African Leaders Convene in Tanzania to Tackle Energy Crisis at 'Mission 300' Summit
African leaders convene in Tanzania for the 'Mission 300' summit to address the energy crisis, aiming to provide electricity access to 300 million more Africans by 2030, with Tanzania's success in rural electrification serving as a model.
African Leaders Convene in Tanzania to Tackle Energy Crisis at 'Mission 300' Summit
African leaders convene in Tanzania for the 'Mission 300' summit to address the energy crisis, aiming to provide electricity access to 300 million more Africans by 2030, with Tanzania's success in rural electrification serving as a model.
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36% Bias Score
Slowest Global Growth in Six Years Forecast Amid US Tariff Fears
The World Bank forecasts 2.7% global economic growth in 2025, the slowest in six years, primarily due to US trade tariffs that could reduce growth further if retaliated against, hindering improvements in living standards.
Slowest Global Growth in Six Years Forecast Amid US Tariff Fears
The World Bank forecasts 2.7% global economic growth in 2025, the slowest in six years, primarily due to US trade tariffs that could reduce growth further if retaliated against, hindering improvements in living standards.
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon's Post-War Reconstruction Faces $8.5 Billion Challenge
Six weeks after a ceasefire ended the Israel-Hezbollah war, Lebanon faces an $8.5 billion reconstruction challenge, with 99,209 housing units damaged (18% destroyed), while Hezbollah offers partial compensation but the Lebanese government lacks resources and international aid remains uncertain.
Lebanon's Post-War Reconstruction Faces $8.5 Billion Challenge
Six weeks after a ceasefire ended the Israel-Hezbollah war, Lebanon faces an $8.5 billion reconstruction challenge, with 99,209 housing units damaged (18% destroyed), while Hezbollah offers partial compensation but the Lebanese government lacks resources and international aid remains uncertain.
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44% Bias Score
World Bank Raises China Growth Forecast, But Warns of Persistent Headwinds
The World Bank raised its 2024 and 2025 China GDP growth forecasts to 4.9% and 4.5%, respectively, citing policy easing and export strength, but warned of persistent headwinds from the property sector and weak consumer confidence.
World Bank Raises China Growth Forecast, But Warns of Persistent Headwinds
The World Bank raised its 2024 and 2025 China GDP growth forecasts to 4.9% and 4.5%, respectively, citing policy easing and export strength, but warned of persistent headwinds from the property sector and weak consumer confidence.
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44% Bias Score
Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO Director-General
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the WTO Director-General, was reappointed on November 29th, ahead of schedule at the request of African countries to prepare for the 2026 ministerial conference in Cameroon, showcasing her impactful leadership and the rising influence of African nations.
Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO Director-General
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the WTO Director-General, was reappointed on November 29th, ahead of schedule at the request of African countries to prepare for the 2026 ministerial conference in Cameroon, showcasing her impactful leadership and the rising influence of African nations.
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44% Bias Score
World Bank to Vote on Controversial Tajikistan Dam Project
The World Bank is set to vote on December 17 on financing Tajikistan's $5 billion Rogun Dam, a project that risks displacing over 60,000 people and causing significant environmental damage to the Amu Darya River and Aral Sea basin. Despite concerns about human rights abuses and environmental impacts...
World Bank to Vote on Controversial Tajikistan Dam Project
The World Bank is set to vote on December 17 on financing Tajikistan's $5 billion Rogun Dam, a project that risks displacing over 60,000 people and causing significant environmental damage to the Amu Darya River and Aral Sea basin. Despite concerns about human rights abuses and environmental impacts...
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60% Bias Score
World Bank Warns of U.S. Tariff Impact on Global Growth
The World Bank warns that U.S. tariffs could reduce global growth by 0.3 percentage points in 2025 and U.S. growth by 0.9 percentage points if retaliatory tariffs are imposed, while extending U.S. tax cuts could boost U.S. growth by 0.4 percentage points in 2026; the report also highlights weak grow...
World Bank Warns of U.S. Tariff Impact on Global Growth
The World Bank warns that U.S. tariffs could reduce global growth by 0.3 percentage points in 2025 and U.S. growth by 0.9 percentage points if retaliatory tariffs are imposed, while extending U.S. tax cuts could boost U.S. growth by 0.4 percentage points in 2026; the report also highlights weak grow...
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40% Bias Score
World Bank Commits \$4 Billion to Turkey's Earthquake Recovery
The World Bank announced an additional \$1 billion in aid for Turkey, bringing the total to \$4 billion to support earthquake recovery, focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, and private sector recovery in the affected region.
World Bank Commits \$4 Billion to Turkey's Earthquake Recovery
The World Bank announced an additional \$1 billion in aid for Turkey, bringing the total to \$4 billion to support earthquake recovery, focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, and private sector recovery in the affected region.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Economic Confidence Index Rises Amidst Lingering Challenges
Turkey's December 2024 economic confidence index rose to 98.8, up from 97.1 in November, driven by improvements in various sectors, despite past economic challenges related to high inflation and controversial monetary policies.
Turkey's Economic Confidence Index Rises Amidst Lingering Challenges
Turkey's December 2024 economic confidence index rose to 98.8, up from 97.1 in November, driven by improvements in various sectors, despite past economic challenges related to high inflation and controversial monetary policies.
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40% Bias Score
World Bank Funds Togo's Digital Transformation with $100 Million
The World Bank approved $100 million in funding for Togo to improve digital infrastructure, connecting 8,000 public institutions and over 1 million people to high-speed internet, fostering digital skills and entrepreneurship to boost economic growth and climate resilience.
World Bank Funds Togo's Digital Transformation with $100 Million
The World Bank approved $100 million in funding for Togo to improve digital infrastructure, connecting 8,000 public institutions and over 1 million people to high-speed internet, fostering digital skills and entrepreneurship to boost economic growth and climate resilience.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's \$512 Billion Debt: Mismanagement and Waste Criticized
CHP Kocaeli MP Mühip Kanko stated that Turkey's \$512 billion gross external debt in the first half of 2024, placing it among the top five most indebted countries globally, resulted from the AKP government's mismanagement of public funds and wasteful spending.
Turkey's \$512 Billion Debt: Mismanagement and Waste Criticized
CHP Kocaeli MP Mühip Kanko stated that Turkey's \$512 billion gross external debt in the first half of 2024, placing it among the top five most indebted countries globally, resulted from the AKP government's mismanagement of public funds and wasteful spending.
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56% Bias Score
World Bank Recommends Fiscal and Pension Reforms for North Macedonia
The World Bank proposes a VAT increase to 19%, eliminating preferential rates, and pension reforms including gradually raising the retirement age and contribution rates for North Macedonia to address its high fiscal deficit (exceeding 62% of GDP) and unsustainable pension system.
World Bank Recommends Fiscal and Pension Reforms for North Macedonia
The World Bank proposes a VAT increase to 19%, eliminating preferential rates, and pension reforms including gradually raising the retirement age and contribution rates for North Macedonia to address its high fiscal deficit (exceeding 62% of GDP) and unsustainable pension system.
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64% Bias Score