Tanker Failures Highlight Panama's 'Flag of Convenience' Issue
Two tankers, Eventin and Jazz, carrying Russian oil, experienced mechanical failures in the Baltic Sea; both are registered in Panama, a 'flag of convenience' state known for its lax regulations, highlighting safety concerns and regulatory challenges.
Tanker Failures Highlight Panama's 'Flag of Convenience' Issue
Two tankers, Eventin and Jazz, carrying Russian oil, experienced mechanical failures in the Baltic Sea; both are registered in Panama, a 'flag of convenience' state known for its lax regulations, highlighting safety concerns and regulatory challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Russia and Iran Sign Strategic Partnership Pact
Russia and Iran are signing a strategic partnership pact in Moscow on Friday, deepening their military and technological cooperation amidst Russia's war in Ukraine and Western sanctions. This follows a similar pact with North Korea, raising concerns about the conflict's escalation and global implica...
Russia and Iran Sign Strategic Partnership Pact
Russia and Iran are signing a strategic partnership pact in Moscow on Friday, deepening their military and technological cooperation amidst Russia's war in Ukraine and Western sanctions. This follows a similar pact with North Korea, raising concerns about the conflict's escalation and global implica...
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60% Bias Score
Iran and Russia Sign Comprehensive Strategic Agreement
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a comprehensive strategic agreement on January 17, 2025, in Moscow, aiming to strengthen military and economic ties amid Western sanctions; Russia's gas exports to Iran could reach 55 billion cubic meters annually.
Iran and Russia Sign Comprehensive Strategic Agreement
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a comprehensive strategic agreement on January 17, 2025, in Moscow, aiming to strengthen military and economic ties amid Western sanctions; Russia's gas exports to Iran could reach 55 billion cubic meters annually.
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44% Bias Score
Zelensky Thanks Italy for Support Amidst Ongoing Russian Aggression
Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked Italy for military aid and G7 efforts against Russia, while Italian Defense Minister Crosetto visited Ukraine, witnessing widespread destruction from Russian attacks and reiterating support for Ukraine's sovereignty and a cessation of hostilities.
Zelensky Thanks Italy for Support Amidst Ongoing Russian Aggression
Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked Italy for military aid and G7 efforts against Russia, while Italian Defense Minister Crosetto visited Ukraine, witnessing widespread destruction from Russian attacks and reiterating support for Ukraine's sovereignty and a cessation of hostilities.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Condemns Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership Amid Ukraine War
Germany condemns Russia and Iran's strategic partnership, signed January 17 in Moscow, highlighting Iran's regional role and Russia's use of North Korean support in the Ukraine war; experts compare this to similar Russian agreements with countries like North Korea, Vietnam, and Mongolia, emphasizing...
Germany Condemns Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership Amid Ukraine War
Germany condemns Russia and Iran's strategic partnership, signed January 17 in Moscow, highlighting Iran's regional role and Russia's use of North Korean support in the Ukraine war; experts compare this to similar Russian agreements with countries like North Korea, Vietnam, and Mongolia, emphasizing...
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40% Bias Score
Record Russian LNG Imports to EU Fuel Concerns Despite Transit Agreement End
The European Union imported a record 837,300 metric tons of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first 15 days of 2025, despite ending a major transit agreement on January 1st, 2025, raising concerns about funding Russia's war in Ukraine and highlighting the challenges of breaking energy depen...
Record Russian LNG Imports to EU Fuel Concerns Despite Transit Agreement End
The European Union imported a record 837,300 metric tons of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first 15 days of 2025, despite ending a major transit agreement on January 1st, 2025, raising concerns about funding Russia's war in Ukraine and highlighting the challenges of breaking energy depen...
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48% Bias Score
Iran and Russia Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty
Iran and Russia signed a 20-year comprehensive strategic partnership treaty on Friday in Moscow, covering trade, military, and cultural cooperation, deepening their ties amid Western sanctions and just days before Trump's return to power.
Iran and Russia Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty
Iran and Russia signed a 20-year comprehensive strategic partnership treaty on Friday in Moscow, covering trade, military, and cultural cooperation, deepening their ties amid Western sanctions and just days before Trump's return to power.
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56% Bias Score
Bessent's Nuanced Approach to Russia Sanctions Amid Ukraine Conflict
Incoming US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed concerns about overusing sanctions against Russia while also suggesting further sanctions on its energy sector, reflecting a complex US policy amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict where the Biden administration already enacted several sanctions.
Bessent's Nuanced Approach to Russia Sanctions Amid Ukraine Conflict
Incoming US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed concerns about overusing sanctions against Russia while also suggesting further sanctions on its energy sector, reflecting a complex US policy amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict where the Biden administration already enacted several sanctions.
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52% Bias Score
Russia and Iran Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will meet in Moscow on January 17, 2025, to sign a 20-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, encompassing defense, counter-terrorism, energy, and numerous other sectors, aiming to elevate bilateral relations and count...
Russia and Iran Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will meet in Moscow on January 17, 2025, to sign a 20-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, encompassing defense, counter-terrorism, energy, and numerous other sectors, aiming to elevate bilateral relations and count...
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40% Bias Score
Cuba Frees Activist Ferrer Amid Last-Minute US Diplomatic Deal
On Thursday, Cuban authorities released prominent opposition activist Jose Daniel Ferrer, following a last-minute diplomatic agreement with the Biden administration that saw Cuba removed from a US terrorism list and the release of 553 prisoners, a deal brokered in part by the Vatican after years of ...
Cuba Frees Activist Ferrer Amid Last-Minute US Diplomatic Deal
On Thursday, Cuban authorities released prominent opposition activist Jose Daniel Ferrer, following a last-minute diplomatic agreement with the Biden administration that saw Cuba removed from a US terrorism list and the release of 553 prisoners, a deal brokered in part by the Vatican after years of ...
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40% Bias Score
Cuba Releases Dissident Ferrer in Deal with US
As part of a deal to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, the Cuban government released 553 prisoners, including prominent dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer, who had spent over three years in prison following anti-government protests in 2021. The deal, brokered by the Catholic C...
Cuba Releases Dissident Ferrer in Deal with US
As part of a deal to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, the Cuban government released 553 prisoners, including prominent dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer, who had spent over three years in prison following anti-government protests in 2021. The deal, brokered by the Catholic C...
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40% Bias Score
Russian Diplomats Breach UK Parliament Security
Russian diplomats illegally accessed restricted areas of the UK Parliament in December 2023, despite a ban on Russian embassy personnel since 2022, prompting security concerns and renewed warnings to MPs.
Russian Diplomats Breach UK Parliament Security
Russian diplomats illegally accessed restricted areas of the UK Parliament in December 2023, despite a ban on Russian embassy personnel since 2022, prompting security concerns and renewed warnings to MPs.
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40% Bias Score