NATO Strengthens Baltic Sea Security Amidst Infrastructure Sabotage
NATO is increasing its military presence and technological innovation in the Baltic Sea to protect critical infrastructure from sabotage following recent damage to undersea cables and pipelines, with Russia suspected as the perpetrator.
NATO Strengthens Baltic Sea Security Amidst Infrastructure Sabotage
NATO is increasing its military presence and technological innovation in the Baltic Sea to protect critical infrastructure from sabotage following recent damage to undersea cables and pipelines, with Russia suspected as the perpetrator.
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48% Bias Score
US Sanctions Telegram-Based White Supremacist Group
US officials imposed sanctions on the Terrorgram Collective, a Telegram-based white supremacist group, designating it a terrorist organization and sanctioning three leaders for facilitating attacks including a 2022 shooting in Slovakia, a planned 2024 attack in New Jersey, and an August attack in Tu...
US Sanctions Telegram-Based White Supremacist Group
US officials imposed sanctions on the Terrorgram Collective, a Telegram-based white supremacist group, designating it a terrorist organization and sanctioning three leaders for facilitating attacks including a 2022 shooting in Slovakia, a planned 2024 attack in New Jersey, and an August attack in Tu...
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44% Bias Score
US Sanctions Force Serbia to Choose Between Russia and the West
Facing US sanctions on its Russian-majority-owned oil company NIS, Serbia must divest Russian ownership by February 25th to avoid further economic consequences, creating a pivotal moment in its relations with Russia and the West.
US Sanctions Force Serbia to Choose Between Russia and the West
Facing US sanctions on its Russian-majority-owned oil company NIS, Serbia must divest Russian ownership by February 25th to avoid further economic consequences, creating a pivotal moment in its relations with Russia and the West.
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40% Bias Score
Energy Prices Surge Amidst Sanctions and Increased Demand
Increased energy demand and renewed US sanctions against Russia caused a surge in crude oil and natural gas prices in January 2025, reaching levels not seen since late 2022 and August 2024 respectively, posing significant risks to the Eurozone economy.
Energy Prices Surge Amidst Sanctions and Increased Demand
Increased energy demand and renewed US sanctions against Russia caused a surge in crude oil and natural gas prices in January 2025, reaching levels not seen since late 2022 and August 2024 respectively, posing significant risks to the Eurozone economy.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Oil Tanker Detained in Germany, Highlighting Sanctions Circumvention
The Eventin, a Russian oil tanker with 24 crew members, is detained off RĂŒgen, Germany, due to a customs inspection for potential EU embargo violations, highlighting the challenges of combating Russia's shadow fleet used to circumvent sanctions. The tanker, which suffered a mechanical failure, is su...
Russian Oil Tanker Detained in Germany, Highlighting Sanctions Circumvention
The Eventin, a Russian oil tanker with 24 crew members, is detained off RĂŒgen, Germany, due to a customs inspection for potential EU embargo violations, highlighting the challenges of combating Russia's shadow fleet used to circumvent sanctions. The tanker, which suffered a mechanical failure, is su...
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40% Bias Score
US Sanctions on Russian Oil Exports Cause Slight Dip in Global Oil Prices
On Tuesday, oil prices fell slightly to \$80.65 per barrel (Brent) and \$78.58 (WTI) after reaching four-month highs, impacted by new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports to India and China, targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegas, and 183 tankers; however, the market anticipates Russia and buyers t...
US Sanctions on Russian Oil Exports Cause Slight Dip in Global Oil Prices
On Tuesday, oil prices fell slightly to \$80.65 per barrel (Brent) and \$78.58 (WTI) after reaching four-month highs, impacted by new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports to India and China, targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegas, and 183 tankers; however, the market anticipates Russia and buyers t...
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44% Bias Score
NATO Launches Baltic Sea Security Operation Amid Cable Sabotage Suspicions
NATO initiated Operation Baltic Sentry on January 14th in Helsinki, a mission employing naval assets and drones to protect Baltic Sea underwater infrastructure from suspected sabotage, likely involving a "shadow fleet" transporting sanctioned Russian oil, impacting energy and internet traffic.
NATO Launches Baltic Sea Security Operation Amid Cable Sabotage Suspicions
NATO initiated Operation Baltic Sentry on January 14th in Helsinki, a mission employing naval assets and drones to protect Baltic Sea underwater infrastructure from suspected sabotage, likely involving a "shadow fleet" transporting sanctioned Russian oil, impacting energy and internet traffic.
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40% Bias Score
US Sanctions Halt 65 Russian Oil Tankers
At least 65 oil tankers carrying Russian oil are anchored due to US sanctions targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and 183 vessels, impacting roughly 10% of the global tanker fleet and aiming to curb Russia's war funding.
US Sanctions Halt 65 Russian Oil Tankers
At least 65 oil tankers carrying Russian oil are anchored due to US sanctions targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and 183 vessels, impacting roughly 10% of the global tanker fleet and aiming to curb Russia's war funding.
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36% Bias Score
Venezuela's Oil Exports to Spain Surge Amid Political Uncertainty
Venezuela more than doubled its crude oil exports to Spain in 2024, reaching over three million tonsâprimarily delivered to Repsol to settle debts and for services providedâamidst a backdrop of contested elections and potential international sanctions.
Venezuela's Oil Exports to Spain Surge Amid Political Uncertainty
Venezuela more than doubled its crude oil exports to Spain in 2024, reaching over three million tonsâprimarily delivered to Repsol to settle debts and for services providedâamidst a backdrop of contested elections and potential international sanctions.
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40% Bias Score
Venezuela Expels Diplomats Amid Growing International Tensions
Venezuela has ordered the Netherlands, France, and Italy to reduce their diplomatic staff to three officials each within 48 hours, citing support for extremist groups and interference in internal affairs; this follows criticism of Maduro's presidency and the detention of opposition leader MarĂa Cori...
Venezuela Expels Diplomats Amid Growing International Tensions
Venezuela has ordered the Netherlands, France, and Italy to reduce their diplomatic staff to three officials each within 48 hours, citing support for extremist groups and interference in internal affairs; this follows criticism of Maduro's presidency and the detention of opposition leader MarĂa Cori...
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64% Bias Score
US Sanctions Target Russia's "Shadow Fleet", Aiming to Curb Oil Revenue
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on January 10th, targeting Russia's "shadow fleet" of nearly 200 oil tankers and impacting companies like Gazprom and Surgutneftegaz; experts believe this will significantly hurt Russia's oil revenue, crucial for funding its war in Ukraine.
US Sanctions Target Russia's "Shadow Fleet", Aiming to Curb Oil Revenue
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on January 10th, targeting Russia's "shadow fleet" of nearly 200 oil tankers and impacting companies like Gazprom and Surgutneftegaz; experts believe this will significantly hurt Russia's oil revenue, crucial for funding its war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Iran-E3 Nuclear Talks in Geneva Amid Rising Tensions
Iran and the E3 group (Britain, France, and Germany) held talks in Geneva on January 13-14 to discuss Iran's nuclear program, which has seen uranium enrichment reach 60%, nearing weapons-grade levels, prompting concerns about potential sanctions re-imposition and the influence of the upcoming US pre...
Iran-E3 Nuclear Talks in Geneva Amid Rising Tensions
Iran and the E3 group (Britain, France, and Germany) held talks in Geneva on January 13-14 to discuss Iran's nuclear program, which has seen uranium enrichment reach 60%, nearing weapons-grade levels, prompting concerns about potential sanctions re-imposition and the influence of the upcoming US pre...
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44% Bias Score