Canadian Peacekeeping Force Proposed for Canada-U.S. Border Security
Facing challenges at the Canada-U.S. border, Canada's 2024 Fall Economic Statement invested $1.3 billion in border security, but an expert proposes a Canadian-led peacekeeping force as a more sustainable and innovative solution, drawing inspiration from UN peacekeeping and integrating advanced techn...
Canadian Peacekeeping Force Proposed for Canada-U.S. Border Security
Facing challenges at the Canada-U.S. border, Canada's 2024 Fall Economic Statement invested $1.3 billion in border security, but an expert proposes a Canadian-led peacekeeping force as a more sustainable and innovative solution, drawing inspiration from UN peacekeeping and integrating advanced techn...
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52% Bias Score
Zelensky Proposes Foreign Troop Deployment in Ukraine to Pressure Russia
During the 25th Ramstein meeting on January 9th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed deploying foreign troops in Ukraine to pressure Russia into peace negotiations, citing support from France and the UK and dismissing Russian threats as bluffs.
Zelensky Proposes Foreign Troop Deployment in Ukraine to Pressure Russia
During the 25th Ramstein meeting on January 9th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed deploying foreign troops in Ukraine to pressure Russia into peace negotiations, citing support from France and the UK and dismissing Russian threats as bluffs.
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60% Bias Score
Somalia Security Transition: AU Mission Ends, Somali Forces Take Over
The African Union launched a new stabilization mission (AUSSOM) in Somalia on January 1st, 2025, succeeding ATMIS, marking a key step in transferring security responsibilities to Somali forces after significant progress in 2024, including base transfers and quick-impact projects improving civilian l...
Somalia Security Transition: AU Mission Ends, Somali Forces Take Over
The African Union launched a new stabilization mission (AUSSOM) in Somalia on January 1st, 2025, succeeding ATMIS, marking a key step in transferring security responsibilities to Somali forces after significant progress in 2024, including base transfers and quick-impact projects improving civilian l...
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48% Bias Score
Merz Opposes German Peacekeepers in Ukraine Without Russian Consent
CDU leader Friedrich Merz opposes sending German peacekeepers to Ukraine without international mandate and Russian agreement, advocating for a negotiated peace and rejecting a special fund for Ukraine's aid.
Merz Opposes German Peacekeepers in Ukraine Without Russian Consent
CDU leader Friedrich Merz opposes sending German peacekeepers to Ukraine without international mandate and Russian agreement, advocating for a negotiated peace and rejecting a special fund for Ukraine's aid.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Potential Role in Post-Ceasefire Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says Germany might participate in peacekeeping operations in Ukraine following a potential ceasefire, although the specifics are still uncertain; the deployment of German troops would depend on the parliament's decision and the nature of any peace agreement. M...
Germany's Potential Role in Post-Ceasefire Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says Germany might participate in peacekeeping operations in Ukraine following a potential ceasefire, although the specifics are still uncertain; the deployment of German troops would depend on the parliament's decision and the nature of any peace agreement. M...
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36% Bias Score
Cyprus Buffer Zone: Farmer-UNFICYP Clash Causes Injuries and Damage
In Cyprus's buffer zone near Deryneia, a farmer and his employees clashed with UNFICYP peacekeepers on Friday while cultivating land, resulting in damage to UN vehicles, a minor injury to a peacekeeper, and an assertion of assault.
Cyprus Buffer Zone: Farmer-UNFICYP Clash Causes Injuries and Damage
In Cyprus's buffer zone near Deryneia, a farmer and his employees clashed with UNFICYP peacekeepers on Friday while cultivating land, resulting in damage to UN vehicles, a minor injury to a peacekeeper, and an assertion of assault.
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40% Bias Score
Italy's Diplomatic Push for Middle East Peace
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Lebanon and Syria, praising Lebanon's new president and emphasizing Italy's commitment to UNIFIL peacekeeping efforts; he highlighted Lebanon's role in regional stability and ceasefires in southern Lebanon and Gaza, following a December attack on a UNI...
Italy's Diplomatic Push for Middle East Peace
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Lebanon and Syria, praising Lebanon's new president and emphasizing Italy's commitment to UNIFIL peacekeeping efforts; he highlighted Lebanon's role in regional stability and ceasefires in southern Lebanon and Gaza, following a December attack on a UNI...
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44% Bias Score
One Killed in Zaporizhzhia Bombing; German Survey Shows Support for Ukraine Peacekeeping Force
A Russian bomb attack in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region killed one person on January 2nd, 2025, destroying a building near the front lines; a survey shows 56% of Germans support an international peacekeeping force post-ceasefire, but only 23% back German troop deployment.
One Killed in Zaporizhzhia Bombing; German Survey Shows Support for Ukraine Peacekeeping Force
A Russian bomb attack in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region killed one person on January 2nd, 2025, destroying a building near the front lines; a survey shows 56% of Germans support an international peacekeeping force post-ceasefire, but only 23% back German troop deployment.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Rejects European Peacekeeping Force in Post-Conflict Ukraine
Russia vehemently opposes any European peacekeeping force in Ukraine post-conflict, as stated by Foreign Minister Lavrov, rejecting proposals discussed between Macron and Tusk involving NATO or nuclear powers like France and Britain, amid concerns of US disengagement under Trump's potential push for...
Russia Rejects European Peacekeeping Force in Post-Conflict Ukraine
Russia vehemently opposes any European peacekeeping force in Ukraine post-conflict, as stated by Foreign Minister Lavrov, rejecting proposals discussed between Macron and Tusk involving NATO or nuclear powers like France and Britain, amid concerns of US disengagement under Trump's potential push for...
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48% Bias Score
UN Renews MONUSCO Mandate Amidst DRC Conflict
The UN Security Council unanimously renewed MONUSCO's mandate in the DRC for one year on December 20th, 2023, following a resolution proposed by France and Sierra Leone, amidst concerns over the M23's territorial gains and calls for regional cooperation to address armed groups.
UN Renews MONUSCO Mandate Amidst DRC Conflict
The UN Security Council unanimously renewed MONUSCO's mandate in the DRC for one year on December 20th, 2023, following a resolution proposed by France and Sierra Leone, amidst concerns over the M23's territorial gains and calls for regional cooperation to address armed groups.
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36% Bias Score
Europe's Moral Debt and the Ukraine War: A Reckoning
Europe's moral debt to Ukraine is intertwined with its culpability for the war, stemming from a 2008 NATO summit where Germany prioritized energy interests over Ukrainian security, leading to Russia's invasion; now, a potential European peacekeeping force and Ukraine's EU membership could reshape th...
Europe's Moral Debt and the Ukraine War: A Reckoning
Europe's moral debt to Ukraine is intertwined with its culpability for the war, stemming from a 2008 NATO summit where Germany prioritized energy interests over Ukrainian security, leading to Russia's invasion; now, a potential European peacekeeping force and Ukraine's EU membership could reshape th...
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48% Bias Score
Angola Proposes AU Mechanism to Track Illicit Weapons
Angola proposed a new AU mechanism to track illegally diverted weapons, advocating for a comprehensive legal framework, increased funding for African peace operations, and the inclusion of women and youth in peace processes to curb armed violence.
Angola Proposes AU Mechanism to Track Illicit Weapons
Angola proposed a new AU mechanism to track illegally diverted weapons, advocating for a comprehensive legal framework, increased funding for African peace operations, and the inclusion of women and youth in peace processes to curb armed violence.
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44% Bias Score