Speculation of Trump Lifting Russia Sanctions Unlikely Without Ukraine Deal
The New York Times suggested Donald Trump might lift some sanctions against Russia, including unfreezing Central Bank assets; however, this requires Congressional approval, and experts believe sanctions relief is unlikely without a resolution to the Ukraine conflict.
Speculation of Trump Lifting Russia Sanctions Unlikely Without Ukraine Deal
The New York Times suggested Donald Trump might lift some sanctions against Russia, including unfreezing Central Bank assets; however, this requires Congressional approval, and experts believe sanctions relief is unlikely without a resolution to the Ukraine conflict.
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44% Bias Score
Russia's War Economy Slowdown Causes Tensions Among Elite
Russia's war economy is slowing, impacting businesses and causing tensions among the economic elite as the war in Ukraine nears its fourth year; this slowdown is partly attributed to Western sanctions, while the Central Bank faces criticism for its high-interest-rate policies.
Russia's War Economy Slowdown Causes Tensions Among Elite
Russia's war economy is slowing, impacting businesses and causing tensions among the economic elite as the war in Ukraine nears its fourth year; this slowdown is partly attributed to Western sanctions, while the Central Bank faces criticism for its high-interest-rate policies.
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine War's Crushing Economic Impact on Russia
Russia's war in Ukraine is causing significant economic strain, with inflation at 15.3% (public perception), a 22% rise in consumer goods prices, and a tripling of defense spending since 2021 to 17 trillion rubles (USD 170 billion), despite an IMF prediction of 3.6% growth. Despite this, the conflic...
Ukraine War's Crushing Economic Impact on Russia
Russia's war in Ukraine is causing significant economic strain, with inflation at 15.3% (public perception), a 22% rise in consumer goods prices, and a tripling of defense spending since 2021 to 17 trillion rubles (USD 170 billion), despite an IMF prediction of 3.6% growth. Despite this, the conflic...
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52% Bias Score
Russia's Wartime Economy Slows, Exposing Tensions Among Elites
Russia's wartime economy is slowing, with industrial production declining and the ruble weakening, causing tensions between economic elites and the central bank over interest rates as the war in Ukraine nears its fourth year.
Russia's Wartime Economy Slows, Exposing Tensions Among Elites
Russia's wartime economy is slowing, with industrial production declining and the ruble weakening, causing tensions between economic elites and the central bank over interest rates as the war in Ukraine nears its fourth year.
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28% Bias Score
UK Appoints Anti-Corruption Champion, Signaling Renewed Global Focus
Margaret Hodge, a former MP and anti-corruption campaigner, has been appointed the UK's anti-corruption champion, signaling a renewed government focus on tackling corruption globally and in UK overseas territories, with increased funding for related agencies and ongoing efforts to establish public r...
UK Appoints Anti-Corruption Champion, Signaling Renewed Global Focus
Margaret Hodge, a former MP and anti-corruption campaigner, has been appointed the UK's anti-corruption champion, signaling a renewed government focus on tackling corruption globally and in UK overseas territories, with increased funding for related agencies and ongoing efforts to establish public r...
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40% Bias Score
UK Sanctions Georgia Over Protest Crackdown
Following mass protests and a violent crackdown on demonstrators in Georgia, the UK announced sanctions against the Georgian government, suspending program support, limiting defense cooperation and restricting interaction with the Georgian Dream party representatives, citing violations of European d...
UK Sanctions Georgia Over Protest Crackdown
Following mass protests and a violent crackdown on demonstrators in Georgia, the UK announced sanctions against the Georgian government, suspending program support, limiting defense cooperation and restricting interaction with the Georgian Dream party representatives, citing violations of European d...
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44% Bias Score
Russia's Airspace Closure Cripples European Airlines' Flights to China
The closure of Russian airspace to European airlines due to the war in Ukraine has led to longer, more expensive flights, resulting in several European airlines canceling routes to China while Chinese airlines expand their presence.
Russia's Airspace Closure Cripples European Airlines' Flights to China
The closure of Russian airspace to European airlines due to the war in Ukraine has led to longer, more expensive flights, resulting in several European airlines canceling routes to China while Chinese airlines expand their presence.
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64% Bias Score
"Syria's Economy Plummets 85% Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Sanctions"
"Syria's economy has shrunk by 85% to \$9 billion due to 14 years of conflict, sanctions, and displacement of over 6 million people, leaving over half the population in extreme poverty and raising concerns about long-term reconstruction."
"Syria's Economy Plummets 85% Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Sanctions"
"Syria's economy has shrunk by 85% to \$9 billion due to 14 years of conflict, sanctions, and displacement of over 6 million people, leaving over half the population in extreme poverty and raising concerns about long-term reconstruction."
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52% Bias Score
Syrian Civil War Causes 85% GDP Drop, Exacerbating Poverty and Reconstruction Challenges
The Syrian civil war, beginning in 2011, decimated the country's economy, causing an 85% drop in GDP to \$9 billion by 2023. The conflict, sanctions, and exodus of over 6 million people left over half the population in extreme poverty, creating significant challenges for reconstruction and the retur...
Syrian Civil War Causes 85% GDP Drop, Exacerbating Poverty and Reconstruction Challenges
The Syrian civil war, beginning in 2011, decimated the country's economy, causing an 85% drop in GDP to \$9 billion by 2023. The conflict, sanctions, and exodus of over 6 million people left over half the population in extreme poverty, creating significant challenges for reconstruction and the retur...
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36% Bias Score
Tbilisi Protesters Decorate Christmas Tree with Photos of Injured During Ongoing Demonstrations
Protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia, decorated a Christmas tree near the parliament with photos of injured activists and journalists, escalating the eleventh day of demonstrations against the government's refusal to discuss EU accession before 2028.
Tbilisi Protesters Decorate Christmas Tree with Photos of Injured During Ongoing Demonstrations
Protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia, decorated a Christmas tree near the parliament with photos of injured activists and journalists, escalating the eleventh day of demonstrations against the government's refusal to discuss EU accession before 2028.
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32% Bias Score
EU Sanctions Congolese Militia Leader Operating Impunely in Goma
The European Union imposed sanctions on Dominique Ndarurutse, leader of the CMC-FDP, for human rights abuses in eastern DRC, yet he operates openly in Goma, highlighting the weak state presence and the complex relationship between the government and armed groups.
EU Sanctions Congolese Militia Leader Operating Impunely in Goma
The European Union imposed sanctions on Dominique Ndarurutse, leader of the CMC-FDP, for human rights abuses in eastern DRC, yet he operates openly in Goma, highlighting the weak state presence and the complex relationship between the government and armed groups.
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44% Bias Score
Eurasian Economic Forum Relocates to UAE Amidst Sanctions
The Eurasian Economic Forum, previously held in Italy, relocated to Ras Al-Khaima, UAE, from December 5-6, 2024, attracting 1000 participants from 40 countries due to Western sanctions on Russia following its military operation in Ukraine; the UAE's burgeoning role as a Russian financial hub, partic...
Eurasian Economic Forum Relocates to UAE Amidst Sanctions
The Eurasian Economic Forum, previously held in Italy, relocated to Ras Al-Khaima, UAE, from December 5-6, 2024, attracting 1000 participants from 40 countries due to Western sanctions on Russia following its military operation in Ukraine; the UAE's burgeoning role as a Russian financial hub, partic...
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36% Bias Score