Xi Jinping Inspects China's New Information Warfare Unit
President Xi Jinping inspected the newly established PLA Information Support Force on Wednesday, emphasizing its crucial role in modern warfare and the need to build a strong network information system; this unit, inaugurated in April, reports directly to the Central Military Commission.
Xi Jinping Inspects China's New Information Warfare Unit
President Xi Jinping inspected the newly established PLA Information Support Force on Wednesday, emphasizing its crucial role in modern warfare and the need to build a strong network information system; this unit, inaugurated in April, reports directly to the Central Military Commission.
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48% Bias Score
Ukrainian Woman Defies Odds, Joins Elite Special Operations Forces
Katya, a mother and analyst, joined the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) after serving in the ATO and territorial defense, overcoming physical and societal barriers to become one of the few women in her elite unit.
Ukrainian Woman Defies Odds, Joins Elite Special Operations Forces
Katya, a mother and analyst, joined the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) after serving in the ATO and territorial defense, overcoming physical and societal barriers to become one of the few women in her elite unit.
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56% Bias Score
Iran Launches Simorgh Rocket Amidst Regional Tensions
Iran successfully launched a Simorgh rocket carrying a 300-kilogram payload into a 400-kilometer orbit on Friday from the Imam Khomeini Spaceport, despite Western concerns that the program improves its ballistic missile capabilities; this is the first launch under President Masoud Pezeshkian's admin...
Iran Launches Simorgh Rocket Amidst Regional Tensions
Iran successfully launched a Simorgh rocket carrying a 300-kilogram payload into a 400-kilometer orbit on Friday from the Imam Khomeini Spaceport, despite Western concerns that the program improves its ballistic missile capabilities; this is the first launch under President Masoud Pezeshkian's admin...
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine's Panzerhaubitze 2000 Howitzer Breakdowns Highlight European Defense Logistics Issues
Intensive use of German Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers in Ukraine has caused widespread breakdowns due to software issues, overheating, and barrel damage; repair delays of up to six months are caused by spare parts shortages, bureaucratic export licensing, and a lack of standardization among European...
Ukraine's Panzerhaubitze 2000 Howitzer Breakdowns Highlight European Defense Logistics Issues
Intensive use of German Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers in Ukraine has caused widespread breakdowns due to software issues, overheating, and barrel damage; repair delays of up to six months are caused by spare parts shortages, bureaucratic export licensing, and a lack of standardization among European...
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48% Bias Score
"New European Defense Fund Proposed Amidst Geopolitical Instability"
"A new European defense fund is proposed due to the Ukraine war and regional instability, replacing a previous ineffective €8 billion fund. It will rely on voluntary national contributions and bonds with governmental guarantees, potentially including non-EU members."
"New European Defense Fund Proposed Amidst Geopolitical Instability"
"A new European defense fund is proposed due to the Ukraine war and regional instability, replacing a previous ineffective €8 billion fund. It will rely on voluntary national contributions and bonds with governmental guarantees, potentially including non-EU members."
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Bolsters National Resilience Against Crises
The Dutch government launched a plan to bolster national resilience against armed conflicts, cyberattacks, and other crises, urging citizens to prepare emergency kits and emphasizing the need for both individual and collective preparedness.
Netherlands Bolsters National Resilience Against Crises
The Dutch government launched a plan to bolster national resilience against armed conflicts, cyberattacks, and other crises, urging citizens to prepare emergency kits and emphasizing the need for both individual and collective preparedness.
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44% Bias Score
US Urges Ukraine to Lower Enlistment Age Amidst Military Shortcomings
The United States is pressing Ukraine to lower its military enlistment age to 18, citing troop shortages, while Ukraine insists its main need is for more weapons and training, not more soldiers. This is happening as Russia's military, aided by foreign mercenaries and better equipment, continues its ...
US Urges Ukraine to Lower Enlistment Age Amidst Military Shortcomings
The United States is pressing Ukraine to lower its military enlistment age to 18, citing troop shortages, while Ukraine insists its main need is for more weapons and training, not more soldiers. This is happening as Russia's military, aided by foreign mercenaries and better equipment, continues its ...
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44% Bias Score
Hegseth's FBI Background Check Underway Amidst Misconduct Allegations
President-elect Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is undergoing an FBI background check amid allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace misconduct; his attorney says they are cooperating and will share a report on misconduct allegations with the Senate Armed Services Committee...
Hegseth's FBI Background Check Underway Amidst Misconduct Allegations
President-elect Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is undergoing an FBI background check amid allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace misconduct; his attorney says they are cooperating and will share a report on misconduct allegations with the Senate Armed Services Committee...
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52% Bias Score
Aukus Submarine Agency Under Review Amid Millions in Consulting Fees
Australia's \$368bn Aukus submarine program is facing a government review amid concerns about the Australian Submarine Agency's (ASA) spending, including \$9.5m on McKinsey consultants and over \$1m on executive training, while still owing France \$1.6bn for cancelled conventional submarines.
Aukus Submarine Agency Under Review Amid Millions in Consulting Fees
Australia's \$368bn Aukus submarine program is facing a government review amid concerns about the Australian Submarine Agency's (ASA) spending, including \$9.5m on McKinsey consultants and over \$1m on executive training, while still owing France \$1.6bn for cancelled conventional submarines.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Tanker Fires on German Helicopter in Baltic, Raising Tensions
A German naval helicopter performing reconnaissance in the Baltic Sea was fired upon by a Russian tanker violating Western sanctions; the incident, revealed by Germany's foreign minister, involved a Russian warship and highlights the dangerous escalation of hybrid warfare.
Russian Tanker Fires on German Helicopter in Baltic, Raising Tensions
A German naval helicopter performing reconnaissance in the Baltic Sea was fired upon by a Russian tanker violating Western sanctions; the incident, revealed by Germany's foreign minister, involved a Russian warship and highlights the dangerous escalation of hybrid warfare.
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine Faces Manpower Crisis Amidst Heavy Losses and Low Recruitment
Ukraine is facing a severe shortage of soldiers due to heavy losses and reluctance among young people to join the army, prompting the government to consider lowering the minimum conscription age, despite logistical and bureaucratic obstacles.
Ukraine Faces Manpower Crisis Amidst Heavy Losses and Low Recruitment
Ukraine is facing a severe shortage of soldiers due to heavy losses and reluctance among young people to join the army, prompting the government to consider lowering the minimum conscription age, despite logistical and bureaucratic obstacles.
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56% Bias Score
Federal Judge Upholds Naval Academy's Affirmative Action Policy
A federal judge in Maryland ruled that the US Naval Academy's use of race in admissions is justified due to its importance for national security, contrasting with a recent Supreme Court decision; Students for Fair Admissions will appeal.
Federal Judge Upholds Naval Academy's Affirmative Action Policy
A federal judge in Maryland ruled that the US Naval Academy's use of race in admissions is justified due to its importance for national security, contrasting with a recent Supreme Court decision; Students for Fair Admissions will appeal.
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48% Bias Score