UK Sanctions Angola's Isabel dos Santos for Alleged Embezzlement
The UK sanctioned Isabel dos Santos, daughter of Angola's former president, for allegedly embezzling £350 million from state-run companies; she denies the accusations, citing a lack of due process and political motivations, and her assets remain frozen.
UK Sanctions Angola's Isabel dos Santos for Alleged Embezzlement
The UK sanctioned Isabel dos Santos, daughter of Angola's former president, for allegedly embezzling £350 million from state-run companies; she denies the accusations, citing a lack of due process and political motivations, and her assets remain frozen.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Rebel Leader Seeks Sanctions Relief, Pledges Unity
Ten days after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, the leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Ahmed al-Sharaa, met with British and UN officials, urging for sanctions to be lifted while pledging to disarm HTS fighters and establish a social contract among diverse groups, ...
Syrian Rebel Leader Seeks Sanctions Relief, Pledges Unity
Ten days after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, the leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Ahmed al-Sharaa, met with British and UN officials, urging for sanctions to be lifted while pledging to disarm HTS fighters and establish a social contract among diverse groups, ...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Return and Venezuela: A Looming Policy Shift
Upcoming Venezuelan and U.S. inaugurations raise questions about future relations, with Trump's potential return to a "maximum pressure" policy contrasting with Biden's more flexible approach; the Venezuelan opposition's recent electoral win adds another layer of complexity.
Trump's Return and Venezuela: A Looming Policy Shift
Upcoming Venezuelan and U.S. inaugurations raise questions about future relations, with Trump's potential return to a "maximum pressure" policy contrasting with Biden's more flexible approach; the Venezuelan opposition's recent electoral win adds another layer of complexity.
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European Nations Engage with Syria's HTS-Led Interim Government
German and French diplomats are talking to Syria's interim government, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, following the removal of President Assad. This follows concerns about HTS's links to al-Qaeda, although HTS has expressed its commitment to protecting religious minorities in Syria. Fr...
European Nations Engage with Syria's HTS-Led Interim Government
German and French diplomats are talking to Syria's interim government, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, following the removal of President Assad. This follows concerns about HTS's links to al-Qaeda, although HTS has expressed its commitment to protecting religious minorities in Syria. Fr...
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40% Bias Score
NATO Intercepts Russian Bombers Over Baltic
NATO fighter jets intercepted two Russian Tu-22M3 nuclear-capable bombers over the Baltic Sea today, during a five-hour flight, prompting increased concern amid heightened regional tensions and Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Estonia.
NATO Intercepts Russian Bombers Over Baltic
NATO fighter jets intercepted two Russian Tu-22M3 nuclear-capable bombers over the Baltic Sea today, during a five-hour flight, prompting increased concern amid heightened regional tensions and Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Estonia.
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40% Bias Score
EU to Inspect Oil Tankers to Counter Russia's Sanctions Evasion
Six EU nations will inspect aging oil tankers suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions on oil exports, impacting its war funding and preventing potential environmental disasters; the move follows sanctions imposed on roughly 50 vessels.
EU to Inspect Oil Tankers to Counter Russia's Sanctions Evasion
Six EU nations will inspect aging oil tankers suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions on oil exports, impacting its war funding and preventing potential environmental disasters; the move follows sanctions imposed on roughly 50 vessels.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Sanctions North Korean Generals, Entities for Supporting Russia's War
The U.S. Treasury and State Departments sanctioned 12 North Korean individuals and 7 entities for providing military and financial support to Russia's war in Ukraine and advancing North Korea's ballistic missile program, including two generals accompanying over 11,000 North Korean troops deployed to...
U.S. Sanctions North Korean Generals, Entities for Supporting Russia's War
The U.S. Treasury and State Departments sanctioned 12 North Korean individuals and 7 entities for providing military and financial support to Russia's war in Ukraine and advancing North Korea's ballistic missile program, including two generals accompanying over 11,000 North Korean troops deployed to...
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EU Conditions Relations with Syria on Closure of Russian Military Bases
The EU, led by foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, demanded the closure of Russian military bases in Syria as a condition for relations with its new leadership, while also considering opening communication channels with the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), currently in control of Damascus.
EU Conditions Relations with Syria on Closure of Russian Military Bases
The EU, led by foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, demanded the closure of Russian military bases in Syria as a condition for relations with its new leadership, while also considering opening communication channels with the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), currently in control of Damascus.
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40% Bias Score
European Diplomats Engage with Syrian Rebel Group, EU Considers Easing Sanctions
German and French diplomats are in Syria, engaging with the HTS-led interim government, prompting discussions about Syria's transition and minority protection, with the EU considering easing sanctions depending on HTS's actions; France also reopened its embassy after twelve years.
European Diplomats Engage with Syrian Rebel Group, EU Considers Easing Sanctions
German and French diplomats are in Syria, engaging with the HTS-led interim government, prompting discussions about Syria's transition and minority protection, with the EU considering easing sanctions depending on HTS's actions; France also reopened its embassy after twelve years.
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56% Bias Score
EU and Germany Explore Renewed Engagement with Syria
German and EU diplomats recently visited Damascus, holding constructive talks with Syrian officials, including representatives from the HTS. Discussions included potential sanctions relief, increased financial aid, and the re-opening of embassies, contingent on progress in Syria.
EU and Germany Explore Renewed Engagement with Syria
German and EU diplomats recently visited Damascus, holding constructive talks with Syrian officials, including representatives from the HTS. Discussions included potential sanctions relief, increased financial aid, and the re-opening of embassies, contingent on progress in Syria.
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44% Bias Score
Canada Sanctions Venezuelan Officials Over Disputed Election
Canada sanctioned five Venezuelan officials, including the head of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice, for alleged electoral fraud in the July 28 presidential election, prompting condemnation from the Maduro government and raising concerns about democratic legitimacy.
Canada Sanctions Venezuelan Officials Over Disputed Election
Canada sanctioned five Venezuelan officials, including the head of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice, for alleged electoral fraud in the July 28 presidential election, prompting condemnation from the Maduro government and raising concerns about democratic legitimacy.
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44% Bias Score
Major Oil Spill in Black Sea from Sunken Russian Tankers
A storm in the Kerch Strait sank two aging Russian tankers, Volgoneft 239 and Volgoneft 212, spilling approximately 3,700 tons of mazut into the Black Sea, causing a major environmental disaster near Anapa, Russia, resulting in one death and prompting a state of emergency.
Major Oil Spill in Black Sea from Sunken Russian Tankers
A storm in the Kerch Strait sank two aging Russian tankers, Volgoneft 239 and Volgoneft 212, spilling approximately 3,700 tons of mazut into the Black Sea, causing a major environmental disaster near Anapa, Russia, resulting in one death and prompting a state of emergency.
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44% Bias Score