Panama Rejects Trump's Canal Claim
President Trump's claim that China operates the Panama Canal and that "we're taking it back" is refuted by Panama, which has controlled the canal since 1999; the canal generates over \$5 billion annually for Panama.
Panama Rejects Trump's Canal Claim
President Trump's claim that China operates the Panama Canal and that "we're taking it back" is refuted by Panama, which has controlled the canal since 1999; the canal generates over \$5 billion annually for Panama.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Declares Mexican Drug Cartels Terrorist Organizations
U.S. President Trump declared Mexican drug cartels terrorist organizations, granting the U.S. broad powers that may threaten Mexican sovereignty and bilateral relations; this comes amidst a surge in fentanyl deaths in the U.S. and internal weakening of Mexican institutions.
Trump Declares Mexican Drug Cartels Terrorist Organizations
U.S. President Trump declared Mexican drug cartels terrorist organizations, granting the U.S. broad powers that may threaten Mexican sovereignty and bilateral relations; this comes amidst a surge in fentanyl deaths in the U.S. and internal weakening of Mexican institutions.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Threatens to Seize Panama Canal, Defying Panamanian Sovereignty
President Donald Trump falsely claimed that Panama gave the Panama Canal to China and threatened to seize control of it, prompting strong denials from Panamanian leadership and highlighting historical tensions over the waterway.
Trump Threatens to Seize Panama Canal, Defying Panamanian Sovereignty
President Donald Trump falsely claimed that Panama gave the Panama Canal to China and threatened to seize control of it, prompting strong denials from Panamanian leadership and highlighting historical tensions over the waterway.
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52% Bias Score
Panama Canal: Economic Importance and Geopolitical Tensions
The Panama Canal, opened in 1914 after a history of French failure and US intervention, generates \$3.3 billion annually in fees and handles 5% of global shipping, but increasing Chinese presence in port operations raises geopolitical concerns.
Panama Canal: Economic Importance and Geopolitical Tensions
The Panama Canal, opened in 1914 after a history of French failure and US intervention, generates \$3.3 billion annually in fees and handles 5% of global shipping, but increasing Chinese presence in port operations raises geopolitical concerns.
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44% Bias Score
Mayotte barred from French flag at Games amid Comoros dispute
At the August 25th, 2023 Indian Ocean Islands Games, Mayotte, a French department since 2011, was forced to use a neutral flag due to Comoros' territorial claim, reflecting France's long-standing appeasement policy despite Mayotte's repeated votes to remain French and the substantial financial and s...
Mayotte barred from French flag at Games amid Comoros dispute
At the August 25th, 2023 Indian Ocean Islands Games, Mayotte, a French department since 2011, was forced to use a neutral flag due to Comoros' territorial claim, reflecting France's long-standing appeasement policy despite Mayotte's repeated votes to remain French and the substantial financial and s...
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56% Bias Score
Ivory Coast to Take Control of French Military Base in 2025
Ivory Coast will transfer control of its Port-Bouet military base from France in January 2025, reflecting a growing pan-African sovereignist trend and coinciding with upcoming elections, as stated by President Alassane Ouattara. This leaves France with military presence only in Djibouti and Gabon, f...
Ivory Coast to Take Control of French Military Base in 2025
Ivory Coast will transfer control of its Port-Bouet military base from France in January 2025, reflecting a growing pan-African sovereignist trend and coinciding with upcoming elections, as stated by President Alassane Ouattara. This leaves France with military presence only in Djibouti and Gabon, f...
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44% Bias Score
Danish MEP Condemns Trump's Greenland Purchase Bid
Danish MEP Anders Vistisen used profanity to rebuke U.S. President Trump's attempt to purchase Greenland during an EU session in Strasbourg, drawing a reprimand; both Greenland and Denmark's prime ministers have rejected the sale, despite the U.S.'s 1916 purchase of the U.S. Virgin Islands from Denm...
Danish MEP Condemns Trump's Greenland Purchase Bid
Danish MEP Anders Vistisen used profanity to rebuke U.S. President Trump's attempt to purchase Greenland during an EU session in Strasbourg, drawing a reprimand; both Greenland and Denmark's prime ministers have rejected the sale, despite the U.S.'s 1916 purchase of the U.S. Virgin Islands from Denm...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Threatens to Reclaim Panama Canal
President Trump threatened to reclaim the Panama Canal, citing unsubstantiated claims of overcharging by Panama and Chinese control, ignoring the 1977 agreement returning control to Panama, despite the canal's US$5 billion annual revenue contribution to Panama's economy.
Trump Threatens to Reclaim Panama Canal
President Trump threatened to reclaim the Panama Canal, citing unsubstantiated claims of overcharging by Panama and Chinese control, ignoring the 1977 agreement returning control to Panama, despite the canal's US$5 billion annual revenue contribution to Panama's economy.
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40% Bias Score
Denmark Rejects Trump's Greenland Ambitions
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen rejected US President Donald Trump's past interest in acquiring Greenland, emphasizing that no country can "use" the territory, despite Trump's previous suggestion of potential military intervention.
Denmark Rejects Trump's Greenland Ambitions
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen rejected US President Donald Trump's past interest in acquiring Greenland, emphasizing that no country can "use" the territory, despite Trump's previous suggestion of potential military intervention.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Renames Gulf of Mexico on Federal Documents; International Impact Limited
President Trump issued an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" on federal documents; however, this change only applies within the U.S. and does not compel international recognition, as evidenced by Mexico's counter-proposal.
Trump Renames Gulf of Mexico on Federal Documents; International Impact Limited
President Trump issued an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" on federal documents; however, this change only applies within the U.S. and does not compel international recognition, as evidenced by Mexico's counter-proposal.
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60% Bias Score
Chinese Businessman Offers Mainland IDs to Taiwanese, Sparking Controversy
A video depicts a Chinese businessman in Taiwan urging citizens to obtain mainland Chinese IDs, offering market access in exchange for potentially losing their Taiwanese citizenship; this illegal act highlights China's multifaceted campaign to influence Taiwan.
Chinese Businessman Offers Mainland IDs to Taiwanese, Sparking Controversy
A video depicts a Chinese businessman in Taiwan urging citizens to obtain mainland Chinese IDs, offering market access in exchange for potentially losing their Taiwanese citizenship; this illegal act highlights China's multifaceted campaign to influence Taiwan.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Greenland Bid Ignites International Competition
President-elect Trump's proposed purchase of Greenland, supported by a US House bill, reignites international competition for the island's resources and strategic location amidst Arctic ice melt, prompting Greenland to reaffirm its self-determination and emphasize the need for balanced cooperation w...
Trump's Greenland Bid Ignites International Competition
President-elect Trump's proposed purchase of Greenland, supported by a US House bill, reignites international competition for the island's resources and strategic location amidst Arctic ice melt, prompting Greenland to reaffirm its self-determination and emphasize the need for balanced cooperation w...
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48% Bias Score