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Iran's Energy Crisis: Sanctions, Mismanagement, and a Looming Energy Import Dependence
Iran's energy crisis, marked by widespread blackouts and school closures, is due to insufficient domestic natural gas supply, exacerbated by Western sanctions and the misallocation of oil revenues towards regional objectives, leaving the country reliant on polluting oil alternatives and facing poten...
Iran's Energy Crisis: Sanctions, Mismanagement, and a Looming Energy Import Dependence
Iran's energy crisis, marked by widespread blackouts and school closures, is due to insufficient domestic natural gas supply, exacerbated by Western sanctions and the misallocation of oil revenues towards regional objectives, leaving the country reliant on polluting oil alternatives and facing poten...
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44% Bias Score
US Launches Probe into Chinese Semiconductor Makers, Potential Tariffs Loom
The Biden administration initiated an investigation into Chinese semiconductor producers, potentially imposing tariffs on Chinese goods due to concerns about unfair competition and national security, citing the use of older, cheaper production methods and a lack of transparency in the supply chain.
US Launches Probe into Chinese Semiconductor Makers, Potential Tariffs Loom
The Biden administration initiated an investigation into Chinese semiconductor producers, potentially imposing tariffs on Chinese goods due to concerns about unfair competition and national security, citing the use of older, cheaper production methods and a lack of transparency in the supply chain.
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40% Bias Score
Ortega Extends Controversial Nicaraguan Army Chief's Term
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega extended General Julio César Avilés's term as head of the Nicaraguan Army for six more years, starting February 21, 2025, despite US sanctions against Avilés for alleged corruption and silencing pro-democracy voices; this extends Avilés's tenure to 21 consecutive y...
Ortega Extends Controversial Nicaraguan Army Chief's Term
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega extended General Julio César Avilés's term as head of the Nicaraguan Army for six more years, starting February 21, 2025, despite US sanctions against Avilés for alleged corruption and silencing pro-democracy voices; this extends Avilés's tenure to 21 consecutive y...
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48% Bias Score
EU to Confiscate Frozen Russian Assets, Despite Geopolitical Risks
The EU plans to confiscate approximately €200-260 billion in frozen Russian assets held within the EU, using the funds to aid Ukraine; this action may affect the value of the Euro and provoke retaliation from Russia.
EU to Confiscate Frozen Russian Assets, Despite Geopolitical Risks
The EU plans to confiscate approximately €200-260 billion in frozen Russian assets held within the EU, using the funds to aid Ukraine; this action may affect the value of the Euro and provoke retaliation from Russia.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Holds Interest Rate Amid High Inflation
The Russian Central Bank surprisingly held its key interest rate at 21 percent, defying expectations of a further increase to combat 11 percent inflation, following President Putin's call for a balanced approach, despite concerns about the negative impact of high interest rates on businesses and con...
Russia Holds Interest Rate Amid High Inflation
The Russian Central Bank surprisingly held its key interest rate at 21 percent, defying expectations of a further increase to combat 11 percent inflation, following President Putin's call for a balanced approach, despite concerns about the negative impact of high interest rates on businesses and con...
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40% Bias Score
EU Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Officials Over Crackdown on Protests
The European Commission proposed suspending visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials due to the violent suppression of pro-EU protests following the government's unexpected halt of EU accession talks and alleged electoral irregularities.
EU Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Officials Over Crackdown on Protests
The European Commission proposed suspending visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials due to the violent suppression of pro-EU protests following the government's unexpected halt of EU accession talks and alleged electoral irregularities.
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48% Bias Score
Qatar Threatens to Halt Gas Supplies to Europe Over New EU Law
Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi threatened to cut gas supplies to Europe in response to the EU's new corporate sustainability law, which mandates large companies to address supply chain misconduct, with potential fines up to 5% of global revenue; the EU may adjust the law's implementation.
Qatar Threatens to Halt Gas Supplies to Europe Over New EU Law
Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi threatened to cut gas supplies to Europe in response to the EU's new corporate sustainability law, which mandates large companies to address supply chain misconduct, with potential fines up to 5% of global revenue; the EU may adjust the law's implementation.
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40% Bias Score
Iran's Energy Crisis: Sanctions and Mismanagement Cause Power Rationing and Pollution
Iran, with the world's second-largest natural gas reserves, faces a severe energy crisis due to exceeding demand, forcing power rationing, school closures, and the burning of polluting Masut oil for power generation; this is attributed to Western sanctions hindering investment and internal misalloca...
Iran's Energy Crisis: Sanctions and Mismanagement Cause Power Rationing and Pollution
Iran, with the world's second-largest natural gas reserves, faces a severe energy crisis due to exceeding demand, forcing power rationing, school closures, and the burning of polluting Masut oil for power generation; this is attributed to Western sanctions hindering investment and internal misalloca...
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40% Bias Score
North Korea's Cryptocurrency Heists Hit Record High in 2024
North Korea stole $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, significantly up from $660 million in 2023, funding its weapons programs and deepening its ties with Russia, raising global security concerns.
North Korea's Cryptocurrency Heists Hit Record High in 2024
North Korea stole $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, significantly up from $660 million in 2023, funding its weapons programs and deepening its ties with Russia, raising global security concerns.
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48% Bias Score
US Charges Iranian Officer with Murder of American Citizen in Iraq
The US Department of Justice charged Iranian IRGC officer Mohammad Reza Nouri with terrorism and murder for the 2022 killing of American Stephen Troell in Baghdad, an act allegedly orchestrated in retaliation for the assassination of Qassem Soleimani; Nouri was previously convicted in Iraq for his r...
US Charges Iranian Officer with Murder of American Citizen in Iraq
The US Department of Justice charged Iranian IRGC officer Mohammad Reza Nouri with terrorism and murder for the 2022 killing of American Stephen Troell in Baghdad, an act allegedly orchestrated in retaliation for the assassination of Qassem Soleimani; Nouri was previously convicted in Iraq for his r...
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40% Bias Score
Russia Holds Interest Rates Amid High Inflation
The Russian Central Bank unexpectedly maintained its key interest rate at 21 percent, following President Putin's recommendation, despite high inflation (11 percent) and expectations of a rate increase to 23 percent; the decision aims to evaluate the economy's response to previous rate hikes before ...
Russia Holds Interest Rates Amid High Inflation
The Russian Central Bank unexpectedly maintained its key interest rate at 21 percent, following President Putin's recommendation, despite high inflation (11 percent) and expectations of a rate increase to 23 percent; the decision aims to evaluate the economy's response to previous rate hikes before ...
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40% Bias Score
EU Condemns Russia's War, Pledges Increased Military Aid to Ukraine
On December 19th, the European Council strongly condemned Russia's war against Ukraine, urging all countries to halt support for Russia and pledging increased military aid to Ukraine, including air defense systems and training, while also supporting Ukraine's peace formula and emphasizing the princi...
EU Condemns Russia's War, Pledges Increased Military Aid to Ukraine
On December 19th, the European Council strongly condemned Russia's war against Ukraine, urging all countries to halt support for Russia and pledging increased military aid to Ukraine, including air defense systems and training, while also supporting Ukraine's peace formula and emphasizing the princi...
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20% Bias Score
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