Quad Ministers Agree to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Partnership
On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his counterparts from Japan, Australia, and India agreed to strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific, signaling a potential increase in multilateral cooperation from the Trump administration; the four countries released a joint statement emphasizing...
Quad Ministers Agree to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Partnership
On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his counterparts from Japan, Australia, and India agreed to strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific, signaling a potential increase in multilateral cooperation from the Trump administration; the four countries released a joint statement emphasizing...
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40% Bias Score
Barcelona's Dramatic Comeback Victory Over Benfica Secures Champions League Advancement
In a thrilling Champions League match, FC Barcelona mounted a remarkable comeback, defeating Benfica 4-3 after falling behind 3-0 due to defensive errors and a hat-trick by Pavlidis. Raphinha's late goal secured their passage to the round of 16, but post-match incidents led to a confrontation involv...
Barcelona's Dramatic Comeback Victory Over Benfica Secures Champions League Advancement
In a thrilling Champions League match, FC Barcelona mounted a remarkable comeback, defeating Benfica 4-3 after falling behind 3-0 due to defensive errors and a hat-trick by Pavlidis. Raphinha's late goal secured their passage to the round of 16, but post-match incidents led to a confrontation involv...
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52% Bias Score
U.S.-Japan Relations Strengthened Following Trump's Return
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed to elevate U.S.-Japan relations, discussing economic concerns and planning a meeting between Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and President Trump, potentially in February, following Trump's return to office.
U.S.-Japan Relations Strengthened Following Trump's Return
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed to elevate U.S.-Japan relations, discussing economic concerns and planning a meeting between Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and President Trump, potentially in February, following Trump's return to office.
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48% Bias Score
Undefined Borders Expose Refugees, Greece Aims for Gallium Monopoly
Unresolved border disputes between Greece and Turkey leave refugees vulnerable, as highlighted by a new Forensis map, while Greece plans to become the EU's sole gallium supplier by 2028.
Undefined Borders Expose Refugees, Greece Aims for Gallium Monopoly
Unresolved border disputes between Greece and Turkey leave refugees vulnerable, as highlighted by a new Forensis map, while Greece plans to become the EU's sole gallium supplier by 2028.
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24% Bias Score
RCEP: Lowering Trade Costs Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), effective January 1, 2022, is the world's largest free trade agreement, comprising 15 Asia-Pacific nations, significantly lowering trade costs by eliminating tariffs on over 90% of goods and reducing non-tariff barriers, despite criticisms of i...
RCEP: Lowering Trade Costs Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), effective January 1, 2022, is the world's largest free trade agreement, comprising 15 Asia-Pacific nations, significantly lowering trade costs by eliminating tariffs on over 90% of goods and reducing non-tariff barriers, despite criticisms of i...
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36% Bias Score
Xi and Putin Reaffirm Strong China-Russia Partnership
On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a virtual meeting to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and to jointly address global uncertainties. They discussed cooperation on multilateral platforms such as the UN, SCO, and BRICS, and cele...
Xi and Putin Reaffirm Strong China-Russia Partnership
On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a virtual meeting to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and to jointly address global uncertainties. They discussed cooperation on multilateral platforms such as the UN, SCO, and BRICS, and cele...
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48% Bias Score
Global Tourism Rebounds to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
The UNWTO's 2024 report reveals a robust recovery in international tourism, with 1.4 billion travelers spending \$1.9 trillion, led by Europe (747 million tourists) with France (100 million) and Spain (98 million) taking the top spots, while smaller countries like Qatar also saw significant gains bu...
Global Tourism Rebounds to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
The UNWTO's 2024 report reveals a robust recovery in international tourism, with 1.4 billion travelers spending \$1.9 trillion, led by Europe (747 million tourists) with France (100 million) and Spain (98 million) taking the top spots, while smaller countries like Qatar also saw significant gains bu...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Reverses Biden Policies, Creating Cycle of Policy Changes
President Trump's second term is marked by a reversal of many Biden administration policies, including immigration, environmental regulations, and international agreements; this creates a cycle of policy changes, impacting both domestic and international relations.
Trump Reverses Biden Policies, Creating Cycle of Policy Changes
President Trump's second term is marked by a reversal of many Biden administration policies, including immigration, environmental regulations, and international agreements; this creates a cycle of policy changes, impacting both domestic and international relations.
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64% Bias Score
Ardern's Memoir Details Leadership, Resignation
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's former prime minister, will release a memoir titled "A Different Kind of Power" on June 3, 2024, detailing her leadership experiences, including her responses to the Christchurch mosque attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic, and her reasons for resigning in 2023.
Ardern's Memoir Details Leadership, Resignation
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's former prime minister, will release a memoir titled "A Different Kind of Power" on June 3, 2024, detailing her leadership experiences, including her responses to the Christchurch mosque attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic, and her reasons for resigning in 2023.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Criticizes Spain's Defense Spending, Threatens Tariffs
Upon returning to the White House, Donald Trump criticized Spain's low defense spending and threatened 100% tariffs on its exports, while also including Spain in the BRICS group; Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez responded by criticizing the influence of Silicon Valley on global politics and elec...
Trump Criticizes Spain's Defense Spending, Threatens Tariffs
Upon returning to the White House, Donald Trump criticized Spain's low defense spending and threatened 100% tariffs on its exports, while also including Spain in the BRICS group; Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez responded by criticizing the influence of Silicon Valley on global politics and elec...
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48% Bias Score
Lindner Criticizes Baerbock's Foreign Policy, Citing Strained US Relations
FDP chairman Christian Lindner criticizes Germany's foreign policy under Annalena Baerbock for worsening relations with the US, citing the ministry's response to Donald Trump's statements about illegal immigrants and Baerbock's "Europe United" message as examples of a strained relationship.
Lindner Criticizes Baerbock's Foreign Policy, Citing Strained US Relations
FDP chairman Christian Lindner criticizes Germany's foreign policy under Annalena Baerbock for worsening relations with the US, citing the ministry's response to Donald Trump's statements about illegal immigrants and Baerbock's "Europe United" message as examples of a strained relationship.
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64% Bias Score
Israeli Military Operation in Jenin Kills Eight Palestinians
Israeli forces conducted a major military operation in Jenin, West Bank, on January 21, killing at least eight Palestinians, following the lifting of US sanctions on Israeli settlers and a recent Gaza ceasefire, escalating regional tensions.
Israeli Military Operation in Jenin Kills Eight Palestinians
Israeli forces conducted a major military operation in Jenin, West Bank, on January 21, killing at least eight Palestinians, following the lifting of US sanctions on Israeli settlers and a recent Gaza ceasefire, escalating regional tensions.
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44% Bias Score