Sanctions Circumvention: Dutch Exports to Russia Rise Through Intermediary Countries
New research shows a 74% (2022) and 90% (2023) increase in Dutch exports to countries near Russia, compared to pre-sanction levels, strongly indicating that sanctioned goods are being rerouted to Russia via intermediary nations. Over 800 new small businesses are involved, alongside 540 multinational...
Sanctions Circumvention: Dutch Exports to Russia Rise Through Intermediary Countries
New research shows a 74% (2022) and 90% (2023) increase in Dutch exports to countries near Russia, compared to pre-sanction levels, strongly indicating that sanctioned goods are being rerouted to Russia via intermediary nations. Over 800 new small businesses are involved, alongside 540 multinational...
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32% Bias Score
China's Exports and Imports Miss Expectations in November, Fueling Economic Concerns
China's November exports grew by 6.7% year-on-year, missing expectations of 8.5%, while imports unexpectedly fell by 3.9%, the sharpest decline since September 2023, adding to concerns about the country's economic health amid sluggish consumer demand and looming tariff threats.
China's Exports and Imports Miss Expectations in November, Fueling Economic Concerns
China's November exports grew by 6.7% year-on-year, missing expectations of 8.5%, while imports unexpectedly fell by 3.9%, the sharpest decline since September 2023, adding to concerns about the country's economic health amid sluggish consumer demand and looming tariff threats.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Sanctions Evasion: 90% Export Surge to Russia via Transit Countries
A study by the CBS and the University of Groningen reveals a 90% increase in Dutch exports to countries neighboring Russia since 2022 sanctions, suggesting widespread sanctions evasion by both established multinationals (540) and newly formed companies (800) using transit countries to deliver sancti...
Dutch Sanctions Evasion: 90% Export Surge to Russia via Transit Countries
A study by the CBS and the University of Groningen reveals a 90% increase in Dutch exports to countries neighboring Russia since 2022 sanctions, suggesting widespread sanctions evasion by both established multinationals (540) and newly formed companies (800) using transit countries to deliver sancti...
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32% Bias Score
Xi Reaffirms China's Economic Growth Commitment in Meeting with Global Leaders
On December 10, 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing with heads of major international economic organizations, reaffirming China's commitment to its economic growth target and its role as a global growth engine, while emphasizing continued opening-up and high-quality development; the le...
Xi Reaffirms China's Economic Growth Commitment in Meeting with Global Leaders
On December 10, 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing with heads of major international economic organizations, reaffirming China's commitment to its economic growth target and its role as a global growth engine, while emphasizing continued opening-up and high-quality development; the le...
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44% Bias Score
Al Asad Granted Asylum in Russia
Bashar Al Asad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia, prompting varied reactions, with the US stating it will not intervene; this development significantly alters the Syrian conflict's geopolitical landscape and potentially impacts regional stability.
Al Asad Granted Asylum in Russia
Bashar Al Asad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia, prompting varied reactions, with the US stating it will not intervene; this development significantly alters the Syrian conflict's geopolitical landscape and potentially impacts regional stability.
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40% Bias Score
US Investigates Nicaraguan Human Rights Abuses, Trade Deal at Risk
The Biden administration initiated a year-long investigation into Nicaraguan labor and human rights abuses under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, prompted by reports of politically motivated arrests, forced labor, and human trafficking, potentially impacting the US-Nicaragua free trade agreement a...
US Investigates Nicaraguan Human Rights Abuses, Trade Deal at Risk
The Biden administration initiated a year-long investigation into Nicaraguan labor and human rights abuses under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, prompted by reports of politically motivated arrests, forced labor, and human trafficking, potentially impacting the US-Nicaragua free trade agreement a...
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48% Bias Score
"China Pledges Economic Cooperation Amidst Rising Global Protectionism"
"Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged increased international economic cooperation and domestic stimulus to counter rising global protectionism, during a meeting in Beijing with heads of 10 major international economic organizations on Monday."
"China Pledges Economic Cooperation Amidst Rising Global Protectionism"
"Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged increased international economic cooperation and domestic stimulus to counter rising global protectionism, during a meeting in Beijing with heads of 10 major international economic organizations on Monday."
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44% Bias Score
Sanctions Evasion: Dutch Exports to Russia's Neighbors Surge
New research reveals a 74% (2022) and 90% (2023) increase in Dutch exports to countries bordering Russia since sanctions began, suggesting widespread sanctions evasion through companies using these nations as intermediaries to reach Russia, with over 800 new companies and 540 multinationals involved...
Sanctions Evasion: Dutch Exports to Russia's Neighbors Surge
New research reveals a 74% (2022) and 90% (2023) increase in Dutch exports to countries bordering Russia since sanctions began, suggesting widespread sanctions evasion through companies using these nations as intermediaries to reach Russia, with over 800 new companies and 540 multinationals involved...
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40% Bias Score
Beitbridge Border Post Modernization: Reduced Crossing Times and Enhanced Trade
The $300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernization project, completed ahead of schedule, reduced crossing times by over 70%, curbing illicit trade and boosting Zimbabwe's tax revenue, showcasing successful public-private collaboration.
Beitbridge Border Post Modernization: Reduced Crossing Times and Enhanced Trade
The $300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernization project, completed ahead of schedule, reduced crossing times by over 70%, curbing illicit trade and boosting Zimbabwe's tax revenue, showcasing successful public-private collaboration.
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48% Bias Score
US Opens Investigation into Nicaraguan Human Rights Abuses, Potentially Impacting Trade
The Biden administration initiated a year-long investigation into Nicaraguan labor and human rights abuses under President Daniel Ortega, potentially impacting the US-Nicaragua free trade agreement and following reports of politically motivated arrests and forced labor.
US Opens Investigation into Nicaraguan Human Rights Abuses, Potentially Impacting Trade
The Biden administration initiated a year-long investigation into Nicaraguan labor and human rights abuses under President Daniel Ortega, potentially impacting the US-Nicaragua free trade agreement and following reports of politically motivated arrests and forced labor.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Renews Tariff Threats Against Canada After Meeting with Trudeau
President-elect Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago, discussing trade and immigration; Trump continues to threaten 25% tariffs on Canadian goods despite calling the meeting productive.
Trump Renews Tariff Threats Against Canada After Meeting with Trudeau
President-elect Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago, discussing trade and immigration; Trump continues to threaten 25% tariffs on Canadian goods despite calling the meeting productive.
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56% Bias Score
China Investigates Nvidia Amid Escalating US-China Tech War
China opened an antitrust investigation into Nvidia, the world's largest AI chipmaker, over its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox, escalating the US-China tech war after the US imposed new chip export restrictions and China retaliated by limiting exports of key chipmaking materials.
China Investigates Nvidia Amid Escalating US-China Tech War
China opened an antitrust investigation into Nvidia, the world's largest AI chipmaker, over its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox, escalating the US-China tech war after the US imposed new chip export restrictions and China retaliated by limiting exports of key chipmaking materials.
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44% Bias Score