Trump's Planned Day 1 Executive Orders: Immigration, Tariffs, and Pardons
Donald Trump plans to use executive orders on his first day in office to address immigration, including the "Remain in Mexico" policy and mass deportations, impose tariffs on imported goods, and potentially end birthright citizenship, while also potentially pardoning January 6th Capitol rioters.
Trump's Planned Day 1 Executive Orders: Immigration, Tariffs, and Pardons
Donald Trump plans to use executive orders on his first day in office to address immigration, including the "Remain in Mexico" policy and mass deportations, impose tariffs on imported goods, and potentially end birthright citizenship, while also potentially pardoning January 6th Capitol rioters.
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48% Bias Score
China's December Exports Surge Amidst Trade Tensions
China's December exports jumped 10.7% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts and fueled partly by pre-emptive shipments before potential US tariffs; imports grew 1.0%, defying expectations, leading to a $104.8 billion trade surplus, while persistent domestic challenges and trade disputes remain.
China's December Exports Surge Amidst Trade Tensions
China's December exports jumped 10.7% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts and fueled partly by pre-emptive shipments before potential US tariffs; imports grew 1.0%, defying expectations, leading to a $104.8 billion trade surplus, while persistent domestic challenges and trade disputes remain.
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36% Bias Score
Sheinbaum Addresses Trump's Return, Emphasizing Economic Cooperation
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the upcoming Trump presidency, emphasizing economic cooperation and mutual respect between Mexico and the U.S., highlighting the economic contributions of Mexican migrants and the benefits of the USMCA trade agreement to counter potential negative impact...
Sheinbaum Addresses Trump's Return, Emphasizing Economic Cooperation
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the upcoming Trump presidency, emphasizing economic cooperation and mutual respect between Mexico and the U.S., highlighting the economic contributions of Mexican migrants and the benefits of the USMCA trade agreement to counter potential negative impact...
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52% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Sparks Export Concerns
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Brandenburg, Germany—the first in 35 years—has prompted export restrictions from several countries, causing major concern among German farmers who fear market disruptions and price drops. The virus, while posing no human health risk, is highly contagious to lives...
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Sparks Export Concerns
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Brandenburg, Germany—the first in 35 years—has prompted export restrictions from several countries, causing major concern among German farmers who fear market disruptions and price drops. The virus, while posing no human health risk, is highly contagious to lives...
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Trump's Presidency: Uncertainty Looms Over Rhineland-Palatinate's Economy"
Incoming US President Donald Trump's plans for tariffs and potential troop withdrawals from Germany pose significant challenges to Rhineland-Palatinate's economy, particularly its wine industry and major employers like BASF and Daimler, prompting calls for closer European collaboration.
Trump's Presidency: Uncertainty Looms Over Rhineland-Palatinate's Economy"
Incoming US President Donald Trump's plans for tariffs and potential troop withdrawals from Germany pose significant challenges to Rhineland-Palatinate's economy, particularly its wine industry and major employers like BASF and Daimler, prompting calls for closer European collaboration.
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40% Bias Score
Labour MPs Urge UK Chancellor to Secure Release of Jailed Activist During China Visit
Nine Labour MPs urged UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to demand the release of Jimmy Lai, a jailed British pro-democracy activist, during her official visit to China this weekend, aiming to balance economic cooperation with human rights concerns amid broader tensions.
Labour MPs Urge UK Chancellor to Secure Release of Jailed Activist During China Visit
Nine Labour MPs urged UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to demand the release of Jimmy Lai, a jailed British pro-democracy activist, during her official visit to China this weekend, aiming to balance economic cooperation with human rights concerns amid broader tensions.
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44% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Leads to Culling and Export Restrictions
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Schöneiche, Germany, prompted the culling of 55 sheep and goats and 3 cattle on Monday, following the purchase of hay from an infected buffalo farm in Hönow; a 72-hour animal transport ban was implemented.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Leads to Culling and Export Restrictions
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Schöneiche, Germany, prompted the culling of 55 sheep and goats and 3 cattle on Monday, following the purchase of hay from an infected buffalo farm in Hönow; a 72-hour animal transport ban was implemented.
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32% Bias Score
Russia-China Trade Grows Moderately in 2024 Despite Sanctions and Payment Issues
In 2024, despite payment and export restrictions, the total trade volume between Russia and China increased by 1.9% to \$244.82 billion, with agricultural products and raw materials forming a significant portion of exports, while Chinese car imports dominated imports.
Russia-China Trade Grows Moderately in 2024 Despite Sanctions and Payment Issues
In 2024, despite payment and export restrictions, the total trade volume between Russia and China increased by 1.9% to \$244.82 billion, with agricultural products and raw materials forming a significant portion of exports, while Chinese car imports dominated imports.
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36% Bias Score
Armenia pursues EU membership while maintaining EAEU ties
Armenia's government affirmed its commitment to the Eurasian Economic Union while beginning the process of joining the European Union, despite Russia's concerns and warnings about the potential economic consequences; Armenia's trade with Russia accounts for over 40 percent of its total trade, while ...
Armenia pursues EU membership while maintaining EAEU ties
Armenia's government affirmed its commitment to the Eurasian Economic Union while beginning the process of joining the European Union, despite Russia's concerns and warnings about the potential economic consequences; Armenia's trade with Russia accounts for over 40 percent of its total trade, while ...
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40% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a herd of water buffalo near Berlin, Germany, prompted the culling of nearby swine and other cloven-hoofed animals, disinfection of the affected area, and testing of other livestock; the virus' origin remains unclear, but South Korea banned German pork imports.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a herd of water buffalo near Berlin, Germany, prompted the culling of nearby swine and other cloven-hoofed animals, disinfection of the affected area, and testing of other livestock; the virus' origin remains unclear, but South Korea banned German pork imports.
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32% Bias Score
Canadian Premiers Lead Response to Trump's Trade Threats
Facing President-elect Trump's tariff threats, Canada's premiers are actively engaging US officials, promoting Canada's economic significance, and coordinating border security measures despite internal disagreements and a federal leadership vacuum.
Canadian Premiers Lead Response to Trump's Trade Threats
Facing President-elect Trump's tariff threats, Canada's premiers are actively engaging US officials, promoting Canada's economic significance, and coordinating border security measures despite internal disagreements and a federal leadership vacuum.
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48% Bias Score
U.S.-China Relations: Improved Stability Amidst Ongoing Tensions
U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns reports an unprecedented period of stability in U.S.-China relations despite ongoing global power competition, citing cooperation on the fentanyl crisis and the release of detained Americans as positive developments.
U.S.-China Relations: Improved Stability Amidst Ongoing Tensions
U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns reports an unprecedented period of stability in U.S.-China relations despite ongoing global power competition, citing cooperation on the fentanyl crisis and the release of detained Americans as positive developments.
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40% Bias Score