Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US, Facing Economic Risks
Canadian Prime Minister and premiers plan retaliatory measures against potential US tariffs, considering options like targeted tariffs or a dollar-for-dollar response, but facing potential economic and political consequences.
Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US, Facing Economic Risks
Canadian Prime Minister and premiers plan retaliatory measures against potential US tariffs, considering options like targeted tariffs or a dollar-for-dollar response, but facing potential economic and political consequences.
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48% Bias Score
Rubio Accuses Mexican Cartels of Border Control, Threatens US Intervention
Incoming US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accuses Mexican drug cartels of controlling large swathes of the border, causing mass migration and drug trafficking, prompting threats of US intervention and a potential designation of cartels as terrorist groups, despite Mexico's pushback and calls for co...
Rubio Accuses Mexican Cartels of Border Control, Threatens US Intervention
Incoming US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accuses Mexican drug cartels of controlling large swathes of the border, causing mass migration and drug trafficking, prompting threats of US intervention and a potential designation of cartels as terrorist groups, despite Mexico's pushback and calls for co...
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60% Bias Score
China Launches Probe into US Semiconductor Exports
China's Commerce Ministry launched an investigation into US legacy semiconductor exports on January 16th, 2024, due to concerns about US government subsidies creating unfair competition and harming Chinese domestic chipmakers. The investigation will follow Chinese laws, WTO rules, and includes suppo...
China Launches Probe into US Semiconductor Exports
China's Commerce Ministry launched an investigation into US legacy semiconductor exports on January 16th, 2024, due to concerns about US government subsidies creating unfair competition and harming Chinese domestic chipmakers. The investigation will follow Chinese laws, WTO rules, and includes suppo...
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40% Bias Score
Iraq Seeks to Disarm Powerful Armed Factions Amid Regional Uncertainty
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced efforts to disarm or integrate powerful armed factions in Iraq that have attacked US forces and Israel, amid regional shifts and a new US administration.
Iraq Seeks to Disarm Powerful Armed Factions Amid Regional Uncertainty
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced efforts to disarm or integrate powerful armed factions in Iraq that have attacked US forces and Israel, amid regional shifts and a new US administration.
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44% Bias Score
Prisoner Exchange: Iranian Engineer Released From Italy, But Devices Remain
Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, detained in Italy on a US warrant for supplying drone technology used in a deadly attack in Jordan, was released in a prisoner exchange with Iran for Italian journalist Cecilia Sala; however, his electronic devices remain in Italy pending US inspection.
Prisoner Exchange: Iranian Engineer Released From Italy, But Devices Remain
Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, detained in Italy on a US warrant for supplying drone technology used in a deadly attack in Jordan, was released in a prisoner exchange with Iran for Italian journalist Cecilia Sala; however, his electronic devices remain in Italy pending US inspection.
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40% Bias Score
China's December Exports Surge Amidst Trade Tensions
China's December exports jumped 10.7% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts and fueled partly by pre-emptive shipments before potential US tariffs; imports grew 1.0%, defying expectations, leading to a $104.8 billion trade surplus, while persistent domestic challenges and trade disputes remain.
China's December Exports Surge Amidst Trade Tensions
China's December exports jumped 10.7% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts and fueled partly by pre-emptive shipments before potential US tariffs; imports grew 1.0%, defying expectations, leading to a $104.8 billion trade surplus, while persistent domestic challenges and trade disputes remain.
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36% Bias Score
Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Energy Tariffs
Facing potential US tariffs on energy exports, Canada considers retaliatory tariffs to quickly impact US gas prices, despite the risk of significant economic damage and inflation, as seen in the game of 'chicken' between Canada and the US.
Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Energy Tariffs
Facing potential US tariffs on energy exports, Canada considers retaliatory tariffs to quickly impact US gas prices, despite the risk of significant economic damage and inflation, as seen in the game of 'chicken' between Canada and the US.
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56% Bias Score
Greenland Seeks Stronger EU Ties Amidst Global Competition for Rare Earths
Greenland seeks stronger EU engagement regarding its rare earth resources vital for clean energy, amid concerns over China's dominance and increased interest from global powers like the US and Russia in the Arctic region.
Greenland Seeks Stronger EU Ties Amidst Global Competition for Rare Earths
Greenland seeks stronger EU engagement regarding its rare earth resources vital for clean energy, amid concerns over China's dominance and increased interest from global powers like the US and Russia in the Arctic region.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Accuses US of Directing Attack on TurkStream Gas Pipeline
Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the US of directing a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russkaya compressor station in the Krasnodar region on January 11th, aiming to disrupt the TurkStream gas pipeline, citing statements from US officials and UK involvement in destabilizing the Black Sea r...
Russia Accuses US of Directing Attack on TurkStream Gas Pipeline
Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the US of directing a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russkaya compressor station in the Krasnodar region on January 11th, aiming to disrupt the TurkStream gas pipeline, citing statements from US officials and UK involvement in destabilizing the Black Sea r...
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68% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term: Increased Tensions Over Taiwan?
President-elect Trump's potential second-term Taiwan policy could involve significant economic demands, pressure to shift semiconductor production, increased defense spending, and heightened deterrence against China, potentially exacerbating tensions.
Trump's Second Term: Increased Tensions Over Taiwan?
President-elect Trump's potential second-term Taiwan policy could involve significant economic demands, pressure to shift semiconductor production, increased defense spending, and heightened deterrence against China, potentially exacerbating tensions.
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56% Bias Score
Smith's Report: Ample Evidence for Trump Conviction Before Election
Jack Smith's final report indicates enough evidence to convict President-elect Trump existed before the election; however, the case was dismissed due to Justice Department policies, and its publication followed legal challenges from Trump's team, with only the election-related portion released.
Smith's Report: Ample Evidence for Trump Conviction Before Election
Jack Smith's final report indicates enough evidence to convict President-elect Trump existed before the election; however, the case was dismissed due to Justice Department policies, and its publication followed legal challenges from Trump's team, with only the election-related portion released.
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60% Bias Score
North Korea Launches Short-Range Missiles, Violating UN Resolutions
North Korea conducted a short-range ballistic missile test on Tuesday, launching missiles that traveled approximately 250 kilometers before landing in the East Sea; this action violates UN resolutions and occurs amid heightened tensions with South Korea and the US, coinciding with increased military...
North Korea Launches Short-Range Missiles, Violating UN Resolutions
North Korea conducted a short-range ballistic missile test on Tuesday, launching missiles that traveled approximately 250 kilometers before landing in the East Sea; this action violates UN resolutions and occurs amid heightened tensions with South Korea and the US, coinciding with increased military...
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40% Bias Score