Saudi Arabia Executes Three for Murder and Drug Trafficking
Saudi Arabia executed three people on January 16, 2025: two for murder—one Egyptian and one Sudanese national killing Saudi citizens in Mecca and Riyadh, respectively—and one Saudi national for drug trafficking in Al Jouf. All executions followed final court verdicts and royal approval.
Saudi Arabia Executes Three for Murder and Drug Trafficking
Saudi Arabia executed three people on January 16, 2025: two for murder—one Egyptian and one Sudanese national killing Saudi citizens in Mecca and Riyadh, respectively—and one Saudi national for drug trafficking in Al Jouf. All executions followed final court verdicts and royal approval.
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40% Bias Score
US Bipartisan Effort Secures Gaza Hostage Release
A ceasefire agreement in Gaza, brokered by a rare collaboration between the Biden and Trump administrations, resulted in the release of hostages. The agreement, finalized in Doha with representatives from both administrations present, was reached after months of negotiations.
US Bipartisan Effort Secures Gaza Hostage Release
A ceasefire agreement in Gaza, brokered by a rare collaboration between the Biden and Trump administrations, resulted in the release of hostages. The agreement, finalized in Doha with representatives from both administrations present, was reached after months of negotiations.
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24% Bias Score
Israel Claims Readiness for Ceasefire, Contingent on Hostage Release
Amid ongoing negotiations, Israel asserts it's ready for a ceasefire, offering compromises for hostage release; hundreds of Palestinian prisoners could be freed in exchange for 33 hostages, with the exact number depending on Hamas's confirmation of surviving hostages; internal Israeli political divi...
Israel Claims Readiness for Ceasefire, Contingent on Hostage Release
Amid ongoing negotiations, Israel asserts it's ready for a ceasefire, offering compromises for hostage release; hundreds of Palestinian prisoners could be freed in exchange for 33 hostages, with the exact number depending on Hamas's confirmation of surviving hostages; internal Israeli political divi...
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56% Bias Score
Imminent Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Key Sticking Points and Internal Opposition
US officials believe a ceasefire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas are imminent, with negotiations focused on the size of a Gaza buffer zone and prisoner releases; however, the deal faces internal Israeli opposition.
Imminent Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Key Sticking Points and Internal Opposition
US officials believe a ceasefire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas are imminent, with negotiations focused on the size of a Gaza buffer zone and prisoner releases; however, the deal faces internal Israeli opposition.
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48% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Secures Aoun's Election as Lebanon's President
Following a Saudi-led diplomatic push and unexpected support from Hezbollah, General Joseph Aoun was elected Lebanon's president on Thursday, ending over two years of political deadlock and marking a potential shift in regional power dynamics.
Saudi Arabia Secures Aoun's Election as Lebanon's President
Following a Saudi-led diplomatic push and unexpected support from Hezbollah, General Joseph Aoun was elected Lebanon's president on Thursday, ending over two years of political deadlock and marking a potential shift in regional power dynamics.
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52% Bias Score
Gaza Death Toll Far Higher Than Official Figures: LSHTM Study
A study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine estimates 64,260 deaths in Gaza due to traumatic injuries between October 7, 2023, and June 30, 2024—far exceeding the official figure of 37,877 and highlighting significant underreporting due to war damage.
Gaza Death Toll Far Higher Than Official Figures: LSHTM Study
A study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine estimates 64,260 deaths in Gaza due to traumatic injuries between October 7, 2023, and June 30, 2024—far exceeding the official figure of 37,877 and highlighting significant underreporting due to war damage.
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28% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreed: Phased Hostage Release, 42-Day Truce
Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, involving a phased release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, starting with a 42-day truce, and an increase in humanitarian aid to 600 trucks daily.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreed: Phased Hostage Release, 42-Day Truce
Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, involving a phased release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, starting with a 42-day truce, and an increase in humanitarian aid to 600 trucks daily.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Faces US Ban, Potential Musk Acquisition
Facing a potential US ban on January 19th, TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, is reportedly considering selling its US operations to Elon Musk, a move driven by national security concerns and the desire to avoid a ban; however, ByteDance denies the app is for sale.
TikTok Faces US Ban, Potential Musk Acquisition
Facing a potential US ban on January 19th, TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, is reportedly considering selling its US operations to Elon Musk, a move driven by national security concerns and the desire to avoid a ban; however, ByteDance denies the app is for sale.
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Faces Tough Choices Amidst Russian Advance, Trump's Return Adds Uncertainty
Facing a defensive stance against Russia, Ukraine anticipates tough choices amid continued Russian advances in Donetsk, capturing 150 square miles in December; the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House adds further uncertainty to peace negotiations.
Ukraine Faces Tough Choices Amidst Russian Advance, Trump's Return Adds Uncertainty
Facing a defensive stance against Russia, Ukraine anticipates tough choices amid continued Russian advances in Donetsk, capturing 150 square miles in December; the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House adds further uncertainty to peace negotiations.
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40% Bias Score
California Wildfires: Death Toll Rises to 24, Governor Declares Potential for Worst Natural Disaster
Southern California wildfires, fueled by Santa Ana winds, have claimed 24 lives and caused widespread destruction; Governor Newsom says the event could be the worst natural disaster in US history; authorities are patrolling affected areas to prevent looting, and the federal government will cover deb...
California Wildfires: Death Toll Rises to 24, Governor Declares Potential for Worst Natural Disaster
Southern California wildfires, fueled by Santa Ana winds, have claimed 24 lives and caused widespread destruction; Governor Newsom says the event could be the worst natural disaster in US history; authorities are patrolling affected areas to prevent looting, and the federal government will cover deb...
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52% Bias Score
Arab-International Meeting Supports Syria's Current Administration, Calls for Lifting Sanctions
An Arab-International meeting in Riyadh on Sunday concluded with a statement supporting Syria's current administration, welcoming its efforts to combat terrorism, and expressing concern over Israeli incursions into Syrian territory. The meeting also discussed aid for Syria's reconstruction and a pol...
Arab-International Meeting Supports Syria's Current Administration, Calls for Lifting Sanctions
An Arab-International meeting in Riyadh on Sunday concluded with a statement supporting Syria's current administration, welcoming its efforts to combat terrorism, and expressing concern over Israeli incursions into Syrian territory. The meeting also discussed aid for Syria's reconstruction and a pol...
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36% Bias Score
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Energy Sector
The Biden administration announced sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, including Gazprom and Surgutneftegaz, aiming to cut off funding for the war in Ukraine; these sanctions, coordinated with the UK, are expected to cost Russia billions monthly and are intended to strengthen Ukrain...
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Energy Sector
The Biden administration announced sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, including Gazprom and Surgutneftegaz, aiming to cut off funding for the war in Ukraine; these sanctions, coordinated with the UK, are expected to cost Russia billions monthly and are intended to strengthen Ukrain...
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48% Bias Score