China Deploys Record Number of Warships Around Taiwan
China deployed almost 90 warships around Taiwan, the most since 1996, following President Lai Ching-te's US transit, escalating tensions despite low international attention; experts warn of a 'salami-slicing' tactic.
China Deploys Record Number of Warships Around Taiwan
China deployed almost 90 warships around Taiwan, the most since 1996, following President Lai Ching-te's US transit, escalating tensions despite low international attention; experts warn of a 'salami-slicing' tactic.
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48% Bias Score
Cossack Commander Posthumously Awarded Hero of Russia Star
Vladimir Gavrilenko, commander of the Aksai Cossack detachment, died on June 12th, 2023, saving his comrades during a battle near Kherson; he was posthumously awarded the Hero of Russia star on December 9th, 2023, for his bravery and sacrifice.
Cossack Commander Posthumously Awarded Hero of Russia Star
Vladimir Gavrilenko, commander of the Aksai Cossack detachment, died on June 12th, 2023, saving his comrades during a battle near Kherson; he was posthumously awarded the Hero of Russia star on December 9th, 2023, for his bravery and sacrifice.
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44% Bias Score
Improvised Russian Anti-Drone Rounds Show Low Success Rate
Russian soldiers are creating homemade buckshot rounds for AK-74 rifles to counter the increasing number of Ukrainian drone attacks; however, videos show these makeshift weapons may have a high failure rate.
Improvised Russian Anti-Drone Rounds Show Low Success Rate
Russian soldiers are creating homemade buckshot rounds for AK-74 rifles to counter the increasing number of Ukrainian drone attacks; however, videos show these makeshift weapons may have a high failure rate.
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52% Bias Score
Austin Reaffirms U.S. Security Commitment to South Korea, Japan Amid Regional Threats
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed America's "ironclad" security commitment to South Korea and Japan during his December 10, 2024, visit to Tokyo, citing threats from North Korea, China, and Russia, and highlighting plans for enhanced trilateral cooperation and joint force headquarters.
Austin Reaffirms U.S. Security Commitment to South Korea, Japan Amid Regional Threats
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed America's "ironclad" security commitment to South Korea and Japan during his December 10, 2024, visit to Tokyo, citing threats from North Korea, China, and Russia, and highlighting plans for enhanced trilateral cooperation and joint force headquarters.
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44% Bias Score
Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Gains Momentum Amidst Political Pressure
Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, initially in jeopardy due to past misconduct allegations, has gained momentum after President-elect Trump's public support and behind-the-scenes efforts by Vice President-elect Sen. JD Vance, with Senator Joni Ernst's vote pivotal.
Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Gains Momentum Amidst Political Pressure
Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, initially in jeopardy due to past misconduct allegations, has gained momentum after President-elect Trump's public support and behind-the-scenes efforts by Vice President-elect Sen. JD Vance, with Senator Joni Ernst's vote pivotal.
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60% Bias Score
US Launches Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria Amidst Ongoing Instability
The U.S. military launched dozens of airstrikes targeting ISIS in central Syria using B-52 bombers, F-15s, and A-10s to prevent the terrorist group from exploiting the current instability and power vacuum, following years of conflict and despite the group's defeat in 2019.
US Launches Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria Amidst Ongoing Instability
The U.S. military launched dozens of airstrikes targeting ISIS in central Syria using B-52 bombers, F-15s, and A-10s to prevent the terrorist group from exploiting the current instability and power vacuum, following years of conflict and despite the group's defeat in 2019.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Launches Major Offensive in Sumy Region
Russian forces launched a significant offensive into the Sumy region of Ukraine on December 10, 2023, involving multiple military units and aiming to encircle Ukrainian troops in the Sudzhansky district, marking an escalation of the conflict.
Russia Launches Major Offensive in Sumy Region
Russian forces launched a significant offensive into the Sumy region of Ukraine on December 10, 2023, involving multiple military units and aiming to encircle Ukrainian troops in the Sudzhansky district, marking an escalation of the conflict.
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64% Bias Score
Russia Prevents 190 Terrorist Attacks in 2024
Russian security services thwarted 190 terrorist plots in 2024, including six by groups targeting schools and crowds, neutralized 38, and detained over 1,700 individuals; the FSB director linked this to Western support for Ukraine and online propaganda.
Russia Prevents 190 Terrorist Attacks in 2024
Russian security services thwarted 190 terrorist plots in 2024, including six by groups targeting schools and crowds, neutralized 38, and detained over 1,700 individuals; the FSB director linked this to Western support for Ukraine and online propaganda.
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68% Bias Score
Israel Strikes Syrian Military Bases After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Israel launched multiple airstrikes on Syrian military bases over three days, destroying dozens of Syrian helicopters and jets, and reportedly destroying the Syrian naval fleet, to prevent weapons from falling into rebel hands; this has drawn condemnat...
Israel Strikes Syrian Military Bases After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Israel launched multiple airstrikes on Syrian military bases over three days, destroying dozens of Syrian helicopters and jets, and reportedly destroying the Syrian naval fleet, to prevent weapons from falling into rebel hands; this has drawn condemnat...
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44% Bias Score
Pakistani General Hamid Indicted on Multiple Charges
Retired Pakistani General Faiz Hamid, former ISI chief under Imran Khan, faces a military court-martial on charges of political activities, violating the Official Secrets Act, misuse of authority, and causing financial losses, with potential links to May 9th violence.
Pakistani General Hamid Indicted on Multiple Charges
Retired Pakistani General Faiz Hamid, former ISI chief under Imran Khan, faces a military court-martial on charges of political activities, violating the Official Secrets Act, misuse of authority, and causing financial losses, with potential links to May 9th violence.
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40% Bias Score
"Israel Destroys Syrian Navy in Wide-Ranging Military Operation"
"Israel's Defense Minister announced the destruction of Syria's naval fleet as part of a wider campaign to eliminate strategic threats, involving over 300 air strikes in recent days, prompting the UN to call for a ceasefire."
"Israel Destroys Syrian Navy in Wide-Ranging Military Operation"
"Israel's Defense Minister announced the destruction of Syria's naval fleet as part of a wider campaign to eliminate strategic threats, involving over 300 air strikes in recent days, prompting the UN to call for a ceasefire."
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60% Bias Score
"Cyprus Bolsters Defenses Amid Regional Instability, Upgrades Military Bases"
"Cyprus is upgrading its military capabilities with the acquisition of an Israeli-made Barak MX air defense system and is expanding its air and naval bases, reflecting closer ties with the U.S. and a broader pro-Western strategy."
"Cyprus Bolsters Defenses Amid Regional Instability, Upgrades Military Bases"
"Cyprus is upgrading its military capabilities with the acquisition of an Israeli-made Barak MX air defense system and is expanding its air and naval bases, reflecting closer ties with the U.S. and a broader pro-Western strategy."
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48% Bias Score