Putin Welcomes US's Intention to Re-Engage with Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the incoming US administration's intention to restore direct communication with Russia and prevent a potential World War III, amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine; Putin expressed willingness to engage in talks regarding the conflict, while both sides maintain f...
Putin Welcomes US's Intention to Re-Engage with Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the incoming US administration's intention to restore direct communication with Russia and prevent a potential World War III, amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine; Putin expressed willingness to engage in talks regarding the conflict, while both sides maintain f...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Delays TikTok Ban, Sparking US-China Tensions
President Trump delayed enforcing a ban on TikTok for 75 days, suggesting a potential 50% stake acquisition by a US buyer, causing celebration in the US but backlash in China where it's seen as robbery, with the Chinese government calling for a fair business environment while the US considers linkin...
Trump Delays TikTok Ban, Sparking US-China Tensions
President Trump delayed enforcing a ban on TikTok for 75 days, suggesting a potential 50% stake acquisition by a US buyer, causing celebration in the US but backlash in China where it's seen as robbery, with the Chinese government calling for a fair business environment while the US considers linkin...
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48% Bias Score
Russia Authorizes Seizure of Foreign Assets in Retaliation for Sanctions
Russia has authorized the seizure of assets from foreign entities and individuals that confiscated Russian property or related assets, with cases to be heard in a Moscow arbitration court.
Russia Authorizes Seizure of Foreign Assets in Retaliation for Sanctions
Russia has authorized the seizure of assets from foreign entities and individuals that confiscated Russian property or related assets, with cases to be heard in a Moscow arbitration court.
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56% Bias Score
Brazil Leads Expanding BRICS Group in 2025
Brazil's 2025 BRICS presidency follows the October 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia, where the group expanded, adding Indonesia as a permanent member and Nigeria as an "associate member", further challenging the G7's dominance.
Brazil Leads Expanding BRICS Group in 2025
Brazil's 2025 BRICS presidency follows the October 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia, where the group expanded, adding Indonesia as a permanent member and Nigeria as an "associate member", further challenging the G7's dominance.
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40% Bias Score
Taliban Frees Two US Citizens in Prisoner Exchange
The Taliban freed two US citizens, including Ryan Corbett who was kidnapped in August 2022, in exchange for Khan Muhammad, an Afghan serving a life sentence in the US for drug trafficking and plotting attacks, in a deal facilitated by Qatar.
Taliban Frees Two US Citizens in Prisoner Exchange
The Taliban freed two US citizens, including Ryan Corbett who was kidnapped in August 2022, in exchange for Khan Muhammad, an Afghan serving a life sentence in the US for drug trafficking and plotting attacks, in a deal facilitated by Qatar.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Threatens to Seize Panama Canal
President Trump's unsubstantiated claim that Panama overcharges the US Navy and that China secretly operates the Panama Canal sparked outrage and alarm in Panama, a nation whose economy relies heavily on the canal's $5 billion annual profit. This echoes historical US interventionism in Panama.
Trump Threatens to Seize Panama Canal
President Trump's unsubstantiated claim that Panama overcharges the US Navy and that China secretly operates the Panama Canal sparked outrage and alarm in Panama, a nation whose economy relies heavily on the canal's $5 billion annual profit. This echoes historical US interventionism in Panama.
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56% Bias Score
Putin and Xi Emphasize Strong Ties Amid Trump's Inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a call on January 24, 2017, emphasizing their countries' close ties and shared commitment to a multipolar global order, a day after Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president.
Putin and Xi Emphasize Strong Ties Amid Trump's Inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a call on January 24, 2017, emphasizing their countries' close ties and shared commitment to a multipolar global order, a day after Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president.
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40% Bias Score
Panama Canal: Economic Importance and Geopolitical Tensions
The Panama Canal, opened in 1914 after a history of French failure and US intervention, generates \$3.3 billion annually in fees and handles 5% of global shipping, but increasing Chinese presence in port operations raises geopolitical concerns.
Panama Canal: Economic Importance and Geopolitical Tensions
The Panama Canal, opened in 1914 after a history of French failure and US intervention, generates \$3.3 billion annually in fees and handles 5% of global shipping, but increasing Chinese presence in port operations raises geopolitical concerns.
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44% Bias Score
Lloyds Predicts Three U.K. Interest Rate Cuts in 2025
Lloyds Banking Group CEO Charlie Nunn predicts three Bank of England interest rate cuts in 2025, reflecting market expectations and potentially impacting the U.K. mortgage market; this comes amid a backdrop of global economic slowdown and regulatory actions against the bank for mis-sold auto loans.
Lloyds Predicts Three U.K. Interest Rate Cuts in 2025
Lloyds Banking Group CEO Charlie Nunn predicts three Bank of England interest rate cuts in 2025, reflecting market expectations and potentially impacting the U.K. mortgage market; this comes amid a backdrop of global economic slowdown and regulatory actions against the bank for mis-sold auto loans.
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32% Bias Score
Record Gas Consumption in 2024: Fragile Market Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Global natural gas consumption hit a record high in 2024, up 115 billion cubic meters from 2023, driven by strong Asian demand; however, the market remains fragile due to limited supply and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine.
Record Gas Consumption in 2024: Fragile Market Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Global natural gas consumption hit a record high in 2024, up 115 billion cubic meters from 2023, driven by strong Asian demand; however, the market remains fragile due to limited supply and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Halts Gas Transit to Europe Through Ukraine
On January 1st, 2024, Russia's gas transit to Europe via Ukraine ended due to Ukraine's refusal to renew an agreement, impacting European energy supplies and highlighting geopolitical tensions.
Russia Halts Gas Transit to Europe Through Ukraine
On January 1st, 2024, Russia's gas transit to Europe via Ukraine ended due to Ukraine's refusal to renew an agreement, impacting European energy supplies and highlighting geopolitical tensions.
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52% Bias Score
U.S.-Taliban Prisoner Swap Frees Two Americans
The United States and Afghanistan's Taliban conducted a prisoner exchange on Tuesday, freeing two Americans, including Ryan Corbett, held since August 2022, in exchange for Taliban member Khan Mohammed, imprisoned in California for life on drug trafficking charges.
U.S.-Taliban Prisoner Swap Frees Two Americans
The United States and Afghanistan's Taliban conducted a prisoner exchange on Tuesday, freeing two Americans, including Ryan Corbett, held since August 2022, in exchange for Taliban member Khan Mohammed, imprisoned in California for life on drug trafficking charges.
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32% Bias Score