Trump Proposes US Takeover of Panama Canal; Panama Rejects
President-elect Donald Trump proposed that the United States retake control of the Panama Canal, which Panama fully controls since 1999, sparking immediate rejection from Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, who asserts that the canal's sovereignty is not negotiable, despite more than 70% of ships...
Trump Proposes US Takeover of Panama Canal; Panama Rejects
President-elect Donald Trump proposed that the United States retake control of the Panama Canal, which Panama fully controls since 1999, sparking immediate rejection from Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, who asserts that the canal's sovereignty is not negotiable, despite more than 70% of ships...
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine-Russia War: Conflicting Casualty Reports, Drone Warehouse Destroyed
On December 24th, Russia reported destroying Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine claimed to have destroyed a $16 million Russian drone parts warehouse and reported that over 3,000 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded in the Kursk region (although South Korea estimates this at around 1,100); Swed...
Ukraine-Russia War: Conflicting Casualty Reports, Drone Warehouse Destroyed
On December 24th, Russia reported destroying Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine claimed to have destroyed a $16 million Russian drone parts warehouse and reported that over 3,000 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded in the Kursk region (although South Korea estimates this at around 1,100); Swed...
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32% Bias Score
EU Worried by Growing Pro-Russian Sentiment Among Member States
Growing pro-Russian sentiment in several EU nations, including visits by Hungarian and Slovakian leaders to Moscow and the rise of pro-Russian populist parties, worries the EU, particularly given the incoming US administration's potential for early peace negotiations with Russia.
EU Worried by Growing Pro-Russian Sentiment Among Member States
Growing pro-Russian sentiment in several EU nations, including visits by Hungarian and Slovakian leaders to Moscow and the rise of pro-Russian populist parties, worries the EU, particularly given the incoming US administration's potential for early peace negotiations with Russia.
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44% Bias Score
Fall of al-Assad Regime Highlights Russia's Weakened Influence in Syria
The Syrian civil war ended with the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, who sought asylum in Russia, marking a significant decline in Russia's regional influence due to its weakened military caused by the war in Ukraine. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, played a major role in the offensiv...
Fall of al-Assad Regime Highlights Russia's Weakened Influence in Syria
The Syrian civil war ended with the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, who sought asylum in Russia, marking a significant decline in Russia's regional influence due to its weakened military caused by the war in Ukraine. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, played a major role in the offensiv...
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Greenland Ownership Bid Rejected
President-elect Donald Trump's assertion that the United States needs to own Greenland was rejected by Greenland's prime minister, highlighting the ongoing tension between the U.S. and Greenland over sovereignty and resources in the Arctic.
Trump's Greenland Ownership Bid Rejected
President-elect Donald Trump's assertion that the United States needs to own Greenland was rejected by Greenland's prime minister, highlighting the ongoing tension between the U.S. and Greenland over sovereignty and resources in the Arctic.
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56% Bias Score
China's BRI Faces Complexities in Central and Eastern Europe
China's Belt and Road Initiative faces complexities in Central and Eastern Europe due to differing national interests among CEE countries, influenced by EU and US relations, necessitating tailored approaches and a shift towards soft connectivity to build long-term cooperation.
China's BRI Faces Complexities in Central and Eastern Europe
China's Belt and Road Initiative faces complexities in Central and Eastern Europe due to differing national interests among CEE countries, influenced by EU and US relations, necessitating tailored approaches and a shift towards soft connectivity to build long-term cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
HSBC's Restructuring Signals a Shift to Regional Banking
HSBC's $13.5 billion sale of its Canadian operations to Royal Bank of Canada in 2023 marks a shift from universal banking to regional focus, reflecting a broader trend driven by geopolitical tensions, diverging regulatory demands, and increasing compliance costs among major global banks.
HSBC's Restructuring Signals a Shift to Regional Banking
HSBC's $13.5 billion sale of its Canadian operations to Royal Bank of Canada in 2023 marks a shift from universal banking to regional focus, reflecting a broader trend driven by geopolitical tensions, diverging regulatory demands, and increasing compliance costs among major global banks.
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52% Bias Score
Panama Rejects Trump's Canal Threat
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and former presidents rejected Donald Trump's threat to reclaim the Panama Canal due to high tolls for US ships, asserting Panama's sovereignty and the canal's historical importance; international support for Panama followed.
Panama Rejects Trump's Canal Threat
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and former presidents rejected Donald Trump's threat to reclaim the Panama Canal due to high tolls for US ships, asserting Panama's sovereignty and the canal's historical importance; international support for Panama followed.
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44% Bias Score
Sheinbaum Condemns Trump's Panama Canal Claim
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized Donald Trump's statement on reclaiming the Panama Canal on December 23, 2024, emphasizing Panama's sovereignty and expressing confidence in resolving future disagreements with the incoming U.S. administration through dialogue.
Sheinbaum Condemns Trump's Panama Canal Claim
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized Donald Trump's statement on reclaiming the Panama Canal on December 23, 2024, emphasizing Panama's sovereignty and expressing confidence in resolving future disagreements with the incoming U.S. administration through dialogue.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Renews Greenland Purchase Attempt Amidst Assertive Foreign Policy Actions
Incoming US President Trump plans to purchase Greenland from Denmark, citing national security, despite past rejections and Greenland's self-governance. He also threatened Panama over canal tolls and jokingly suggested Canada become the 51st US state.
Trump Renews Greenland Purchase Attempt Amidst Assertive Foreign Policy Actions
Incoming US President Trump plans to purchase Greenland from Denmark, citing national security, despite past rejections and Greenland's self-governance. He also threatened Panama over canal tolls and jokingly suggested Canada become the 51st US state.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Threatens to Reclaim Panama Canal Control
President-elect Trump threatened to reclaim US control of the Panama Canal due to what he called "ridiculous" fees charged to US ships, a move immediately rejected by Panama's President Mulino who affirmed Panama's sovereignty over the canal.
Trump Threatens to Reclaim Panama Canal Control
President-elect Trump threatened to reclaim US control of the Panama Canal due to what he called "ridiculous" fees charged to US ships, a move immediately rejected by Panama's President Mulino who affirmed Panama's sovereignty over the canal.
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56% Bias Score
Sanctioned Russian Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Raising Questions About Cargo
The sanctioned Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean after an explosion, with two crew members missing; conflicting reports suggest its cargo was either construction equipment or military hardware being withdrawn from Syria following recent rebel advances.
Sanctioned Russian Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Raising Questions About Cargo
The sanctioned Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean after an explosion, with two crew members missing; conflicting reports suggest its cargo was either construction equipment or military hardware being withdrawn from Syria following recent rebel advances.
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32% Bias Score