Dakar 2025: Endurance and Navigation Challenges in Saudi Arabian Desert
The 2025 Dakar Rally, spanning 7700km across 12 stages from January 3rd to 17th, features a grueling 48-hour stage and 45% of timed sections separated for cars and motorbikes, increasing navigational challenges and safety.
Dakar 2025: Endurance and Navigation Challenges in Saudi Arabian Desert
The 2025 Dakar Rally, spanning 7700km across 12 stages from January 3rd to 17th, features a grueling 48-hour stage and 45% of timed sections separated for cars and motorbikes, increasing navigational challenges and safety.
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28% Bias Score
Fury Seeks Rematch Redemption After Suboptimal First Fight Preparation
Tyson Fury lost a split decision to Oleksandr Usyk in May due to an eye injury limiting sparring, his team's disruptive behavior, and a family tragedy; however, he is now training intensely in Malta for a rematch in Riyadh.
Fury Seeks Rematch Redemption After Suboptimal First Fight Preparation
Tyson Fury lost a split decision to Oleksandr Usyk in May due to an eye injury limiting sparring, his team's disruptive behavior, and a family tragedy; however, he is now training intensely in Malta for a rematch in Riyadh.
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56% Bias Score
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's arms export approvals reached a record €12 billion in 2023, including increased sales to NATO, EU partners, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Israel, and Turkey, prompting criticism due to human rights concerns and legal challenges.
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's arms export approvals reached a record €12 billion in 2023, including increased sales to NATO, EU partners, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Israel, and Turkey, prompting criticism due to human rights concerns and legal challenges.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Envoy Meets MBS, Seeking Historic Middle East Peace Deal
President-elect Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman this week, aiming to secure a "mega-deal" including an Israeli-Saudi peace agreement and progress towards resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, marking the first such meeting between a Tru...
Trump Envoy Meets MBS, Seeking Historic Middle East Peace Deal
President-elect Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman this week, aiming to secure a "mega-deal" including an Israeli-Saudi peace agreement and progress towards resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, marking the first such meeting between a Tru...
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48% Bias Score
UN Drought Talks Fail to Reach Agreement
The UN's COP 16 conference in Riyadh failed to produce a global agreement on tackling worsening droughts, despite pledges of $12.15 billion for drought resilience; the UN projects nearly five billion people will be affected by 2100 if warming trends continue.
UN Drought Talks Fail to Reach Agreement
The UN's COP 16 conference in Riyadh failed to produce a global agreement on tackling worsening droughts, despite pledges of $12.15 billion for drought resilience; the UN projects nearly five billion people will be affected by 2100 if warming trends continue.
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56% Bias Score
2034 World Cup Award Sparks "Hypocrisy World Cup
The 2034 World Cup's awarding to Saudi Arabia has created a satirical "hypocrisy World Cup," highlighting criticism of the decision amidst concerns about human rights. The German Green party's actions are used as an example of the complexities of political stances on ethical issues.
2034 World Cup Award Sparks "Hypocrisy World Cup
The 2034 World Cup's awarding to Saudi Arabia has created a satirical "hypocrisy World Cup," highlighting criticism of the decision amidst concerns about human rights. The German Green party's actions are used as an example of the complexities of political stances on ethical issues.
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56% Bias Score
Fury-Usyk Staredown Dominates Saudi Press Conference
In Saudi Arabia, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk engaged in an unprecedented 11-minute staredown at a press conference before their heavyweight title fight on Saturday, generating significant media attention and showcasing intense rivalry.
Fury-Usyk Staredown Dominates Saudi Press Conference
In Saudi Arabia, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk engaged in an unprecedented 11-minute staredown at a press conference before their heavyweight title fight on Saturday, generating significant media attention and showcasing intense rivalry.
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48% Bias Score
Proposed Abraham Accords Protectorate for Gaza
An Israeli analyst proposes an Abraham Accords protectorate for Gaza, governed by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Egypt, to replace the current PA and Hamas governance, focusing on reconstruction and development into a tourist hub, aiming for a self-governing UN-recognized state.
Proposed Abraham Accords Protectorate for Gaza
An Israeli analyst proposes an Abraham Accords protectorate for Gaza, governed by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Egypt, to replace the current PA and Hamas governance, focusing on reconstruction and development into a tourist hub, aiming for a self-governing UN-recognized state.
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76% Bias Score
2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia Faces Scheduling, Human Rights Challenges
The 2034 World Cup, awarded to Saudi Arabia, is planned for October-April to avoid extreme heat, conflicting with Ramadan and the busy European football season; 15 stadiums are planned across five cities, including Riyadh's 92,000-capacity King Salman International Stadium.
2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia Faces Scheduling, Human Rights Challenges
The 2034 World Cup, awarded to Saudi Arabia, is planned for October-April to avoid extreme heat, conflicting with Ramadan and the busy European football season; 15 stadiums are planned across five cities, including Riyadh's 92,000-capacity King Salman International Stadium.
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64% Bias Score
UFC Saudi Arabia: Adesanya vs. Imavov Headlines Major Fight Card
The UFC announced a major fight card for UFC Saudi Arabia on February 1st, featuring Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov in the main event and Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Venom Page in the co-main event, creating a high-profile event expected to generate significant revenue and viewership.
UFC Saudi Arabia: Adesanya vs. Imavov Headlines Major Fight Card
The UFC announced a major fight card for UFC Saudi Arabia on February 1st, featuring Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov in the main event and Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Venom Page in the co-main event, creating a high-profile event expected to generate significant revenue and viewership.
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44% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 World Cup Amidst Human Rights Concerns
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 men's FIFA World Cup, utilizing 15 stadiums across five cities, including a new city currently under construction, despite ongoing human rights concerns and criticism of "sportswashing".
Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 World Cup Amidst Human Rights Concerns
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 men's FIFA World Cup, utilizing 15 stadiums across five cities, including a new city currently under construction, despite ongoing human rights concerns and criticism of "sportswashing".
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36% Bias Score
Belgian-Moroccan Artist Wins Billboard Arabia Awards, Highlighting Arab Music's Global Rise
Belgian-Moroccan artist Dystinct won two awards at the inaugural Billboard Arabia Music Awards in Riyadh, becoming the first artist from the Low Countries to achieve this and highlighting the growing global influence of Arab music.
Belgian-Moroccan Artist Wins Billboard Arabia Awards, Highlighting Arab Music's Global Rise
Belgian-Moroccan artist Dystinct won two awards at the inaugural Billboard Arabia Music Awards in Riyadh, becoming the first artist from the Low Countries to achieve this and highlighting the growing global influence of Arab music.
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40% Bias Score