BRICS Explores New Currency to Reduce US Dollar Dependence
BRICS nations, including newly added members Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE, are exploring a new currency to lessen reliance on the US dollar, driven by concerns over US sanctions and geopolitical leverage; however, significant hurdles remain due to the diverse economic strengths and political s...
BRICS Explores New Currency to Reduce US Dollar Dependence
BRICS nations, including newly added members Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE, are exploring a new currency to lessen reliance on the US dollar, driven by concerns over US sanctions and geopolitical leverage; however, significant hurdles remain due to the diverse economic strengths and political s...
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Encircle Hama Amidst Fierce Counteroffensive
Syrian rebels encircled Hama from three sides on Wednesday, prompting a fierce government counteroffensive involving Syrian and Russian warplanes. The rebel advance follows their recent capture of Aleppo and has displaced 115,000 people, resulting in 704 deaths, including civilians.
Syrian Rebels Encircle Hama Amidst Fierce Counteroffensive
Syrian rebels encircled Hama from three sides on Wednesday, prompting a fierce government counteroffensive involving Syrian and Russian warplanes. The rebel advance follows their recent capture of Aleppo and has displaced 115,000 people, resulting in 704 deaths, including civilians.
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36% Bias Score
Lavrov attends OSCE meeting in Malta amid visa row and Lithuania downgrade
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will participate in the OSCE Ministerial Council in Valletta, Malta, his first visit to an EU member state since the Ukraine conflict began; this follows Malta's unprecedented cancellation of a Russian spokeswoman's visa and Lithuania's downgraded representatio...
Lavrov attends OSCE meeting in Malta amid visa row and Lithuania downgrade
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will participate in the OSCE Ministerial Council in Valletta, Malta, his first visit to an EU member state since the Ukraine conflict began; this follows Malta's unprecedented cancellation of a Russian spokeswoman's visa and Lithuania's downgraded representatio...
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52% Bias Score
Putin Emphasizes Strengthening Economic Ties with Iran Amidst US Sanctions Concerns
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized strengthening trade and economic ties with Iran during the 15th VTB Russia Calling! Investment Forum in Moscow, highlighting projects in logistics, energy, and security, while Iran simultaneously works to implement comprehensive agreements with both Russia...
Putin Emphasizes Strengthening Economic Ties with Iran Amidst US Sanctions Concerns
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized strengthening trade and economic ties with Iran during the 15th VTB Russia Calling! Investment Forum in Moscow, highlighting projects in logistics, energy, and security, while Iran simultaneously works to implement comprehensive agreements with both Russia...
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44% Bias Score
Romanian Diaspora Vote Significantly Influences Election Results
In the recent Romanian elections, the diaspora vote significantly impacted the results, with Calin Georgescu, an admirer of interwar fascists, winning 43% of the overseas vote in the first round of the presidential election, nearly double his domestic score; this trend continued in legislative elect...
Romanian Diaspora Vote Significantly Influences Election Results
In the recent Romanian elections, the diaspora vote significantly impacted the results, with Calin Georgescu, an admirer of interwar fascists, winning 43% of the overseas vote in the first round of the presidential election, nearly double his domestic score; this trend continued in legislative elect...
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56% Bias Score
Rheinmetall strengthens supervisory board with Gabriel and Jeschke
Former German Minister Sigmar Gabriel and digitalization expert Sabina Jeschke joined Rheinmetall's supervisory board on May 13th, 2024, strengthening the company's position in national and international security and its focus on digitalization and AI.
Rheinmetall strengthens supervisory board with Gabriel and Jeschke
Former German Minister Sigmar Gabriel and digitalization expert Sabina Jeschke joined Rheinmetall's supervisory board on May 13th, 2024, strengthening the company's position in national and international security and its focus on digitalization and AI.
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44% Bias Score
NATO Faces Internal Divisions Amid US Push for Increased Defense Spending
NATO, facing internal divisions and financial constraints among its European members, debates its future direction amid the US push for increased defense spending and its role in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly concerning the Ukraine conflict.
NATO Faces Internal Divisions Amid US Push for Increased Defense Spending
NATO, facing internal divisions and financial constraints among its European members, debates its future direction amid the US push for increased defense spending and its role in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly concerning the Ukraine conflict.
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60% Bias Score
Syria Conflict Reignites Turkey-Russia Tensions
Renewed clashes between Syrian regime forces and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels have heightened tensions between Turkey and Russia, who hold conflicting views on a resolution, with Turkey advocating for political negotiations involving the Syrian regime and Russia demanding an end to HTS attacks.
Syria Conflict Reignites Turkey-Russia Tensions
Renewed clashes between Syrian regime forces and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels have heightened tensions between Turkey and Russia, who hold conflicting views on a resolution, with Turkey advocating for political negotiations involving the Syrian regime and Russia demanding an end to HTS attacks.
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48% Bias Score
Romania's Presidential Runoff: Lasconi Challenges Georgescu's Lead
In Romania's December 8th presidential runoff, pro-European centrist Elena Lasconi faces pro-Russian far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, with Georgescu currently holding a significant lead in polls, according to a December 1st CURS survey showing 57.8% support for Georgescu versus 42.2% for Lasconi...
Romania's Presidential Runoff: Lasconi Challenges Georgescu's Lead
In Romania's December 8th presidential runoff, pro-European centrist Elena Lasconi faces pro-Russian far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, with Georgescu currently holding a significant lead in polls, according to a December 1st CURS survey showing 57.8% support for Georgescu versus 42.2% for Lasconi...
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48% Bias Score
Lavrov's Malta Visit Exposes Deep OSCE Divisions
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov's attendance at an OSCE summit in Malta, his first EU visit since the Ukraine invasion, sparked a walkout by his Ukrainian counterpart, who called him a "war criminal," highlighting deep divisions within the organization.
Lavrov's Malta Visit Exposes Deep OSCE Divisions
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov's attendance at an OSCE summit in Malta, his first EU visit since the Ukraine invasion, sparked a walkout by his Ukrainian counterpart, who called him a "war criminal," highlighting deep divisions within the organization.
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56% Bias Score
Podcast Series Exposes Vulnerabilities of France's Overseas Territories
A new podcast series, "Outre-mer, puissances mondiales," examines France's overseas territories, revealing instances of foreign interference from Azerbaijan and Russia, highlighting the complex challenges of managing such a vast and strategically important maritime domain.
Podcast Series Exposes Vulnerabilities of France's Overseas Territories
A new podcast series, "Outre-mer, puissances mondiales," examines France's overseas territories, revealing instances of foreign interference from Azerbaijan and Russia, highlighting the complex challenges of managing such a vast and strategically important maritime domain.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Dollar Strength in 2024: A Result of Domestic Success and Global Instability
The U.S. dollar appreciated 5% against G10 currencies in 2024, driven by robust U.S. economic growth and political and economic instability in rival economies such as South Korea, the Eurozone, and China, despite a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
U.S. Dollar Strength in 2024: A Result of Domestic Success and Global Instability
The U.S. dollar appreciated 5% against G10 currencies in 2024, driven by robust U.S. economic growth and political and economic instability in rival economies such as South Korea, the Eurozone, and China, despite a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
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44% Bias Score