Syrian Rebels Unify Under New Government, Excluding SDF
Following a rebel victory in Syria on December 8, opposition groups have agreed to unify under the Defence Ministry, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, excluding the Kurdish-led SDF; Qatar is calling for sanctions to be lifted.
Syrian Rebels Unify Under New Government, Excluding SDF
Following a rebel victory in Syria on December 8, opposition groups have agreed to unify under the Defence Ministry, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, excluding the Kurdish-led SDF; Qatar is calling for sanctions to be lifted.
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56% Bias Score
Sanctioned Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Missing
A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an engine room explosion, leaving two crew members missing; 14 were rescued, and Spanish authorities are monitoring for pollution.
Sanctioned Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Missing
A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an engine room explosion, leaving two crew members missing; 14 were rescued, and Spanish authorities are monitoring for pollution.
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24% Bias Score
Russian Boy's Cancer Fight Highlights Sanctions' Impact on Healthcare
Misha, a 10-year-old boy from Russia, battles T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma; after exhausting domestic treatment options, his family seeks expensive CAR-T cell therapy in China, facing a financial shortfall of 2.5 million rubles despite significant fundraising efforts.
Russian Boy's Cancer Fight Highlights Sanctions' Impact on Healthcare
Misha, a 10-year-old boy from Russia, battles T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma; after exhausting domestic treatment options, his family seeks expensive CAR-T cell therapy in China, facing a financial shortfall of 2.5 million rubles despite significant fundraising efforts.
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56% Bias Score
Qatar Threatens to Halt Gas Supplies to Europe Over New EU Law
Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi threatened to cut gas supplies to Europe in response to the EU's new corporate sustainability law, which mandates large companies to address supply chain misconduct, with potential fines up to 5% of global revenue; the EU may adjust the law's implementation.
Qatar Threatens to Halt Gas Supplies to Europe Over New EU Law
Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi threatened to cut gas supplies to Europe in response to the EU's new corporate sustainability law, which mandates large companies to address supply chain misconduct, with potential fines up to 5% of global revenue; the EU may adjust the law's implementation.
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40% Bias Score
Iran's Energy Crisis: Sanctions and Mismanagement Cause Power Rationing and Pollution
Iran, with the world's second-largest natural gas reserves, faces a severe energy crisis due to exceeding demand, forcing power rationing, school closures, and the burning of polluting Masut oil for power generation; this is attributed to Western sanctions hindering investment and internal misalloca...
Iran's Energy Crisis: Sanctions and Mismanagement Cause Power Rationing and Pollution
Iran, with the world's second-largest natural gas reserves, faces a severe energy crisis due to exceeding demand, forcing power rationing, school closures, and the burning of polluting Masut oil for power generation; this is attributed to Western sanctions hindering investment and internal misalloca...
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40% Bias Score
North Korea's Cryptocurrency Heists Hit Record High in 2024
North Korea stole $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, significantly up from $660 million in 2023, funding its weapons programs and deepening its ties with Russia, raising global security concerns.
North Korea's Cryptocurrency Heists Hit Record High in 2024
North Korea stole $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, significantly up from $660 million in 2023, funding its weapons programs and deepening its ties with Russia, raising global security concerns.
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48% Bias Score
US Holds First Syria Talks Since 2011, Signaling Policy Shift
Following years of estrangement, the US engaged in its first official talks with Syria since 2011, meeting with military leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday. This meeting marks a turning point in US-Syria relations, focusing on post-Assad Syria and potentially impacting US sanctions and the...
US Holds First Syria Talks Since 2011, Signaling Policy Shift
Following years of estrangement, the US engaged in its first official talks with Syria since 2011, meeting with military leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday. This meeting marks a turning point in US-Syria relations, focusing on post-Assad Syria and potentially impacting US sanctions and the...
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64% Bias Score
China Sanctions Canadian Human Rights Advocates
China imposed sanctions on two Canadian organizations, the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project and the Canada Tibet Committee, and 20 associated individuals for advocating against human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet, banning them from China and seizing their assets.
China Sanctions Canadian Human Rights Advocates
China imposed sanctions on two Canadian organizations, the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project and the Canada Tibet Committee, and 20 associated individuals for advocating against human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet, banning them from China and seizing their assets.
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36% Bias Score
Iran's Energy Crisis: Sanctions, Mismanagement, and a Looming Energy Import Dependence
Iran's energy crisis, marked by widespread blackouts and school closures, is due to insufficient domestic natural gas supply, exacerbated by Western sanctions and the misallocation of oil revenues towards regional objectives, leaving the country reliant on polluting oil alternatives and facing poten...
Iran's Energy Crisis: Sanctions, Mismanagement, and a Looming Energy Import Dependence
Iran's energy crisis, marked by widespread blackouts and school closures, is due to insufficient domestic natural gas supply, exacerbated by Western sanctions and the misallocation of oil revenues towards regional objectives, leaving the country reliant on polluting oil alternatives and facing poten...
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44% Bias Score
US Launches Probe into Chinese Semiconductor Makers, Potential Tariffs Loom
The Biden administration initiated an investigation into Chinese semiconductor producers, potentially imposing tariffs on Chinese goods due to concerns about unfair competition and national security, citing the use of older, cheaper production methods and a lack of transparency in the supply chain.
US Launches Probe into Chinese Semiconductor Makers, Potential Tariffs Loom
The Biden administration initiated an investigation into Chinese semiconductor producers, potentially imposing tariffs on Chinese goods due to concerns about unfair competition and national security, citing the use of older, cheaper production methods and a lack of transparency in the supply chain.
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40% Bias Score
Ortega Extends Controversial Nicaraguan Army Chief's Term
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega extended General Julio César Avilés's term as head of the Nicaraguan Army for six more years, starting February 21, 2025, despite US sanctions against Avilés for alleged corruption and silencing pro-democracy voices; this extends Avilés's tenure to 21 consecutive y...
Ortega Extends Controversial Nicaraguan Army Chief's Term
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega extended General Julio César Avilés's term as head of the Nicaraguan Army for six more years, starting February 21, 2025, despite US sanctions against Avilés for alleged corruption and silencing pro-democracy voices; this extends Avilés's tenure to 21 consecutive y...
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48% Bias Score
EU to Confiscate Frozen Russian Assets, Despite Geopolitical Risks
The EU plans to confiscate approximately €200-260 billion in frozen Russian assets held within the EU, using the funds to aid Ukraine; this action may affect the value of the Euro and provoke retaliation from Russia.
EU to Confiscate Frozen Russian Assets, Despite Geopolitical Risks
The EU plans to confiscate approximately €200-260 billion in frozen Russian assets held within the EU, using the funds to aid Ukraine; this action may affect the value of the Euro and provoke retaliation from Russia.
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56% Bias Score