Assad Regime Falls in Syria, New Government Faces Complex Challenges
Three weeks before the new year, Syria's Assad regime fell after 50 years, replaced by Ahmed Shara'a, who aims for inclusivity; however, Turkish occupation of northern Syria and US presence in the east persist, creating complex challenges for the new government.
Assad Regime Falls in Syria, New Government Faces Complex Challenges
Three weeks before the new year, Syria's Assad regime fell after 50 years, replaced by Ahmed Shara'a, who aims for inclusivity; however, Turkish occupation of northern Syria and US presence in the east persist, creating complex challenges for the new government.
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32% Bias Score
US and China Extend Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement
The US and China renewed their 45-year-old science and technology cooperation agreement for five years, signifying continued collaboration despite political tensions, and widely welcomed internationally.
US and China Extend Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement
The US and China renewed their 45-year-old science and technology cooperation agreement for five years, signifying continued collaboration despite political tensions, and widely welcomed internationally.
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52% Bias Score
China-US Relations at 46: A Legacy of Cooperation Under Threat
The 46th anniversary of China-US diplomatic relations is marked by heightened tensions despite significant economic interdependence, with over $260 billion in two-way investments and 70,000 US companies operating in China, prompting reflection on President Carter's legacy of normalization and the ne...
China-US Relations at 46: A Legacy of Cooperation Under Threat
The 46th anniversary of China-US diplomatic relations is marked by heightened tensions despite significant economic interdependence, with over $260 billion in two-way investments and 70,000 US companies operating in China, prompting reflection on President Carter's legacy of normalization and the ne...
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52% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury Systems
Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department's systems via third-party provider BeyondTrust in December 2023, stealing unclassified documents; the incident is under investigation by the FBI and CISA.
Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury Systems
Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department's systems via third-party provider BeyondTrust in December 2023, stealing unclassified documents; the incident is under investigation by the FBI and CISA.
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44% Bias Score
Xinjiang Cotton Production Reaches Record High Despite Western Sanctions
Xinjiang's 2024 cotton production hit a record 5.69 million tons, a 574,000-ton increase, comprising 92.2% of China's total; this growth occurred despite Western sanctions based on unsubstantiated claims of forced labor, with China's cotton exports surging 167.3% year-on-year in the first half of 20...
Xinjiang Cotton Production Reaches Record High Despite Western Sanctions
Xinjiang's 2024 cotton production hit a record 5.69 million tons, a 574,000-ton increase, comprising 92.2% of China's total; this growth occurred despite Western sanctions based on unsubstantiated claims of forced labor, with China's cotton exports surging 167.3% year-on-year in the first half of 20...
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64% Bias Score
Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory Begins Trial Production, Underscoring U.S.-China Cooperation
Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory begins trial production of 10,000 Megapacks annually (40GWh), showcasing successful U.S.-China collaboration in new energy, with full mass production expected in Q1 2025, highlighting mutual economic benefits and countering decoupling narratives.
Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory Begins Trial Production, Underscoring U.S.-China Cooperation
Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory begins trial production of 10,000 Megapacks annually (40GWh), showcasing successful U.S.-China collaboration in new energy, with full mass production expected in Q1 2025, highlighting mutual economic benefits and countering decoupling narratives.
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52% Bias Score
New Orleans New Year's Attack: Ten Dead, Security Concerns Raised
Ten people died and at least 35 were injured when a pick-up truck drove into a New Year's crowd in New Orleans at approximately 3:15 am today; the attack's sophistication is raising questions about security measures, and the Sugar Bowl organizers are in discussions with authorities regarding the pla...
New Orleans New Year's Attack: Ten Dead, Security Concerns Raised
Ten people died and at least 35 were injured when a pick-up truck drove into a New Year's crowd in New Orleans at approximately 3:15 am today; the attack's sophistication is raising questions about security measures, and the Sugar Bowl organizers are in discussions with authorities regarding the pla...
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40% Bias Score
China-US Relations at 46: Interdependence and the Path Forward
The 46th anniversary of China-US diplomatic relations reveals a complex relationship marked by substantial economic interdependence, despite current political tensions; trade has increased over 200-fold since 1979, with over 70,000 American companies operating in China, generating $50 billion annual...
China-US Relations at 46: Interdependence and the Path Forward
The 46th anniversary of China-US diplomatic relations reveals a complex relationship marked by substantial economic interdependence, despite current political tensions; trade has increased over 200-fold since 1979, with over 70,000 American companies operating in China, generating $50 billion annual...
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56% Bias Score
Trump to Attend Carter's Funeral
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed he will attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral (January 4-9, Georgia and Washington D.C.), despite past criticisms; Biden attended his niece's wedding instead of continuing his holiday trip.
Trump to Attend Carter's Funeral
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed he will attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral (January 4-9, Georgia and Washington D.C.), despite past criticisms; Biden attended his niece's wedding instead of continuing his holiday trip.
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44% Bias Score
Assad Regime's Collapse After Years of Geopolitical Manipulation
The Assad regime in Syria, for years, played various global powers against each other, secretly negotiating with Israel while simultaneously supporting the flow of extremists into Iraq, as revealed by US diplomatic cables and Israeli reports, until its collapse in late 2024.
Assad Regime's Collapse After Years of Geopolitical Manipulation
The Assad regime in Syria, for years, played various global powers against each other, secretly negotiating with Israel while simultaneously supporting the flow of extremists into Iraq, as revealed by US diplomatic cables and Israeli reports, until its collapse in late 2024.
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56% Bias Score
Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 10 Million Trees After Devastating 2024 Hurricane Season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, concluding November 30th, resulted in at least 375 deaths and an estimated $500 billion in damages across the US; the Arbor Day Foundation will plant 10 million trees in six hard-hit states over four years.
Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 10 Million Trees After Devastating 2024 Hurricane Season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, concluding November 30th, resulted in at least 375 deaths and an estimated $500 billion in damages across the US; the Arbor Day Foundation will plant 10 million trees in six hard-hit states over four years.
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24% Bias Score
Kim Jong-un Vows "Hardened" Anti-US Policy Amid Trump's Return
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced a "hardened" anti-US policy, citing the US-South Korea-Japan alliance and Donald Trump's return to the White House as reasons; this comes amid North Korea's increased military cooperation with Russia and heightened tensions in the region.
Kim Jong-un Vows "Hardened" Anti-US Policy Amid Trump's Return
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced a "hardened" anti-US policy, citing the US-South Korea-Japan alliance and Donald Trump's return to the White House as reasons; this comes amid North Korea's increased military cooperation with Russia and heightened tensions in the region.
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48% Bias Score