Ukraine's 1994 Nuclear Disarmament: A Costly Mistake?
On December 5, 1994, Ukraine surrendered its nuclear arsenal in exchange for security guarantees from the US, UK, France, China, and Russia, a decision now widely criticized as a mistake given Russia's 2022 invasion.
Ukraine's 1994 Nuclear Disarmament: A Costly Mistake?
On December 5, 1994, Ukraine surrendered its nuclear arsenal in exchange for security guarantees from the US, UK, France, China, and Russia, a decision now widely criticized as a mistake given Russia's 2022 invasion.
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40% Bias Score
Hayat Tahrir al Sham Captures Strategic Syrian City of Hama
On December 5th, 2024, the Islamist jihadist alliance Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) captured the strategic Syrian city of Hama after intense fighting, prompting a Syrian Army withdrawal to protect civilians and resulting in hundreds of prisoners being freed from the main prison.
Hayat Tahrir al Sham Captures Strategic Syrian City of Hama
On December 5th, 2024, the Islamist jihadist alliance Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) captured the strategic Syrian city of Hama after intense fighting, prompting a Syrian Army withdrawal to protect civilians and resulting in hundreds of prisoners being freed from the main prison.
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52% Bias Score
Hegseth Pentagon Nomination Faces Challenges Amid Misconduct Allegations
President-elect Trump's Pentagon nominee, Pete Hegseth, faces Senate confirmation challenges amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement, and excessive alcohol use; alternative candidates are being considered.
Hegseth Pentagon Nomination Faces Challenges Amid Misconduct Allegations
President-elect Trump's Pentagon nominee, Pete Hegseth, faces Senate confirmation challenges amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement, and excessive alcohol use; alternative candidates are being considered.
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44% Bias Score
Chad Ends Military Agreement with France, Reducing French Presence in Africa
Chad ended its military agreement with France, reducing French military presence in Africa significantly, following similar events in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This decision, announced by Chad's foreign minister after a visit from his French counterpart, reflects a growing trend of African nati...
Chad Ends Military Agreement with France, Reducing French Presence in Africa
Chad ended its military agreement with France, reducing French military presence in Africa significantly, following similar events in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This decision, announced by Chad's foreign minister after a visit from his French counterpart, reflects a growing trend of African nati...
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Afghanistan Withdrawal: Doha Agreement, Kabul Fall, and Unmet Goals
Following the Doha Agreement, Germany withdrew its troops from Afghanistan; however, the Taliban takeover of Kabul on August 15th, 2021, led to a chaotic evacuation and exposed the failure to achieve democratization goals, despite the Bundeswehr's exceptional efforts.
Germany's Afghanistan Withdrawal: Doha Agreement, Kabul Fall, and Unmet Goals
Following the Doha Agreement, Germany withdrew its troops from Afghanistan; however, the Taliban takeover of Kabul on August 15th, 2021, led to a chaotic evacuation and exposed the failure to achieve democratization goals, despite the Bundeswehr's exceptional efforts.
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48% Bias Score
Russian Warship Fires on German Helicopter in Baltic Sea
A Russian warship, the Merkury, possibly fired on a German helicopter investigating its suspected role in Russia's shadow fleet near the Baltic Sea on an unspecified date, escalating tensions amid heightened security concerns and a war of words between Russia and the West.
Russian Warship Fires on German Helicopter in Baltic Sea
A Russian warship, the Merkury, possibly fired on a German helicopter investigating its suspected role in Russia's shadow fleet near the Baltic Sea on an unspecified date, escalating tensions amid heightened security concerns and a war of words between Russia and the West.
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44% Bias Score
South Korea Investigates President, Ministers Over Attempted Martial Law
South Korean prosecutors are investigating President Yoon Suk Yeol, Interior Minister Lee Sang-min, and former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun for their roles in the December 3rd attempt to impose martial law, a move the opposition is seeking to use to impeach the president.
South Korea Investigates President, Ministers Over Attempted Martial Law
South Korean prosecutors are investigating President Yoon Suk Yeol, Interior Minister Lee Sang-min, and former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun for their roles in the December 3rd attempt to impose martial law, a move the opposition is seeking to use to impeach the president.
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36% Bias Score
Miniature Nuclear Reactors to Revolutionize Military Fuel Supply
California Thermodynamics is developing miniature nuclear reactors to produce synthetic fuel on-site for remote military bases, eliminating the need for expensive and vulnerable supply chains; a full-scale reactor is expected by 2025.
Miniature Nuclear Reactors to Revolutionize Military Fuel Supply
California Thermodynamics is developing miniature nuclear reactors to produce synthetic fuel on-site for remote military bases, eliminating the need for expensive and vulnerable supply chains; a full-scale reactor is expected by 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Russia shifts to smaller, mobile assault groups in Ukraine
Russia has changed its offensive tactics in Ukraine, moving away from large-scale assaults to smaller, mobile groups utilizing civilian vehicles to bypass Ukrainian drone surveillance and concentrated fire, leading to intensified fighting along the Donbas front.
Russia shifts to smaller, mobile assault groups in Ukraine
Russia has changed its offensive tactics in Ukraine, moving away from large-scale assaults to smaller, mobile groups utilizing civilian vehicles to bypass Ukrainian drone surveillance and concentrated fire, leading to intensified fighting along the Donbas front.
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40% Bias Score
Pakistan indicts Imran Khan for inciting May 2023 attacks
A Pakistani court indicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and numerous associates on Thursday for inciting attacks on military and government buildings last May, following his arrest on corruption charges, with potential life sentences under anti-terrorism laws.
Pakistan indicts Imran Khan for inciting May 2023 attacks
A Pakistani court indicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and numerous associates on Thursday for inciting attacks on military and government buildings last May, following his arrest on corruption charges, with potential life sentences under anti-terrorism laws.
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44% Bias Score
Rheinmetall strengthens supervisory board with Gabriel and Jeschke
Former German Minister Sigmar Gabriel and digitalization expert Sabina Jeschke joined Rheinmetall's supervisory board on May 13th, 2024, strengthening the company's position in national and international security and its focus on digitalization and AI.
Rheinmetall strengthens supervisory board with Gabriel and Jeschke
Former German Minister Sigmar Gabriel and digitalization expert Sabina Jeschke joined Rheinmetall's supervisory board on May 13th, 2024, strengthening the company's position in national and international security and its focus on digitalization and AI.
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44% Bias Score
South Korean Ruling Party to Oppose Impeachment of President Yoon
South Korea's ruling party will oppose an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol following his controversial declaration and subsequent withdrawal of a state of emergency, triggering an impeachment process where the opposition needs eight votes from the ruling party to succeed.
South Korean Ruling Party to Oppose Impeachment of President Yoon
South Korea's ruling party will oppose an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol following his controversial declaration and subsequent withdrawal of a state of emergency, triggering an impeachment process where the opposition needs eight votes from the ruling party to succeed.
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36% Bias Score