Zelenskyy Seeks Large Western Peacekeeping Force for Ukraine
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine seeks Western, not Russian, peace guarantees, requesting a large multinational peacekeeping force (estimates range from 40,000 to 200,000 troops) to prevent further Russian aggression following a ceasefire; support among international partners is divided, reflecting ge...
Zelenskyy Seeks Large Western Peacekeeping Force for Ukraine
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine seeks Western, not Russian, peace guarantees, requesting a large multinational peacekeeping force (estimates range from 40,000 to 200,000 troops) to prevent further Russian aggression following a ceasefire; support among international partners is divided, reflecting ge...
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36% Bias Score
UK Warns Russia After Spy Ship Tracked Near Undersea Cables
On January 22nd, the UK Royal Navy tracked a Russian spy ship, Yantar, near critical undersea infrastructure in the English Channel and North Sea, prompting Defence Secretary John Healey to warn Russia of strong action to protect UK interests; France also confirmed monitoring the ship.
UK Warns Russia After Spy Ship Tracked Near Undersea Cables
On January 22nd, the UK Royal Navy tracked a Russian spy ship, Yantar, near critical undersea infrastructure in the English Channel and North Sea, prompting Defence Secretary John Healey to warn Russia of strong action to protect UK interests; France also confirmed monitoring the ship.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Plotted Airborne Terrorist Attacks Using Fire Bombs: Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Russia's plot to use fire bombs in parcel attacks to cause airplane crashes, citing incidents in the UK, Germany, and Poland as potential test runs for broader attacks, prompting warnings from US President Biden to Vladimir Putin.
Russia Plotted Airborne Terrorist Attacks Using Fire Bombs: Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Russia's plot to use fire bombs in parcel attacks to cause airplane crashes, citing incidents in the UK, Germany, and Poland as potential test runs for broader attacks, prompting warnings from US President Biden to Vladimir Putin.
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NATO Seeks 3.6-3.7% GDP for Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member states to increase defense spending to 3.6-3.7% of GDP, exceeding the current 2% target, during his first official visit to the European Parliament; this comes after US President-elect Donald Trump's call for 5%, deemed unrealistic by analysts.
NATO Seeks 3.6-3.7% GDP for Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member states to increase defense spending to 3.6-3.7% of GDP, exceeding the current 2% target, during his first official visit to the European Parliament; this comes after US President-elect Donald Trump's call for 5%, deemed unrealistic by analysts.
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56% Bias Score
Yakuza Leader Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old alleged Yakuza leader, pleaded guilty in a New York court to trafficking weapons-grade nuclear materials from Myanmar, along with international narcotics and weapons trafficking, as part of a criminal network spanning multiple countries.
Yakuza Leader Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old alleged Yakuza leader, pleaded guilty in a New York court to trafficking weapons-grade nuclear materials from Myanmar, along with international narcotics and weapons trafficking, as part of a criminal network spanning multiple countries.
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48% Bias Score
Ramstein Meeting: Ukraine Seeks Mid-Term Defense Assurances Amidst US Leadership Uncertainty
Ukraine's 25th Ramstein meeting, held at a US base in Germany, aims to secure mid-term defense capabilities until 2027, addressing concerns about potential aid reductions under the incoming Trump administration. The meeting will focus on strengthening Ukraine's air force, armored vehicles, artillery...
Ramstein Meeting: Ukraine Seeks Mid-Term Defense Assurances Amidst US Leadership Uncertainty
Ukraine's 25th Ramstein meeting, held at a US base in Germany, aims to secure mid-term defense capabilities until 2027, addressing concerns about potential aid reductions under the incoming Trump administration. The meeting will focus on strengthening Ukraine's air force, armored vehicles, artillery...
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44% Bias Score
Iranian Ships Suspected of Transporting Missile Fuel from China
Two Iranian cargo ships, the Golbon and Jairan, are suspected of transporting over 1,000 tonnes of sodium perchlorate from China, a key ingredient for solid-fuel missiles, to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), potentially boosting their missile production capabilities.
Iranian Ships Suspected of Transporting Missile Fuel from China
Two Iranian cargo ships, the Golbon and Jairan, are suspected of transporting over 1,000 tonnes of sodium perchlorate from China, a key ingredient for solid-fuel missiles, to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), potentially boosting their missile production capabilities.
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40% Bias Score
NATO Allies Debate Defense Spending Target Amidst Disagreements
NATO allies are debating the feasibility of increasing defense spending, with a target of 5% proposed by some, while others consider 3% more realistic due to economic and political constraints. This debate follows comments from Trump suggesting that he would incentivize Russia to attack allies who f...
NATO Allies Debate Defense Spending Target Amidst Disagreements
NATO allies are debating the feasibility of increasing defense spending, with a target of 5% proposed by some, while others consider 3% more realistic due to economic and political constraints. This debate follows comments from Trump suggesting that he would incentivize Russia to attack allies who f...
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North Korea Accused of \$385 Million Crypto Heist to Fund Weapons Programs
The US, Japan, and South Korea issued a joint statement accusing North Korea of stealing over \$385 million from cryptocurrency exchanges via sophisticated cyberattacks, using the funds to finance its weapons programs and highlighting the need for increased international cooperation.
North Korea Accused of \$385 Million Crypto Heist to Fund Weapons Programs
The US, Japan, and South Korea issued a joint statement accusing North Korea of stealing over \$385 million from cryptocurrency exchanges via sophisticated cyberattacks, using the funds to finance its weapons programs and highlighting the need for increased international cooperation.
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56% Bias Score
Munich Security Conference 2025: Global Insecurity and the Search for Solutions
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will open the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) from February 14th-16th, 2025, addressing global insecurity and aiming for solutions through dialogue; the conference will be influenced by the upcoming German election and Trump's second term, covering topi...
Munich Security Conference 2025: Global Insecurity and the Search for Solutions
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will open the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) from February 14th-16th, 2025, addressing global insecurity and aiming for solutions through dialogue; the conference will be influenced by the upcoming German election and Trump's second term, covering topi...
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Yakuza Member Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old Japanese yakuza member, pleaded guilty in Manhattan on Wednesday to conspiring to sell nuclear material from Myanmar to Iran, along with drug and weapons trafficking; he faces a possible life sentence.
Yakuza Member Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old Japanese yakuza member, pleaded guilty in Manhattan on Wednesday to conspiring to sell nuclear material from Myanmar to Iran, along with drug and weapons trafficking; he faces a possible life sentence.
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GRU Paid Afghan Terrorists $30 Million to Kill Coalition Soldiers
The Insider and Der Spiegel report that Russia's GRU paid Afghan terrorist groups at least $30 million between 2016 and 2019 to kill coalition soldiers, using a network of couriers who later received Russian asylum; the operation was overseen by high-ranking GRU officers.
GRU Paid Afghan Terrorists $30 Million to Kill Coalition Soldiers
The Insider and Der Spiegel report that Russia's GRU paid Afghan terrorist groups at least $30 million between 2016 and 2019 to kill coalition soldiers, using a network of couriers who later received Russian asylum; the operation was overseen by high-ranking GRU officers.
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44% Bias Score