Taiwan Simulates China Conflict, Prioritizing Civil Defense
Taiwan conducted a civil defense simulation involving government agencies and civil groups to assess preparedness for potential escalation with China, testing responses to high-intensity "gray zone" tactics and near-conflict scenarios, highlighting the need for improved disinformation countermeasure...
Taiwan Simulates China Conflict, Prioritizing Civil Defense
Taiwan conducted a civil defense simulation involving government agencies and civil groups to assess preparedness for potential escalation with China, testing responses to high-intensity "gray zone" tactics and near-conflict scenarios, highlighting the need for improved disinformation countermeasure...
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36% Bias Score
Azerbaijani Airliner Crash in Kazakhstan: Putin Offers Condolences Amidst Suspicions of Russian Air Defense Involvement
An Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Kazakhstan on December 26th, killing 38 of 67 passengers; Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted Russian air defenses were active during the incident and offered condolences, while Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev suggested the plane was shot down by Russian f...
Azerbaijani Airliner Crash in Kazakhstan: Putin Offers Condolences Amidst Suspicions of Russian Air Defense Involvement
An Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Kazakhstan on December 26th, killing 38 of 67 passengers; Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted Russian air defenses were active during the incident and offered condolences, while Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev suggested the plane was shot down by Russian f...
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48% Bias Score
Henoko Base Relocation: Sand Deposition Begins Amidst Ongoing Opposition
Sand deposition began December 28, 2023, at Henoko to reinforce soft soil for the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma relocation, a project facing local opposition and expected to last until around 2036.
Henoko Base Relocation: Sand Deposition Begins Amidst Ongoing Opposition
Sand deposition began December 28, 2023, at Henoko to reinforce soft soil for the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma relocation, a project facing local opposition and expected to last until around 2036.
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56% Bias Score
Argentina Expands Military Role in Domestic Security
President Javier Milei's government issued two decrees expanding the Argentine Armed Forces' role in domestic security, redefining external aggression to include non-state actors and broadening the scope of military intervention to include economic infrastructure deemed strategically vital.
Argentina Expands Military Role in Domestic Security
President Javier Milei's government issued two decrees expanding the Argentine Armed Forces' role in domestic security, redefining external aggression to include non-state actors and broadening the scope of military intervention to include economic infrastructure deemed strategically vital.
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48% Bias Score
Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijani Airliner Downing, Denies Responsibility
On December 25th, 2024, a Russian missile allegedly downed an Azerbaijani airliner in Russian airspace, killing 38. President Putin apologized to Azerbaijan but didn't accept responsibility, citing Ukrainian drone attacks.
Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijani Airliner Downing, Denies Responsibility
On December 25th, 2024, a Russian missile allegedly downed an Azerbaijani airliner in Russian airspace, killing 38. President Putin apologized to Azerbaijan but didn't accept responsibility, citing Ukrainian drone attacks.
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36% Bias Score
Greece to Supply Ukraine with Sea Sparrow Missiles, Funding Own Military
Greece will provide Ukraine with 24 surplus US-made Sea Sparrow short-range anti-aircraft guided missiles; the sale revenue will fund the Greek Armed Forces, mirroring a successful strategy used for artillery shells.
Greece to Supply Ukraine with Sea Sparrow Missiles, Funding Own Military
Greece will provide Ukraine with 24 surplus US-made Sea Sparrow short-range anti-aircraft guided missiles; the sale revenue will fund the Greek Armed Forces, mirroring a successful strategy used for artillery shells.
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44% Bias Score
IDF Intercepts Houthi Missile, Underscoring Ongoing Conflict
Overnight, the IDF intercepted a Houthi missile near the Dead Sea, triggering sirens in Jerusalem and the southern West Bank; despite recent IDF airstrikes, the Houthis continue near-nightly attacks on Israel, supported by Iran's IRGC.
IDF Intercepts Houthi Missile, Underscoring Ongoing Conflict
Overnight, the IDF intercepted a Houthi missile near the Dead Sea, triggering sirens in Jerusalem and the southern West Bank; despite recent IDF airstrikes, the Houthis continue near-nightly attacks on Israel, supported by Iran's IRGC.
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36% Bias Score
Ukrainian Kursk Incursion Results in Heavy Losses, Raising Strategic Concerns
Ukraine's August 5th incursion into Russia's Kursk region initially gained territory but resulted in substantial losses after a Russian counteroffensive, raising questions about the operation's strategic value and causing significant Ukrainian casualties, exceeding 40% of the initial 984 square kilo...
Ukrainian Kursk Incursion Results in Heavy Losses, Raising Strategic Concerns
Ukraine's August 5th incursion into Russia's Kursk region initially gained territory but resulted in substantial losses after a Russian counteroffensive, raising questions about the operation's strategic value and causing significant Ukrainian casualties, exceeding 40% of the initial 984 square kilo...
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40% Bias Score
China Launches Advanced Amphibious Assault Ship, Type 076
China launched the Type 076 amphibious assault ship, named Sichuan, on Friday; with a displacement exceeding 40,000 tons and an electromagnetic catapult system, it ranks among the world's largest and most advanced, signifying China's expanding naval power projection.
China Launches Advanced Amphibious Assault Ship, Type 076
China launched the Type 076 amphibious assault ship, named Sichuan, on Friday; with a displacement exceeding 40,000 tons and an electromagnetic catapult system, it ranks among the world's largest and most advanced, signifying China's expanding naval power projection.
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40% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Crash in Russia Kills 38
A Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan after a reported malfunction and attempted landing in Grozny, Chechnya, killing 38 and prompting an apology from President Putin, while conflicting accounts surround the incident's cause.
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Crash in Russia Kills 38
A Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan after a reported malfunction and attempted landing in Grozny, Chechnya, killing 38 and prompting an apology from President Putin, while conflicting accounts surround the incident's cause.
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44% Bias Score
Putin Apologizes to Azerbaijan for Plane Crash in Russian Airspace
On December 25th, an Azerbaijan Airlines plane en route from Baku to Grozny crashed in Russian airspace after allegedly encountering external physical and technical interference, resulting in President Putin apologizing to President Aliyev.
Putin Apologizes to Azerbaijan for Plane Crash in Russian Airspace
On December 25th, an Azerbaijan Airlines plane en route from Baku to Grozny crashed in Russian airspace after allegedly encountering external physical and technical interference, resulting in President Putin apologizing to President Aliyev.
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36% Bias Score
IDF Journalists Visit Undamaged Syrian Base, Underscoring Unexpected Power Shift
On December 10, 2023, Israeli military journalists visited the Syrian military base Tel Kudne, which the IDF had recently taken over without a fight, finding the area largely deserted but undamaged, in stark contrast to other conflict zones.
IDF Journalists Visit Undamaged Syrian Base, Underscoring Unexpected Power Shift
On December 10, 2023, Israeli military journalists visited the Syrian military base Tel Kudne, which the IDF had recently taken over without a fight, finding the area largely deserted but undamaged, in stark contrast to other conflict zones.
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32% Bias Score