Limited Ukrainian Offensive in Kursk Region Repelled by Russia
A small-scale Ukrainian military incursion into Russia's Kursk region on Sunday was reported, with Russia claiming to have repelled the attack and inflicted heavy losses, while Ukraine remains silent. Experts suggest the operation aims to influence the incoming US president and maintain Western supp...
Limited Ukrainian Offensive in Kursk Region Repelled by Russia
A small-scale Ukrainian military incursion into Russia's Kursk region on Sunday was reported, with Russia claiming to have repelled the attack and inflicted heavy losses, while Ukraine remains silent. Experts suggest the operation aims to influence the incoming US president and maintain Western supp...
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48% Bias Score
Somaliland Rejects Ethiopia Deal, Prioritizing National Interests Over Recognition
Somaliland's new foreign minister rejected a controversial agreement with Ethiopia granting Ethiopia coastal access in exchange for recognition of Somaliland, prioritizing long-term national interests over immediate recognition and prompting Somalia's UN Security Council complaint.
Somaliland Rejects Ethiopia Deal, Prioritizing National Interests Over Recognition
Somaliland's new foreign minister rejected a controversial agreement with Ethiopia granting Ethiopia coastal access in exchange for recognition of Somaliland, prioritizing long-term national interests over immediate recognition and prompting Somalia's UN Security Council complaint.
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48% Bias Score
China's 2025 Challenges: Trade Wars, Tech Competition, and Geopolitical Risks
China faces multiple economic and geopolitical challenges in 2025, including escalating trade conflicts with the US and EU, technological competition, strained relations due to its alliance with Russia, and instability in the Middle East.
China's 2025 Challenges: Trade Wars, Tech Competition, and Geopolitical Risks
China faces multiple economic and geopolitical challenges in 2025, including escalating trade conflicts with the US and EU, technological competition, strained relations due to its alliance with Russia, and instability in the Middle East.
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Intensifies Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region
On January 5th, 2025, Ukrainian forces launched a significant offensive in Russia's Kursk region, engaging in 42 combat clashes, exceeding the 36 near Pokrovsk. This action follows Russia's offensive in Donbas and aims to divert Russian resources.
Ukraine Intensifies Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region
On January 5th, 2025, Ukrainian forces launched a significant offensive in Russia's Kursk region, engaging in 42 combat clashes, exceeding the 36 near Pokrovsk. This action follows Russia's offensive in Donbas and aims to divert Russian resources.
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36% Bias Score
China's Border Announcement Reignites India Tensions Amidst US-China Uncertainty
China's announcement of new counties including territory claimed by India as part of Ladakh sparked a protest from India's Ministry of External Affairs, highlighting the fragility of a 2024 border detente and raising concerns about the impact of potential shifts in US-China relations under the incom...
China's Border Announcement Reignites India Tensions Amidst US-China Uncertainty
China's announcement of new counties including territory claimed by India as part of Ladakh sparked a protest from India's Ministry of External Affairs, highlighting the fragility of a 2024 border detente and raising concerns about the impact of potential shifts in US-China relations under the incom...
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52% Bias Score
Slovak Protests Erupt Over Fico's Pro-Russia Stance
On Friday, approximately 4,000 Slovaks protested in Bratislava against Prime Minister Robert Fico due to his pro-Moscow stance, his meeting with Vladimir Putin, and his threat to cut financial aid for over 130,000 Ukrainian refugees following Ukraine's halt of Russian gas transit through its territo...
Slovak Protests Erupt Over Fico's Pro-Russia Stance
On Friday, approximately 4,000 Slovaks protested in Bratislava against Prime Minister Robert Fico due to his pro-Moscow stance, his meeting with Vladimir Putin, and his threat to cut financial aid for over 130,000 Ukrainian refugees following Ukraine's halt of Russian gas transit through its territo...
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52% Bias Score
Russia Claims Capture of Kurakhove, Ukraine Counterattacks in Kursk
Following three months of fighting, Russia announced the capture of Kurakhove, a city in eastern Ukraine near a significant lithium deposit, claiming it will accelerate their control over the Donetsk region; concurrently, Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region, where they've he...
Russia Claims Capture of Kurakhove, Ukraine Counterattacks in Kursk
Following three months of fighting, Russia announced the capture of Kurakhove, a city in eastern Ukraine near a significant lithium deposit, claiming it will accelerate their control over the Donetsk region; concurrently, Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region, where they've he...
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Trump's Attack on UK Wind Power Threatens Clean Energy Goals
Incoming US President Donald Trump's Friday call to remove UK wind turbines and restart North Sea oil exploration contrasts sharply with the UK's push for clean energy, jeopardizing the 30,000 jobs in the offshore wind industry projected to reach 100,000 by 2030, and ignoring the UK's £34.8bn invest...
Trump's Attack on UK Wind Power Threatens Clean Energy Goals
Incoming US President Donald Trump's Friday call to remove UK wind turbines and restart North Sea oil exploration contrasts sharply with the UK's push for clean energy, jeopardizing the 30,000 jobs in the offshore wind industry projected to reach 100,000 by 2030, and ignoring the UK's £34.8bn invest...
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40% Bias Score
Lenovo's Global Expansion Drives Revenue Surge Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
Lenovo's global expansion strategy, marked by a hybrid manufacturing model and localization efforts, has driven significant growth; its PC market share in Brazil increased six-fold between 2012 and 2022, while Q2 revenues reached $17.85 billion, exceeding expectations.
Lenovo's Global Expansion Drives Revenue Surge Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
Lenovo's global expansion strategy, marked by a hybrid manufacturing model and localization efforts, has driven significant growth; its PC market share in Brazil increased six-fold between 2012 and 2022, while Q2 revenues reached $17.85 billion, exceeding expectations.
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48% Bias Score
North Korea Launches Mid-Range Ballistic Missile
North Korea fired a mid-range ballistic missile that traveled 1,100 kilometers, prompting condemnation from South Korea's military; this occurred during U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Seoul.
North Korea Launches Mid-Range Ballistic Missile
North Korea fired a mid-range ballistic missile that traveled 1,100 kilometers, prompting condemnation from South Korea's military; this occurred during U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Seoul.
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44% Bias Score
US to Sanction Tankers Transporting Russian Oil Above Price Cap
The Biden administration is imposing new sanctions on tankers transporting Russian oil above the $60 per barrel price cap, targeting the "shadow fleet" used to circumvent sanctions, aiming to further restrict Russia's oil revenue and hinder its war effort in Ukraine.
US to Sanction Tankers Transporting Russian Oil Above Price Cap
The Biden administration is imposing new sanctions on tankers transporting Russian oil above the $60 per barrel price cap, targeting the "shadow fleet" used to circumvent sanctions, aiming to further restrict Russia's oil revenue and hinder its war effort in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Bank of Israel Holds Interest Rate Steady Amidst Ongoing War and Moderate Economic Recovery
The Bank of Israel kept its key interest rate at 4.5% for the eighth consecutive month due to the ongoing war and moderate economic recovery, projecting GDP growth of 0.6% in 2024, 4% in 2025, and 4.5% in 2026, while anticipating inflation to reach 4% in the first quarter of 2025.
Bank of Israel Holds Interest Rate Steady Amidst Ongoing War and Moderate Economic Recovery
The Bank of Israel kept its key interest rate at 4.5% for the eighth consecutive month due to the ongoing war and moderate economic recovery, projecting GDP growth of 0.6% in 2024, 4% in 2025, and 4.5% in 2026, while anticipating inflation to reach 4% in the first quarter of 2025.
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28% Bias Score