EU Seeks Dialogue with Trump Amidst Tariff Threats
In Davos, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič offered to cooperate with the Trump administration despite threats of tariffs, highlighting the economic importance of transatlantic relations and the EU's concerns over a potential trade war, with a current trade deficit of $350 billion.
EU Seeks Dialogue with Trump Amidst Tariff Threats
In Davos, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič offered to cooperate with the Trump administration despite threats of tariffs, highlighting the economic importance of transatlantic relations and the EU's concerns over a potential trade war, with a current trade deficit of $350 billion.
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44% Bias Score
China Launches New Frigate, Expanding World's Largest Navy
China launched the Type 054B frigate Luohe on Wednesday, expanding its world's largest navy to approximately 234 warships, exceeding the U.S. Navy's 219 and furthering its influence in the South China Sea and near Taiwan.
China Launches New Frigate, Expanding World's Largest Navy
China launched the Type 054B frigate Luohe on Wednesday, expanding its world's largest navy to approximately 234 warships, exceeding the U.S. Navy's 219 and furthering its influence in the South China Sea and near Taiwan.
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40% Bias Score
Canada's Broadcasting Rules Spark U.S. Trade Retaliation Fears
U.S. business groups warn Canada's updated broadcasting rules under the Online Streaming Act could trigger U.S. trade retaliation, potentially harming Canadian creative industries and violating the CUSMA trade deal. The CRTC is considering changes to Canadian content definitions, while facing opposi...
Canada's Broadcasting Rules Spark U.S. Trade Retaliation Fears
U.S. business groups warn Canada's updated broadcasting rules under the Online Streaming Act could trigger U.S. trade retaliation, potentially harming Canadian creative industries and violating the CUSMA trade deal. The CRTC is considering changes to Canadian content definitions, while facing opposi...
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48% Bias Score
Russia and Armenia Seek to Improve Relations After Strained Ties
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan held talks in Moscow on Tuesday, addressing strained relations following Armenia's strategic partnership agreement with the US. Lavrov will visit Yerevan soon, aiming to improve bilateral ties and economic cooperation.
Russia and Armenia Seek to Improve Relations After Strained Ties
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan held talks in Moscow on Tuesday, addressing strained relations following Armenia's strategic partnership agreement with the US. Lavrov will visit Yerevan soon, aiming to improve bilateral ties and economic cooperation.
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56% Bias Score
UK to Use Royal Family's Influence to Navigate Second Trump Presidency
A potential second Trump presidency is forcing the UK to consider using its royal family's influence to help navigate expected challenges in the UK-US relationship, including potential tariffs and policy disagreements.
UK to Use Royal Family's Influence to Navigate Second Trump Presidency
A potential second Trump presidency is forcing the UK to consider using its royal family's influence to help navigate expected challenges in the UK-US relationship, including potential tariffs and policy disagreements.
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52% Bias Score
Japan, Australia Affirm Quad Cooperation for Indo-Pacific Stability
Japanese and Australian foreign ministers Takeshi Iwaya and Penny Wong met in Washington on Sunday, agreeing to continue cooperation with the U.S. and India under the Quad grouping to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region; a meeting of the four countries' top diplomats is expected on Tuesday.
Japan, Australia Affirm Quad Cooperation for Indo-Pacific Stability
Japanese and Australian foreign ministers Takeshi Iwaya and Penny Wong met in Washington on Sunday, agreeing to continue cooperation with the U.S. and India under the Quad grouping to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region; a meeting of the four countries' top diplomats is expected on Tuesday.
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32% Bias Score
Putin and Xi Emphasize Strong Ties Amidst Trump's Inauguration
Following Donald Trump's inauguration, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping held a video call to discuss their close ties and potential contacts with the new US administration; China's support for Russia amidst Western sanctions underscores their deepening strategic partnership.
Putin and Xi Emphasize Strong Ties Amidst Trump's Inauguration
Following Donald Trump's inauguration, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping held a video call to discuss their close ties and potential contacts with the new US administration; China's support for Russia amidst Western sanctions underscores their deepening strategic partnership.
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60% Bias Score
US Envoy to Oversee Gaza Ceasefire, Eyes Broader Regional Normalization
US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff announced an inspection team, including himself, will be deployed to the Gaza Strip to monitor the ceasefire, while expressing optimism about regional normalization with Israel, particularly highlighting Qatar's role.
US Envoy to Oversee Gaza Ceasefire, Eyes Broader Regional Normalization
US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff announced an inspection team, including himself, will be deployed to the Gaza Strip to monitor the ceasefire, while expressing optimism about regional normalization with Israel, particularly highlighting Qatar's role.
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40% Bias Score
Putin and Xi Emphasize Strong Ties Amid Trump's Inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a call on January 24, 2017, emphasizing their countries' close ties and shared commitment to a multipolar global order, a day after Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president.
Putin and Xi Emphasize Strong Ties Amid Trump's Inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a call on January 24, 2017, emphasizing their countries' close ties and shared commitment to a multipolar global order, a day after Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Delay Offers Temporary Relief to Canadian Energy Sector
President Trump's delayed tariff decision on Canadian energy imports provides temporary relief, but his focus on U.S. energy independence creates uncertainty for Canada, which supplied a record 60 percent of U.S. crude imports (4.3 million barrels daily) in 2023.
Trump's Tariff Delay Offers Temporary Relief to Canadian Energy Sector
President Trump's delayed tariff decision on Canadian energy imports provides temporary relief, but his focus on U.S. energy independence creates uncertainty for Canada, which supplied a record 60 percent of U.S. crude imports (4.3 million barrels daily) in 2023.
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60% Bias Score
China Signals Cooperation on TikTok Solution After US Ban
Following a US ban on TikTok that went into effect on Sunday, China indicated a willingness to work with President Trump on a solution involving a 50/50 split of control between American and Chinese entities. This represents a change from China's earlier position.
China Signals Cooperation on TikTok Solution After US Ban
Following a US ban on TikTok that went into effect on Sunday, China indicated a willingness to work with President Trump on a solution involving a 50/50 split of control between American and Chinese entities. This represents a change from China's earlier position.
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44% Bias Score
Intensifying Clashes in Northern Syria: SDF, Turkish-backed SNA, and the US Dilemma
Clashes between Kurdish SDF and Turkish-backed SNA intensify in northern Syria near the Tishrin Dam, causing 400 reported deaths since the Damascus regime change; US Centcom expresses concern about ISIS resurgence, while Turkey and Syria seek SDF disarmament, creating a complex diplomatic challenge ...
Intensifying Clashes in Northern Syria: SDF, Turkish-backed SNA, and the US Dilemma
Clashes between Kurdish SDF and Turkish-backed SNA intensify in northern Syria near the Tishrin Dam, causing 400 reported deaths since the Damascus regime change; US Centcom expresses concern about ISIS resurgence, while Turkey and Syria seek SDF disarmament, creating a complex diplomatic challenge ...
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52% Bias Score