NATO Launches Operation Baltic Sentry to Counter Undersea Cable Sabotage
NATO is launching Operation Baltic Sentry to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea from further suspected Russian sabotage, using frigates, aircraft, and underwater drones after multiple incidents of damaged cables between Finland and Estonia and a reported sighting of a Russian shadow fleet shi...
NATO Launches Operation Baltic Sentry to Counter Undersea Cable Sabotage
NATO is launching Operation Baltic Sentry to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea from further suspected Russian sabotage, using frigates, aircraft, and underwater drones after multiple incidents of damaged cables between Finland and Estonia and a reported sighting of a Russian shadow fleet shi...
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44% Bias Score
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
Russian Regions Raise Payments for Contract Soldiers in 2025
In early 2025, Russian regions intensified competition for contract soldiers, with over 60% offering over 1 million rubles and some exceeding 4 million rubles (initially), including a 400,000 ruble federal payment, showcasing a shift toward a mercenary-based military.
Russian Regions Raise Payments for Contract Soldiers in 2025
In early 2025, Russian regions intensified competition for contract soldiers, with over 60% offering over 1 million rubles and some exceeding 4 million rubles (initially), including a 400,000 ruble federal payment, showcasing a shift toward a mercenary-based military.
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NATO Faces 3.7% Defense Spending Increase Unless Joint Procurement Rises
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged members to increase joint procurement and utilize existing infrastructure to avoid defense spending increases up to 3.7% of GDP, citing Ukraine's cost-effective radar systems as an example; only 23 of 32 members currently meet the 2% target.
NATO Faces 3.7% Defense Spending Increase Unless Joint Procurement Rises
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged members to increase joint procurement and utilize existing infrastructure to avoid defense spending increases up to 3.7% of GDP, citing Ukraine's cost-effective radar systems as an example; only 23 of 32 members currently meet the 2% target.
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56% Bias Score
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amid controversy over his past statements degrading women in the military and numerous allegations of misconduct towards women, including accusations of assault and aggressive behavior, raising co...
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amid controversy over his past statements degrading women in the military and numerous allegations of misconduct towards women, including accusations of assault and aggressive behavior, raising co...
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60% Bias Score
NATO Urges Increased Defense Spending, Potential Social Program Cuts
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged EU nations to increase defense spending beyond the 2% GDP target, suggesting cuts to social programs to fund this increase; experts predict a rise in defense spending targets at the upcoming June NATO summit, with some nations possibly reaching 5%, while other...
NATO Urges Increased Defense Spending, Potential Social Program Cuts
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged EU nations to increase defense spending beyond the 2% GDP target, suggesting cuts to social programs to fund this increase; experts predict a rise in defense spending targets at the upcoming June NATO summit, with some nations possibly reaching 5%, while other...
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48% Bias Score
North Korea Launches Missile Amid Heightened Regional Tensions
North Korea launched at least one short-range ballistic missile into the sea on a date not specified in the article, from a northern region of the country, during a visit by Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya to Seoul; South Korea and Japan had just agreed to strengthen security ties, and the l...
North Korea Launches Missile Amid Heightened Regional Tensions
North Korea launched at least one short-range ballistic missile into the sea on a date not specified in the article, from a northern region of the country, during a visit by Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya to Seoul; South Korea and Japan had just agreed to strengthen security ties, and the l...
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44% Bias Score
North Korea Launches Multiple Missiles, Raising Regional Tensions
On January 23, 2025, North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles from its northern inland area, traveling approximately 155 miles into waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, escalating tensions in the region and prompting condemnation from South Korea.
North Korea Launches Multiple Missiles, Raising Regional Tensions
On January 23, 2025, North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles from its northern inland area, traveling approximately 155 miles into waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, escalating tensions in the region and prompting condemnation from South Korea.
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48% Bias Score
Poland Urges Top EU Priority for Military Spending
Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, during a Warsaw summit with fellow EU defense ministers, urged increased military spending as top priority, citing geopolitical instability and the need to counter hybrid warfare. Poland plans to spend 4.7% of its GDP on defense this year.
Poland Urges Top EU Priority for Military Spending
Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, during a Warsaw summit with fellow EU defense ministers, urged increased military spending as top priority, citing geopolitical instability and the need to counter hybrid warfare. Poland plans to spend 4.7% of its GDP on defense this year.
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Stoltenberg Urges Increased NATO Defense Spending Amid Rising Global Threats
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg addressed the European Parliament, urging increased defense spending beyond the current 2% of GDP target due to escalating threats from Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and terrorism. Stoltenberg also highlighted the need for improved European defense industr...
Stoltenberg Urges Increased NATO Defense Spending Amid Rising Global Threats
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg addressed the European Parliament, urging increased defense spending beyond the current 2% of GDP target due to escalating threats from Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and terrorism. Stoltenberg also highlighted the need for improved European defense industr...
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52% Bias Score
Tripartite Strike on Houthis Fails to Deter Further Attacks
Israel, the US, and the UK conducted a joint military strike on Friday against Houthi targets in Yemen, including the Hezyaz power station and ports of Hodeidah and Ras Issa, dropping over 50 munitions; despite this, the Houthis launched a drone attack on Israel on Monday.
Tripartite Strike on Houthis Fails to Deter Further Attacks
Israel, the US, and the UK conducted a joint military strike on Friday against Houthi targets in Yemen, including the Hezyaz power station and ports of Hodeidah and Ras Issa, dropping over 50 munitions; despite this, the Houthis launched a drone attack on Israel on Monday.
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40% Bias Score
FBI, DHS Warn of Potential Copycat Attacks After New Orleans ISIS-Inspired Attack
The FBI and DHS issued a nationwide warning to 18,000 law enforcement agencies about potential copycat attacks following an ISIS-inspired vehicle ramming in New Orleans on New Year's Day that killed 14 and injured dozens more, urging heightened vigilance against violent extremists.
FBI, DHS Warn of Potential Copycat Attacks After New Orleans ISIS-Inspired Attack
The FBI and DHS issued a nationwide warning to 18,000 law enforcement agencies about potential copycat attacks following an ISIS-inspired vehicle ramming in New Orleans on New Year's Day that killed 14 and injured dozens more, urging heightened vigilance against violent extremists.
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40% Bias Score