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
U.S. Accuses Russia of Supporting Both Sides in Sudanese Civil War
The U.S. accuses Russia of supporting both sides of Sudan's civil war, hindering peace efforts; Russia denies these claims, citing Western bias. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has displaced over 11 million people, and the U.S. recently sanctioned RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
U.S. Accuses Russia of Supporting Both Sides in Sudanese Civil War
The U.S. accuses Russia of supporting both sides of Sudan's civil war, hindering peace efforts; Russia denies these claims, citing Western bias. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has displaced over 11 million people, and the U.S. recently sanctioned RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Adds Dozens of Chinese Firms to Military-Linked List
The U.S. Department of Defense added 134 Chinese companies, including Tencent, SenseTime, and CATL, to its list of companies with ties to the Chinese military, prompting stock declines and official denials from the affected companies, who plan to appeal the decision.
U.S. Adds Dozens of Chinese Firms to Military-Linked List
The U.S. Department of Defense added 134 Chinese companies, including Tencent, SenseTime, and CATL, to its list of companies with ties to the Chinese military, prompting stock declines and official denials from the affected companies, who plan to appeal the decision.
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44% Bias Score
US Grants Six-Month Syria Sanctions Waiver for Essential Services
The US issued a six-month sanctions waiver for Syria to ensure access to essential services like electricity, water, and sanitation, while continuing to monitor Islamist rebel groups and linking future sanctions relief to political progress.
US Grants Six-Month Syria Sanctions Waiver for Essential Services
The US issued a six-month sanctions waiver for Syria to ensure access to essential services like electricity, water, and sanitation, while continuing to monitor Islamist rebel groups and linking future sanctions relief to political progress.
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36% Bias Score
Iran and Russia Formalize Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement
Iran and Russia will formalize a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement on January 17 in Moscow, encompassing defense, trade, and energy cooperation to counter Western influence and sanctions, involving projects like the North-South Transport Corridor and increased Russian investment in Iran'...
Iran and Russia Formalize Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement
Iran and Russia will formalize a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement on January 17 in Moscow, encompassing defense, trade, and energy cooperation to counter Western influence and sanctions, involving projects like the North-South Transport Corridor and increased Russian investment in Iran'...
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48% Bias Score
US to Sanction Tankers Transporting Russian Oil Above Price Cap
The Biden administration is imposing new sanctions on tankers transporting Russian oil above the $60 per barrel price cap, targeting the "shadow fleet" used to circumvent sanctions, aiming to further restrict Russia's oil revenue and hinder its war effort in Ukraine.
US to Sanction Tankers Transporting Russian Oil Above Price Cap
The Biden administration is imposing new sanctions on tankers transporting Russian oil above the $60 per barrel price cap, targeting the "shadow fleet" used to circumvent sanctions, aiming to further restrict Russia's oil revenue and hinder its war effort in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Syria's Reconstruction Stalled by Continued Sanctions Post-Assad
A month after Assad's fall, Syria struggles with reconstruction hampered by continued US and international sanctions despite recent aid pledges and energy support from Qatar and Turkey; lifting sanctions is linked to political reforms and a Kurdish compromise.
Syria's Reconstruction Stalled by Continued Sanctions Post-Assad
A month after Assad's fall, Syria struggles with reconstruction hampered by continued US and international sanctions despite recent aid pledges and energy support from Qatar and Turkey; lifting sanctions is linked to political reforms and a Kurdish compromise.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Declares Genocide in Sudan, Imposes Sanctions on RSF
The U.S. declared that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan committed genocide, imposing sanctions on its leader Hemedti and related entities due to widespread atrocities, including ethnic killings and sexual violence, amidst a brutal civil war causing a massive humanitarian crisis affecting over...
U.S. Declares Genocide in Sudan, Imposes Sanctions on RSF
The U.S. declared that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan committed genocide, imposing sanctions on its leader Hemedti and related entities due to widespread atrocities, including ethnic killings and sexual violence, amidst a brutal civil war causing a massive humanitarian crisis affecting over...
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52% Bias Score
Syria's New Leader: A Facade of Moderation Masks Concerning Intentions
Following his takeover of Damascus on December 8th, Ahmed al-Charaa (formerly Abou Mohammed al-Joulani) has adopted a diplomatic facade, promising minority rights and appointing women to high positions, while simultaneously attempting to Islamize the education system and appointing individuals with ...
Syria's New Leader: A Facade of Moderation Masks Concerning Intentions
Following his takeover of Damascus on December 8th, Ahmed al-Charaa (formerly Abou Mohammed al-Joulani) has adopted a diplomatic facade, promising minority rights and appointing women to high positions, while simultaneously attempting to Islamize the education system and appointing individuals with ...
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56% Bias Score
Kerch Strait Oil Spill Kills 32 Dolphins
A fuel oil spill from two damaged tankers in the Kerch Strait has resulted in the deaths of 32 dolphins, with an additional 29 cetaceans found dead, possibly prior to the spill; over 96,000 tons of contaminated materials have been removed from shorelines.
Kerch Strait Oil Spill Kills 32 Dolphins
A fuel oil spill from two damaged tankers in the Kerch Strait has resulted in the deaths of 32 dolphins, with an additional 29 cetaceans found dead, possibly prior to the spill; over 96,000 tons of contaminated materials have been removed from shorelines.
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28% Bias Score
UK MPs Urge Transfer of Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine
British MPs are calling for the UK government to transfer \$300 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, arguing that this is necessary to hold Russia accountable and prevent future conflicts, despite legal hurdles.
UK MPs Urge Transfer of Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine
British MPs are calling for the UK government to transfer \$300 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, arguing that this is necessary to hold Russia accountable and prevent future conflicts, despite legal hurdles.
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40% Bias Score
US Sanctions Cripple Syria's Imports Amid Regime Change
Syria's new Islamist government faces a potential catastrophe due to US sanctions preventing imports of essential goods like fuel and wheat, despite international willingness to trade, leaving the country with only a few months' supply.
US Sanctions Cripple Syria's Imports Amid Regime Change
Syria's new Islamist government faces a potential catastrophe due to US sanctions preventing imports of essential goods like fuel and wheat, despite international willingness to trade, leaving the country with only a few months' supply.
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32% Bias Score