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Story gist: Cambodia extradited Chen Zhi to China after his arrest there. Chen Zhi is an alleged scam operator also wanted by the U.S.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian frames Chen Zhi as an ‘alleged scam kingpin,’ neutrally emphasizing extradition post-arrest. Center BBC calls him an ‘alleged scam mastermind,’ with straightforward reporting. Right-leaning WSJ highlights him as ‘Cambodian Scam Tycoon Wanted by U.S.,’ stressing U.S. interest and tycoon status, implying tension over China receiving a U.S.-sought figure. Left and center omit U.S. pursuit.

Story gist: Saudi-led coalition stated STC leader Aidarus al-Zubaidi fled to UAE via Somaliland. Separatist group lost contact with its delegation attending talks in Riyadh.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT frame the story as separatist leader refusing talks, emphasizing deepening Saudi Arabia-UAE clash and regional rivalries. Center outlets like AP neutrally report separatist group losing contact with Riyadh delegation, focusing on factual disconnection. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting perspectives on Yemen separatism or Gulf alliances.

Story gist: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stated he asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to mediate on North Korea issues. The request occurred amid discussions on North Korea’s nuclear program.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Al Jazeera emphasizes Seoul’s call for North Korea’s nuclear freeze and Chinese mediation, portraying proactive diplomacy. Center Reuters focuses on Beijing’s announcement of orderly cultural exchanges between China and South Korea, omitting mediation details for neutral bilateral ties. Right-leaning WSJ questions China’s shift away from publicly urging North Korean denuclearization, highlighting skepticism toward Beijing’s reliability.

Story gist: Denmark and European officials rejected U.S. proposals for Greenland sovereignty transfer after addressing President Trump’s interest. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio plans to meet Danish leaders next week.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like WaPo frame Europe asserting a ‘red line’ after ‘pacifying’ Trump, emphasizing defensive resolve against U.S. pressure. Center outlets like Reuters focus neutrally on Rubio’s meeting signaling U.S. persistence without retreat. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting pro-U.S. sovereignty or Trump policy support perspectives.

Story gist: Former President Donald Trump proposed the ‘Donroe Doctrine,’ a plan to control the Western Hemisphere and acquire Greenland.

Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN frames Trump’s plan negatively, claiming it opposes American desires and implying unpopularity. Center Axios neutrally explains the doctrine’s details and next steps without judgment. Right-leaning WSJ highlights international reactions, noting it alarms allies and confuses opponents, emphasizing geopolitical puzzlement over domestic rejection.