Energy Prices Surge Amidst Sanctions and Increased Demand
Increased energy demand and renewed US sanctions against Russia caused a surge in crude oil and natural gas prices in January 2025, reaching levels not seen since late 2022 and August 2024 respectively, posing significant risks to the Eurozone economy.
Energy Prices Surge Amidst Sanctions and Increased Demand
Increased energy demand and renewed US sanctions against Russia caused a surge in crude oil and natural gas prices in January 2025, reaching levels not seen since late 2022 and August 2024 respectively, posing significant risks to the Eurozone economy.
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40% Bias Score
Netanyahu and Biden Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Amidst Israeli Political Divisions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed the progress of Gaza ceasefire negotiations, with Biden urging an immediate ceasefire and hostage release, while facing internal opposition from Israeli ministers who demand Hamas's destruction first.
Netanyahu and Biden Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Amidst Israeli Political Divisions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed the progress of Gaza ceasefire negotiations, with Biden urging an immediate ceasefire and hostage release, while facing internal opposition from Israeli ministers who demand Hamas's destruction first.
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44% Bias Score
US TikTok Ban Looms: 170 Million Users Face Security Risks
A week before a potential US TikTok ban, 170 million users face app store removal, preventing updates and creating significant security risks due to data collection practices and potential vulnerabilities.
US TikTok Ban Looms: 170 Million Users Face Security Risks
A week before a potential US TikTok ban, 170 million users face app store removal, preventing updates and creating significant security risks due to data collection practices and potential vulnerabilities.
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52% Bias Score
Italian Release of Iranian Engineer Amidst Suspected Prisoner Exchange
Iranian engineer Mohammed Abedini, arrested in Italy on a US warrant for allegedly supplying Iran with drone components, was released on Sunday after Italy's Justice Minister intervened, preventing his extradition; his release is widely believed to be connected to the recent release of Italian journ...
Italian Release of Iranian Engineer Amidst Suspected Prisoner Exchange
Iranian engineer Mohammed Abedini, arrested in Italy on a US warrant for allegedly supplying Iran with drone components, was released on Sunday after Italy's Justice Minister intervened, preventing his extradition; his release is widely believed to be connected to the recent release of Italian journ...
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60% Bias Score
Japan Firms Prepare for Taiwan Contingency, North Korean Soldiers Captured in Ukraine
A Kyodo News survey reveals that over half of major Japanese firms have prepared for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan; Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; and Japan will provide Indonesia with high-speed patrol boats to enhance maritime security.
Japan Firms Prepare for Taiwan Contingency, North Korean Soldiers Captured in Ukraine
A Kyodo News survey reveals that over half of major Japanese firms have prepared for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan; Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; and Japan will provide Indonesia with high-speed patrol boats to enhance maritime security.
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Declares Sudan's RSF Committing Genocide; Canada Silent
The U.S. declared the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are committing genocide, citing evidence of systematic violence targeting ethnic groups, while Canada remains silent despite pressure from human rights groups and evidence of UAE arms supplies to the RSF.
U.S. Declares Sudan's RSF Committing Genocide; Canada Silent
The U.S. declared the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are committing genocide, citing evidence of systematic violence targeting ethnic groups, while Canada remains silent despite pressure from human rights groups and evidence of UAE arms supplies to the RSF.
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52% Bias Score
Armenia Balances US Partnership with Russia's Concerns
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will visit Russia following a Washington trip where he signed a strategic partnership document with the US, prompting concerns from Russia about Armenia's balancing act between the West and Russia, particularly concerning its EAEU membership and EU aspiratio...
Armenia Balances US Partnership with Russia's Concerns
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will visit Russia following a Washington trip where he signed a strategic partnership document with the US, prompting concerns from Russia about Armenia's balancing act between the West and Russia, particularly concerning its EAEU membership and EU aspiratio...
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48% Bias Score
China's Mineral Ban Threatens US Economy; Alaska Holds Key
China's export ban on gallium, germanium, and antimony threatens the US economy, but Alaska's abundant reserves offer a potential solution hampered by current policies.
China's Mineral Ban Threatens US Economy; Alaska Holds Key
China's export ban on gallium, germanium, and antimony threatens the US economy, but Alaska's abundant reserves offer a potential solution hampered by current policies.
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64% Bias Score
Italy Revokes Arrest Warrant, Iranian Drone Suspect Returns Home
Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini, wanted by the US for his alleged role in a drone attack that killed three soldiers in Jordan in January 2024, returned to Iran after Italy revoked his arrest warrant due to inconsistencies with Italian law, coinciding with the release of Italian journalist Cecilia S...
Italy Revokes Arrest Warrant, Iranian Drone Suspect Returns Home
Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini, wanted by the US for his alleged role in a drone attack that killed three soldiers in Jordan in January 2024, returned to Iran after Italy revoked his arrest warrant due to inconsistencies with Italian law, coinciding with the release of Italian journalist Cecilia S...
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60% Bias Score
California Wildfires Claim 16 Lives, Devastate 37,000 Acres
California wildfires have caused 16 deaths, with 5 from the Palisades Fire and 11 from the Eaton Fire, burning over 37,000 acres and forcing 150,000 evacuations amid expected strong winds.
California Wildfires Claim 16 Lives, Devastate 37,000 Acres
California wildfires have caused 16 deaths, with 5 from the Palisades Fire and 11 from the Eaton Fire, burning over 37,000 acres and forcing 150,000 evacuations amid expected strong winds.
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44% Bias Score
Maduro's Re-election Sparks Warnings of Mass Migration and Gang Violence in the U.S.
Following Nicolás Maduro's disputed reelection, Venezuelan opposition leaders warn of a potential mass migration to the U.S. (3-5 million) and increased gang violence by the Maduro-aligned Tren de Aragua gang within the U.S. if Maduro remains in power.
Maduro's Re-election Sparks Warnings of Mass Migration and Gang Violence in the U.S.
Following Nicolás Maduro's disputed reelection, Venezuelan opposition leaders warn of a potential mass migration to the U.S. (3-5 million) and increased gang violence by the Maduro-aligned Tren de Aragua gang within the U.S. if Maduro remains in power.
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64% Bias Score
Israel to Withdraw from Southern Lebanon by January 26th
Following a 60-day ceasefire, US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein secured a detailed timeline for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon by January 26th, prompting a $95 million shift in US military aid from Egypt to Lebanon to bolster the Lebanese army and limit Hezbollah's inf...
Israel to Withdraw from Southern Lebanon by January 26th
Following a 60-day ceasefire, US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein secured a detailed timeline for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon by January 26th, prompting a $95 million shift in US military aid from Egypt to Lebanon to bolster the Lebanese army and limit Hezbollah's inf...
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48% Bias Score