US Charges Iranian Officer with Murder of American Citizen in Iraq
The US Department of Justice charged Iranian IRGC officer Mohammad Reza Nouri with terrorism and murder for the 2022 killing of American Stephen Troell in Baghdad, an act allegedly orchestrated in retaliation for the assassination of Qassem Soleimani; Nouri was previously convicted in Iraq for his r...
US Charges Iranian Officer with Murder of American Citizen in Iraq
The US Department of Justice charged Iranian IRGC officer Mohammad Reza Nouri with terrorism and murder for the 2022 killing of American Stephen Troell in Baghdad, an act allegedly orchestrated in retaliation for the assassination of Qassem Soleimani; Nouri was previously convicted in Iraq for his r...
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40% Bias Score
Russia Holds Interest Rates Amid High Inflation
The Russian Central Bank unexpectedly maintained its key interest rate at 21 percent, following President Putin's recommendation, despite high inflation (11 percent) and expectations of a rate increase to 23 percent; the decision aims to evaluate the economy's response to previous rate hikes before ...
Russia Holds Interest Rates Amid High Inflation
The Russian Central Bank unexpectedly maintained its key interest rate at 21 percent, following President Putin's recommendation, despite high inflation (11 percent) and expectations of a rate increase to 23 percent; the decision aims to evaluate the economy's response to previous rate hikes before ...
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40% Bias Score
EU Condemns Russia's War, Pledges Increased Military Aid to Ukraine
On December 19th, the European Council strongly condemned Russia's war against Ukraine, urging all countries to halt support for Russia and pledging increased military aid to Ukraine, including air defense systems and training, while also supporting Ukraine's peace formula and emphasizing the princi...
EU Condemns Russia's War, Pledges Increased Military Aid to Ukraine
On December 19th, the European Council strongly condemned Russia's war against Ukraine, urging all countries to halt support for Russia and pledging increased military aid to Ukraine, including air defense systems and training, while also supporting Ukraine's peace formula and emphasizing the princi...
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20% Bias Score
US Imposes Sanctions on Pakistan's Missile Program Amid Growing Security Concerns
Following the announcement of new U.S. sanctions against Pakistan's ballistic missile program, John Feiner, the top U.S. national security advisor, stated that Pakistan's development of advanced missile technology poses a growing threat to the United States. This follows a long history of fluctuatin...
US Imposes Sanctions on Pakistan's Missile Program Amid Growing Security Concerns
Following the announcement of new U.S. sanctions against Pakistan's ballistic missile program, John Feiner, the top U.S. national security advisor, stated that Pakistan's development of advanced missile technology poses a growing threat to the United States. This follows a long history of fluctuatin...
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52% Bias Score
Syrian Regime Forces Surrender Weapons in Latakia Amidst Power Transition
Former Syrian regime security forces surrendered weapons in Latakia to a rebel-linked transitional government, a process filmed by AFP showing hundreds of firearms collected; this follows HTS's takeover and aims to consolidate power and gain international recognition.
Syrian Regime Forces Surrender Weapons in Latakia Amidst Power Transition
Former Syrian regime security forces surrendered weapons in Latakia to a rebel-linked transitional government, a process filmed by AFP showing hundreds of firearms collected; this follows HTS's takeover and aims to consolidate power and gain international recognition.
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64% Bias Score
Iran's Energy Crisis: Sanctions, Mismanagement, and Geopolitical Priorities
Iran, with massive gas and oil reserves, faces a severe energy crisis due to overreliance on gas-fired power plants, insufficient investment in infrastructure, and the diversion of oil revenue to geopolitical priorities, leading to widespread power cuts and school closures.
Iran's Energy Crisis: Sanctions, Mismanagement, and Geopolitical Priorities
Iran, with massive gas and oil reserves, faces a severe energy crisis due to overreliance on gas-fired power plants, insufficient investment in infrastructure, and the diversion of oil revenue to geopolitical priorities, leading to widespread power cuts and school closures.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Holds Interest Rate Amid High Inflation
The Russian Central Bank surprisingly held its key interest rate at 21 percent, defying expectations of a further increase to combat 11 percent inflation, following President Putin's call for a balanced approach, despite concerns about the negative impact of high interest rates on businesses and con...
Russia Holds Interest Rate Amid High Inflation
The Russian Central Bank surprisingly held its key interest rate at 21 percent, defying expectations of a further increase to combat 11 percent inflation, following President Putin's call for a balanced approach, despite concerns about the negative impact of high interest rates on businesses and con...
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40% Bias Score
EU Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Officials Over Crackdown on Protests
The European Commission proposed suspending visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials due to the violent suppression of pro-EU protests following the government's unexpected halt of EU accession talks and alleged electoral irregularities.
EU Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Officials Over Crackdown on Protests
The European Commission proposed suspending visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials due to the violent suppression of pro-EU protests following the government's unexpected halt of EU accession talks and alleged electoral irregularities.
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48% Bias Score
US Sanctions on Houthis Amidst Escalating Yemen-Israel Conflict
The US imposed sanctions on Houthi leaders and entities, including the governor of their central bank, accusing them of acquiring weapons components, following renewed Houthi missile attacks on Israel and subsequent Israeli airstrikes in Yemen killing at least nine people, amid the ongoing war in Ga...
US Sanctions on Houthis Amidst Escalating Yemen-Israel Conflict
The US imposed sanctions on Houthi leaders and entities, including the governor of their central bank, accusing them of acquiring weapons components, following renewed Houthi missile attacks on Israel and subsequent Israeli airstrikes in Yemen killing at least nine people, amid the ongoing war in Ga...
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48% Bias Score
Finland's NATO Membership Amidst Heightened Russia-China Hybrid Warfare
Amidst NATO's largest-ever artillery exercise in Finnish Lapland, Finland's 2023 NATO accession, prompted by Russia's Ukraine invasion, underscores heightened regional tensions as Russia and China increase hybrid warfare attacks, leading Finland to support using seized Russian assets for Ukraine's r...
Finland's NATO Membership Amidst Heightened Russia-China Hybrid Warfare
Amidst NATO's largest-ever artillery exercise in Finnish Lapland, Finland's 2023 NATO accession, prompted by Russia's Ukraine invasion, underscores heightened regional tensions as Russia and China increase hybrid warfare attacks, leading Finland to support using seized Russian assets for Ukraine's r...
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40% Bias Score
EU Outlines Cautious Approach to Post-Assad Syria
The European Union has outlined principles for normalizing relations with Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, expressing cautious optimism towards the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) now in power, while emphasizing a Syrian-led political process, human rights, and the safe retur...
EU Outlines Cautious Approach to Post-Assad Syria
The European Union has outlined principles for normalizing relations with Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, expressing cautious optimism towards the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) now in power, while emphasizing a Syrian-led political process, human rights, and the safe retur...
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48% Bias Score
EU Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomats Amid Crackdown on Protests
The European Commission proposed suspending visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials in response to the violent crackdown on protestors, lasting 22 days, demonstrating against the government's pro-Russia stance and the unexpected halt of EU accession talks until 2028, defying the Europe...
EU Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomats Amid Crackdown on Protests
The European Commission proposed suspending visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials in response to the violent crackdown on protestors, lasting 22 days, demonstrating against the government's pro-Russia stance and the unexpected halt of EU accession talks until 2028, defying the Europe...
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40% Bias Score