Kallas' Assertive EU Foreign Policy Sparks Conflicts with Member States
The EU's new foreign policy chief, Estonian Kallas, is clashing with some member states due to her assertive approach towards issues like the Ukraine conflict and her attempts to strengthen the EU's foreign policy decision-making, which contrasts with the consensus-based system and previous practice...
Kallas' Assertive EU Foreign Policy Sparks Conflicts with Member States
The EU's new foreign policy chief, Estonian Kallas, is clashing with some member states due to her assertive approach towards issues like the Ukraine conflict and her attempts to strengthen the EU's foreign policy decision-making, which contrasts with the consensus-based system and previous practice...
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52% Bias Score
Global Gold Rush: Central Banks Diversify Amid Dollar's Weakening Dominance
Central banks globally, especially those concerned about US sanctions, are massively increasing gold reserves, pushing prices above \$2,800 per ounce, reflecting growing distrust in the US-dominated financial system and a move toward diversification.
Global Gold Rush: Central Banks Diversify Amid Dollar's Weakening Dominance
Central banks globally, especially those concerned about US sanctions, are massively increasing gold reserves, pushing prices above \$2,800 per ounce, reflecting growing distrust in the US-dominated financial system and a move toward diversification.
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52% Bias Score
US Sanctions Iran, Russia for Election Interference
The US Treasury Department sanctioned an Iranian IRGC subsidiary and a Russian GRU-linked organization for attempting to interfere in the November 5, 2024, US presidential election by using AI-generated disinformation to incite sociopolitical tensions and influence voters; Republican candidate Donal...
US Sanctions Iran, Russia for Election Interference
The US Treasury Department sanctioned an Iranian IRGC subsidiary and a Russian GRU-linked organization for attempting to interfere in the November 5, 2024, US presidential election by using AI-generated disinformation to incite sociopolitical tensions and influence voters; Republican candidate Donal...
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44% Bias Score
Suspected Russian Oil Tanker Linked to Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish police suspect the oil tanker Eagle S, linked to Russia's shadow fleet, caused damage to the Estlink 2 undersea power cable on Christmas Day, based on hull damage consistent with anchor damage and extensive seabed drag marks.
Suspected Russian Oil Tanker Linked to Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish police suspect the oil tanker Eagle S, linked to Russia's shadow fleet, caused damage to the Estlink 2 undersea power cable on Christmas Day, based on hull damage consistent with anchor damage and extensive seabed drag marks.
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40% Bias Score
Estlink 2 Cable Severed: Sabotage Suspected, NATO Responds
The Estlink 2 electricity cable between Finland and Estonia was severed on December 26th, 2024; Fingrid is investigating potential sabotage, with two vessels—the Xin Xin Tiang 2 and the Eagle S—sighted nearby; NATO is increasing its Baltic presence due to this and similar prior incidents.
Estlink 2 Cable Severed: Sabotage Suspected, NATO Responds
The Estlink 2 electricity cable between Finland and Estonia was severed on December 26th, 2024; Fingrid is investigating potential sabotage, with two vessels—the Xin Xin Tiang 2 and the Eagle S—sighted nearby; NATO is increasing its Baltic presence due to this and similar prior incidents.
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48% Bias Score
BRICS Expands Despite Key Absences
Russia concluded its BRICS chairmanship by adding nine partner countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cuba, but failed to secure key members like Saudi Arabia and Turkey, who are wary of antagonizing the West, while BRICS aims to create a new global payment system to bypass Western sanctions.
BRICS Expands Despite Key Absences
Russia concluded its BRICS chairmanship by adding nine partner countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cuba, but failed to secure key members like Saudi Arabia and Turkey, who are wary of antagonizing the West, while BRICS aims to create a new global payment system to bypass Western sanctions.
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44% Bias Score
Putin's Shifting Relationship with the West: From Cooperation to Conflict
From his appointment as Prime Minister in August 1999 to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Vladimir Putin's relationship with the West has dramatically shifted from initial cooperation and partnership proposals to open conflict and a new arms race, driven by geopolitical ambitions...
Putin's Shifting Relationship with the West: From Cooperation to Conflict
From his appointment as Prime Minister in August 1999 to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Vladimir Putin's relationship with the West has dramatically shifted from initial cooperation and partnership proposals to open conflict and a new arms race, driven by geopolitical ambitions...
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68% Bias Score
Zero Requests for Russian Gas Transit Through Ukraine on January 1st
On January 1st, 2025, all requests for Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe dropped to zero, following statements by both Russia and Ukraine that the agreement would not be renewed, potentially resulting in significantly higher energy prices and geopolitical instability.
Zero Requests for Russian Gas Transit Through Ukraine on January 1st
On January 1st, 2025, all requests for Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe dropped to zero, following statements by both Russia and Ukraine that the agreement would not be renewed, potentially resulting in significantly higher energy prices and geopolitical instability.
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56% Bias Score
Soaring Food Prices in Russia Cast Shadow Over New Year's Celebrations
Due to the war in Ukraine and subsequent sanctions, the cost of making Olivier salad, a traditional Russian New Year's dish, increased by 16% year over year to 414 rubles ($3.94) for four people, reflecting broader inflation impacting food prices like eggs (up 45%), butter (up 40%), and potatoes (al...
Soaring Food Prices in Russia Cast Shadow Over New Year's Celebrations
Due to the war in Ukraine and subsequent sanctions, the cost of making Olivier salad, a traditional Russian New Year's dish, increased by 16% year over year to 414 rubles ($3.94) for four people, reflecting broader inflation impacting food prices like eggs (up 45%), butter (up 40%), and potatoes (al...
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44% Bias Score
US Announces $2.5 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine Amidst Calls for Territorial Concessions
The US announced a $2.5 billion security aid package for Ukraine, while Slovakia's defense minister suggested Ukraine cede territory for peace, and Russia is open to negotiations considering the current situation on the ground.
US Announces $2.5 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine Amidst Calls for Territorial Concessions
The US announced a $2.5 billion security aid package for Ukraine, while Slovakia's defense minister suggested Ukraine cede territory for peace, and Russia is open to negotiations considering the current situation on the ground.
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48% Bias Score
EU to Act Against Russia's Shadow Fleet Following Baltic Cable Sabotage
The EU announced stronger action against Russia's shadow fleet after suspected sabotage of the Estlink 2 undersea energy cable linking Finland and Estonia, with the oil tanker Eagle S, possibly part of the fleet, suspected of causing the damage.
EU to Act Against Russia's Shadow Fleet Following Baltic Cable Sabotage
The EU announced stronger action against Russia's shadow fleet after suspected sabotage of the Estlink 2 undersea energy cable linking Finland and Estonia, with the oil tanker Eagle S, possibly part of the fleet, suspected of causing the damage.
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52% Bias Score
Russia-Linked Tanker Seized After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
A Russia-linked tanker, the Eagle S, is suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable between Finland and Estonia, prompting its seizure and relocation to a Finnish port for investigation amidst heightened regional tensions and increased NATO presence in the Baltic Sea.
Russia-Linked Tanker Seized After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
A Russia-linked tanker, the Eagle S, is suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable between Finland and Estonia, prompting its seizure and relocation to a Finnish port for investigation amidst heightened regional tensions and increased NATO presence in the Baltic Sea.
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44% Bias Score