December 2024
January 2025
Syria Dam Battle Risks Catastrophic Flooding, Water Crisis
Intense fighting near Syria's Tishrin Dam between Kurdish forces and Turkey-backed factions risks causing massive flooding and water shortages for millions, despite a four-day ceasefire in Manbij; the UN warns of the dam's structural integrity.
Syria Dam Battle Risks Catastrophic Flooding, Water Crisis
Intense fighting near Syria's Tishrin Dam between Kurdish forces and Turkey-backed factions risks causing massive flooding and water shortages for millions, despite a four-day ceasefire in Manbij; the UN warns of the dam's structural integrity.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Syria: Christians Attend Church, Schools Reopen After Assad's Fall
Following last week's dramatic overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Syrian Christians attended Sunday church services, and schools reopened, as the new rulers attempt to reassure minorities and restore normalcy. Tens of thousands of Shi'ite ...
Syria: Christians Attend Church, Schools Reopen After Assad's Fall
Following last week's dramatic overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Syrian Christians attended Sunday church services, and schools reopened, as the new rulers attempt to reassure minorities and restore normalcy. Tens of thousands of Shi'ite ...
Progress
44% Bias Score
NATO Urges Significant Defense Spending Increase Amidst Rising Tensions
Dutch citizens are urged to prepare for potential banking system disruptions and stock up on essentials, while NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte calls for significantly increased defense spending across member states, potentially reaching 3% of GDP, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and Rus...
NATO Urges Significant Defense Spending Increase Amidst Rising Tensions
Dutch citizens are urged to prepare for potential banking system disruptions and stock up on essentials, while NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte calls for significantly increased defense spending across member states, potentially reaching 3% of GDP, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and Rus...
Progress
64% Bias Score
US Urges End-to-End Encrypted Messaging After Major Telecom Hack
The US government urges citizens to use end-to-end encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal after a massive hack of AT&T and Verizon by Chinese hackers, exposing vulnerabilities in SMS/MMS.
US Urges End-to-End Encrypted Messaging After Major Telecom Hack
The US government urges citizens to use end-to-end encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal after a massive hack of AT&T and Verizon by Chinese hackers, exposing vulnerabilities in SMS/MMS.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Drone Sightings Cause Airport Closure; Hochul Demands Federal Action
A drone sighting near Stewart International Airport Friday night caused a one-hour airport shutdown, prompting Governor Hochul to request federal assistance and stronger drone regulations due to similar incidents since mid-November.
Drone Sightings Cause Airport Closure; Hochul Demands Federal Action
A drone sighting near Stewart International Airport Friday night caused a one-hour airport shutdown, prompting Governor Hochul to request federal assistance and stronger drone regulations due to similar incidents since mid-November.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving 14 Dead
Cyclone Chido, a tropical cyclone of exceptional intensity, caused at least 14 deaths and widespread damage in Mayotte on December 14, 2024, impacting infrastructure, housing, and essential services.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving 14 Dead
Cyclone Chido, a tropical cyclone of exceptional intensity, caused at least 14 deaths and widespread damage in Mayotte on December 14, 2024, impacting infrastructure, housing, and essential services.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady was arrested in Sari City for performing a virtual concert without a hijab, sparking widespread outrage; two band members were also arrested; the concert video garnered over 1.4 million views.
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady was arrested in Sari City for performing a virtual concert without a hijab, sparking widespread outrage; two band members were also arrested; the concert video garnered over 1.4 million views.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Israel Launches Widespread Airstrikes on Syria Amidst Golan Heights Occupation
Israel conducted large-scale airstrikes on numerous Syrian military sites over the weekend, despite a Syrian rebel group stating its lack of interest in conflict with Israel, leading to international condemnation and raising concerns about potential long-term regional instability.
Israel Launches Widespread Airstrikes on Syria Amidst Golan Heights Occupation
Israel conducted large-scale airstrikes on numerous Syrian military sites over the weekend, despite a Syrian rebel group stating its lack of interest in conflict with Israel, leading to international condemnation and raising concerns about potential long-term regional instability.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Iran's Losses in Syria: Assad's Fall Triggers Domestic and Regional Crisis
Iran faces significant challenges following the fall of its key ally, Bashar al-Assad, in Syria; the event has caused internal criticism of the government's foreign policy and threatens to further destabilize the region.
Iran's Losses in Syria: Assad's Fall Triggers Domestic and Regional Crisis
Iran faces significant challenges following the fall of its key ally, Bashar al-Assad, in Syria; the event has caused internal criticism of the government's foreign policy and threatens to further destabilize the region.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Israel Expands Golan Settlements Amidst Syrian Regime Change
Following the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria, Israel has expanded its settlements in the Golan Heights, sparking condemnation from several Arab nations; the UK is providing £50 million in aid to Syria while maintaining diplomatic contact with the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS); and t...
Israel Expands Golan Settlements Amidst Syrian Regime Change
Following the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria, Israel has expanded its settlements in the Golan Heights, sparking condemnation from several Arab nations; the UK is providing £50 million in aid to Syria while maintaining diplomatic contact with the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS); and t...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Global Hunger Crisis Fuels Conflict, Migration: WFP Seeks $17 Billion
Cindy McCain, head of the World Food Programme, warns that global hunger is fueling conflict and mass migration, citing critical situations in Syria, Sudan, and Gaza, and requesting $17 billion in funding to prevent mass starvation.
Global Hunger Crisis Fuels Conflict, Migration: WFP Seeks $17 Billion
Cindy McCain, head of the World Food Programme, warns that global hunger is fueling conflict and mass migration, citing critical situations in Syria, Sudan, and Gaza, and requesting $17 billion in funding to prevent mass starvation.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Netanyahu and Trump Discuss Gaza Conflict and Hostage Crisis
Following a phone call between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President-elect Donald Trump, Netanyahu announced that they discussed Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, which has killed nearly 45,000 Palestinians, and the hostage situation involving 100 hostages, seven of whom are America...
Netanyahu and Trump Discuss Gaza Conflict and Hostage Crisis
Following a phone call between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President-elect Donald Trump, Netanyahu announced that they discussed Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, which has killed nearly 45,000 Palestinians, and the hostage situation involving 100 hostages, seven of whom are America...
Progress
56% Bias Score