US-Panama Tensions Rise After Rubio's Visit Amid Canal Dispute and Immigration Concerns
Following President Trump's claim to "take back" the Panama Canal, Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Panama, sparking protests and raising tensions. Discussions focused on the Canal, illegal immigration, and the US's regional influence; differing accounts emerged from both sides.
US-Panama Tensions Rise After Rubio's Visit Amid Canal Dispute and Immigration Concerns
Following President Trump's claim to "take back" the Panama Canal, Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Panama, sparking protests and raising tensions. Discussions focused on the Canal, illegal immigration, and the US's regional influence; differing accounts emerged from both sides.
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44% Bias Score
Rubio Witnesses Mass Deportation from Panama, Underscoring U.S. Immigration Stance
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio witnessed the deportation of 43 migrants from Panama to Colombia on Monday, highlighting the Trump administration's efforts to deter illegal immigration; the U.S. has provided Panama with nearly $2.7 million for this purpose, resulting in a significant decrease in...
Rubio Witnesses Mass Deportation from Panama, Underscoring U.S. Immigration Stance
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio witnessed the deportation of 43 migrants from Panama to Colombia on Monday, highlighting the Trump administration's efforts to deter illegal immigration; the U.S. has provided Panama with nearly $2.7 million for this purpose, resulting in a significant decrease in...
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64% Bias Score
Israel and Hamas to Resume Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Washington
Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, will begin tomorrow in Washington to negotiate a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of remaining hostages; failure could reignite hostilities.
Israel and Hamas to Resume Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Washington
Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, will begin tomorrow in Washington to negotiate a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of remaining hostages; failure could reignite hostilities.
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56% Bias Score
US Urges Ukraine to Hold Elections by Year's End
US Special Representative Kurt Kellogg stated on February 1st that Ukraine should hold elections by year's end, if a ceasefire with Russia is reached, to support democracy and potentially facilitate peace negotiations; however, this move has raised concerns about destabilizing Ukraine.
US Urges Ukraine to Hold Elections by Year's End
US Special Representative Kurt Kellogg stated on February 1st that Ukraine should hold elections by year's end, if a ceasefire with Russia is reached, to support democracy and potentially facilitate peace negotiations; however, this move has raised concerns about destabilizing Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Rubio Visits Panama Amid Trump's Canal Seizure Threat
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Panama to address President Trump's threat to seize the Panama Canal, a crucial trade route for the US, amid growing concerns about China's influence in the region and strained US relations with Latin America.
Rubio Visits Panama Amid Trump's Canal Seizure Threat
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Panama to address President Trump's threat to seize the Panama Canal, a crucial trade route for the US, amid growing concerns about China's influence in the region and strained US relations with Latin America.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Considers Military Action Against Mexican Drug Cartels
On Monday, suspected cartel members exchanged fire with U.S. Border Patrol agents in Texas, prompting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to say that all options, including military force, are on the table to combat cartels; this follows a sharp increase in fentanyl-related deaths in the U.S., which has ...
U.S. Considers Military Action Against Mexican Drug Cartels
On Monday, suspected cartel members exchanged fire with U.S. Border Patrol agents in Texas, prompting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to say that all options, including military force, are on the table to combat cartels; this follows a sharp increase in fentanyl-related deaths in the U.S., which has ...
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56% Bias Score
Rutte: US Trade Disputes Won't Weaken NATO's Collective Defense
NATO chief Mark Rutte stated that trade disputes with the US under President Trump will not affect the alliance's collective defense, despite Trump's demands for increased defense spending and threats to withdraw protection from members who do not meet his demands.
Rutte: US Trade Disputes Won't Weaken NATO's Collective Defense
NATO chief Mark Rutte stated that trade disputes with the US under President Trump will not affect the alliance's collective defense, despite Trump's demands for increased defense spending and threats to withdraw protection from members who do not meet his demands.
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52% Bias Score
USAID Website Offline Amidst Foreign Aid Freeze
The USAID website went offline Saturday amid President Trump's freeze on US foreign aid, causing thousands of furloughs and program shutdowns; Democrats oppose this, saying Trump lacks legal authority to end the independent agency, while Republicans call much foreign aid wasteful.
USAID Website Offline Amidst Foreign Aid Freeze
The USAID website went offline Saturday amid President Trump's freeze on US foreign aid, causing thousands of furloughs and program shutdowns; Democrats oppose this, saying Trump lacks legal authority to end the independent agency, while Republicans call much foreign aid wasteful.
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44% Bias Score
Six Americans Freed in Venezuela Amid Policy Shift
Six Americans imprisoned in Venezuela were freed after a meeting between a U.S. envoy and President Nicolás Maduro, marking a shift in U.S. policy towards the Venezuelan leader despite the lack of official recognition of his government.
Six Americans Freed in Venezuela Amid Policy Shift
Six Americans imprisoned in Venezuela were freed after a meeting between a U.S. envoy and President Nicolás Maduro, marking a shift in U.S. policy towards the Venezuelan leader despite the lack of official recognition of his government.
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52% Bias Score
US Urges Ukraine to Hold Elections Amidst War
The US is urging Ukraine to hold elections by the end of the year, contingent on a truce with Russia, despite concerns from President Zelenskyy about the risk of excluding Ukraine from US-Russia talks and the potential for undermining Ukraine's stability.
US Urges Ukraine to Hold Elections Amidst War
The US is urging Ukraine to hold elections by the end of the year, contingent on a truce with Russia, despite concerns from President Zelenskyy about the risk of excluding Ukraine from US-Russia talks and the potential for undermining Ukraine's stability.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey to Lead Four-Nation Coalition Against ISIS, Potentially Ending U.S. Support for YPG
Turkey announced a plan for a four-nation coalition (Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Jordan) to fight ISIS remnants in Syria, potentially enabling the U.S. to end its support for Kurdish YPG forces which Turkey views as terrorists.
Turkey to Lead Four-Nation Coalition Against ISIS, Potentially Ending U.S. Support for YPG
Turkey announced a plan for a four-nation coalition (Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Jordan) to fight ISIS remnants in Syria, potentially enabling the U.S. to end its support for Kurdish YPG forces which Turkey views as terrorists.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Withdrawal from Paris Agreement Threatens Pacific Island Nations
President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement and freeze foreign aid has alarmed Pacific leaders, threatening climate adaptation efforts and undermining global climate action, despite recent increased US engagement and funding under the Biden administration.
Trump's Withdrawal from Paris Agreement Threatens Pacific Island Nations
President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement and freeze foreign aid has alarmed Pacific leaders, threatening climate adaptation efforts and undermining global climate action, despite recent increased US engagement and funding under the Biden administration.
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40% Bias Score