Canadian Provinces Divided on Retaliatory Trade Measures Against U.S. Tariffs
Faced with President-elect Trump's threatened tariffs, Ontario proposed halting electricity exports to the U.S., while Alberta and Quebec rejected this, highlighting a division in Canadian trade strategy; Ontario exported 13.9 million megawatt-hours of electricity to the U.S. in 2023.
Canadian Provinces Divided on Retaliatory Trade Measures Against U.S. Tariffs
Faced with President-elect Trump's threatened tariffs, Ontario proposed halting electricity exports to the U.S., while Alberta and Quebec rejected this, highlighting a division in Canadian trade strategy; Ontario exported 13.9 million megawatt-hours of electricity to the U.S. in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Issues Travel Warning Amid Worsening US Relations
Russia issued a travel warning for its citizens against visiting the US, Canada, and parts of the EU due to worsening relations with the US described as "teetering on the verge of rupture", citing risks of detention by US authorities and escalating tensions over the war in Ukraine.
Russia Issues Travel Warning Amid Worsening US Relations
Russia issued a travel warning for its citizens against visiting the US, Canada, and parts of the EU due to worsening relations with the US described as "teetering on the verge of rupture", citing risks of detention by US authorities and escalating tensions over the war in Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
EU's Strategic Autonomy Faces Funding and Dependency Challenges
The European Union's new industrial strategy, aiming for strategic autonomy and competitiveness, faces challenges due to economic constraints and dependencies on the US and China, requiring over €750 billion in annual investment; the EU lags behind in cutting-edge technologies.
EU's Strategic Autonomy Faces Funding and Dependency Challenges
The European Union's new industrial strategy, aiming for strategic autonomy and competitiveness, faces challenges due to economic constraints and dependencies on the US and China, requiring over €750 billion in annual investment; the EU lags behind in cutting-edge technologies.
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32% Bias Score
Iran Accuses US, Israel of Plotting Assad's Overthrow
Ayatollah Khamenei accused the US, Israel, and an unnamed Syrian neighbor of plotting Assad's overthrow, citing evidence; the US aims to ensure a new Syrian government is not allied with its enemies; Israel launched airstrikes targeting Syrian military sites; Germany's Verdi union opposes the repatr...
Iran Accuses US, Israel of Plotting Assad's Overthrow
Ayatollah Khamenei accused the US, Israel, and an unnamed Syrian neighbor of plotting Assad's overthrow, citing evidence; the US aims to ensure a new Syrian government is not allied with its enemies; Israel launched airstrikes targeting Syrian military sites; Germany's Verdi union opposes the repatr...
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52% Bias Score
Trudeau to Meet Premiers Amid Trump's Tariff Threats
Facing threatened 25% tariffs from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with Canada's premiers today to coordinate a national response focused on enhanced border security and a unified "Team Canada" approach to negotiate with the U.S.
Trudeau to Meet Premiers Amid Trump's Tariff Threats
Facing threatened 25% tariffs from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with Canada's premiers today to coordinate a national response focused on enhanced border security and a unified "Team Canada" approach to negotiate with the U.S.
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52% Bias Score
China Deploys Record Number of Warships Around Taiwan
China deployed almost 90 warships around Taiwan, the most since 1996, following President Lai Ching-te's US transit, escalating tensions despite low international attention; experts warn of a 'salami-slicing' tactic.
China Deploys Record Number of Warships Around Taiwan
China deployed almost 90 warships around Taiwan, the most since 1996, following President Lai Ching-te's US transit, escalating tensions despite low international attention; experts warn of a 'salami-slicing' tactic.
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48% Bias Score
Ontario Premier Threatens US Energy Exports Over Potential Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to cut energy exports to the US, including electricity, in response to potential 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods, highlighting the potential for significant economic disruption to both countries and the interconnectedness of their economies.
Ontario Premier Threatens US Energy Exports Over Potential Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to cut energy exports to the US, including electricity, in response to potential 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods, highlighting the potential for significant economic disruption to both countries and the interconnectedness of their economies.
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60% Bias Score
China Investigates Nvidia for Antitrust Violations
China's market regulator is investigating Nvidia for potential anti-monopoly violations and breaching commitments made during its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox, focusing on Nvidia's halting of GPU supplies to China despite prior agreements, causing a 2 percent drop in Nvidia's shares.
China Investigates Nvidia for Antitrust Violations
China's market regulator is investigating Nvidia for potential anti-monopoly violations and breaching commitments made during its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox, focusing on Nvidia's halting of GPU supplies to China despite prior agreements, causing a 2 percent drop in Nvidia's shares.
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40% Bias Score
China Deploys Large Naval Fleet Near Taiwan After President Lai's US Transit
Following Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's US transit, China deployed a naval fleet of roughly 90 ships and 47 fighter jets near Taiwan, escalating tensions, but stopping short of formally announced large-scale military exercises as seen in past responses to similar events.
China Deploys Large Naval Fleet Near Taiwan After President Lai's US Transit
Following Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's US transit, China deployed a naval fleet of roughly 90 ships and 47 fighter jets near Taiwan, escalating tensions, but stopping short of formally announced large-scale military exercises as seen in past responses to similar events.
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40% Bias Score
Medvedev: Russia-China Relations Unbreakable Despite Western Pressure
During his visit to China on December 11, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev highlighted exceptionally strong bilateral relations, intensified by Western sanctions, and burgeoning tourism and cross-party cooperation.
Medvedev: Russia-China Relations Unbreakable Despite Western Pressure
During his visit to China on December 11, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev highlighted exceptionally strong bilateral relations, intensified by Western sanctions, and burgeoning tourism and cross-party cooperation.
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52% Bias Score
China's Largest Military Show of Force Near Taiwan Since 1996
In response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to U.S. territories, China deployed approximately 90 naval and coast guard vessels and 50 aircraft around Taiwan, marking the largest such deployment since 1996 and raising concerns about potential escalation in the Taiwan Strait.
China's Largest Military Show of Force Near Taiwan Since 1996
In response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to U.S. territories, China deployed approximately 90 naval and coast guard vessels and 50 aircraft around Taiwan, marking the largest such deployment since 1996 and raising concerns about potential escalation in the Taiwan Strait.
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36% Bias Score
China's Export Bans Threaten US Electric Vehicle Leadership
China's new export bans on graphite and key rare minerals used in EV batteries and semiconductors pose a significant threat to US electric vehicle manufacturers, potentially shifting global EV leadership to China.
China's Export Bans Threaten US Electric Vehicle Leadership
China's new export bans on graphite and key rare minerals used in EV batteries and semiconductors pose a significant threat to US electric vehicle manufacturers, potentially shifting global EV leadership to China.
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48% Bias Score