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Ukraine War's Crushing Economic Impact on Russia
Russia's war in Ukraine is causing significant economic strain, with inflation at 15.3% (public perception), a 22% rise in consumer goods prices, and a tripling of defense spending since 2021 to 17 trillion rubles (USD 170 billion), despite an IMF prediction of 3.6% growth. Despite this, the conflic...
Ukraine War's Crushing Economic Impact on Russia
Russia's war in Ukraine is causing significant economic strain, with inflation at 15.3% (public perception), a 22% rise in consumer goods prices, and a tripling of defense spending since 2021 to 17 trillion rubles (USD 170 billion), despite an IMF prediction of 3.6% growth. Despite this, the conflic...
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52% Bias Score
Russia's Wartime Economy Slows, Exposing Tensions Among Elites
Russia's wartime economy is slowing, with industrial production declining and the ruble weakening, causing tensions between economic elites and the central bank over interest rates as the war in Ukraine nears its fourth year.
Russia's Wartime Economy Slows, Exposing Tensions Among Elites
Russia's wartime economy is slowing, with industrial production declining and the ruble weakening, causing tensions between economic elites and the central bank over interest rates as the war in Ukraine nears its fourth year.
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28% Bias Score
UK Appoints Anti-Corruption Champion, Signaling Renewed Global Focus
Margaret Hodge, a former MP and anti-corruption campaigner, has been appointed the UK's anti-corruption champion, signaling a renewed government focus on tackling corruption globally and in UK overseas territories, with increased funding for related agencies and ongoing efforts to establish public r...
UK Appoints Anti-Corruption Champion, Signaling Renewed Global Focus
Margaret Hodge, a former MP and anti-corruption campaigner, has been appointed the UK's anti-corruption champion, signaling a renewed government focus on tackling corruption globally and in UK overseas territories, with increased funding for related agencies and ongoing efforts to establish public r...
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40% Bias Score
UK Sanctions Georgia Over Protest Crackdown
Following mass protests and a violent crackdown on demonstrators in Georgia, the UK announced sanctions against the Georgian government, suspending program support, limiting defense cooperation and restricting interaction with the Georgian Dream party representatives, citing violations of European d...
UK Sanctions Georgia Over Protest Crackdown
Following mass protests and a violent crackdown on demonstrators in Georgia, the UK announced sanctions against the Georgian government, suspending program support, limiting defense cooperation and restricting interaction with the Georgian Dream party representatives, citing violations of European d...
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44% Bias Score
Vučić Criticizes Western Sanctions, Suggests Trump-led Path to Peace
President Vučić, speaking at a Zurich forum, criticized the West's sanctions against Russia as counterproductive, advocating for a reassessment of global values and suggesting a potential path to peace through a future Trump presidency, while acknowledging significant obstacles.
Vučić Criticizes Western Sanctions, Suggests Trump-led Path to Peace
President Vučić, speaking at a Zurich forum, criticized the West's sanctions against Russia as counterproductive, advocating for a reassessment of global values and suggesting a potential path to peace through a future Trump presidency, while acknowledging significant obstacles.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Bypasses US Sanctions on \"Gazprombank\", Maintaining Gas Exports to Europe
Following US sanctions on 50 Russian banks including \"Gazprombank\", Russia introduced intermediaries for gas export payments, circumventing restrictions and maintaining gas supplies to Europe, while potentially increasing costs and escalating geopolitical tensions.
Russia Bypasses US Sanctions on \"Gazprombank\", Maintaining Gas Exports to Europe
Following US sanctions on 50 Russian banks including \"Gazprombank\", Russia introduced intermediaries for gas export payments, circumventing restrictions and maintaining gas supplies to Europe, while potentially increasing costs and escalating geopolitical tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Civil War Causes 85% GDP Drop, Exacerbating Poverty and Reconstruction Challenges
The Syrian civil war, beginning in 2011, decimated the country's economy, causing an 85% drop in GDP to \$9 billion by 2023. The conflict, sanctions, and exodus of over 6 million people left over half the population in extreme poverty, creating significant challenges for reconstruction and the retur...
Syrian Civil War Causes 85% GDP Drop, Exacerbating Poverty and Reconstruction Challenges
The Syrian civil war, beginning in 2011, decimated the country's economy, causing an 85% drop in GDP to \$9 billion by 2023. The conflict, sanctions, and exodus of over 6 million people left over half the population in extreme poverty, creating significant challenges for reconstruction and the retur...
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36% Bias Score
Tbilisi Protesters Decorate Christmas Tree with Photos of Injured During Ongoing Demonstrations
Protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia, decorated a Christmas tree near the parliament with photos of injured activists and journalists, escalating the eleventh day of demonstrations against the government's refusal to discuss EU accession before 2028.
Tbilisi Protesters Decorate Christmas Tree with Photos of Injured During Ongoing Demonstrations
Protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia, decorated a Christmas tree near the parliament with photos of injured activists and journalists, escalating the eleventh day of demonstrations against the government's refusal to discuss EU accession before 2028.
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32% Bias Score
EU Sanctions Congolese Militia Leader Operating Impunely in Goma
The European Union imposed sanctions on Dominique Ndarurutse, leader of the CMC-FDP, for human rights abuses in eastern DRC, yet he operates openly in Goma, highlighting the weak state presence and the complex relationship between the government and armed groups.
EU Sanctions Congolese Militia Leader Operating Impunely in Goma
The European Union imposed sanctions on Dominique Ndarurutse, leader of the CMC-FDP, for human rights abuses in eastern DRC, yet he operates openly in Goma, highlighting the weak state presence and the complex relationship between the government and armed groups.
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44% Bias Score
Eurasian Economic Forum Relocates to UAE Amidst Sanctions
The Eurasian Economic Forum, previously held in Italy, relocated to Ras Al-Khaima, UAE, from December 5-6, 2024, attracting 1000 participants from 40 countries due to Western sanctions on Russia following its military operation in Ukraine; the UAE's burgeoning role as a Russian financial hub, partic...
Eurasian Economic Forum Relocates to UAE Amidst Sanctions
The Eurasian Economic Forum, previously held in Italy, relocated to Ras Al-Khaima, UAE, from December 5-6, 2024, attracting 1000 participants from 40 countries due to Western sanctions on Russia following its military operation in Ukraine; the UAE's burgeoning role as a Russian financial hub, partic...
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36% Bias Score
Rubio's Confirmation as Secretary of State: Looming Threat to Cuba
With Marco Rubio's expected confirmation as Secretary of State, Cuba faces the potential for intensified US sanctions due to Rubio's long-standing hardline stance against the Cuban government, potentially worsening the island's already dire economic situation and potentially leading to instability a...
Rubio's Confirmation as Secretary of State: Looming Threat to Cuba
With Marco Rubio's expected confirmation as Secretary of State, Cuba faces the potential for intensified US sanctions due to Rubio's long-standing hardline stance against the Cuban government, potentially worsening the island's already dire economic situation and potentially leading to instability a...
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56% Bias Score
Assad Regime Fall: Short-Term Bullish, Long-Term Bearish Oil Market Outlook
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria is unlikely to directly affect world oil markets initially, but it could lead to short-term price increases due to potential sanctions on Iran or longer-term price decreases if a new agreement is reached, significantly impacting global oil markets and prices.
Assad Regime Fall: Short-Term Bullish, Long-Term Bearish Oil Market Outlook
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria is unlikely to directly affect world oil markets initially, but it could lead to short-term price increases due to potential sanctions on Iran or longer-term price decreases if a new agreement is reached, significantly impacting global oil markets and prices.
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48% Bias Score
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