Trump's Imperialist Threats Follow Biden's Erosion of International Law
Donald Trump's threats to use military force to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal, and to pressure Canada into becoming the 51st US state, follow the Biden administration's consistent undermining of international law in favor of Israel during the Gaza war, creating a climate of impunity and erodi...
Trump's Imperialist Threats Follow Biden's Erosion of International Law
Donald Trump's threats to use military force to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal, and to pressure Canada into becoming the 51st US state, follow the Biden administration's consistent undermining of international law in favor of Israel during the Gaza war, creating a climate of impunity and erodi...
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60% Bias Score
China's Coast Guard Ship Triggers New Philippine Warning in South China Sea
A large Chinese coast guard ship entered the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, prompting officials to warn of potential new international lawsuits against China due to its growing aggression in the South China Sea; this follows a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China's expansive claims ...
China's Coast Guard Ship Triggers New Philippine Warning in South China Sea
A large Chinese coast guard ship entered the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, prompting officials to warn of potential new international lawsuits against China due to its growing aggression in the South China Sea; this follows a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China's expansive claims ...
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48% Bias Score
US Sanctions Threaten International Criminal Court
The US House of Representatives passed a law threatening sanctions against anyone supporting the International Criminal Court (ICC), following ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders; the law's broad scope targets individuals and their families, potentially impacting the ICC's legitimacy.
US Sanctions Threaten International Criminal Court
The US House of Representatives passed a law threatening sanctions against anyone supporting the International Criminal Court (ICC), following ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders; the law's broad scope targets individuals and their families, potentially impacting the ICC's legitimacy.
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40% Bias Score
Space Junk Falls in Kenya, Raising Concerns About Space Debris
A 500kg metallic ring from a space launch rocket fell in Mukuku village, Kenya, causing minor structural damage to homes and sparking concerns about radiation—though tests revealed no harm—highlighting the growing issue of space debris.
Space Junk Falls in Kenya, Raising Concerns About Space Debris
A 500kg metallic ring from a space launch rocket fell in Mukuku village, Kenya, causing minor structural damage to homes and sparking concerns about radiation—though tests revealed no harm—highlighting the growing issue of space debris.
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32% Bias Score
Israel to Ban UNRWA, Jeopardizing Aid to Millions of Palestinians
Israel's ban on the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), effective January 28th, will severely limit its operations in Gaza and the West Bank, jeopardizing essential services for millions of Palestinians and potentially causing a humanitarian crisis, following accusations of UNRWA's alleged collabora...
Israel to Ban UNRWA, Jeopardizing Aid to Millions of Palestinians
Israel's ban on the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), effective January 28th, will severely limit its operations in Gaza and the West Bank, jeopardizing essential services for millions of Palestinians and potentially causing a humanitarian crisis, following accusations of UNRWA's alleged collabora...
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40% Bias Score
Court Rulings on Taghi, Trump, and Meesters Cases
Dutch courts are addressing a request to replace judges in the Ridouan Taghi trial, while a New York court issues a verdict on Donald Trump's hush-money case, and a Groningen court decides on the case against Robert D., accused of ordering the 2002 murder of teacher Gerard Meesters.
Court Rulings on Taghi, Trump, and Meesters Cases
Dutch courts are addressing a request to replace judges in the Ridouan Taghi trial, while a New York court issues a verdict on Donald Trump's hush-money case, and a Groningen court decides on the case against Robert D., accused of ordering the 2002 murder of teacher Gerard Meesters.
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16% Bias Score
Biden Seeks to Seize $300 Billion in Russian Assets for Ukraine Negotiations
In a last-ditch effort before leaving office, the Biden administration is trying to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to leverage for peace negotiations with Russia over Ukraine, but faces European opposition and legal concerns.
Biden Seeks to Seize $300 Billion in Russian Assets for Ukraine Negotiations
In a last-ditch effort before leaving office, the Biden administration is trying to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to leverage for peace negotiations with Russia over Ukraine, but faces European opposition and legal concerns.
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40% Bias Score
China Builds Structure in Disputed Waters, Breaching Agreement with South Korea
China has constructed a large floating structure (approximately 50 meters by 50 meters) in waters it disputes with South Korea, violating a 2001 agreement and raising concerns of broader territorial ambitions, mirroring similar actions in the South China Sea.
China Builds Structure in Disputed Waters, Breaching Agreement with South Korea
China has constructed a large floating structure (approximately 50 meters by 50 meters) in waters it disputes with South Korea, violating a 2001 agreement and raising concerns of broader territorial ambitions, mirroring similar actions in the South China Sea.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Unprecedented Trade War with Canada
President-elect Trump's announcement of tariffs against Canada initiates an unprecedented trade war, jeopardizing a 150-year relationship characterized by peaceful dispute resolution, as seen in past successful third-party arbitrations involving environmental and maritime issues.
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Unprecedented Trade War with Canada
President-elect Trump's announcement of tariffs against Canada initiates an unprecedented trade war, jeopardizing a 150-year relationship characterized by peaceful dispute resolution, as seen in past successful third-party arbitrations involving environmental and maritime issues.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Releases Guantánamo Detainees, but Prison Closure Remains Unlikely
President Biden facilitated the release of eleven Guantánamo Bay detainees to Oman, aiming to close the controversial prison before leaving office; however, experts predict its closure is unlikely under President Trump, who previously reversed efforts to close it, leaving fifteen detainees, includin...
Biden Releases Guantánamo Detainees, but Prison Closure Remains Unlikely
President Biden facilitated the release of eleven Guantánamo Bay detainees to Oman, aiming to close the controversial prison before leaving office; however, experts predict its closure is unlikely under President Trump, who previously reversed efforts to close it, leaving fifteen detainees, includin...
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Warns Against Halting Druzhba Pipeline Transit, Facing EU Legal Challenges
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal warned on January 10th that halting oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline would violate international agreements and risk legal repercussions, while Hungary criticized a proposed Ukrainian law banning such transit during wartime.
Ukraine Warns Against Halting Druzhba Pipeline Transit, Facing EU Legal Challenges
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal warned on January 10th that halting oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline would violate international agreements and risk legal repercussions, while Hungary criticized a proposed Ukrainian law banning such transit during wartime.
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44% Bias Score
Poland Guarantees Netanyahu Safe Passage to Auschwitz Despite ICC Warrant
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk guaranteed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu safe passage to the Auschwitz liberation anniversary despite an ICC arrest warrant, defying the court's authority but aligning with other countries prioritizing the event's significance.
Poland Guarantees Netanyahu Safe Passage to Auschwitz Despite ICC Warrant
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk guaranteed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu safe passage to the Auschwitz liberation anniversary despite an ICC arrest warrant, defying the court's authority but aligning with other countries prioritizing the event's significance.
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44% Bias Score