1Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount
Story gist: The Trump administration announced tariff exemptions on beef, coffee, bananas, and other food products from four countries. The move aims to lower food prices amid rising inflation concerns.
Trump Officials Prepare Tariff Exemptions, Seeking to Lower Food Prices
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Trump rolls back tariffs on dozens of food products
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U.S. to Cut Tariffs on Bananas, Coffee and Other Goods From Four Countries
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times frame the story by emphasizing Trump officials’ proactive exemptions to lower food prices, highlighting consumer benefits and policy responsiveness. Center outlets like the BBC provide neutral coverage of the tariff rollback on dozens of products without deeper context. Right-leaning sources such as The Wall Street Journal focus on specific goods and countries involved, stressing trade implications with less emphasis on domestic inflation relief.
2Jordan’s King Abdullah meets President Tharman, PM Wong during two-day visit to Singapore
Story gist: Jordan’s King Abdullah II visited Singapore for two days. He met with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Jordan’s King Abdullah meets President Tharman, PM Wong during two-day visit to Singapore
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, omitting any progressive or conservative perspectives on the diplomatic ties between Jordan and Singapore. Center outlets, such as The Straits Times, frame the event neutrally as a routine state visit, emphasizing bilateral meetings without added geopolitical context or implications for regional alliances.
3China rolls out red carpet as Thailand’s king makes first official visit
Story gist: Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn made his first official visit to China. Chinese officials hosted him with formal ceremonies.
China-Thailand ties continue to grow in scope
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Thai king becomes country’s first monarch to visit China
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like China Daily frame the story positively, emphasizing the growth in China-Thailand ties and diplomatic scope. Center outlets such as BBC present it neutrally, focusing on the historic milestone of the first Thai monarch’s visit to China without added context. Right-leaning coverage is absent, leaving out potential emphases on geopolitical concerns or skepticism toward China’s regional influence.
4Beijing vows to strike back if Japan uses military force in Taiwan Strait
Story gist: Beijing stated it would strike back if Japan uses military force in the Taiwan Strait. The Chinese ambassador to Japan protested Japanese Prime Minister’s remarks on Taiwan.
Chinese ambassador to Japan lodges strong protests over Japanese PM’s Taiwan remarks
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China and Japan in escalating spat over Taiwan: What to know
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like CGTN emphasize China’s strong protests against Japan’s actions, portraying Beijing as defensively responding to provocations. Center outlets like BBC describe an escalating bilateral spat, providing balanced context on Taiwan tensions without favoring sides. Right-leaning perspectives are absent, leaving out potential emphasis on Japan’s security concerns or criticism of Chinese aggression.