential votes after far-right, pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu unexpectedly qualified for the second round, eliminating the prime minister, amidst allegations of online campaigning violations and opaque campaign financ...
Romania Orders Presidential Vote Recount Amidst Far-Right Candidate's Rise
Romania's Constitutional Court ordered a recount of the first round of presidential votes after far-right, pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu unexpectedly qualified for the second round, eliminating the prime minister, amidst allegations of online campaigning violations and opaque campaign financ...
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40% Bias Score
Chad Ends Defense Pact With France, French Troops to Withdraw
Chad is ending its defense agreement with France, leading to the withdrawal of roughly 1,000 French soldiers and warplanes from the country; this follows a closer relationship with Russia and other nations.
Chad Ends Defense Pact With France, French Troops to Withdraw
Chad is ending its defense agreement with France, leading to the withdrawal of roughly 1,000 French soldiers and warplanes from the country; this follows a closer relationship with Russia and other nations.
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40% Bias Score
China Threatens Drills as Taiwan President Transits US Territory
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will transit through Hawaii and Guam during a trip to Pacific allies, prompting China to threaten military drills near Taiwan, escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait amid the US presidential transition.
China Threatens Drills as Taiwan President Transits US Territory
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will transit through Hawaii and Guam during a trip to Pacific allies, prompting China to threaten military drills near Taiwan, escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait amid the US presidential transition.
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44% Bias Score
Chad Ends French Military Cooperation Agreement
Chad ended its defense cooperation agreement with France, concluding French military presence in the Sahel after withdrawals from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger; about 1000 French troops are to withdraw according to the agreement's stipulations.
Chad Ends French Military Cooperation Agreement
Chad ended its defense cooperation agreement with France, concluding French military presence in the Sahel after withdrawals from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger; about 1000 French troops are to withdraw according to the agreement's stipulations.
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36% Bias Score
Costa Begins Presidency of European Council Amidst Uncertainty
António Costa, assuming the presidency of the European Council, prioritizes communication and unity among diverse member states while addressing challenges posed by the war in Ukraine and the incoming Trump administration.
Costa Begins Presidency of European Council Amidst Uncertainty
António Costa, assuming the presidency of the European Council, prioritizes communication and unity among diverse member states while addressing challenges posed by the war in Ukraine and the incoming Trump administration.
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8% Bias Score
Germany's Defense Spending: Fear, Misinformation, and Misplaced Priorities
Germany's debate on defense spending is criticized for being fear-driven and misinformed, prioritizing arbitrary targets over needs-based assessment, and overlooking NATO's collective strength.
Germany's Defense Spending: Fear, Misinformation, and Misplaced Priorities
Germany's debate on defense spending is criticized for being fear-driven and misinformed, prioritizing arbitrary targets over needs-based assessment, and overlooking NATO's collective strength.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Launch Major Offensive, Capitalizing on Weakened Hezbollah
Syrian rebels launched a major offensive, capturing 40 towns and villages, and advancing on Aleppo, exploiting Hezbollah's weakening due to Israeli attacks; a senior Iranian military advisor was reportedly killed.
Syrian Rebels Launch Major Offensive, Capitalizing on Weakened Hezbollah
Syrian rebels launched a major offensive, capturing 40 towns and villages, and advancing on Aleppo, exploiting Hezbollah's weakening due to Israeli attacks; a senior Iranian military advisor was reportedly killed.
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40% Bias Score