Trump Withdraws US from World Health Organization
President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday, citing mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and unfair financial contributions, a decision opposed by public health experts who warn of significant negative consequences for gl...
Trump Withdraws US from World Health Organization
President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday, citing mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and unfair financial contributions, a decision opposed by public health experts who warn of significant negative consequences for gl...
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40% Bias Score
Global Tourism Recovers to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
In 2024, international tourist arrivals reached 1.4 billion, an 11 percent increase and nearly a full recovery from the pandemic, generating $1.60 trillion in revenue; the Asia-Pacific region saw the largest increase, while the Middle East saw the largest increase compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Global Tourism Recovers to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
In 2024, international tourist arrivals reached 1.4 billion, an 11 percent increase and nearly a full recovery from the pandemic, generating $1.60 trillion in revenue; the Asia-Pacific region saw the largest increase, while the Middle East saw the largest increase compared to pre-pandemic levels.
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32% Bias Score
Rubio Confirmed as US Secretary of State
Following a unanimous Senate vote, Marco Rubio, 53, was sworn in as the new US Secretary of State on Tuesday, succeeding Antony Blinken under President Donald Trump's second term, marking a significant shift in foreign policy direction.
Rubio Confirmed as US Secretary of State
Following a unanimous Senate vote, Marco Rubio, 53, was sworn in as the new US Secretary of State on Tuesday, succeeding Antony Blinken under President Donald Trump's second term, marking a significant shift in foreign policy direction.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's False Claims on Panama Canal Spark Regional Tensions
On January 20th, US President Trump falsely claimed China controls the Panama Canal, stating the US would "recover" it, prompting Panama's president to reiterate Panamanian ownership. Trump's statements, including false claims about deaths during construction, have sparked Panamanian nationalism and...
Trump's False Claims on Panama Canal Spark Regional Tensions
On January 20th, US President Trump falsely claimed China controls the Panama Canal, stating the US would "recover" it, prompting Panama's president to reiterate Panamanian ownership. Trump's statements, including false claims about deaths during construction, have sparked Panamanian nationalism and...
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44% Bias Score
Global Tourism Recovers to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
In 2024, international tourist arrivals reached 1.4 billion, an 11 percent increase, recovering to 99 percent of 2019 levels, driven by restored air capacity and strong demand; spending reached $1.6 trillion.
Global Tourism Recovers to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
In 2024, international tourist arrivals reached 1.4 billion, an 11 percent increase, recovering to 99 percent of 2019 levels, driven by restored air capacity and strong demand; spending reached $1.6 trillion.
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32% Bias Score
EU adopts pragmatic approach to Trump's second term, prioritizing cooperation and unified action
Despite pre-election threats, President Trump's inauguration has not yet resulted in new tariffs on EU goods; the EU is adopting a pragmatic approach, pursuing cooperation while preparing for potential trade conflicts to avoid a trade war, with a focus on energy collaboration and unified action.
EU adopts pragmatic approach to Trump's second term, prioritizing cooperation and unified action
Despite pre-election threats, President Trump's inauguration has not yet resulted in new tariffs on EU goods; the EU is adopting a pragmatic approach, pursuing cooperation while preparing for potential trade conflicts to avoid a trade war, with a focus on energy collaboration and unified action.
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36% Bias Score
UN Urges Thailand to Protect 48 Uyghurs from Deportation to China
The UN is urging Thailand to not deport 48 Uyghurs to China due to fears of torture and other human rights abuses, despite Thai authorities denying any such plans; this follows a 2015 deportation that drew international condemnation and was followed by a deadly bombing in Bangkok.
UN Urges Thailand to Protect 48 Uyghurs from Deportation to China
The UN is urging Thailand to not deport 48 Uyghurs to China due to fears of torture and other human rights abuses, despite Thai authorities denying any such plans; this follows a 2015 deportation that drew international condemnation and was followed by a deadly bombing in Bangkok.
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40% Bias Score
Colombia Reinstates ELN Arrest Warrants After Catatumbo Violence
Colombia reactivated arrest warrants for 31 ELN members involved in peace talks following violence in Catatumbo that left 80 dead and 32,000 displaced, prompting President Petro to suspend the peace process.
Colombia Reinstates ELN Arrest Warrants After Catatumbo Violence
Colombia reactivated arrest warrants for 31 ELN members involved in peace talks following violence in Catatumbo that left 80 dead and 32,000 displaced, prompting President Petro to suspend the peace process.
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44% Bias Score
UK Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship Near British Coast
The Royal Navy tracked the Russian research vessel Yantar, capable of mapping the seabed and potentially targeting critical UK infrastructure, off the British coast, prompting a strong response and increased surveillance.
UK Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship Near British Coast
The Royal Navy tracked the Russian research vessel Yantar, capable of mapping the seabed and potentially targeting critical UK infrastructure, off the British coast, prompting a strong response and increased surveillance.
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56% Bias Score
Panama Rejects Trump's Claims of Unfair Canal Practices
Panama refutes US President Trump's claim that the Panama Canal, transferred to Panamanian control in 1999, is unfairly benefiting China, asserting that tariffs are set by law despite Chinese management of Canal terminals.
Panama Rejects Trump's Claims of Unfair Canal Practices
Panama refutes US President Trump's claim that the Panama Canal, transferred to Panamanian control in 1999, is unfairly benefiting China, asserting that tariffs are set by law despite Chinese management of Canal terminals.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Forces Report Major Gains, Inflicting Heavy Losses on Ukrainian Military
Russian forces reported significant advances on multiple fronts, inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian troops and equipment, including the liberation of Volkovo in the Donetsk People's Republic; Ukrainian losses are estimated in the hundreds, with the destruction of Western-supplied weapons; Russia's...
Russian Forces Report Major Gains, Inflicting Heavy Losses on Ukrainian Military
Russian forces reported significant advances on multiple fronts, inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian troops and equipment, including the liberation of Volkovo in the Donetsk People's Republic; Ukrainian losses are estimated in the hundreds, with the destruction of Western-supplied weapons; Russia's...
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76% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
President Trump is considering imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico by February 1st to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking, potentially igniting a trade war with major economic consequences for the United States and its neighbors.
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
President Trump is considering imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico by February 1st to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking, potentially igniting a trade war with major economic consequences for the United States and its neighbors.
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44% Bias Score