Russia's Unfulfilled Nuclear Threats and the West's Reactive Approach in the Ukraine War
Over 1,000 days into the war, Russia's repeated nuclear threats haven't materialized despite increased Western military aid to Ukraine, highlighting a Kremlin strategy of reflexive control to manipulate Western responses and hinder Ukraine's defense.
Russia's Unfulfilled Nuclear Threats and the West's Reactive Approach in the Ukraine War
Over 1,000 days into the war, Russia's repeated nuclear threats haven't materialized despite increased Western military aid to Ukraine, highlighting a Kremlin strategy of reflexive control to manipulate Western responses and hinder Ukraine's defense.
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60% Bias Score
UK-Mauritius Chagos Deal Under Threat Amid US Concerns
A deal for Britain to return the Chagos Archipelago, including the strategically important Diego Garcia US military base, to Mauritius is threatened by US concerns about Chinese influence and a change in government in Mauritius.
UK-Mauritius Chagos Deal Under Threat Amid US Concerns
A deal for Britain to return the Chagos Archipelago, including the strategically important Diego Garcia US military base, to Mauritius is threatened by US concerns about Chinese influence and a change in government in Mauritius.
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56% Bias Score
BRICS Economic Weakness Undermines Claims of Western Financial Decline
Despite claims of a rising BRICS alternative to the Western economic order, the article argues this is premature due to significant internal economic and political challenges within Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, undermining their capacity to replace Western financial dominance.
BRICS Economic Weakness Undermines Claims of Western Financial Decline
Despite claims of a rising BRICS alternative to the Western economic order, the article argues this is premature due to significant internal economic and political challenges within Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, undermining their capacity to replace Western financial dominance.
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68% Bias Score
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
Russia's Nuclear Threats: A Continuation of Strategic Control
Following the US decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike deeper into Russia, Russia has updated its nuclear doctrine and launched a new ballistic missile, but analysts say this is a continuation of Russia's strategy to control the narrative of the conflict, and the threat of n...
Russia's Nuclear Threats: A Continuation of Strategic Control
Following the US decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike deeper into Russia, Russia has updated its nuclear doctrine and launched a new ballistic missile, but analysts say this is a continuation of Russia's strategy to control the narrative of the conflict, and the threat of n...
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60% Bias Score
Merkel's Memoir Sparks Debate on NATO, Russian Gas, and Eurozone Crisis
Angela Merkel's new memoir, "Freedom," details her 16-year chancellorship, prompting debate about her decisions on Ukraine/Georgia's NATO bids, Germany's energy reliance on Russia, and handling of the Greek debt crisis; critics cite these as contributing to current geopolitical and economic challeng...
Merkel's Memoir Sparks Debate on NATO, Russian Gas, and Eurozone Crisis
Angela Merkel's new memoir, "Freedom," details her 16-year chancellorship, prompting debate about her decisions on Ukraine/Georgia's NATO bids, Germany's energy reliance on Russia, and handling of the Greek debt crisis; critics cite these as contributing to current geopolitical and economic challeng...
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48% Bias Score
European Markets Rise Amid Easing US Chip Restrictions, Russian Ruble Weakness
European markets closed higher on Thursday, boosted by a surge in Direct Line shares after rejecting a takeover bid and easing US chip export restrictions. Meanwhile, the Russian ruble weakened to its lowest level since March 2022, and China announced tighter tungsten export controls.
European Markets Rise Amid Easing US Chip Restrictions, Russian Ruble Weakness
European markets closed higher on Thursday, boosted by a surge in Direct Line shares after rejecting a takeover bid and easing US chip export restrictions. Meanwhile, the Russian ruble weakened to its lowest level since March 2022, and China announced tighter tungsten export controls.
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48% 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