AfDB's Decade of Growth Under Adesina: Increased Capital, Global Influence, and a Call for Fairer Taxation
Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB president, reflects on a decade of achievements, including a tripling of the bank's capital to $318 billion, increased African influence in global finance, and the launch of the Africa Investment Forum, while advocating for fairer tax practices by multinational companies in Af...
AfDB's Decade of Growth Under Adesina: Increased Capital, Global Influence, and a Call for Fairer Taxation
Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB president, reflects on a decade of achievements, including a tripling of the bank's capital to $318 billion, increased African influence in global finance, and the launch of the Africa Investment Forum, while advocating for fairer tax practices by multinational companies in Af...
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56% Bias Score
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Boosting Economic Growth and Global Influence
Indonesia officially joined BRICS on Monday, a move analysts say will boost its economy and global influence, potentially serving as a model for other ASEAN nations also considering membership in the emerging market bloc.
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Boosting Economic Growth and Global Influence
Indonesia officially joined BRICS on Monday, a move analysts say will boost its economy and global influence, potentially serving as a model for other ASEAN nations also considering membership in the emerging market bloc.
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40% Bias Score
BRICS Expands, Adding Indonesia and Eight Partner States in 2025"
In early 2025, the BRICS group welcomed Indonesia as its newest full member and eight additional partner countries, including Malaysia and Thailand, significantly expanding its global representation and influence, reflecting a shift in global power dynamics and attracting nations from the Global Sou...
BRICS Expands, Adding Indonesia and Eight Partner States in 2025"
In early 2025, the BRICS group welcomed Indonesia as its newest full member and eight additional partner countries, including Malaysia and Thailand, significantly expanding its global representation and influence, reflecting a shift in global power dynamics and attracting nations from the Global Sou...
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40% Bias Score
Asia's "Asian Way": A Model for Peaceful Development and Global South Cooperation
Asia's economic success since 2020 is attributed to the "Asian Way," a model prioritizing peaceful development, win-win cooperation, and inclusive dialogue, contrasting with Western power politics and offering an alternative for Global South countries.
Asia's "Asian Way": A Model for Peaceful Development and Global South Cooperation
Asia's economic success since 2020 is attributed to the "Asian Way," a model prioritizing peaceful development, win-win cooperation, and inclusive dialogue, contrasting with Western power politics and offering an alternative for Global South countries.
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68% Bias Score
Global South Forum Promotes Inclusive Globalization
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in November, united 350 representatives from over 70 countries to advocate for a more just and equitable global order, emphasizing cooperation and mutual respect among civilizations, echoing the Bandung Conference's principles.
Global South Forum Promotes Inclusive Globalization
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in November, united 350 representatives from over 70 countries to advocate for a more just and equitable global order, emphasizing cooperation and mutual respect among civilizations, echoing the Bandung Conference's principles.
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52% Bias Score
COP29: China-EU Cooperation Secures New $300 Billion Climate Finance Goal
COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, resulted in a new $300 billion climate finance goal for developing nations, with China and the EU playing pivotal roles in securing the agreement despite geopolitical complexities and loose funding requirements.
COP29: China-EU Cooperation Secures New $300 Billion Climate Finance Goal
COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, resulted in a new $300 billion climate finance goal for developing nations, with China and the EU playing pivotal roles in securing the agreement despite geopolitical complexities and loose funding requirements.
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48% Bias Score
Trump 2.0, Sino-Indian Cooperation, and the Future of Global Geopolitics
Donald Trump's return to the US presidency presents both opportunities and uncertainties for global geopolitics, particularly concerning the potential for increased cooperation between China and India, focusing on electric vehicle technology, sustainable development, and economic growth.
Trump 2.0, Sino-Indian Cooperation, and the Future of Global Geopolitics
Donald Trump's return to the US presidency presents both opportunities and uncertainties for global geopolitics, particularly concerning the potential for increased cooperation between China and India, focusing on electric vehicle technology, sustainable development, and economic growth.
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32% Bias Score
BRICS Expands, Adding Indonesia and Eight Partner Countries
With Indonesia's full membership and eight new partner countries, BRICS—now including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and Indonesia—accounts for nearly half the world's population and over one-third of its economy, signaling a shift in global power dynamics.
BRICS Expands, Adding Indonesia and Eight Partner Countries
With Indonesia's full membership and eight new partner countries, BRICS—now including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and Indonesia—accounts for nearly half the world's population and over one-third of its economy, signaling a shift in global power dynamics.
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56% Bias Score
EU Affirms WTO Commitment Amidst French Skepticism
During a visit to the WTO in Geneva, EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič reiterated the EU's commitment to the organization, despite French President Macron's recent criticism of the WTO's rules as ineffective due to the non-compliance of the US and China, advocating instead for prioritizing local produc...
EU Affirms WTO Commitment Amidst French Skepticism
During a visit to the WTO in Geneva, EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič reiterated the EU's commitment to the organization, despite French President Macron's recent criticism of the WTO's rules as ineffective due to the non-compliance of the US and China, advocating instead for prioritizing local produc...
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52% Bias Score
Global South Forum Challenges Western Hegemony, Promotes Inclusive Development
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in November, gathered 350 representatives from over 70 countries to address global challenges and promote a more just and inclusive world order, echoing the Bandung Conference's spirit of unity.
Global South Forum Challenges Western Hegemony, Promotes Inclusive Development
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in November, gathered 350 representatives from over 70 countries to address global challenges and promote a more just and inclusive world order, echoing the Bandung Conference's spirit of unity.
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56% Bias Score
Xi's New Year Message: China's Economic Progress and Global Role
In his New Year message, President Xi Jinping emphasized China's economic rebound, exceeding 10 million new energy vehicle production, and its commitment to global peace through multilateral cooperation, highlighting initiatives like the Belt and Road.
Xi's New Year Message: China's Economic Progress and Global Role
In his New Year message, President Xi Jinping emphasized China's economic rebound, exceeding 10 million new energy vehicle production, and its commitment to global peace through multilateral cooperation, highlighting initiatives like the Belt and Road.
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48% Bias Score
COP29: China-EU Cooperation Secures $300 Billion Climate Finance Goal
COP29 in Baku yielded a new $300 billion climate finance target for developing nations, with China and the EU playing key roles in securing the agreement despite geopolitical complexities; however, the deal's loose requirements and the world's current trajectory remain concerning.
COP29: China-EU Cooperation Secures $300 Billion Climate Finance Goal
COP29 in Baku yielded a new $300 billion climate finance target for developing nations, with China and the EU playing key roles in securing the agreement despite geopolitical complexities; however, the deal's loose requirements and the world's current trajectory remain concerning.
Progress
40% Bias Score