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Global Military Spending Soars to $2.2 Trillion in 2024
Global military spending reached $2,200 billion in 2024, a 7.1% increase driven largely by the war in Ukraine ($64.7 billion spent, 34% of GDP) and Russia's increased investment ($149 billion, 38% increase from 2023). Many European nations also increased spending, while the US accounted for 37% of g...
Global Military Spending Soars to $2.2 Trillion in 2024
Global military spending reached $2,200 billion in 2024, a 7.1% increase driven largely by the war in Ukraine ($64.7 billion spent, 34% of GDP) and Russia's increased investment ($149 billion, 38% increase from 2023). Many European nations also increased spending, while the US accounted for 37% of g...
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48% Bias Score
Global Military Spending Hits Record High of $2.72 Trillion in 2024
Global military spending hit a record $2.72 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023, driven by the war in Ukraine and regional tensions; the U.S. spent $997 billion, while China spent $314 billion, and Russia's spending surged by 38% to $149 billion.
Global Military Spending Hits Record High of $2.72 Trillion in 2024
Global military spending hit a record $2.72 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023, driven by the war in Ukraine and regional tensions; the U.S. spent $997 billion, while China spent $314 billion, and Russia's spending surged by 38% to $149 billion.
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine Offers Territorial Concessions in US Peace Plan
Ukraine proposed a five-point peace plan to the US, offering territorial concessions including Crimea in exchange for security guarantees, marking a potential turning point in the conflict.
Ukraine Offers Territorial Concessions in US Peace Plan
Ukraine proposed a five-point peace plan to the US, offering territorial concessions including Crimea in exchange for security guarantees, marking a potential turning point in the conflict.
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32% Bias Score
Ukraine Peace Talks: 8 Days to Decide War's Future
Eight days remain until the crucial April 23rd London peace talks for Ukraine, where the US aims to secure a deal by April 30th to improve President Trump's approval ratings. However, Russia expresses concern over potential changes to previously agreed terms, particularly territorial concessions and...
Ukraine Peace Talks: 8 Days to Decide War's Future
Eight days remain until the crucial April 23rd London peace talks for Ukraine, where the US aims to secure a deal by April 30th to improve President Trump's approval ratings. However, Russia expresses concern over potential changes to previously agreed terms, particularly territorial concessions and...
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US-Iran Nuclear Talks: Verification Focus Amidst Calls for Full Dismantlement
US envoy Steve Witkoff is leading negotiations with Iran focusing on verifying its nuclear program, prioritizing uranium enrichment and weaponization verification, while other US officials demand full dismantlement, a proposal Iran has rejected, creating a significant obstacle to reaching an agreeme...
US-Iran Nuclear Talks: Verification Focus Amidst Calls for Full Dismantlement
US envoy Steve Witkoff is leading negotiations with Iran focusing on verifying its nuclear program, prioritizing uranium enrichment and weaponization verification, while other US officials demand full dismantlement, a proposal Iran has rejected, creating a significant obstacle to reaching an agreeme...
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60% Bias Score
Rubio Reassures NATO Allies Amidst Trump's Uncertain Stance and New Tariffs
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to NATO headquarters in Brussels aimed to reassure allies of continued US support while urging increased defense spending; however, recently imposed US tariffs have strained transatlantic relations.
Rubio Reassures NATO Allies Amidst Trump's Uncertain Stance and New Tariffs
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to NATO headquarters in Brussels aimed to reassure allies of continued US support while urging increased defense spending; however, recently imposed US tariffs have strained transatlantic relations.
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44% Bias Score
Global Military Spending Hits Record High in 2024
Global military spending hit \$2.72 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023, the largest since the end of the Cold War, driven by conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Lebanon, with Germany's spending up 28% but still short of NATO's 2% GDP target.
Global Military Spending Hits Record High in 2024
Global military spending hit \$2.72 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023, the largest since the end of the Cold War, driven by conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Lebanon, with Germany's spending up 28% but still short of NATO's 2% GDP target.
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44% Bias Score
Global Military Spending Surges to $2.72 Trillion in 2024
Global military spending hit $2.72 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023—the largest since 1991, driven by the Ukraine war, Middle East conflicts, and concerns about a potential US withdrawal from NATO; the US spent $997 billion (37% of the global total), while Ukraine allocated 34% of its GDP...
Global Military Spending Surges to $2.72 Trillion in 2024
Global military spending hit $2.72 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023—the largest since 1991, driven by the Ukraine war, Middle East conflicts, and concerns about a potential US withdrawal from NATO; the US spent $997 billion (37% of the global total), while Ukraine allocated 34% of its GDP...
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40% Bias Score
WWII Echoes in Current Conflicts: A Warning from History
This Anzac Day, the author warns of the alarming similarities between the current conflicts and the prelude to WWII, emphasizing the need to learn from history to avoid a catastrophic repetition, noting the tens of thousands already killed in Ukraine and Gaza.
WWII Echoes in Current Conflicts: A Warning from History
This Anzac Day, the author warns of the alarming similarities between the current conflicts and the prelude to WWII, emphasizing the need to learn from history to avoid a catastrophic repetition, noting the tens of thousands already killed in Ukraine and Gaza.
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48% Bias Score
Global Surge in Cybercrime Syndicates From Southeast Asia
A UN report warns of a multibillion-pound cybercrime industry expanding globally from Southeast Asia, targeting South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe, as governments struggle to contain it.
Global Surge in Cybercrime Syndicates From Southeast Asia
A UN report warns of a multibillion-pound cybercrime industry expanding globally from Southeast Asia, targeting South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe, as governments struggle to contain it.
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UK-US Hypersonic Missile Tests Spark Global Arms Race Concerns
The UK and US successfully tested a hypersonic cruise missile 233 times over six weeks, prompting concerns about a global hypersonic arms race as countries invest heavily in these high-speed, maneuverable weapons that pose challenges to existing defense systems.
UK-US Hypersonic Missile Tests Spark Global Arms Race Concerns
The UK and US successfully tested a hypersonic cruise missile 233 times over six weeks, prompting concerns about a global hypersonic arms race as countries invest heavily in these high-speed, maneuverable weapons that pose challenges to existing defense systems.
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56% Bias Score
UK Defence Spending Increase Deemed Insufficient Amid Capability Gap
The UK government announced a "£2.2bn increase in defence spending, falling short of experts' recommendations and creating a capability gap due to the retirement of Puma helicopters; this contrasts with claims of the "biggest sustained increase since the Cold War", leaving the armed forces on "life ...
UK Defence Spending Increase Deemed Insufficient Amid Capability Gap
The UK government announced a "£2.2bn increase in defence spending, falling short of experts' recommendations and creating a capability gap due to the retirement of Puma helicopters; this contrasts with claims of the "biggest sustained increase since the Cold War", leaving the armed forces on "life ...
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60% Bias Score
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