Rebels Capture Daraa, Fourth City Lost by Assad in a Week
Syrian rebels seized Daraa on Saturday, marking the fourth city captured from Assad's forces in a week, and signifying a major turning point in the Syrian civil war after a negotiated military withdrawal.
Rebels Capture Daraa, Fourth City Lost by Assad in a Week
Syrian rebels seized Daraa on Saturday, marking the fourth city captured from Assad's forces in a week, and signifying a major turning point in the Syrian civil war after a negotiated military withdrawal.
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56% Bias Score
Iranian Troop Withdrawal Amidst Rebel Advances in Syria Raises Concerns
Amidst rapid rebel advances near Damascus and conflicting reports, an Iranian-affiliated soldier expressed fears of a sacred site's destruction following a possible Iranian troop withdrawal from Syria, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding Iran's strategy and the future of the Assad regime.
Iranian Troop Withdrawal Amidst Rebel Advances in Syria Raises Concerns
Amidst rapid rebel advances near Damascus and conflicting reports, an Iranian-affiliated soldier expressed fears of a sacred site's destruction following a possible Iranian troop withdrawal from Syria, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding Iran's strategy and the future of the Assad regime.
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52% Bias Score
Syrian Insurgents Advance on Damascus, Seizing Major Cities
Syrian insurgents are advancing on Damascus after seizing control of major cities, including Aleppo and Hama, marking a significant shift in the Syrian civil war as Assad's allies are weakened by other conflicts and thousands flee affected areas.
Syrian Insurgents Advance on Damascus, Seizing Major Cities
Syrian insurgents are advancing on Damascus after seizing control of major cities, including Aleppo and Hama, marking a significant shift in the Syrian civil war as Assad's allies are weakened by other conflicts and thousands flee affected areas.
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64% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Key Cities as Assad's Regime Crumbles
Syrian rebels have captured key cities Hama and Quneitra, with fighting now in Homs, raising questions about Assad's future and prompting international calls for de-escalation.
Syrian Rebels Seize Key Cities as Assad's Regime Crumbles
Syrian rebels have captured key cities Hama and Quneitra, with fighting now in Homs, raising questions about Assad's future and prompting international calls for de-escalation.
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52% Bias Score
China's Report Highlights Obstacles to Achieving UN's 2030 Agenda
China's 2024 Global Development Report, released Friday, identifies weak global growth, insufficient climate action, and geopolitical conflicts as major obstacles to achieving the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, urging international cooperation and a solution-driven approach.
China's Report Highlights Obstacles to Achieving UN's 2030 Agenda
China's 2024 Global Development Report, released Friday, identifies weak global growth, insufficient climate action, and geopolitical conflicts as major obstacles to achieving the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, urging international cooperation and a solution-driven approach.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Replaces Kurdish Mayors Amidst Protests and Regional Geopolitical Shifts
Following the March 2024 municipal elections, the Turkish government replaced eight Kurdish mayors, including Gülistan Sönük of Batman, with state-appointed administrators, citing alleged links to the PKK, resulting in widespread protests and arrests.
Turkey Replaces Kurdish Mayors Amidst Protests and Regional Geopolitical Shifts
Following the March 2024 municipal elections, the Turkish government replaced eight Kurdish mayors, including Gülistan Sönük of Batman, with state-appointed administrators, citing alleged links to the PKK, resulting in widespread protests and arrests.
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48% Bias Score
Russia-Belarus Treaty Includes Potential Use of Nuclear Weapons
Russia and Belarus signed a security treaty allowing for the potential use of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus to repel aggression, following a revised Russian nuclear doctrine including Belarus under its nuclear umbrella and deployment plans for the Oréshnik missile in Belarus by mid-2024.
Russia-Belarus Treaty Includes Potential Use of Nuclear Weapons
Russia and Belarus signed a security treaty allowing for the potential use of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus to repel aggression, following a revised Russian nuclear doctrine including Belarus under its nuclear umbrella and deployment plans for the Oréshnik missile in Belarus by mid-2024.
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68% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Encircle Damascus, Threatening Assad's Rule
Syrian rebels are encircling Damascus, seizing territory and prompting widespread defections as their offensive threatens to end Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule, capitalizing on the distraction of his allies Russia and Iran.
Syrian Rebels Encircle Damascus, Threatening Assad's Rule
Syrian rebels are encircling Damascus, seizing territory and prompting widespread defections as their offensive threatens to end Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule, capitalizing on the distraction of his allies Russia and Iran.
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56% Bias Score
Rapid HTS Advance in Syria Threatens Assad Regime
HTS-led rebels have rapidly advanced in Syria, seizing key cities including Daraa, Sweida, and approaching Damascus, forcing the Syrian government into a defensive posture as international support wanes and a significant humanitarian crisis looms.
Rapid HTS Advance in Syria Threatens Assad Regime
HTS-led rebels have rapidly advanced in Syria, seizing key cities including Daraa, Sweida, and approaching Damascus, forcing the Syrian government into a defensive posture as international support wanes and a significant humanitarian crisis looms.
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44% Bias Score
IDA Secures $100 Billion Budget Amidst Shifting Donor Priorities
The World Bank's IDA secured a $100 billion budget for 2025-2027 to fund development projects in 78 impoverished nations, a $7 billion increase from the previous budget, despite decreased contributions from some traditional European donors due to competing budgetary priorities.
IDA Secures $100 Billion Budget Amidst Shifting Donor Priorities
The World Bank's IDA secured a $100 billion budget for 2025-2027 to fund development projects in 78 impoverished nations, a $7 billion increase from the previous budget, despite decreased contributions from some traditional European donors due to competing budgetary priorities.
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44% Bias Score
Hamas Attack Weakens Iran's "Axis of Resistance", Shifting Middle East Power Dynamics
The October 2023 Hamas attack severely weakened the Iran-led "Axis of Resistance", impacting Hezbollah's deterrent capabilities and threatening Iran's supply lines through Syria, while simultaneously destabilizing Syria itself and challenging Assad's rule.
Hamas Attack Weakens Iran's "Axis of Resistance", Shifting Middle East Power Dynamics
The October 2023 Hamas attack severely weakened the Iran-led "Axis of Resistance", impacting Hezbollah's deterrent capabilities and threatening Iran's supply lines through Syria, while simultaneously destabilizing Syria itself and challenging Assad's rule.
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44% Bias Score
Israel Reinforces Golan Heights Amid Major Syrian Rebel Gains
Israel is bolstering its forces in the Golan Heights due to escalating violence in Syria, where a rebel offensive has seized control of over 90% of Daraa province and key cities, prompting a meeting between the foreign ministers of Turkey, Russia, and Iran to discuss the crisis.
Israel Reinforces Golan Heights Amid Major Syrian Rebel Gains
Israel is bolstering its forces in the Golan Heights due to escalating violence in Syria, where a rebel offensive has seized control of over 90% of Daraa province and key cities, prompting a meeting between the foreign ministers of Turkey, Russia, and Iran to discuss the crisis.
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32% Bias Score