China-Linked Hacking Group Targeted Japan in Over 200 Cyberattacks
Japan's National Police Agency linked over 200 cyberattacks from 2019-2024 to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, targeting national security and high-technology data from government ministries, private companies, and individuals, using malware-laced emails and VPN vulnerabilities.
China-Linked Hacking Group Targeted Japan in Over 200 Cyberattacks
Japan's National Police Agency linked over 200 cyberattacks from 2019-2024 to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, targeting national security and high-technology data from government ministries, private companies, and individuals, using malware-laced emails and VPN vulnerabilities.
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Labels Chinese Tech Firms as Military, Sparking Concerns
The U.S. government labeled several Chinese tech companies as military entities, prompting denials and accusations of unfair targeting, impacting companies like Tencent and CATL, as part of a broader effort to curb China's tech advancement, sparking concerns about economic repercussions and potentia...
U.S. Labels Chinese Tech Firms as Military, Sparking Concerns
The U.S. government labeled several Chinese tech companies as military entities, prompting denials and accusations of unfair targeting, impacting companies like Tencent and CATL, as part of a broader effort to curb China's tech advancement, sparking concerns about economic repercussions and potentia...
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56% Bias Score
US Launches Cybersecurity Label for Internet-Connected Devices
The White House announced the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary program labeling internet-connected products meeting basic cybersecurity standards; starting in 2025, consumers can identify safer products, with federal agencies mandated to use only labeled products starting in 2027.
US Launches Cybersecurity Label for Internet-Connected Devices
The White House announced the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary program labeling internet-connected products meeting basic cybersecurity standards; starting in 2025, consumers can identify safer products, with federal agencies mandated to use only labeled products starting in 2027.
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36% Bias Score
O'Leary To Buy TikTok Amid Impending Federal Ban
Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary plans to buy TikTok before a January 19 federal ban takes effect, unless its Chinese owner sells it; the Supreme Court will soon decide, amid concerns about Chinese access to American user data.
O'Leary To Buy TikTok Amid Impending Federal Ban
Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary plans to buy TikTok before a January 19 federal ban takes effect, unless its Chinese owner sells it; the Supreme Court will soon decide, amid concerns about Chinese access to American user data.
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Rejects Nippon Steel Bid, Straining U.S.-Japan Relations
President Biden rejected Nippon Steel's \$15 billion bid for U.S. Steel due to national security concerns, prompting a lawsuit and raising concerns in Japan about future investments, despite assurances from Secretary Blinken of a strong U.S.-Japan alliance.
U.S. Rejects Nippon Steel Bid, Straining U.S.-Japan Relations
President Biden rejected Nippon Steel's \$15 billion bid for U.S. Steel due to national security concerns, prompting a lawsuit and raising concerns in Japan about future investments, despite assurances from Secretary Blinken of a strong U.S.-Japan alliance.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Vows to Rapidly Expand US Navy Shipbuilding
President-elect Trump plans to significantly increase US Navy shipbuilding, aiming for a rapid increase in the number of ships and contrasting this with China's current rate, while also criticizing the Biden administration for prioritizing the Green New Deal over naval expansion.
Trump Vows to Rapidly Expand US Navy Shipbuilding
President-elect Trump plans to significantly increase US Navy shipbuilding, aiming for a rapid increase in the number of ships and contrasting this with China's current rate, while also criticizing the Biden administration for prioritizing the Green New Deal over naval expansion.
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56% Bias Score
EU Avoids Condemning Trump's Greenland Threats
The European Commission avoided condemning Donald Trump's threats to use military force to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory, citing general principles; however, it affirmed Greenland's access to EU mutual defense and funds.
EU Avoids Condemning Trump's Greenland Threats
The European Commission avoided condemning Donald Trump's threats to use military force to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory, citing general principles; however, it affirmed Greenland's access to EU mutual defense and funds.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Seeks U.S. Control of Greenland and Panama Canal
President-elect Trump voiced interest in U.S. control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, citing national security and economic concerns, despite denials from Panama that China operates its canal.
Trump Seeks U.S. Control of Greenland and Panama Canal
President-elect Trump voiced interest in U.S. control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, citing national security and economic concerns, despite denials from Panama that China operates its canal.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Establishes New Cyber Security Presidency
Turkey created a new Cyber Security Presidency, directly responsible to the President, with a dedicated budget and 135 positions, replacing the Presidential Administrative Affairs Presidency and reinstating the General Secretariat; its mission includes cybersecurity strategy, international collabora...
Turkey Establishes New Cyber Security Presidency
Turkey created a new Cyber Security Presidency, directly responsible to the President, with a dedicated budget and 135 positions, replacing the Presidential Administrative Affairs Presidency and reinstating the General Secretariat; its mission includes cybersecurity strategy, international collabora...
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36% Bias Score
Japan to Replace National Security Advisor Amid Incoming Trump Administration
Japan will replace its national security advisor, Takeo Akiba, with Vice Foreign Minister Masataka Okano before President-elect Trump's inauguration; Okano will coordinate diplomatic and security policies, including relations with the U.S. and China, and implement an "active cyber defense" strategy.
Japan to Replace National Security Advisor Amid Incoming Trump Administration
Japan will replace its national security advisor, Takeo Akiba, with Vice Foreign Minister Masataka Okano before President-elect Trump's inauguration; Okano will coordinate diplomatic and security policies, including relations with the U.S. and China, and implement an "active cyber defense" strategy.
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28% Bias Score
Biden Blocks Nippon Steel's U.S. Steel Bid, Sparking Lawsuit
President Biden blocked Nippon Steel's \$15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel due to national security concerns, prompting a lawsuit from Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel, which alleges the decision was politically motivated to appease union members opposed to the deal.
Biden Blocks Nippon Steel's U.S. Steel Bid, Sparking Lawsuit
President Biden blocked Nippon Steel's \$15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel due to national security concerns, prompting a lawsuit from Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel, which alleges the decision was politically motivated to appease union members opposed to the deal.
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60% Bias Score
Guantanamo Detainee Transfer Cuts Prison Population by Half
The Biden administration transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman, reducing the prison population by half to 15 inmates; these men, captured after 9/11 and cleared for release years ago, had been held without charge due to political and diplomatic obstacles.
Guantanamo Detainee Transfer Cuts Prison Population by Half
The Biden administration transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman, reducing the prison population by half to 15 inmates; these men, captured after 9/11 and cleared for release years ago, had been held without charge due to political and diplomatic obstacles.
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40% Bias Score