German Steel Industry Faces Order Decline Despite Employment Growth
The German steel industry shows a 9.4% drop in orders in Q3 2024 compared to the previous quarter, despite a 1.7% employment increase year-on-year; however, major producers like Thyssenkrupp are planning job cuts, indicating a potentially negative long-term outlook.
German Steel Industry Faces Order Decline Despite Employment Growth
The German steel industry shows a 9.4% drop in orders in Q3 2024 compared to the previous quarter, despite a 1.7% employment increase year-on-year; however, major producers like Thyssenkrupp are planning job cuts, indicating a potentially negative long-term outlook.
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40% Bias Score
Rebel Offensive in Aleppo Underscores Russia's Diminished Influence in Syria
Rebels captured a Russian military advisory office in Aleppo, Syria, in a surprise offensive, marking a significant setback for the Assad regime and Russia, who had previously celebrated reclaiming the city in 2016; the offensive comes amid reduced Russian military presence in Syria due to the Ukrai...
Rebel Offensive in Aleppo Underscores Russia's Diminished Influence in Syria
Rebels captured a Russian military advisory office in Aleppo, Syria, in a surprise offensive, marking a significant setback for the Assad regime and Russia, who had previously celebrated reclaiming the city in 2016; the offensive comes amid reduced Russian military presence in Syria due to the Ukrai...
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Global Military Spending Surges to $2 Trillion in 2023
Global military spending reached $2 trillion in 2023, driven by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, with US companies dominating the market and smaller arms producers demonstrating greater adaptability to surging demand.
Global Military Spending Surges to $2 Trillion in 2023
Global military spending reached $2 trillion in 2023, driven by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, with US companies dominating the market and smaller arms producers demonstrating greater adaptability to surging demand.
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Turkish Arms Sales Surge 24% in 2023
According to SIPRI, Turkish arms manufacturers Aselsan, Baykar, and TUSAŞ saw a combined revenue increase of 24% to $6 billion in 2023, driven by domestic demand and exports related to the war in Ukraine.
Turkish Arms Sales Surge 24% in 2023
According to SIPRI, Turkish arms manufacturers Aselsan, Baykar, and TUSAŞ saw a combined revenue increase of 24% to $6 billion in 2023, driven by domestic demand and exports related to the war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine War and East Asia Tensions
Global arms sales reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase fueled by the war in Ukraine and heightened East Asian tensions; Russian manufacturers saw a 40% surge, while European growth varied widely.
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine War and East Asia Tensions
Global arms sales reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase fueled by the war in Ukraine and heightened East Asian tensions; Russian manufacturers saw a 40% surge, while European growth varied widely.
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36% Bias Score
China Studies Russia's Sanctions Evasion to Prepare for Potential Taiwan Invasion
China is studying how Russia circumvents Western sanctions imposed after its invasion of Ukraine to prepare for potential sanctions if it invades Taiwan; a Chinese government working group, formed in 2022, is analyzing Russia's strategies, including its increased trade with China, India, and Turkey,...
China Studies Russia's Sanctions Evasion to Prepare for Potential Taiwan Invasion
China is studying how Russia circumvents Western sanctions imposed after its invasion of Ukraine to prepare for potential sanctions if it invades Taiwan; a Chinese government working group, formed in 2022, is analyzing Russia's strategies, including its increased trade with China, India, and Turkey,...
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40% Bias Score
Merkel: Trump Fascinated by Authoritarian Power
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel described Donald Trump's "fascination with the sheer power" of authoritarian leaders like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, highlighting concerns about challenges to liberal democracies and the implications of Germany's energy dependence on Russia during her 2017...
Merkel: Trump Fascinated by Authoritarian Power
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel described Donald Trump's "fascination with the sheer power" of authoritarian leaders like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, highlighting concerns about challenges to liberal democracies and the implications of Germany's energy dependence on Russia during her 2017...
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Moscow Politician Receives Extended Prison Sentence for Anti-War Stance
A Moscow politician, Alexei Gorinov, received an additional three-year prison sentence for "justifying terrorism," adding to his seven-year sentence for criticizing Russia's war in Ukraine, highlighting the Kremlin's suppression of dissent.
Moscow Politician Receives Extended Prison Sentence for Anti-War Stance
A Moscow politician, Alexei Gorinov, received an additional three-year prison sentence for "justifying terrorism," adding to his seven-year sentence for criticizing Russia's war in Ukraine, highlighting the Kremlin's suppression of dissent.
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Russia's 2025 Budget: Military Spending Soars Amidst Ruble Devaluation
Russia's 2025 budget allocates over $145 billion to military spending, exceeding combined spending on education, healthcare, and the national economy; this comes amid a weakening ruble and ongoing war in Ukraine.
Russia's 2025 Budget: Military Spending Soars Amidst Ruble Devaluation
Russia's 2025 budget allocates over $145 billion to military spending, exceeding combined spending on education, healthcare, and the national economy; this comes amid a weakening ruble and ongoing war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion in 2023
Global arms sales by the top 100 producers reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase driven by the war in Ukraine and increased demand, with Russian companies showing the largest growth (40%) and European companies overcoming supply chain issues.
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion in 2023
Global arms sales by the top 100 producers reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase driven by the war in Ukraine and increased demand, with Russian companies showing the largest growth (40%) and European companies overcoming supply chain issues.
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36% Bias Score
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion in 2023
Global arms sales reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase driven by the Ukraine war, East Asia tensions, and the Gaza conflict; Russian firms saw a 40% surge, while German firms rose by 7.5%, contrasting with overall slow European growth at 0.2%.
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion in 2023
Global arms sales reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase driven by the Ukraine war, East Asia tensions, and the Gaza conflict; Russian firms saw a 40% surge, while German firms rose by 7.5%, contrasting with overall slow European growth at 0.2%.
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44% Bias Score
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine, Gaza, and East Asia Conflicts
The global arms industry's revenue increased by 4.2% to $632 billion in 2023, primarily due to the Ukraine and Gaza wars and rising East Asian tensions; Russian arms sales surged by 40%, while some European manufacturers also experienced significant growth, but others declined.
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine, Gaza, and East Asia Conflicts
The global arms industry's revenue increased by 4.2% to $632 billion in 2023, primarily due to the Ukraine and Gaza wars and rising East Asian tensions; Russian arms sales surged by 40%, while some European manufacturers also experienced significant growth, but others declined.
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36% Bias Score