EU Outlines Principles for Normalizing Relations With Post-Assad Syria
The EU agreed on key principles for normalizing relations with Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, prioritizing a Syrian-led political process, human rights, and the safe return of refugees, while cautiously engaging with the formerly Al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, w...
EU Outlines Principles for Normalizing Relations With Post-Assad Syria
The EU agreed on key principles for normalizing relations with Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, prioritizing a Syrian-led political process, human rights, and the safe return of refugees, while cautiously engaging with the formerly Al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, w...
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44% Bias Score
Oil Spill off Russia's Black Sea Coast After Two Tankers Sink
Two aging Russian oil tankers sank in the Kerch Strait on Sunday, spilling thousands of tons of fuel oil onto at least 60 kilometers of Russia's Black Sea coast near Anapa, resulting in a significant environmental disaster and prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to call for internationa...
Oil Spill off Russia's Black Sea Coast After Two Tankers Sink
Two aging Russian oil tankers sank in the Kerch Strait on Sunday, spilling thousands of tons of fuel oil onto at least 60 kilometers of Russia's Black Sea coast near Anapa, resulting in a significant environmental disaster and prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to call for internationa...
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40% Bias Score
Assad Family's Hidden Billions: Scale of Wealth and International Efforts to Recover Assets
The Assad family's wealth is estimated at $1-2 billion, but likely much more, amassed through extensive involvement in Syrian economic activities, including illicit ones; international efforts are underway to recover these assets.
Assad Family's Hidden Billions: Scale of Wealth and International Efforts to Recover Assets
The Assad family's wealth is estimated at $1-2 billion, but likely much more, amassed through extensive involvement in Syrian economic activities, including illicit ones; international efforts are underway to recover these assets.
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52% Bias Score
Kirov Region's Uncertain Progress Toward Technological Sovereignty
The Kirov region in Russia is striving for technological self-reliance by replacing imported goods with domestically produced alternatives, facing challenges in providing specific data on its progress despite government support and incentives.
Kirov Region's Uncertain Progress Toward Technological Sovereignty
The Kirov region in Russia is striving for technological self-reliance by replacing imported goods with domestically produced alternatives, facing challenges in providing specific data on its progress despite government support and incentives.
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48% Bias Score
UN Official Urges Urgent Action to Restore Iran Nuclear Deal Amid Rising Tensions
A top UN official urged world powers to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, warning of regional instability if it fails, while Iran accelerates uranium enrichment to near weapons-grade levels and Western powers threaten to reinstate sanctions.
UN Official Urges Urgent Action to Restore Iran Nuclear Deal Amid Rising Tensions
A top UN official urged world powers to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, warning of regional instability if it fails, while Iran accelerates uranium enrichment to near weapons-grade levels and Western powers threaten to reinstate sanctions.
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine Admits to Assassinating Top Russian General
A suspect confessed to Russian investigators to assassinating Major General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's radiation, chemical and biological defense forces, on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence; he was promised \$100,000 and relocation to Europe for the act.
Ukraine Admits to Assassinating Top Russian General
A suspect confessed to Russian investigators to assassinating Major General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's radiation, chemical and biological defense forces, on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence; he was promised \$100,000 and relocation to Europe for the act.
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56% Bias Score
Georgia to Revise "Foreign Agent" Law Following International Sanctions
In response to international pressure and sanctions, Georgia's government will revise its controversial "foreign agent" law with the help of an international task force; the US and UK have already sanctioned Georgian officials for their role in the violent suppression of protests.
Georgia to Revise "Foreign Agent" Law Following International Sanctions
In response to international pressure and sanctions, Georgia's government will revise its controversial "foreign agent" law with the help of an international task force; the US and UK have already sanctioned Georgian officials for their role in the violent suppression of protests.
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48% Bias Score
Senate Report: Inadequate Chip Export Controls Threaten National Security
A Senate subcommittee report criticizes the Commerce Department's insufficient efforts to restrict China and Russia's access to advanced U.S.-made computer chips, citing insufficient funding, weak enforcement, and reliance on voluntary compliance, enabling these countries to acquire chips for weapon...
Senate Report: Inadequate Chip Export Controls Threaten National Security
A Senate subcommittee report criticizes the Commerce Department's insufficient efforts to restrict China and Russia's access to advanced U.S.-made computer chips, citing insufficient funding, weak enforcement, and reliance on voluntary compliance, enabling these countries to acquire chips for weapon...
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US Law Blocks Cuba's Havana Club Trademark
US President Biden signed a law preventing US courts from recognizing trademarks illegally confiscated by Cuba since 1959, impacting Cubaexport and Pernod Ricard's Havana Club trademark rights in the US, while Bacardi welcomes the decision.
US Law Blocks Cuba's Havana Club Trademark
US President Biden signed a law preventing US courts from recognizing trademarks illegally confiscated by Cuba since 1959, impacting Cubaexport and Pernod Ricard's Havana Club trademark rights in the US, while Bacardi welcomes the decision.
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Assad Family's Hidden Billions Amidst Syria's Economic Collapse
The Assad family's wealth is estimated between $1 billion and $2 billion, but likely much more, accumulated through control of Syria's economy and illicit activities, contrasting sharply with Syria's economic collapse and fueling calls for asset repatriation.
Assad Family's Hidden Billions Amidst Syria's Economic Collapse
The Assad family's wealth is estimated between $1 billion and $2 billion, but likely much more, accumulated through control of Syria's economy and illicit activities, contrasting sharply with Syria's economic collapse and fueling calls for asset repatriation.
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44% Bias Score
IRGC Controls Half of Iran's Oil Exports, Funding Middle East Proxies
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) controls up to 50% of Iran's oil exports, generating over \$50 billion annually to fund its regional proxies, despite Western sanctions; this control increased from 20% three years ago.
IRGC Controls Half of Iran's Oil Exports, Funding Middle East Proxies
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) controls up to 50% of Iran's oil exports, generating over \$50 billion annually to fund its regional proxies, despite Western sanctions; this control increased from 20% three years ago.
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48% Bias Score
Oil Spill from Aging Tankers in Kerch Strait Causes Environmental Disaster
Two aging Russian tankers sank in the Kerch Strait, spilling thousands of tons of mazut onto 60 kilometers of Russia's Black Sea coastline, causing environmental damage and prompting Ukraine to call for international sanctions on Russia's "shadow" tanker fleet.
Oil Spill from Aging Tankers in Kerch Strait Causes Environmental Disaster
Two aging Russian tankers sank in the Kerch Strait, spilling thousands of tons of mazut onto 60 kilometers of Russia's Black Sea coastline, causing environmental damage and prompting Ukraine to call for international sanctions on Russia's "shadow" tanker fleet.
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52% Bias Score