Iran Hopes for Realistic US Approach Amidst Sanctions Concerns
Hours before Donald Trump's inauguration, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson voiced hope for a realistic US approach respecting regional interests, including Iran's, amidst concerns over potential sanctions re-imposition under UN resolution 2231, which could trigger Iran's withdrawal from the Nucl...
Iran Hopes for Realistic US Approach Amidst Sanctions Concerns
Hours before Donald Trump's inauguration, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson voiced hope for a realistic US approach respecting regional interests, including Iran's, amidst concerns over potential sanctions re-imposition under UN resolution 2231, which could trigger Iran's withdrawal from the Nucl...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Trump's Return Signals Assertive Middle East Policy Shift
President-elect Trump's return to the White House marks a significant shift in Middle East policy, prioritizing forceful action against Iran, potentially including military strikes, unlike Biden's diplomatic approach; this change carries considerable risks of regional conflict and economic disruptio...
Trump's Return Signals Assertive Middle East Policy Shift
President-elect Trump's return to the White House marks a significant shift in Middle East policy, prioritizing forceful action against Iran, potentially including military strikes, unlike Biden's diplomatic approach; this change carries considerable risks of regional conflict and economic disruptio...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Syria Bans Imports from Russia, Iran, Israel; Allows Dollar Transactions
Syria's Ministry of Finance banned imports from Russia, Iran, and Israel on January 18th, 2025, implementing new customs duties that reduced tariffs by 50-60% and allowing dollar transactions to boost the economy, leading to increased imports from countries such as Turkey and the US. The ban follows...
Syria Bans Imports from Russia, Iran, Israel; Allows Dollar Transactions
Syria's Ministry of Finance banned imports from Russia, Iran, and Israel on January 18th, 2025, implementing new customs duties that reduced tariffs by 50-60% and allowing dollar transactions to boost the economy, leading to increased imports from countries such as Turkey and the US. The ban follows...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Trump's Renewed Iran Sanctions Face China Challenge
A potential Trump administration plans to reinstate its "maximum pressure" policy on Iran, focusing on oil exports, but faces challenges from China's significant economic support for Iran and the shifting geopolitical landscape.
Trump's Renewed Iran Sanctions Face China Challenge
A potential Trump administration plans to reinstate its "maximum pressure" policy on Iran, focusing on oil exports, but faces challenges from China's significant economic support for Iran and the shifting geopolitical landscape.
Progress
40% Bias Score
US Sanctions Chinese Entities for Cyberattacks Targeting Top Officials
The Biden administration imposed sanctions on a Chinese tech firm and an individual for allegedly orchestrating cyberattacks that targeted US telecommunication companies and the Treasury Department, compromising sensitive information belonging to senior US officials, including President-elect Trump ...
US Sanctions Chinese Entities for Cyberattacks Targeting Top Officials
The Biden administration imposed sanctions on a Chinese tech firm and an individual for allegedly orchestrating cyberattacks that targeted US telecommunication companies and the Treasury Department, compromising sensitive information belonging to senior US officials, including President-elect Trump ...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Russia and Iran sign 20-year cooperation agreement
Russia and Iran signed a 20-year cooperation agreement on military and economic issues, including intelligence sharing and energy collaboration, during Iranian President Pezeshkian's visit to Moscow; the deal omits a mutual defense clause unlike a similar pact with North Korea.
Russia and Iran sign 20-year cooperation agreement
Russia and Iran signed a 20-year cooperation agreement on military and economic issues, including intelligence sharing and energy collaboration, during Iranian President Pezeshkian's visit to Moscow; the deal omits a mutual defense clause unlike a similar pact with North Korea.
Progress
40% Bias Score
US Oil Sanctions, Gas Halt Cripple Russia's Economy
The Russian economy, resilient for three years despite war and sanctions, faces a severe downturn in 2025 due to new US oil sanctions hitting major producers, a halt in gas transit through Ukraine, and internal economic policy discord; inflation exceeds 10 percent while the central bank interest rat...
US Oil Sanctions, Gas Halt Cripple Russia's Economy
The Russian economy, resilient for three years despite war and sanctions, faces a severe downturn in 2025 due to new US oil sanctions hitting major producers, a halt in gas transit through Ukraine, and internal economic policy discord; inflation exceeds 10 percent while the central bank interest rat...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Women Join Ukrainian Legion in Poland; Hungary Predicts End to Russia Sanctions
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced the first-ever recruitment of women into its Polish-based legion, alongside international recruits, while Hungary's Prime Minister predicts the eventual lifting of sanctions against Russia post-conflict.
Women Join Ukrainian Legion in Poland; Hungary Predicts End to Russia Sanctions
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced the first-ever recruitment of women into its Polish-based legion, alongside international recruits, while Hungary's Prime Minister predicts the eventual lifting of sanctions against Russia post-conflict.
Progress
36% Bias Score
U.S. Sanctions Push India to Diversify Away from Russian Oil
Following new U.S. sanctions targeting Russian oil shipments, India, which sources 40% of its oil from Russia, is actively seeking alternative suppliers from countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman, after utilizing 'shadow' tankers to circumvent prior sanctions.
U.S. Sanctions Push India to Diversify Away from Russian Oil
Following new U.S. sanctions targeting Russian oil shipments, India, which sources 40% of its oil from Russia, is actively seeking alternative suppliers from countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman, after utilizing 'shadow' tankers to circumvent prior sanctions.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Russia's Massive Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid Amidst Rising Departures and New Sanctions
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy grid on January 15, 2025, causing widespread power outages despite Ukrainian defenses; subsequent attacks in Kherson resulted in casualties; nearly 450,000 Ukrainians left the country in 2024, exacerbating labor shortages; Ukrain...
Russia's Massive Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid Amidst Rising Departures and New Sanctions
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy grid on January 15, 2025, causing widespread power outages despite Ukrainian defenses; subsequent attacks in Kherson resulted in casualties; nearly 450,000 Ukrainians left the country in 2024, exacerbating labor shortages; Ukrain...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Rosatom Sells Kazakhstani Uranium Stakes to China Amidst Sanctions and War
Russia's Rosatom sold its stakes in three Kazakhstani uranium projects to China for an estimated $300-$500 million, driven by Western sanctions risk, depleted uranium deposits, and Russia's financial needs due to the Ukraine war.
Rosatom Sells Kazakhstani Uranium Stakes to China Amidst Sanctions and War
Russia's Rosatom sold its stakes in three Kazakhstani uranium projects to China for an estimated $300-$500 million, driven by Western sanctions risk, depleted uranium deposits, and Russia's financial needs due to the Ukraine war.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Ukraine Charges Former MP Novinsky with Treason, Seizes $377 Million in Assets
Ukraine's SBU and DBR charged former MP Vadym Novinsky in absentia with treason and inciting religious hatred for disseminating Kremlin propaganda, using religious communities in the EU to discredit Ukraine, and collaborating with Patriarch Kirill; they seized over $377 million USD in his assets.
Ukraine Charges Former MP Novinsky with Treason, Seizes $377 Million in Assets
Ukraine's SBU and DBR charged former MP Vadym Novinsky in absentia with treason and inciting religious hatred for disseminating Kremlin propaganda, using religious communities in the EU to discredit Ukraine, and collaborating with Patriarch Kirill; they seized over $377 million USD in his assets.
Progress
32% Bias Score