Macron's Djibouti-Ethiopia Visit Signals Shift in France's African Policy
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Djibouti on December 20th for Christmas with French troops, followed by a trip to Ethiopia on December 21st to discuss regional stability and inaugurate a renovated national palace, reflecting France's evolving African partnerships.
Macron's Djibouti-Ethiopia Visit Signals Shift in France's African Policy
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Djibouti on December 20th for Christmas with French troops, followed by a trip to Ethiopia on December 21st to discuss regional stability and inaugurate a renovated national palace, reflecting France's evolving African partnerships.
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44% Bias Score
Australia Expands Military Aid to Ukraine, Considers Peacekeeping Role
Australia is significantly increasing military aid to Ukraine, providing over \$650 million in equipment and extending its training program, while leaving the door open for future peacekeeping operations amidst discussions of a potential European-led peacekeeping force.
Australia Expands Military Aid to Ukraine, Considers Peacekeeping Role
Australia is significantly increasing military aid to Ukraine, providing over \$650 million in equipment and extending its training program, while leaving the door open for future peacekeeping operations amidst discussions of a potential European-led peacekeeping force.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Offers Military Training to New Syrian Government
Turkey's Defense Minister offered military training to Syria's new administration following the end of the 13-year civil war, signaling a policy shift after years of backing Syrian rebels and military operations within the country.
Turkey Offers Military Training to New Syrian Government
Turkey's Defense Minister offered military training to Syria's new administration following the end of the 13-year civil war, signaling a policy shift after years of backing Syrian rebels and military operations within the country.
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44% Bias Score
Israel Reassesses Alliances Amidst Turkey's Growing Hostility
Following recent conflicts, Israel is re-evaluating its regional alliances, particularly with Turkey, due to Turkey's increasingly hostile actions, including hosting Hamas leaders and obstructing Cypriot energy exploration. This has led Israel to strengthen ties with Greece and Cyprus to counter Tur...
Israel Reassesses Alliances Amidst Turkey's Growing Hostility
Following recent conflicts, Israel is re-evaluating its regional alliances, particularly with Turkey, due to Turkey's increasingly hostile actions, including hosting Hamas leaders and obstructing Cypriot energy exploration. This has led Israel to strengthen ties with Greece and Cyprus to counter Tur...
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36% Bias Score
Russia and North Korea Expand Military Ties Amid Ukraine War
Russia and North Korea agreed to strengthen military cooperation, with North Korea supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, amid escalating tensions and Ukraine's push for NATO membership.
Russia and North Korea Expand Military Ties Amid Ukraine War
Russia and North Korea agreed to strengthen military cooperation, with North Korea supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, amid escalating tensions and Ukraine's push for NATO membership.
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48% Bias Score
Chad Ends Defense Pact With France, French Troops to Withdraw
Chad is ending its defense agreement with France, leading to the withdrawal of roughly 1,000 French soldiers and warplanes from the country; this follows a closer relationship with Russia and other nations.
Chad Ends Defense Pact With France, French Troops to Withdraw
Chad is ending its defense agreement with France, leading to the withdrawal of roughly 1,000 French soldiers and warplanes from the country; this follows a closer relationship with Russia and other nations.
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40% Bias Score
UK Eurofighters Arrive in Ankara Amidst Turkey's Fighter Jet Deal
Two UK Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets arrived at Murted Air Base in Ankara on December 18, marking progress in Turkey's planned purchase of 40 such jets, following positive discussions between UK and Turkish officials and Germany's approval of the sale.
UK Eurofighters Arrive in Ankara Amidst Turkey's Fighter Jet Deal
Two UK Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets arrived at Murted Air Base in Ankara on December 18, marking progress in Turkey's planned purchase of 40 such jets, following positive discussions between UK and Turkish officials and Germany's approval of the sale.
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48% Bias Score
USS Savannah's Cambodia Visit Signals Evolving U.S.-Cambodia Relations
The USS Savannah, a U.S. Navy ship, arrived in Cambodia's Sihanoukville for a five-day visit, the first in eight years, signaling improved relations despite concerns over Cambodia's ties with China and the expansion of the Ream Naval Base.
USS Savannah's Cambodia Visit Signals Evolving U.S.-Cambodia Relations
The USS Savannah, a U.S. Navy ship, arrived in Cambodia's Sihanoukville for a five-day visit, the first in eight years, signaling improved relations despite concerns over Cambodia's ties with China and the expansion of the Ream Naval Base.
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56% Bias Score
Mali Watches Syria: Concerns Rise Over Russia Partnership After Assad's Fall
The unexpected fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has raised concerns among Malians about their own security partnership with Russia, prompting comparisons between the two nations' situations despite significant differences.
Mali Watches Syria: Concerns Rise Over Russia Partnership After Assad's Fall
The unexpected fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has raised concerns among Malians about their own security partnership with Russia, prompting comparisons between the two nations' situations despite significant differences.
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48% Bias Score
NATO Accuses Russia of Supporting North Korea's Nuclear Program
NATO accuses Russia of violating UN sanctions by supplying North Korea with over 1 million barrels of oil since March 2024 in exchange for weapons and troops fighting in Ukraine, potentially destabilizing the Korean Peninsula and threatening the US.
NATO Accuses Russia of Supporting North Korea's Nuclear Program
NATO accuses Russia of violating UN sanctions by supplying North Korea with over 1 million barrels of oil since March 2024 in exchange for weapons and troops fighting in Ukraine, potentially destabilizing the Korean Peninsula and threatening the US.
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44% Bias Score
Russia and North Korea Strengthen Military Ties Amid Ukraine War
A high-level Russian military delegation visited North Korea on Friday, strengthening their strategic partnership amid concerns over military cooperation, including the reported deployment of over 10,000 North Korean troops to Russia and potential technology exchanges.
Russia and North Korea Strengthen Military Ties Amid Ukraine War
A high-level Russian military delegation visited North Korea on Friday, strengthening their strategic partnership amid concerns over military cooperation, including the reported deployment of over 10,000 North Korean troops to Russia and potential technology exchanges.
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44% Bias Score
UK Euthanasia Vote, Black Friday Sales, Notre Dame Reopening
The UK parliament votes on euthanasia legalization; Black Friday sales boom in the Netherlands despite warnings of deceptive offers; President Macron visits the nearly-renovated Notre Dame Cathedral; and the second World Cup speed skating event begins in Beijing.
UK Euthanasia Vote, Black Friday Sales, Notre Dame Reopening
The UK parliament votes on euthanasia legalization; Black Friday sales boom in the Netherlands despite warnings of deceptive offers; President Macron visits the nearly-renovated Notre Dame Cathedral; and the second World Cup speed skating event begins in Beijing.
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36% Bias Score