UK MPs Urge Transfer of Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine
British MPs are calling for the UK government to transfer \$300 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, arguing that this is necessary to hold Russia accountable and prevent future conflicts, despite legal hurdles.
UK MPs Urge Transfer of Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine
British MPs are calling for the UK government to transfer \$300 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, arguing that this is necessary to hold Russia accountable and prevent future conflicts, despite legal hurdles.
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40% Bias Score
US Sanctions Cripple Syria's Imports Amid Regime Change
Syria's new Islamist government faces a potential catastrophe due to US sanctions preventing imports of essential goods like fuel and wheat, despite international willingness to trade, leaving the country with only a few months' supply.
US Sanctions Cripple Syria's Imports Amid Regime Change
Syria's new Islamist government faces a potential catastrophe due to US sanctions preventing imports of essential goods like fuel and wheat, despite international willingness to trade, leaving the country with only a few months' supply.
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32% Bias Score
Syria's Post-Rebellion Economy: Devastation and Struggle for Survival
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus, daily life has resumed, though the Syrian economy remains devastated by over a decade of war, stringent international sanctions, and hyperinflation, leaving 90% of Syrians in poverty and the per capita income at roughly \$1,000.
Syria's Post-Rebellion Economy: Devastation and Struggle for Survival
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus, daily life has resumed, though the Syrian economy remains devastated by over a decade of war, stringent international sanctions, and hyperinflation, leaving 90% of Syrians in poverty and the per capita income at roughly \$1,000.
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44% Bias Score
Iran's Fragile Economy: Oil Dependence and Regime Stability
Iran's economy, despite recent growth driven by oil exports, faces severe challenges including high inflation (nearly 60% in spring 2023), low employment (less than 30% official jobs), and a shrinking capital stock, raising concerns about regime stability.
Iran's Fragile Economy: Oil Dependence and Regime Stability
Iran's economy, despite recent growth driven by oil exports, faces severe challenges including high inflation (nearly 60% in spring 2023), low employment (less than 30% official jobs), and a shrinking capital stock, raising concerns about regime stability.
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52% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Breached US Treasury's Sanctions Office
Chinese government hackers breached the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Office of Financial Research, accessing unclassified documents, according to the Washington Post, raising concerns about potential compromise of information related to US sanctions against Chinese entit...
Chinese Hackers Breached US Treasury's Sanctions Office
Chinese government hackers breached the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Office of Financial Research, accessing unclassified documents, according to the Washington Post, raising concerns about potential compromise of information related to US sanctions against Chinese entit...
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36% Bias Score
Russia's Gas Transit Through Ukraine Halts, Affecting European Energy Supply
On January 1st, 2024, Russia's natural gas supply through Ukraine to Europe stopped because Ukraine refused to renew a transit agreement with Gazprom, impacting European economies and potentially Russia's war funding; several countries face energy shortages.
Russia's Gas Transit Through Ukraine Halts, Affecting European Energy Supply
On January 1st, 2024, Russia's natural gas supply through Ukraine to Europe stopped because Ukraine refused to renew a transit agreement with Gazprom, impacting European economies and potentially Russia's war funding; several countries face energy shortages.
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36% Bias Score
Syria Sanctions: Hindered Recovery and Humanitarian Crisis
Western sanctions on Syria, initially targeting the al-Assad regime, now hinder the country's recovery and humanitarian aid efforts, raising concerns about long-term stability and the potential for increased instability.
Syria Sanctions: Hindered Recovery and Humanitarian Crisis
Western sanctions on Syria, initially targeting the al-Assad regime, now hinder the country's recovery and humanitarian aid efforts, raising concerns about long-term stability and the potential for increased instability.
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40% Bias Score
Armenia's Trade with UAE Explodes Amidst Russian Sanctions
Armenia's trade with the UAE skyrocketed to nearly $5 billion in the first nine months of 2024, a more than sixfold increase from 2023, mainly due to Armenian re-exports of Russian gold and other goods, facilitated by the UAE's lack of sanctions against Russia.
Armenia's Trade with UAE Explodes Amidst Russian Sanctions
Armenia's trade with the UAE skyrocketed to nearly $5 billion in the first nine months of 2024, a more than sixfold increase from 2023, mainly due to Armenian re-exports of Russian gold and other goods, facilitated by the UAE's lack of sanctions against Russia.
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36% Bias Score
Finnish Court Rejects Release of Oil Tanker Suspected of Baltic Sea Cable Damage
A Finnish court rejected the release of the Eagle S oil tanker, suspected of damaging an undersea power line and telecom cables in the Baltic Sea last week, while carrying 35,000 tonnes of Russian oil; the incident raises concerns about sanctions evasion and is prompting international cooperation.
Finnish Court Rejects Release of Oil Tanker Suspected of Baltic Sea Cable Damage
A Finnish court rejected the release of the Eagle S oil tanker, suspected of damaging an undersea power line and telecom cables in the Baltic Sea last week, while carrying 35,000 tonnes of Russian oil; the incident raises concerns about sanctions evasion and is prompting international cooperation.
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36% Bias Score
Finnish Court Seizes Oil Tanker Eagle S Following Baltic Sea Cable Damage
On Christmas Day, damage to an undersea power cable and four communication cables in the Baltic Sea, including the C-Link1 fiber optic cable connecting Helsinki and Rostock, led to the seizure of the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of causing the damage with its anchor, raising concerns about potentia...
Finnish Court Seizes Oil Tanker Eagle S Following Baltic Sea Cable Damage
On Christmas Day, damage to an undersea power cable and four communication cables in the Baltic Sea, including the C-Link1 fiber optic cable connecting Helsinki and Rostock, led to the seizure of the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of causing the damage with its anchor, raising concerns about potentia...
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36% Bias Score
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine, Sending European Prices Soaring
The wholesale price of gas in Europe hit a 1-year high after Russia ended gas supplies through Ukraine on January 1st, 2025, causing immediate price increases and highlighting Europe's energy security vulnerabilities.
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine, Sending European Prices Soaring
The wholesale price of gas in Europe hit a 1-year high after Russia ended gas supplies through Ukraine on January 1st, 2025, causing immediate price increases and highlighting Europe's energy security vulnerabilities.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's War-Fueled Economic Growth Slows, Raising Stagflation Fears
Despite Russia's economy showing 3.5-4% growth in 2024 due to military spending and adaptation to sanctions, this is slowing, with the Central Bank predicting 0.5-1.5% growth in 2025, raising concerns of stagflation as military spending surpasses 8% of GDP.
Russia's War-Fueled Economic Growth Slows, Raising Stagflation Fears
Despite Russia's economy showing 3.5-4% growth in 2024 due to military spending and adaptation to sanctions, this is slowing, with the Central Bank predicting 0.5-1.5% growth in 2025, raising concerns of stagflation as military spending surpasses 8% of GDP.
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52% Bias Score