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US Sanctions Six Chinese and Hong Kong Officials for "Transnational Repression
The Trump administration sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials for "transnational repression," freezing their US assets and barring US financial transactions in response to the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong following the 2020 national security law; the move was welcomed by advocacy group...
US Sanctions Six Chinese and Hong Kong Officials for "Transnational Repression
The Trump administration sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials for "transnational repression," freezing their US assets and barring US financial transactions in response to the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong following the 2020 national security law; the move was welcomed by advocacy group...
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44% Bias Score
US Revokes Maurel & Prom's Venezuelan Oil License
The United States revoked the Venezuelan operating license of French oil company Maurel & Prom on Monday, escalating economic pressure on the Venezuelan government and impacting the company's oil production, part of a wider sanction strategy against Venezuela.
US Revokes Maurel & Prom's Venezuelan Oil License
The United States revoked the Venezuelan operating license of French oil company Maurel & Prom on Monday, escalating economic pressure on the Venezuelan government and impacting the company's oil production, part of a wider sanction strategy against Venezuela.
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40% Bias Score
US Sanctions Six Hong Kong, Beijing Officials for Undermining Autonomy
The U.S. State Department sanctioned six Hong Kong and Beijing officials for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy and engaging in transnational repression, freezing their U.S. assets and prohibiting transactions with them, citing the use of Hong Kong's national security law to silence pro-democracy acti...
US Sanctions Six Hong Kong, Beijing Officials for Undermining Autonomy
The U.S. State Department sanctioned six Hong Kong and Beijing officials for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy and engaging in transnational repression, freezing their U.S. assets and prohibiting transactions with them, citing the use of Hong Kong's national security law to silence pro-democracy acti...
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40% Bias Score
US Sanctions Trigger Sharp Bolivar Devaluation, Economic Crisis in Venezuela
New US sanctions on Venezuela have caused the Bolivar to depreciate sharply, reaching 100 bolivars per dollar on the parallel market; Chevron is leaving the country, and other oil buyers are pulling out, causing economic hardship and potential triple-digit inflation in 2025.
US Sanctions Trigger Sharp Bolivar Devaluation, Economic Crisis in Venezuela
New US sanctions on Venezuela have caused the Bolivar to depreciate sharply, reaching 100 bolivars per dollar on the parallel market; Chevron is leaving the country, and other oil buyers are pulling out, causing economic hardship and potential triple-digit inflation in 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Cosco Profits Double, But US Sanctions and Competition Pose Significant Threats
Cosco, the world's largest shipping group, doubled its 2024 profits to $6.9 billion but faces potential losses due to proposed US port fees targeting Chinese-linked ships, increased competition from Western rivals following the sale of CK Hutchison's port network, and the risk of further US sanction...
Cosco Profits Double, But US Sanctions and Competition Pose Significant Threats
Cosco, the world's largest shipping group, doubled its 2024 profits to $6.9 billion but faces potential losses due to proposed US port fees targeting Chinese-linked ships, increased competition from Western rivals following the sale of CK Hutchison's port network, and the risk of further US sanction...
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52% Bias Score
US Offers Syria Sanctions Relief Conditional on Key Demands
The US presented Syria with conditions for partial sanctions relief, including removing foreign fighters from senior government positions and destroying chemical weapons, in a first high-level meeting since 2017.
US Offers Syria Sanctions Relief Conditional on Key Demands
The US presented Syria with conditions for partial sanctions relief, including removing foreign fighters from senior government positions and destroying chemical weapons, in a first high-level meeting since 2017.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Secondary Sanctions on Russian Oil, Contrasting with Biden's Approach
Former US President Trump threatened secondary sanctions on all Russian oil if a US-Russia agreement on ending the Ukraine conflict fails, a move contrasting with the Biden administration's approach due to potential domestic economic impact; Trump also expressed anger over a proposed UN-led external...
Trump Threatens Secondary Sanctions on Russian Oil, Contrasting with Biden's Approach
Former US President Trump threatened secondary sanctions on all Russian oil if a US-Russia agreement on ending the Ukraine conflict fails, a move contrasting with the Biden administration's approach due to potential domestic economic impact; Trump also expressed anger over a proposed UN-led external...
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68% Bias Score
US Revokes Repsol's Venezuelan License, Impacting 4% of Revenue
The US revoked Repsol's license to operate in Venezuela, impacting its 504 million euro investment and 4% of its total revenue; Repsol received over three million tons of crude oil from Venezuela in 2024, a 20-year high, and is seeking solutions through dialogue with US authorities.
US Revokes Repsol's Venezuelan License, Impacting 4% of Revenue
The US revoked Repsol's license to operate in Venezuela, impacting its 504 million euro investment and 4% of its total revenue; Repsol received over three million tons of crude oil from Venezuela in 2024, a 20-year high, and is seeking solutions through dialogue with US authorities.
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44% Bias Score
Iran Rejects Direct US Nuclear Talks, Trump Threatens Bombing
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected direct nuclear talks with the US but indicated openness to indirect negotiations via Oman, while President Trump threatened bombing and secondary tariffs if a deal isn't reached, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Iran Rejects Direct US Nuclear Talks, Trump Threatens Bombing
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected direct nuclear talks with the US but indicated openness to indirect negotiations via Oman, while President Trump threatened bombing and secondary tariffs if a deal isn't reached, escalating tensions between the two nations.
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48% Bias Score
Iranian Fire Festival Highlights Economic Crisis and US-Iran Tensions
During Iran's "Chaharshanbe Suri" fire festival, public celebrations turned into acts of defiance against the regime, fueled by economic hardship caused by US sanctions and a record low Iranian rial; President Trump's offer for a new nuclear deal created mixed signals.
Iranian Fire Festival Highlights Economic Crisis and US-Iran Tensions
During Iran's "Chaharshanbe Suri" fire festival, public celebrations turned into acts of defiance against the regime, fueled by economic hardship caused by US sanctions and a record low Iranian rial; President Trump's offer for a new nuclear deal created mixed signals.
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48% Bias Score
US Imposes 25% Tariff on Venezuelan Oil, Escalating Tensions
The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on Venezuelan oil and gas imports starting April 2nd, prompting Venezuela's rejection and vows of legal action, while threatening the country's recent oil production recovery and its key trading partners.
US Imposes 25% Tariff on Venezuelan Oil, Escalating Tensions
The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on Venezuelan oil and gas imports starting April 2nd, prompting Venezuela's rejection and vows of legal action, while threatening the country's recent oil production recovery and its key trading partners.
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52% Bias Score
US Unilateral Tariffs Violate WTO Rules
The US imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China in February and March 2024, ranging from 10% to 25%, violating its WTO obligations under GATT 1994 regarding tariff commitments and the most-favored-nation principle, while China has used the WTO dispute settlement mechanism.
US Unilateral Tariffs Violate WTO Rules
The US imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China in February and March 2024, ranging from 10% to 25%, violating its WTO obligations under GATT 1994 regarding tariff commitments and the most-favored-nation principle, while China has used the WTO dispute settlement mechanism.
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56% Bias Score
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