Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit, Threatening Slovakia's Energy Security
On December 31, 2024, Ukraine ended its natural gas transit agreement with Russia, ceasing Russian gas flow through Ukraine to several European countries, most significantly impacting Slovakia's energy security, despite EU efforts to diversify energy sources and Russia using energy as a political to...
Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit, Threatening Slovakia's Energy Security
On December 31, 2024, Ukraine ended its natural gas transit agreement with Russia, ceasing Russian gas flow through Ukraine to several European countries, most significantly impacting Slovakia's energy security, despite EU efforts to diversify energy sources and Russia using energy as a political to...
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40% Bias Score
Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Strengthen, Raising Security Concerns for India
After the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's government and the appointment of an interim leader, Bangladesh and Pakistan are rapidly improving relations, raising security concerns for India, especially regarding the Siliguri Corridor.
Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Strengthen, Raising Security Concerns for India
After the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's government and the appointment of an interim leader, Bangladesh and Pakistan are rapidly improving relations, raising security concerns for India, especially regarding the Siliguri Corridor.
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44% Bias Score
Putin's Shifting Relationship with the West: From Cooperation to Conflict
From his appointment as Prime Minister in August 1999 to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Vladimir Putin's relationship with the West has dramatically shifted from initial cooperation and partnership proposals to open conflict and a new arms race, driven by geopolitical ambitions...
Putin's Shifting Relationship with the West: From Cooperation to Conflict
From his appointment as Prime Minister in August 1999 to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Vladimir Putin's relationship with the West has dramatically shifted from initial cooperation and partnership proposals to open conflict and a new arms race, driven by geopolitical ambitions...
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68% Bias Score
Yeltsin's Legacy: Putin's Actions and the Ukraine War
Steve Rosenberg, BBC Russia editor, recounts witnessing Boris Yeltsin's 1999 resignation and reflects on Vladimir Putin's subsequent leadership, highlighting the devastating consequences of the Ukraine war and questioning whether Putin has truly 'taken care of Russia'.
Yeltsin's Legacy: Putin's Actions and the Ukraine War
Steve Rosenberg, BBC Russia editor, recounts witnessing Boris Yeltsin's 1999 resignation and reflects on Vladimir Putin's subsequent leadership, highlighting the devastating consequences of the Ukraine war and questioning whether Putin has truly 'taken care of Russia'.
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52% Bias Score
Putin's 25 Years: Ukraine War, Trump, and Uncertain Future
On December 31, 1999, Boris Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned, appointing Vladimir Putin as Russia's president. Now, 25 years later, Putin's grip on power appears strong despite the war in Ukraine and the incoming Trump administration's promise to end the conflict.
Putin's 25 Years: Ukraine War, Trump, and Uncertain Future
On December 31, 1999, Boris Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned, appointing Vladimir Putin as Russia's president. Now, 25 years later, Putin's grip on power appears strong despite the war in Ukraine and the incoming Trump administration's promise to end the conflict.
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52% Bias Score
EU Faces Stormy 2025: Ukraine, Trump, and Internal Divisions
The European Union faces a turbulent 2025 with multiple challenges: €1.5 billion monthly Ukraine aid, potential US aid cuts under Trump, internal economic weaknesses (high debt in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain), and possible trade wars with China and the US.
EU Faces Stormy 2025: Ukraine, Trump, and Internal Divisions
The European Union faces a turbulent 2025 with multiple challenges: €1.5 billion monthly Ukraine aid, potential US aid cuts under Trump, internal economic weaknesses (high debt in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain), and possible trade wars with China and the US.
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Raising EU Energy Security Concerns
Ukraine stopped Russian gas transit on January 1st, 2025, causing concern in eastern EU states reliant on this route while Poland celebrated; Slovakia threatened retaliatory measures, highlighting geopolitical tensions and energy security challenges.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Raising EU Energy Security Concerns
Ukraine stopped Russian gas transit on January 1st, 2025, causing concern in eastern EU states reliant on this route while Poland celebrated; Slovakia threatened retaliatory measures, highlighting geopolitical tensions and energy security challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Global Markets Rise Despite Year-End Jitters
In 2024, global stock markets rose due to falling inflation and robust US economic growth, but year-end saw rising bond yields and market jitters; the US tech sector boomed, with Nvidia leading the way, while the UK and European markets performed more modestly.
Global Markets Rise Despite Year-End Jitters
In 2024, global stock markets rose due to falling inflation and robust US economic growth, but year-end saw rising bond yields and market jitters; the US tech sector boomed, with Nvidia leading the way, while the UK and European markets performed more modestly.
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44% Bias Score
Putin's Shifting Relations with the West: From Cooperation to Confrontation
From his 1999 appointment as Prime Minister to the 2022 Ukraine invasion, Vladimir Putin's tenure has seen periods of cooperation with the West followed by increasing confrontation, marked by military interventions in Georgia (2008) and Ukraine (2014), leading to significant geopolitical tensions an...
Putin's Shifting Relations with the West: From Cooperation to Confrontation
From his 1999 appointment as Prime Minister to the 2022 Ukraine invasion, Vladimir Putin's tenure has seen periods of cooperation with the West followed by increasing confrontation, marked by military interventions in Georgia (2008) and Ukraine (2014), leading to significant geopolitical tensions an...
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60% Bias Score
Russia Launches Major Aerial Attack on Ukraine
On Tuesday, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and the Sumy region, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings, amid uncertainty over future US military aid and the ongoing conflict.
Russia Launches Major Aerial Attack on Ukraine
On Tuesday, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and the Sumy region, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings, amid uncertainty over future US military aid and the ongoing conflict.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term: Uncertainty and Unpredictability
Donald Trump's second term begins in January 2025, marked by uncertainty and unpredictability in global affairs, including trade, immigration, conflicts, and AI development.
Trump's Second Term: Uncertainty and Unpredictability
Donald Trump's second term begins in January 2025, marked by uncertainty and unpredictability in global affairs, including trade, immigration, conflicts, and AI development.
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56% Bias Score
Global Gold Rush: Central Banks Diversify Amid Dollar's Weakening Dominance
Central banks globally, especially those concerned about US sanctions, are massively increasing gold reserves, pushing prices above \$2,800 per ounce, reflecting growing distrust in the US-dominated financial system and a move toward diversification.
Global Gold Rush: Central Banks Diversify Amid Dollar's Weakening Dominance
Central banks globally, especially those concerned about US sanctions, are massively increasing gold reserves, pushing prices above \$2,800 per ounce, reflecting growing distrust in the US-dominated financial system and a move toward diversification.
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52% Bias Score