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
Cuba Frees Prisoners Amidst U.S. Policy Shift on Terrorism Designation
Cuba released around 18 prisoners, including those arrested during the 2021 protests, on Wednesday following the U.S. intention to remove Cuba from its state sponsor of terrorism list, a move facilitated by Vatican talks; however, Cuba maintains both actions are unrelated.
Cuba Frees Prisoners Amidst U.S. Policy Shift on Terrorism Designation
Cuba released around 18 prisoners, including those arrested during the 2021 protests, on Wednesday following the U.S. intention to remove Cuba from its state sponsor of terrorism list, a move facilitated by Vatican talks; however, Cuba maintains both actions are unrelated.
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44% Bias Score
North Korea Accused of \$385 Million Crypto Heist to Fund Weapons Programs
The US, Japan, and South Korea issued a joint statement accusing North Korea of stealing over \$385 million from cryptocurrency exchanges via sophisticated cyberattacks, using the funds to finance its weapons programs and highlighting the need for increased international cooperation.
North Korea Accused of \$385 Million Crypto Heist to Fund Weapons Programs
The US, Japan, and South Korea issued a joint statement accusing North Korea of stealing over \$385 million from cryptocurrency exchanges via sophisticated cyberattacks, using the funds to finance its weapons programs and highlighting the need for increased international cooperation.
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56% Bias Score
Fico's Moscow Trip Sparks No-Confidence Vote in Slovakia
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico faces a no-confidence vote after his December 22, 2023, meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to secure cheap Russian gas, alienating allies and prompting an opposition-led vote that could trigger snap elections, with the opposition's Progressive Slovakia party ...
Fico's Moscow Trip Sparks No-Confidence Vote in Slovakia
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico faces a no-confidence vote after his December 22, 2023, meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to secure cheap Russian gas, alienating allies and prompting an opposition-led vote that could trigger snap elections, with the opposition's Progressive Slovakia party ...
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52% Bias Score
Biden Removes Cuba From State Sponsors of Terrorism List
President Biden will remove Cuba from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list, resulting in the release of 553 Cuban prisoners and a potential easing of economic sanctions; this action reverses a Trump-era policy, potentially normalizing US-Cuba relations.
Biden Removes Cuba From State Sponsors of Terrorism List
President Biden will remove Cuba from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list, resulting in the release of 553 Cuban prisoners and a potential easing of economic sanctions; this action reverses a Trump-era policy, potentially normalizing US-Cuba relations.
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40% Bias Score
China Sanctions Seven U.S. Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales
China added seven U.S. companies to its unreliable entity list on Tuesday for selling arms to Taiwan, citing violations of the one-China principle and imposing sanctions including import/export bans, investment restrictions, and entry denials for executives.
China Sanctions Seven U.S. Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales
China added seven U.S. companies to its unreliable entity list on Tuesday for selling arms to Taiwan, citing violations of the one-China principle and imposing sanctions including import/export bans, investment restrictions, and entry denials for executives.
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52% Bias Score
Rubio's China Ban Signals Extremely Anti-China Trump 2.0 Administration
Incoming US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is banned from China due to sanctions for his criticism of Chinese policies, signaling an extremely anti-China Trump 2.0 administration with potential for increased trade wars and Asia-Pacific tensions.
Rubio's China Ban Signals Extremely Anti-China Trump 2.0 Administration
Incoming US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is banned from China due to sanctions for his criticism of Chinese policies, signaling an extremely anti-China Trump 2.0 administration with potential for increased trade wars and Asia-Pacific tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Russia's War in Ukraine Depletes Financial Reserves, Reveals Hidden Military Debt
Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine has severely depleted its financial reserves; in 2024 alone, almost a quarter of the National Wellbeing Fund (initially 8.9 trillion rubles) was used to finance the war effort and support the Russian economy under Western sanctions, with reserves further reduc...
Russia's War in Ukraine Depletes Financial Reserves, Reveals Hidden Military Debt
Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine has severely depleted its financial reserves; in 2024 alone, almost a quarter of the National Wellbeing Fund (initially 8.9 trillion rubles) was used to finance the war effort and support the Russian economy under Western sanctions, with reserves further reduc...
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24% Bias Score
Trump Envoy Urges "Maximum Pressure" Policy on Iran
President-elect Trump's incoming special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Ret. Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, urged a return to the policy of "maximum pressure" against Iran, emphasizing the need for global cooperation and support for the Iranian people's aspirations for democracy, while highlighting the Iran...
Trump Envoy Urges "Maximum Pressure" Policy on Iran
President-elect Trump's incoming special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Ret. Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, urged a return to the policy of "maximum pressure" against Iran, emphasizing the need for global cooperation and support for the Iranian people's aspirations for democracy, while highlighting the Iran...
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48% Bias Score
US Removes Cuba From Terrorism List, Cuba Releases 533 Prisoners
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, leading Cuba to release 533 political prisoners; however, this move's longevity is uncertain due to potential policy reversals under a future Trump administration.
US Removes Cuba From Terrorism List, Cuba Releases 533 Prisoners
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, leading Cuba to release 533 political prisoners; however, this move's longevity is uncertain due to potential policy reversals under a future Trump administration.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Removes Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
On January 14, 2025, President Biden removed Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, aiming to secure the release of numerous political prisoners through Vatican-mediated negotiations and suspending US lawsuits regarding expropriated Cuban properties, reversing a Trump-era policy.
Biden Removes Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
On January 14, 2025, President Biden removed Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, aiming to secure the release of numerous political prisoners through Vatican-mediated negotiations and suspending US lawsuits regarding expropriated Cuban properties, reversing a Trump-era policy.
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40% Bias Score
Australia Threatens Action Against Russia Over Alleged Killing of Australian Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is considering strong action against Russia, possibly expelling its ambassador, following reports that Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins was killed by Russian forces after being captured while fighting for Ukraine; the war enters day 1,057.
Australia Threatens Action Against Russia Over Alleged Killing of Australian Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is considering strong action against Russia, possibly expelling its ambassador, following reports that Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins was killed by Russian forces after being captured while fighting for Ukraine; the war enters day 1,057.
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48% Bias Score