US House Speaker Removes Pro-Ukraine Congressman Amidst Renewed Conflict
US House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner from his chairmanship of the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, citing a need for a 'fresh start,' amid renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine and the incoming Trump administration's focus on negotiated solutions.
US House Speaker Removes Pro-Ukraine Congressman Amidst Renewed Conflict
US House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner from his chairmanship of the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, citing a need for a 'fresh start,' amid renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine and the incoming Trump administration's focus on negotiated solutions.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Administration Considers Delaying TikTok Ban
President Biden's administration is considering delaying a Sunday TikTok ban, despite claiming a lack of authority to do so, while the incoming Trump administration supports preserving the app's US market access, creating uncertainty regarding national security concerns.
Biden Administration Considers Delaying TikTok Ban
President Biden's administration is considering delaying a Sunday TikTok ban, despite claiming a lack of authority to do so, while the incoming Trump administration supports preserving the app's US market access, creating uncertainty regarding national security concerns.
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48% 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
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
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
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
TikTok Faces US Ban: Sale Uncertain Amid National Security Concerns
A US law may ban TikTok on January 19th unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests or shuts down US operations; several parties expressed purchase interest, but ByteDance refuses to sell, citing algorithm value and potential Chinese government disapproval.
TikTok Faces US Ban: Sale Uncertain Amid National Security Concerns
A US law may ban TikTok on January 19th unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests or shuts down US operations; several parties expressed purchase interest, but ByteDance refuses to sell, citing algorithm value and potential Chinese government disapproval.
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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
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
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
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