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Iran boosts state media budget amid economic crisis and declining public trust
Iran's IRIB state broadcaster receives a 50% budget increase, exceeding the combined budgets of ten ministries, despite a decline in public trust (12.5% trust IRIB news) and economic crisis, reflecting the government's attempt to counter independent media.
Iran boosts state media budget amid economic crisis and declining public trust
Iran's IRIB state broadcaster receives a 50% budget increase, exceeding the combined budgets of ten ministries, despite a decline in public trust (12.5% trust IRIB news) and economic crisis, reflecting the government's attempt to counter independent media.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's Repressive "Inclusive" System
Turkey's "Tek adamlı başkanlık sistemi," despite claims of inclusivity, has led to widespread repression and violence against political opponents, workers, and even ordinary citizens, with examples ranging from the detention of labor leaders to the killing of children and the persecution of those pr...
Turkey's Repressive "Inclusive" System
Turkey's "Tek adamlı başkanlık sistemi," despite claims of inclusivity, has led to widespread repression and violence against political opponents, workers, and even ordinary citizens, with examples ranging from the detention of labor leaders to the killing of children and the persecution of those pr...
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64% Bias Score
Armenian Official Faces Charges for Criticizing Court Ruling on Border Demarcation
Former Armenian official Edgar Ghazaryan faces up to 5 years in prison for allegedly defaming Constitutional Court judges due to his criticism of their ruling on an Armenian-Azerbaijani border demarcation, which he believes unduly favors Azerbaijan and Turkey.
Armenian Official Faces Charges for Criticizing Court Ruling on Border Demarcation
Former Armenian official Edgar Ghazaryan faces up to 5 years in prison for allegedly defaming Constitutional Court judges due to his criticism of their ruling on an Armenian-Azerbaijani border demarcation, which he believes unduly favors Azerbaijan and Turkey.
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56% Bias Score
Russian Opposition Journalists Under Pressure: Loktev's Documentary
Julia Loktev's documentary "My Undesirable Friends. The Last Air in Moscow" follows Russian opposition journalists labeled "foreign agents" from late 2021 through the 2022 Ukraine invasion, capturing their humor, resilience, and ultimate exile.
Russian Opposition Journalists Under Pressure: Loktev's Documentary
Julia Loktev's documentary "My Undesirable Friends. The Last Air in Moscow" follows Russian opposition journalists labeled "foreign agents" from late 2021 through the 2022 Ukraine invasion, capturing their humor, resilience, and ultimate exile.
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32% Bias Score
Besigye Charged with Treason in Ugandan Civilian Court
Veteran Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, previously held in a military court, was charged with treason in a civilian court after a Supreme Court ruling; he faces the death penalty if convicted for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Museveni.
Besigye Charged with Treason in Ugandan Civilian Court
Veteran Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, previously held in a military court, was charged with treason in a civilian court after a Supreme Court ruling; he faces the death penalty if convicted for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Museveni.
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40% Bias Score
TÜSİAD Criticizes Turkish Government Actions, Faces Backlash
TÜSİAD, a Turkish business association, criticized the Turkish government's actions, including arrests of politicians and journalists, and dismissals of military officers, leading to a government response and an investigation into TÜSİAD's head.
TÜSİAD Criticizes Turkish Government Actions, Faces Backlash
TÜSİAD, a Turkish business association, criticized the Turkish government's actions, including arrests of politicians and journalists, and dismissals of military officers, leading to a government response and an investigation into TÜSİAD's head.
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48% Bias Score
£100,000 Bounty Offered for Hong Kong Activist in London
Exiled Hong Kong activist Tony Chung reported receiving threatening letters offering a £100,000 bounty for his capture from Hong Kong authorities, sent to his London neighbors, prompting concerns about CCP intimidation tactics and the planned Chinese mega-embassy in London.
£100,000 Bounty Offered for Hong Kong Activist in London
Exiled Hong Kong activist Tony Chung reported receiving threatening letters offering a £100,000 bounty for his capture from Hong Kong authorities, sent to his London neighbors, prompting concerns about CCP intimidation tactics and the planned Chinese mega-embassy in London.
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60% Bias Score
Turkey: 30 Arrested, 13 Under House Arrest in HDK Investigation
Ankara Public Prosecutor's Office launched a 2023 investigation into the Peoples' Democratic Congress (HDK), charging 4753 with 'membership in a terrorist organization.' Following a jurisdictional decision, 1640 cases were transferred to Istanbul, based on digital evidence obtained in a 2022 raid; r...
Turkey: 30 Arrested, 13 Under House Arrest in HDK Investigation
Ankara Public Prosecutor's Office launched a 2023 investigation into the Peoples' Democratic Congress (HDK), charging 4753 with 'membership in a terrorist organization.' Following a jurisdictional decision, 1640 cases were transferred to Istanbul, based on digital evidence obtained in a 2022 raid; r...
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60% Bias Score
Hong Kong's Democratic Party to Dissolve Amidst China Crackdown
Hong Kong's Democratic Party, once the city's largest opposition group, plans to dissolve following China's crackdown on dissent after the 2019 protests, with the "patriots law" barring it from elections.
Hong Kong's Democratic Party to Dissolve Amidst China Crackdown
Hong Kong's Democratic Party, once the city's largest opposition group, plans to dissolve following China's crackdown on dissent after the 2019 protests, with the "patriots law" barring it from elections.
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40% Bias Score
Hong Kong's Democratic Party Disbands Amid Crackdown
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party, the Democratic Party, is disbanding after facing intense government pressure and legal challenges, including the imprisonment of several key members following the 2019-2020 protests and the implementation of the National Security Law.
Hong Kong's Democratic Party Disbands Amid Crackdown
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party, the Democratic Party, is disbanding after facing intense government pressure and legal challenges, including the imprisonment of several key members following the 2019-2020 protests and the implementation of the National Security Law.
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40% Bias Score
Iran's 2024 Executions Surge to Record High
A report by Iran Human Rights and Ensemble contre la peine de mort reveals that at least 975 people were executed in Iran in 2024, a 17% increase from 2023, marking the highest number since 2008 and highlighting the Iranian government's use of capital punishment as a tool of political repression.
Iran's 2024 Executions Surge to Record High
A report by Iran Human Rights and Ensemble contre la peine de mort reveals that at least 975 people were executed in Iran in 2024, a 17% increase from 2023, marking the highest number since 2008 and highlighting the Iranian government's use of capital punishment as a tool of political repression.
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64% Bias Score
Venezuela's Catholic Church Condemns Maduro's Authoritarianism
The Venezuelan Catholic Church publicly denounced the Maduro government's authoritarianism, expressing concerns about religious freedom and comparing the situation to Nicaragua's persecution of religious groups; this marks a significant departure from the Church's previous political neutrality.
Venezuela's Catholic Church Condemns Maduro's Authoritarianism
The Venezuelan Catholic Church publicly denounced the Maduro government's authoritarianism, expressing concerns about religious freedom and comparing the situation to Nicaragua's persecution of religious groups; this marks a significant departure from the Church's previous political neutrality.
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48% Bias Score
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