HTS Captures Aleppo: Major Shift in Syrian Civil War
In three days, opposition fighters led by Abu Mohammed al-Golani of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) captured Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, marking a major defeat for President Bashar al-Assad and significantly altering the Syrian Civil War's power dynamics.
HTS Captures Aleppo: Major Shift in Syrian Civil War
In three days, opposition fighters led by Abu Mohammed al-Golani of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) captured Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, marking a major defeat for President Bashar al-Assad and significantly altering the Syrian Civil War's power dynamics.
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40% Bias Score
NATO Urges Increased Defence Spending Beyond 2% GDP Target
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called for increased defense spending beyond the current 2% of GDP target, citing insufficient deterrence against potential threats from Russia; 23 of 32 NATO members are expected to meet the 2% goal this year, but officials suggest up to 3% may be necessary for a n...
NATO Urges Increased Defence Spending Beyond 2% GDP Target
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called for increased defense spending beyond the current 2% of GDP target, citing insufficient deterrence against potential threats from Russia; 23 of 32 NATO members are expected to meet the 2% goal this year, but officials suggest up to 3% may be necessary for a n...
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48% Bias Score
Russia Thanks Qatar for Mediation Offer, But Says No to Ukraine Talks
Russia thanked Qatar and other countries for their offers to mediate talks to end the war in Ukraine but stated that conditions are not suitable for negotiations; this follows humanitarian exchanges facilitated by Qatar, yet Russia maintains preconditions including Ukraine renouncing NATO and withdr...
Russia Thanks Qatar for Mediation Offer, But Says No to Ukraine Talks
Russia thanked Qatar and other countries for their offers to mediate talks to end the war in Ukraine but stated that conditions are not suitable for negotiations; this follows humanitarian exchanges facilitated by Qatar, yet Russia maintains preconditions including Ukraine renouncing NATO and withdr...
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40% Bias Score
India-Bangladesh Tensions Escalate After Mission Attack
Tensions between India and Bangladesh soared after a Bangladeshi mission in India was attacked following the arrest of a Hindu leader in Bangladesh on sedition charges, prompting accusations of minority ill-treatment and raising concerns about regional stability.
India-Bangladesh Tensions Escalate After Mission Attack
Tensions between India and Bangladesh soared after a Bangladeshi mission in India was attacked following the arrest of a Hindu leader in Bangladesh on sedition charges, prompting accusations of minority ill-treatment and raising concerns about regional stability.
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36% Bias Score
South Korea President Yoon Declares, Then Revokes, Martial Law Amid Impeachment Calls
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol briefly declared martial law on November 28, 2023, accusing the opposition of anti-state activities, but parliament swiftly overturned the order amid calls for his impeachment.
South Korea President Yoon Declares, Then Revokes, Martial Law Amid Impeachment Calls
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol briefly declared martial law on November 28, 2023, accusing the opposition of anti-state activities, but parliament swiftly overturned the order amid calls for his impeachment.
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40% Bias Score
South Korea Lifts Short-Lived Martial Law After Parliament Vote
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then lifted martial law on Tuesday and Wednesday following a unanimous parliamentary vote against the measure, resolving a major political crisis that triggered international alarm.
South Korea Lifts Short-Lived Martial Law After Parliament Vote
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then lifted martial law on Tuesday and Wednesday following a unanimous parliamentary vote against the measure, resolving a major political crisis that triggered international alarm.
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32% Bias Score
Syrian Opposition Seizes Aleppo, Potentially Shifting Civil War Trajectory
Hours after an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Syrian opposition forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, launched a major offensive, seizing Aleppo and Idlib, reaching Hama's outskirts, significantly altering the Syrian civil war's trajectory and potentially opening the door to peace negotiations.
Syrian Opposition Seizes Aleppo, Potentially Shifting Civil War Trajectory
Hours after an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Syrian opposition forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, launched a major offensive, seizing Aleppo and Idlib, reaching Hama's outskirts, significantly altering the Syrian civil war's trajectory and potentially opening the door to peace negotiations.
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48% Bias Score
French PM Barnier's Government Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was ousted in a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, marking the first such event in over 60 years, due to unpopular austerity measures and triggering a political crisis.
French PM Barnier's Government Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was ousted in a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, marking the first such event in over 60 years, due to unpopular austerity measures and triggering a political crisis.
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48% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead in Targeted Attack
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed in a targeted attack in New York City on Wednesday morning; police are investigating and have released surveillance footage of the suspect.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead in Targeted Attack
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed in a targeted attack in New York City on Wednesday morning; police are investigating and have released surveillance footage of the suspect.
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32% Bias Score
South Korea President Reverses Martial Law After Assembly Vote
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night due to an opposition motion to impeach prosecutors and reject the budget, but the National Assembly overturned the decree, leading to its reversal and sparking widespread protests and significant price increases on essential ...
South Korea President Reverses Martial Law After Assembly Vote
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night due to an opposition motion to impeach prosecutors and reject the budget, but the National Assembly overturned the decree, leading to its reversal and sparking widespread protests and significant price increases on essential ...
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32% Bias Score
Fierce Fighting Near Hama as Syrian Opposition Advances
Intense fighting continues in Syria as opposition forces, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Syrian National Army (SNA), push towards Hama, while the Syrian government claims to have repelled the advance, resulting in civilian casualties and displacement.
Fierce Fighting Near Hama as Syrian Opposition Advances
Intense fighting continues in Syria as opposition forces, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Syrian National Army (SNA), push towards Hama, while the Syrian government claims to have repelled the advance, resulting in civilian casualties and displacement.
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40% Bias Score
Impeachment Motion Filed Against South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
Six South Korean opposition parties submitted an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday for his unconstitutional declaration of martial law, which he later revoked after lawmakers clashed with troops attempting to prevent them from entering parliament to vote against it.
Impeachment Motion Filed Against South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
Six South Korean opposition parties submitted an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday for his unconstitutional declaration of martial law, which he later revoked after lawmakers clashed with troops attempting to prevent them from entering parliament to vote against it.
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44% Bias Score