Maduro's Contested Inauguration Sparks International Outcry
Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term as Venezuelan president on Friday despite widespread international condemnation and opposition claims of election fraud, prompting new sanctions from the US and UK and a continued political crisis.
Maduro's Contested Inauguration Sparks International Outcry
Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term as Venezuelan president on Friday despite widespread international condemnation and opposition claims of election fraud, prompting new sanctions from the US and UK and a continued political crisis.
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64% Bias Score
Maduro's Enduring Grip on Power Amidst Venezuelan Crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, despite facing economic collapse, international sanctions, and accusations of authoritarianism, has maintained power through control of the security forces, strategic negotiations, and cultivating religious support.
Maduro's Enduring Grip on Power Amidst Venezuelan Crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, despite facing economic collapse, international sanctions, and accusations of authoritarianism, has maintained power through control of the security forces, strategic negotiations, and cultivating religious support.
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64% Bias Score
€2.5bn Russian Aircraft Dispute Heads to Court
In Dublin, a €2.5bn (£2.1bn) legal battle is underway between aircraft lessors and insurers (including Lloyd's, AIG, and Chubb) over 400 planes stranded in Russia after Western sanctions, with the trial expected to last months and potentially reach a multi-million euro legal cost.
€2.5bn Russian Aircraft Dispute Heads to Court
In Dublin, a €2.5bn (£2.1bn) legal battle is underway between aircraft lessors and insurers (including Lloyd's, AIG, and Chubb) over 400 planes stranded in Russia after Western sanctions, with the trial expected to last months and potentially reach a multi-million euro legal cost.
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40% Bias Score
Maduro's Contested Re-election Sparks International Condemnation and Sanctions
Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third term as Venezuelan president on [Date], despite widespread international condemnation due to allegations of fraud in the July 2023 elections. The EU, US, and other countries have expanded sanctions, while a $25 million bounty is offered for Maduro's arrest. Op...
Maduro's Contested Re-election Sparks International Condemnation and Sanctions
Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third term as Venezuelan president on [Date], despite widespread international condemnation due to allegations of fraud in the July 2023 elections. The EU, US, and other countries have expanded sanctions, while a $25 million bounty is offered for Maduro's arrest. Op...
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52% Bias Score
Oil Tanker Drifts off Rügen, Raising Concerns about Russian Shadow Fleet
A Panama-flagged oil tanker, the Eventin, carrying 99,000 tons of oil, suffered a mechanical failure and drifted for hours off Rügen before being secured by German authorities; the incident highlights concerns about the Russian shadow fleet used to export Russian oil, circumventing sanctions.
Oil Tanker Drifts off Rügen, Raising Concerns about Russian Shadow Fleet
A Panama-flagged oil tanker, the Eventin, carrying 99,000 tons of oil, suffered a mechanical failure and drifted for hours off Rügen before being secured by German authorities; the incident highlights concerns about the Russian shadow fleet used to export Russian oil, circumventing sanctions.
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US Declares Sudan's RSF Committed Genocide in Darfur, Imposes Sanctions
The United States declared that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed genocide in Darfur, imposing sanctions on its leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and seven linked UAE companies; this follows previous findings of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and comes amidst Sudan's major humanitaria...
US Declares Sudan's RSF Committed Genocide in Darfur, Imposes Sanctions
The United States declared that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed genocide in Darfur, imposing sanctions on its leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and seven linked UAE companies; this follows previous findings of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and comes amidst Sudan's major humanitaria...
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Italy Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Syria Amidst EU Sanctions Debate
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Damascus, meeting with Syrian officials to discuss economic cooperation, sanctions relief, and combating drug trafficking; this visit follows similar trips by German and French officials, signaling a potential shift in EU-Syria relations.
Italy Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Syria Amidst EU Sanctions Debate
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Damascus, meeting with Syrian officials to discuss economic cooperation, sanctions relief, and combating drug trafficking; this visit follows similar trips by German and French officials, signaling a potential shift in EU-Syria relations.
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40% Bias Score
Maduro Begins Third Term Amid Sanctions, Protests
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro began a third term on Friday, following a disputed election, amidst ongoing protests and a surge in international sanctions targeting his administration and state-owned entities.
Maduro Begins Third Term Amid Sanctions, Protests
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro began a third term on Friday, following a disputed election, amidst ongoing protests and a surge in international sanctions targeting his administration and state-owned entities.
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60% Bias Score
Maduro's Inauguration Highlights Deepening International Isolation
Nicolás Maduro's inauguration as Venezuelan president on Friday was attended by representatives from 125 countries, but key Latin American nations largely boycotted the event due to concerns about electoral legitimacy, resulting in increased international isolation and renewed sanctions from the EU,...
Maduro's Inauguration Highlights Deepening International Isolation
Nicolás Maduro's inauguration as Venezuelan president on Friday was attended by representatives from 125 countries, but key Latin American nations largely boycotted the event due to concerns about electoral legitimacy, resulting in increased international isolation and renewed sanctions from the EU,...
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52% Bias Score
Rosatom to Sue Siemens Energy Over Delays at Turkey's Akkuyu Nuclear Plant
Rosatom plans to sue Siemens Energy for delayed delivery of equipment for Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear plant, citing lengthy German export license approvals; Siemens Energy says all necessary permits are now issued, but Rosatom may use Chinese replacements.
Rosatom to Sue Siemens Energy Over Delays at Turkey's Akkuyu Nuclear Plant
Rosatom plans to sue Siemens Energy for delayed delivery of equipment for Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear plant, citing lengthy German export license approvals; Siemens Energy says all necessary permits are now issued, but Rosatom may use Chinese replacements.
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36% Bias Score
US Sanctions Target Russian Oil Sector, Limited Economic Impact Expected
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on Russian oil companies Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz, along with 30 subsidiaries, 183 oil tankers, two insurance firms, and other entities, impacting their operations and potentially weakening the ruble.
US Sanctions Target Russian Oil Sector, Limited Economic Impact Expected
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on Russian oil companies Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz, along with 30 subsidiaries, 183 oil tankers, two insurance firms, and other entities, impacting their operations and potentially weakening the ruble.
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52% Bias Score
Final $500 Million US Military Aid Package for Ukraine Announced
The Biden administration announced a final $500 million military aid package for Ukraine, including air defense missiles and F-16 equipment, before potential negotiations with Russia in early 2025, while also preparing new sanctions against Russia.
Final $500 Million US Military Aid Package for Ukraine Announced
The Biden administration announced a final $500 million military aid package for Ukraine, including air defense missiles and F-16 equipment, before potential negotiations with Russia in early 2025, while also preparing new sanctions against Russia.
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36% Bias Score