Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy: Achievements and Failures Under Scrutiny
President Biden's foreign policy, emphasizing global alliances and countering isolationism, is being reviewed ahead of the upcoming change in administration; While the administration has spent over $183 billion in aid to Ukraine and billions more to Israel, the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal remains...
Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy: Achievements and Failures Under Scrutiny
President Biden's foreign policy, emphasizing global alliances and countering isolationism, is being reviewed ahead of the upcoming change in administration; While the administration has spent over $183 billion in aid to Ukraine and billions more to Israel, the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal remains...
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40% Bias Score
Milanović Wins Croatian Presidency in Landslide Victory
In Croatia's presidential election, Zoran Milanović secured a resounding victory with over 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, amidst high inflation, corruption scandals, and a critical stance against the EU and Western military aid to Ukraine.
Milanović Wins Croatian Presidency in Landslide Victory
In Croatia's presidential election, Zoran Milanović secured a resounding victory with over 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, amidst high inflation, corruption scandals, and a critical stance against the EU and Western military aid to Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Oil Sector
The Biden administration announced severe sanctions on January 10, blacklisting almost 200 vessels from Russia's shadow fleet used to export oil and targeting major producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, aiming to limit Russia's revenue for its war in Ukraine.
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Oil Sector
The Biden administration announced severe sanctions on January 10, blacklisting almost 200 vessels from Russia's shadow fleet used to export oil and targeting major producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, aiming to limit Russia's revenue for its war in Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
Disabled Russian Tanker in German Waters Highlights Sanctions Circumvention
A Russian tanker, the Eventein, lost power in German waters and was identified as part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' used to bypass sanctions; German authorities secured the vessel carrying 99,000 tons of oil.
Disabled Russian Tanker in German Waters Highlights Sanctions Circumvention
A Russian tanker, the Eventein, lost power in German waters and was identified as part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' used to bypass sanctions; German authorities secured the vessel carrying 99,000 tons of oil.
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48% Bias Score
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Energy Sector
The Biden administration announced sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, including Gazprom and Surgutneftegaz, aiming to cut off funding for the war in Ukraine; these sanctions, coordinated with the UK, are expected to cost Russia billions monthly and are intended to strengthen Ukrain...
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Energy Sector
The Biden administration announced sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, including Gazprom and Surgutneftegaz, aiming to cut off funding for the war in Ukraine; these sanctions, coordinated with the UK, are expected to cost Russia billions monthly and are intended to strengthen Ukrain...
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48% Bias Score
SPD Renominates Scholz for German Chancellorship
On January 11th, Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) unanimously renominated Olaf Scholz as their chancellor candidate for the snap election on February 23rd, amidst low poll numbers (around 15%) and following the collapse of the governing coalition in November 2024. The convention, held in Berl...
SPD Renominates Scholz for German Chancellorship
On January 11th, Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) unanimously renominated Olaf Scholz as their chancellor candidate for the snap election on February 23rd, amidst low poll numbers (around 15%) and following the collapse of the governing coalition in November 2024. The convention, held in Berl...
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40% Bias Score
Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy: Achievements and Uncertainties
President Biden's four-year term saw significant foreign policy challenges, including the Afghanistan withdrawal, the Ukraine war, and the Israeli-Hamas conflict; his administration provided substantial aid to Ukraine and Israel, but faced criticism regarding the handling of these crises, with his l...
Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy: Achievements and Uncertainties
President Biden's four-year term saw significant foreign policy challenges, including the Afghanistan withdrawal, the Ukraine war, and the Israeli-Hamas conflict; his administration provided substantial aid to Ukraine and Israel, but faced criticism regarding the handling of these crises, with his l...
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52% Bias Score
Romania's Nationalist Sentiment and Russia's Destabilization Strategy
Several Romanian politicians have openly discussed union with Moldova, mirroring Russia's strategy of exploiting nationalist sentiments to destabilize the EU. Russia's actions in Ukraine, support for pro-Russian politicians within the EU, and ambiguous stances by Romanian officials highlight a signi...
Romania's Nationalist Sentiment and Russia's Destabilization Strategy
Several Romanian politicians have openly discussed union with Moldova, mirroring Russia's strategy of exploiting nationalist sentiments to destabilize the EU. Russia's actions in Ukraine, support for pro-Russian politicians within the EU, and ambiguous stances by Romanian officials highlight a signi...
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60% Bias Score
EU Leaders to Discuss Increased Defense Responsibility and Military Cooperation
EU leaders will meet in Belgium on February 3rd to discuss increasing their defense responsibilities and military cooperation, aiming to enhance the EU's defense autonomy and efficiency, making it a stronger transatlantic partner within NATO, in response to the war in Ukraine.
EU Leaders to Discuss Increased Defense Responsibility and Military Cooperation
EU leaders will meet in Belgium on February 3rd to discuss increasing their defense responsibilities and military cooperation, aiming to enhance the EU's defense autonomy and efficiency, making it a stronger transatlantic partner within NATO, in response to the war in Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Scholz Leads SPD into German Election Amidst Low Approval Ratings
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing low approval ratings, is leading the SPD into the Bundestag election; their platform focuses on social welfare, economic stimulus, and a strong response to international challenges, including Donald Trump's foreign policy and the war in Ukraine.
Scholz Leads SPD into German Election Amidst Low Approval Ratings
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing low approval ratings, is leading the SPD into the Bundestag election; their platform focuses on social welfare, economic stimulus, and a strong response to international challenges, including Donald Trump's foreign policy and the war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Oil Sector
The Biden administration imposed extensive sanctions on Russia's oil sector, targeting major companies, opaque traders, and 183 vessels, aiming to curb oil exports and further isolate Russia economically; this caused a 3.5% spike in WTI crude and a 2.9% increase in Brent crude.
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Oil Sector
The Biden administration imposed extensive sanctions on Russia's oil sector, targeting major companies, opaque traders, and 183 vessels, aiming to curb oil exports and further isolate Russia economically; this caused a 3.5% spike in WTI crude and a 2.9% increase in Brent crude.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Intercepts Russian Oil Tanker, Averts Potential Spill
On Saturday, German authorities towed the Eventin, a 274-meter-long oil tanker carrying nearly 100,000 tonnes of oil and suspected to be part of Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet," away from its coast after its engine failed near the island of Ruegen, preventing a potential oil spill.
Germany Intercepts Russian Oil Tanker, Averts Potential Spill
On Saturday, German authorities towed the Eventin, a 274-meter-long oil tanker carrying nearly 100,000 tonnes of oil and suspected to be part of Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet," away from its coast after its engine failed near the island of Ruegen, preventing a potential oil spill.
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48% Bias Score