December 2024
January 2025
Three-Quarters of Earth's Land Dries, Sparking UN Summit on Desertification
A UN report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land is drier, impacting nearly five billion people by the end of the century and threatening food security and migration, while a Riyadh summit debates funding and solutions for worsening droughts.
Three-Quarters of Earth's Land Dries, Sparking UN Summit on Desertification
A UN report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land is drier, impacting nearly five billion people by the end of the century and threatening food security and migration, while a Riyadh summit debates funding and solutions for worsening droughts.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian War's End: Reshaped Middle East Power Dynamics
The Syrian civil war has concluded with rebel forces entering Damascus, significantly weakening Russia and Iran's regional influence while creating a power vacuum and increasing the risk of future instability and conflict in the Middle East.
Syrian War's End: Reshaped Middle East Power Dynamics
The Syrian civil war has concluded with rebel forces entering Damascus, significantly weakening Russia and Iran's regional influence while creating a power vacuum and increasing the risk of future instability and conflict in the Middle East.
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72% Bias Score
North Korean Troops Fighting in Ukraine: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine's occupied Kursk region, suffering significant casualties; this follows previous reports of their presence and comes amidst allegations of Moscow providing Pyongyang with fuel,...
North Korean Troops Fighting in Ukraine: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine's occupied Kursk region, suffering significant casualties; this follows previous reports of their presence and comes amidst allegations of Moscow providing Pyongyang with fuel,...
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40% Bias Score
Gallant: Iran Vulnerable, Window to Act on Nuclear Program
Following an October 26th Israeli airstrike on Iranian military sites, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant argued that a window of opportunity exists to curb Iran's nuclear weapons program due to Iran's weakened defenses. The operation, known as "Days of Repentance," targeted approximately ...
Gallant: Iran Vulnerable, Window to Act on Nuclear Program
Following an October 26th Israeli airstrike on Iranian military sites, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant argued that a window of opportunity exists to curb Iran's nuclear weapons program due to Iran's weakened defenses. The operation, known as "Days of Repentance," targeted approximately ...
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52% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving 14 Dead and Hundreds Injured
Cyclone Chido, with wind gusts exceeding 220 km/h, caused at least 14 deaths and almost 250 injuries in Mayotte on December 14th, devastating homes and infrastructure, leaving thousands without power and water, and highlighting the island's vulnerability.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving 14 Dead and Hundreds Injured
Cyclone Chido, with wind gusts exceeding 220 km/h, caused at least 14 deaths and almost 250 injuries in Mayotte on December 14th, devastating homes and infrastructure, leaving thousands without power and water, and highlighting the island's vulnerability.
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24% Bias Score
Israel Launches Over 800 Air Strikes in Syria Following Regime Change
In response to the recent change in Syrian leadership, Israeli air forces conducted over 800 air strikes targeting military and civilian infrastructure across Syria within 12 hours, prompting a warning from the new Syrian leadership against further incursions while the US engaged in talks with the n...
Israel Launches Over 800 Air Strikes in Syria Following Regime Change
In response to the recent change in Syrian leadership, Israeli air forces conducted over 800 air strikes targeting military and civilian infrastructure across Syria within 12 hours, prompting a warning from the new Syrian leadership against further incursions while the US engaged in talks with the n...
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40% Bias Score
US Engages HTS in Syria, Urges Gaza Ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced direct talks with Syria's HTS rebel group to counter terrorism and the need for a Gaza ceasefire, while considering conditional sanctions relief for Syria and urging Israel and Hamas to negotiate peace after a week-long visit to the Middle East.
US Engages HTS in Syria, Urges Gaza Ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced direct talks with Syria's HTS rebel group to counter terrorism and the need for a Gaza ceasefire, while considering conditional sanctions relief for Syria and urging Israel and Hamas to negotiate peace after a week-long visit to the Middle East.
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40% Bias Score
Damascus After Assad: A Fragile Calm Amidst Deep Challenges
One week after rebels, led by the HTS Islamist group, overthrew the Assad regime in Syria, Damascus residents are cautiously returning to normal life under a small rebel security force; however, deep-seated economic and social challenges remain.
Damascus After Assad: A Fragile Calm Amidst Deep Challenges
One week after rebels, led by the HTS Islamist group, overthrew the Assad regime in Syria, Damascus residents are cautiously returning to normal life under a small rebel security force; however, deep-seated economic and social challenges remain.
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52% Bias Score
North Korean Troops Confirmed Fighting in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, primarily in the Kursk region, suffering significant losses, marking a major escalation of the conflict.
North Korean Troops Confirmed Fighting in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, primarily in the Kursk region, suffering significant losses, marking a major escalation of the conflict.
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32% Bias Score
Massive Marine Heatwave Causes Death of 4 Million Common Murres in Alaska
In 2015 and 2016, two massive marine heatwaves off the coast of Alaska caused the deaths of approximately 4 million common murres due to starvation, representing the largest recorded mass mortality event of a single species and highlighting the severe impact of climate change on wildlife populations...
Massive Marine Heatwave Causes Death of 4 Million Common Murres in Alaska
In 2015 and 2016, two massive marine heatwaves off the coast of Alaska caused the deaths of approximately 4 million common murres due to starvation, representing the largest recorded mass mortality event of a single species and highlighting the severe impact of climate change on wildlife populations...
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20% Bias Score
HTS Takes Control of Damascus: Order Restored Amidst Uncertainty
Just one week after the Islamist rebel group HTS overthrew President Bashar al-Assad's regime, Damascus residents resumed daily life, with HTS establishing order amid widespread joy, grief, and uncertainty about the future, despite significant challenges remaining.
HTS Takes Control of Damascus: Order Restored Amidst Uncertainty
Just one week after the Islamist rebel group HTS overthrew President Bashar al-Assad's regime, Damascus residents resumed daily life, with HTS establishing order amid widespread joy, grief, and uncertainty about the future, despite significant challenges remaining.
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56% Bias Score
Blinken Contacts Syrian Rebels Amid Regime Change
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken initiated direct contact with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) following their overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime, outlining principles for supporting a political transition in Syria while also addressing the continued threat of ISIS and oth...
Blinken Contacts Syrian Rebels Amid Regime Change
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken initiated direct contact with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) following their overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime, outlining principles for supporting a political transition in Syria while also addressing the continued threat of ISIS and oth...
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56% Bias Score