Baerbock's Beijing Visit Highlights Sino-German Tensions Amid Ukraine Crisis
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock concluded a two-day visit to Beijing on Tuesday, holding talks with Chinese officials on issues including EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, the Ukraine conflict, and the broader strategic relationship between Berlin and Beijing.
Baerbock's Beijing Visit Highlights Sino-German Tensions Amid Ukraine Crisis
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock concluded a two-day visit to Beijing on Tuesday, holding talks with Chinese officials on issues including EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, the Ukraine conflict, and the broader strategic relationship between Berlin and Beijing.
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Contrasting Reactions to Ceasefire in Nabatieh, Lebanon
A ceasefire in Nabatieh, Lebanon, following recent conflict, sees contrasting reactions: some residents, like cafe owner Jalal Nasser, express optimism and resume normal life, while others, such as lawyer Ali Hariri, remain skeptical due to ongoing Israeli military activity and official statements i...
Contrasting Reactions to Ceasefire in Nabatieh, Lebanon
A ceasefire in Nabatieh, Lebanon, following recent conflict, sees contrasting reactions: some residents, like cafe owner Jalal Nasser, express optimism and resume normal life, while others, such as lawyer Ali Hariri, remain skeptical due to ongoing Israeli military activity and official statements i...
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Geopolitical Instability Tops European Real Estate Concerns
Geopolitical instability is the top concern for the European real estate sector in 2025, according to a PwC and ULI survey of 1,100 firms, surpassing economic growth worries and impacting investment decisions.
Geopolitical Instability Tops European Real Estate Concerns
Geopolitical instability is the top concern for the European real estate sector in 2025, according to a PwC and ULI survey of 1,100 firms, surpassing economic growth worries and impacting investment decisions.
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HTS Seizes Aleppo in Major Syrian Offensive
A jihadist group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a major offensive in western Syria, capturing Aleppo after pushing back the Syrian army; this follows a broader conflict involving Syrian government forces, supported by Russia and Iraq, against various opposition groups and Turkey.
HTS Seizes Aleppo in Major Syrian Offensive
A jihadist group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a major offensive in western Syria, capturing Aleppo after pushing back the Syrian army; this follows a broader conflict involving Syrian government forces, supported by Russia and Iraq, against various opposition groups and Turkey.
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Poland's EU Presidency: Solidarity Amidst War and Migration
Poland, celebrating two decades in the EU, assumes the six-month presidency of the European Council in January 2024, aiming to strengthen European solidarity amidst the Ukraine war and migration pressures, driven by its historical experience and economic success.
Poland's EU Presidency: Solidarity Amidst War and Migration
Poland, celebrating two decades in the EU, assumes the six-month presidency of the European Council in January 2024, aiming to strengthen European solidarity amidst the Ukraine war and migration pressures, driven by its historical experience and economic success.
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Oil Prices Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions and OPEC+ Expectations
Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday to $74.00 per barrel for Brent crude and $70.26 for WTI, driven by expectations of extended OPEC+ supply cuts and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and South Korea, despite rising US oil inventories.
Oil Prices Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions and OPEC+ Expectations
Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday to $74.00 per barrel for Brent crude and $70.26 for WTI, driven by expectations of extended OPEC+ supply cuts and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and South Korea, despite rising US oil inventories.
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South Korea's President Faces Impeachment Calls After Short-Lived Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on December 26, 2023, but the National Assembly swiftly overturned the decision with a 190-0 vote, leading to calls for his resignation or impeachment amidst concerns about democratic backsliding and economic instability.
South Korea's President Faces Impeachment Calls After Short-Lived Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on December 26, 2023, but the National Assembly swiftly overturned the decision with a 190-0 vote, leading to calls for his resignation or impeachment amidst concerns about democratic backsliding and economic instability.
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Carlson Alleges US Actions Push Russia to Brink of Nuclear War
Tucker Carlson returned to Moscow to interview Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, alleging that the Biden administration's actions have brought the US and Russia to the brink of nuclear war, and claiming that the US military has killed Russian soldiers on Russian soil.
Carlson Alleges US Actions Push Russia to Brink of Nuclear War
Tucker Carlson returned to Moscow to interview Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, alleging that the Biden administration's actions have brought the US and Russia to the brink of nuclear war, and claiming that the US military has killed Russian soldiers on Russian soil.
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Zelenskyy Proposes Partial NATO Membership for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed partial NATO membership for the currently free territories of Ukraine, excluding occupied regions, to deter further Russian aggression and facilitate ceasefire negotiations.
Zelenskyy Proposes Partial NATO Membership for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed partial NATO membership for the currently free territories of Ukraine, excluding occupied regions, to deter further Russian aggression and facilitate ceasefire negotiations.
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US Semiconductor Export Restrictions on China Backfire
On December 3rd, China's industry associations cautioned against using US chips following new US export restrictions targeting over 140 Chinese semiconductor firms and extending its long-arm jurisdiction to impede China's trade with third countries, prompting concerns over global supply chain stabil...
US Semiconductor Export Restrictions on China Backfire
On December 3rd, China's industry associations cautioned against using US chips following new US export restrictions targeting over 140 Chinese semiconductor firms and extending its long-arm jurisdiction to impede China's trade with third countries, prompting concerns over global supply chain stabil...
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Martial Law Briefly Declared in South Korea, Markets React Sharply
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then lifted martial law early Wednesday morning after the National Assembly overturned his decree; the Kospi fell 1.6%, and the won reached a two-year low against the US dollar, prompting the Bank of Korea to offer emergency loans; impeachment procee...
Martial Law Briefly Declared in South Korea, Markets React Sharply
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then lifted martial law early Wednesday morning after the National Assembly overturned his decree; the Kospi fell 1.6%, and the won reached a two-year low against the US dollar, prompting the Bank of Korea to offer emergency loans; impeachment procee...
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Lavrov to Attend OSCE Summit in Malta Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Despite EU sanctions imposed after the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend the OSCE summit in Malta on December 5-6, his first visit to an EU member state since the conflict began.
Lavrov to Attend OSCE Summit in Malta Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Despite EU sanctions imposed after the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend the OSCE summit in Malta on December 5-6, his first visit to an EU member state since the conflict began.
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36% Bias Score