Finnish Authorities Seize Oil Tanker Suspected of Damaging Baltic Sea Power Cable
Finnish authorities seized the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of damaging the EstLink 2 subsea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia with its anchor; repairs will take months, raising energy security concerns, and the incident is linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
Finnish Authorities Seize Oil Tanker Suspected of Damaging Baltic Sea Power Cable
Finnish authorities seized the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of damaging the EstLink 2 subsea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia with its anchor; repairs will take months, raising energy security concerns, and the incident is linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
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52% Bias Score
Russia-Linked Ship Detained After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the Russia-linked ship Eagle S, suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia, and several data cables in the Baltic Sea on Thursday, raising concerns about potential sabotage and the security of critical infrastructure.
Russia-Linked Ship Detained After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the Russia-linked ship Eagle S, suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia, and several data cables in the Baltic Sea on Thursday, raising concerns about potential sabotage and the security of critical infrastructure.
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40% Bias Score
Rising Prices Top Russians' Financial Risk List for 2025
A poll reveals 49% of Russians view rising prices as the greatest financial threat in 2025, exceeding concerns about unexpected expenses, geopolitical risks, and asset price volatility; weekly inflation hit 0.33% (December 17-23), fueled by a 2.6% rise in fruit and vegetable costs.
Rising Prices Top Russians' Financial Risk List for 2025
A poll reveals 49% of Russians view rising prices as the greatest financial threat in 2025, exceeding concerns about unexpected expenses, geopolitical risks, and asset price volatility; weekly inflation hit 0.33% (December 17-23), fueled by a 2.6% rise in fruit and vegetable costs.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean; Owner Alleges Terrorism
The Ursa Major, a 142-meter Russian cargo ship under US sanctions, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after three explosions, leaving two crew members missing; its owner alleges an act of terrorism.
Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean; Owner Alleges Terrorism
The Ursa Major, a 142-meter Russian cargo ship under US sanctions, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after three explosions, leaving two crew members missing; its owner alleges an act of terrorism.
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48% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Accuses Slovak PM of Aiding Russia, Sparking Protests
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy publicly accused Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico of aiding Russia's war effort by maintaining Slovakia's dependence on Russian gas, costing Slovakia an estimated $1 billion annually and sparking large-scale protests in Bratislava.
Zelenskyy Accuses Slovak PM of Aiding Russia, Sparking Protests
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy publicly accused Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico of aiding Russia's war effort by maintaining Slovakia's dependence on Russian gas, costing Slovakia an estimated $1 billion annually and sparking large-scale protests in Bratislava.
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52% Bias Score
Sanctioned Russian Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Raising Questions About Cargo
The sanctioned Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean after an explosion, with two crew members missing; conflicting reports suggest its cargo was either construction equipment or military hardware being withdrawn from Syria following recent rebel advances.
Sanctioned Russian Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Raising Questions About Cargo
The sanctioned Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean after an explosion, with two crew members missing; conflicting reports suggest its cargo was either construction equipment or military hardware being withdrawn from Syria following recent rebel advances.
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32% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Investigate Oil Tanker in Connection with Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities are investigating the Eagle S, a Cook Islands-registered oil tanker from a Russian port, in connection with damage to the Estlink 2 power transmission cable between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, following similar incidents in Swedish waters.
Finnish Authorities Investigate Oil Tanker in Connection with Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities are investigating the Eagle S, a Cook Islands-registered oil tanker from a Russian port, in connection with damage to the Estlink 2 power transmission cable between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, following similar incidents in Swedish waters.
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48% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Seize Tanker Suspected in Baltic Cable Sabotage
Finnish authorities seized the Eagle S, a Cook Islands-flagged tanker suspected of involvement in the December 25th sabotage of an undersea electricity cable linking Finland and Estonia; the ship, carrying unleaded gasoline from a Russian port, was apprehended in the Baltic Sea and is suspected of b...
Finnish Authorities Seize Tanker Suspected in Baltic Cable Sabotage
Finnish authorities seized the Eagle S, a Cook Islands-flagged tanker suspected of involvement in the December 25th sabotage of an undersea electricity cable linking Finland and Estonia; the ship, carrying unleaded gasoline from a Russian port, was apprehended in the Baltic Sea and is suspected of b...
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56% Bias Score
Sanctions Relief for Syria: Ignoring HTS's Abuses
A New York Times editorial calls for US sanctions relief in Syria, while overlooking Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham's (HTS) human rights abuses and potential consequences of such a move for US national security interests.
Sanctions Relief for Syria: Ignoring HTS's Abuses
A New York Times editorial calls for US sanctions relief in Syria, while overlooking Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham's (HTS) human rights abuses and potential consequences of such a move for US national security interests.
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60% Bias Score
Hong Kong Imposes Sanctions on 13 Individuals Accused of Endangering National Security
The Hong Kong government, on Tuesday, imposed sanctions on seven absconders and issued warrants for six others accused of endangering national security, utilizing measures including financial restrictions, travel bans, and professional sanctions, with a \$128,758 bounty on each wanted individual.
Hong Kong Imposes Sanctions on 13 Individuals Accused of Endangering National Security
The Hong Kong government, on Tuesday, imposed sanctions on seven absconders and issued warrants for six others accused of endangering national security, utilizing measures including financial restrictions, travel bans, and professional sanctions, with a \$128,758 bounty on each wanted individual.
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52% Bias Score
EU Worried by Growing Pro-Russian Sentiment Among Member States
Growing pro-Russian sentiment in several EU nations, including visits by Hungarian and Slovakian leaders to Moscow and the rise of pro-Russian populist parties, worries the EU, particularly given the incoming US administration's potential for early peace negotiations with Russia.
EU Worried by Growing Pro-Russian Sentiment Among Member States
Growing pro-Russian sentiment in several EU nations, including visits by Hungarian and Slovakian leaders to Moscow and the rise of pro-Russian populist parties, worries the EU, particularly given the incoming US administration's potential for early peace negotiations with Russia.
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44% Bias Score
Sanctioned Russian Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Missing
The Ursa Major, a Russian cargo ship owned by the sanctioned Oboronlogistika, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an explosion, leaving two crew members missing; the ship was carrying cranes destined for Vladivostok, according to the company, but conflicting reports claim it was transporting militar...
Sanctioned Russian Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Missing
The Ursa Major, a Russian cargo ship owned by the sanctioned Oboronlogistika, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an explosion, leaving two crew members missing; the ship was carrying cranes destined for Vladivostok, according to the company, but conflicting reports claim it was transporting militar...
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40% Bias Score