Greece, Egypt, Cyprus Strengthen Ties to Counter Turkey's Influence
The leaders of Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus agreed on closer coordination to counter Turkey's influence in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, promoting energy cooperation (including the GRETE project), and addressing migration challenges, while emphasizing international law in maritime zones.
Greece, Egypt, Cyprus Strengthen Ties to Counter Turkey's Influence
The leaders of Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus agreed on closer coordination to counter Turkey's influence in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, promoting energy cooperation (including the GRETE project), and addressing migration challenges, while emphasizing international law in maritime zones.
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44% Bias Score
Israel Offers Extensive Benefits to Attract New Immigrants Amidst Global Antisemitism
In response to increased antisemitism and the Israel-Hamas war, Israel offers new immigrants and returning residents various benefits, including financial aid, housing assistance, and tax breaks, to facilitate their integration and encourage residency.
Israel Offers Extensive Benefits to Attract New Immigrants Amidst Global Antisemitism
In response to increased antisemitism and the Israel-Hamas war, Israel offers new immigrants and returning residents various benefits, including financial aid, housing assistance, and tax breaks, to facilitate their integration and encourage residency.
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48% Bias Score
27 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrikes as Ceasefire Efforts Intensify
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday killed at least 27 Palestinians, while international mediators intensify efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas amidst a 15-month-long conflict that has claimed over 46,000 Palestinian lives.
27 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrikes as Ceasefire Efforts Intensify
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday killed at least 27 Palestinians, while international mediators intensify efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas amidst a 15-month-long conflict that has claimed over 46,000 Palestinian lives.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Hamas Over Gaza Hostages
President-elect Trump threatened unspecified action against Hamas if they do not release the approximately 50 remaining hostages in Gaza by his January 20 inauguration, intensifying pressure during ongoing ceasefire negotiations involving the Biden administration and international actors after 460 d...
Trump Threatens Hamas Over Gaza Hostages
President-elect Trump threatened unspecified action against Hamas if they do not release the approximately 50 remaining hostages in Gaza by his January 20 inauguration, intensifying pressure during ongoing ceasefire negotiations involving the Biden administration and international actors after 460 d...
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40% Bias Score
IDF Finds Body of Hostage in Gaza; Fate of Son Unclear
Israeli forces discovered the body of Yusuf al-Ziyadn, a hostage taken during Hamas' October 7th attack, in a Gaza tunnel; the IDF claims he was killed, while reports conflict on the fate of his son, Hamza, leaving 99 hostages unaccounted for.
IDF Finds Body of Hostage in Gaza; Fate of Son Unclear
Israeli forces discovered the body of Yusuf al-Ziyadn, a hostage taken during Hamas' October 7th attack, in a Gaza tunnel; the IDF claims he was killed, while reports conflict on the fate of his son, Hamza, leaving 99 hostages unaccounted for.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Announces Infrastructure Investment, Criticizes Biden, and Threatens Action on Hamas and Foreign Territories
President-elect Trump announced a $20 billion infrastructure investment from a Dubai developer while criticizing President Biden's policies, threatening action against Hamas if hostages aren't released, and suggesting potential military action regarding Greenland and Panama.
Trump Announces Infrastructure Investment, Criticizes Biden, and Threatens Action on Hamas and Foreign Territories
President-elect Trump announced a $20 billion infrastructure investment from a Dubai developer while criticizing President Biden's policies, threatening action against Hamas if hostages aren't released, and suggesting potential military action regarding Greenland and Panama.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Alleges Hezbollah Role in January 6th Insurrection, Plans Pardons
President-elect Donald Trump alleged Hezbollah involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack and mentioned FBI ties among some defendants, while discussing potential pardons and hostage negotiations in the Middle East.
Trump Alleges Hezbollah Role in January 6th Insurrection, Plans Pardons
President-elect Donald Trump alleged Hezbollah involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack and mentioned FBI ties among some defendants, while discussing potential pardons and hostage negotiations in the Middle East.
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48% Bias Score
Partial Hostage Release Proposed Amid Ongoing Gaza Violence
Amid ongoing Gaza cease-fire talks, a list of 100 Israeli hostages was published, with reports indicating a potential partial release of 34 hostages, while 68 remain in captivity. Continued violence in Gaza and the West Bank, including Israeli attacks resulting in at least 28 deaths and Palestinian ...
Partial Hostage Release Proposed Amid Ongoing Gaza Violence
Amid ongoing Gaza cease-fire talks, a list of 100 Israeli hostages was published, with reports indicating a potential partial release of 34 hostages, while 68 remain in captivity. Continued violence in Gaza and the West Bank, including Israeli attacks resulting in at least 28 deaths and Palestinian ...
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48% Bias Score
Partial Hostage Release Deal Disputed Amidst Ongoing Gaza Violence
Amidst ongoing cease-fire talks in Gaza, a list of 34 hostages slated for release by Hamas has been publicized, though disputed by Israel, alongside continued violence in Gaza and the West Bank, impacting aid operations and resulting in civilian casualties; the Israeli government faces internal crit...
Partial Hostage Release Deal Disputed Amidst Ongoing Gaza Violence
Amidst ongoing cease-fire talks in Gaza, a list of 34 hostages slated for release by Hamas has been publicized, though disputed by Israel, alongside continued violence in Gaza and the West Bank, impacting aid operations and resulting in civilian casualties; the Israeli government faces internal crit...
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48% Bias Score
Gaza Hostages Face Dire Winter Conditions Amidst Stalled Ceasefire Talks
The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has left over 100 hostages captive in Gaza, facing dire conditions worsened by winter, as families desperately await a prisoner exchange deal.
Gaza Hostages Face Dire Winter Conditions Amidst Stalled Ceasefire Talks
The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has left over 100 hostages captive in Gaza, facing dire conditions worsened by winter, as families desperately await a prisoner exchange deal.
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52% Bias Score
Lebanese Army Deploys to Naqura Following Israeli Withdrawal Under Ceasefire Agreement
The Lebanese army, supported by UN troops, deployed to Naqura after the Israeli military withdrew from the town, as part of the November ceasefire agreement; the army will remove unexploded ordnance. The US envoy to the region expressed confidence in the process, while acknowledging that the Israeli...
Lebanese Army Deploys to Naqura Following Israeli Withdrawal Under Ceasefire Agreement
The Lebanese army, supported by UN troops, deployed to Naqura after the Israeli military withdrew from the town, as part of the November ceasefire agreement; the army will remove unexploded ordnance. The US envoy to the region expressed confidence in the process, while acknowledging that the Israeli...
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44% Bias Score
NYC Pro-Hamas Protest Follows New Orleans Terror Attack
A pro-Hamas demonstration in Times Square on New Year's Day, hours after an ISIS-claimed attack in New Orleans, underscored concerns about rising radical Islamism in the US, prompting calls for stronger action from the incoming Trump administration.
NYC Pro-Hamas Protest Follows New Orleans Terror Attack
A pro-Hamas demonstration in Times Square on New Year's Day, hours after an ISIS-claimed attack in New Orleans, underscored concerns about rising radical Islamism in the US, prompting calls for stronger action from the incoming Trump administration.
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76% Bias Score