HTS-led Offensive Rapidly Overwhelms Assad's Forces in Syria
In late November 2023, a rebel offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), involving the Turkish-backed Northern Storm Brigade, swiftly captured Aleppo and other major Syrian cities in 12 days, after a four-year ceasefire, due to coordinated attacks and pre-dug tunnels, overwhelming Assad's forces.
HTS-led Offensive Rapidly Overwhelms Assad's Forces in Syria
In late November 2023, a rebel offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), involving the Turkish-backed Northern Storm Brigade, swiftly captured Aleppo and other major Syrian cities in 12 days, after a four-year ceasefire, due to coordinated attacks and pre-dug tunnels, overwhelming Assad's forces.
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56% Bias Score
US Resumes Diplomatic Ties with Post-Assad Syria
The US is sending a senior diplomat to Damascus to meet with the new Syrian leadership, marking a resumption of diplomatic relations after the fall of the Assad regime; this follows previous failed attempts by Iraq to mediate between Turkey and the Assad regime, highlighting the complex dynamics in ...
US Resumes Diplomatic Ties with Post-Assad Syria
The US is sending a senior diplomat to Damascus to meet with the new Syrian leadership, marking a resumption of diplomatic relations after the fall of the Assad regime; this follows previous failed attempts by Iraq to mediate between Turkey and the Assad regime, highlighting the complex dynamics in ...
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52% Bias Score
US Doubles Troop Presence in Syria, Launches High-Level Diplomatic Engagement
The Pentagon revealed that approximately 2,000 US soldiers are currently in Syria, double the previously reported number, all focused on fighting ISIS; concurrently, a high-level US delegation is in Damascus engaging with the Syrian government and HTS to discuss transition principles, marking the fi...
US Doubles Troop Presence in Syria, Launches High-Level Diplomatic Engagement
The Pentagon revealed that approximately 2,000 US soldiers are currently in Syria, double the previously reported number, all focused on fighting ISIS; concurrently, a high-level US delegation is in Damascus engaging with the Syrian government and HTS to discuss transition principles, marking the fi...
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Officials Visit Damascus to Find Missing Americans, Engage in Political Talks
A high-level U.S. delegation, including the Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs, visited Damascus, Syria, for the first time in over a decade to locate missing Americans, engage with Syrian society, and discuss a Syrian-led political transition, including meetings with the U.S.-designated terrorist gr...
U.S. Officials Visit Damascus to Find Missing Americans, Engage in Political Talks
A high-level U.S. delegation, including the Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs, visited Damascus, Syria, for the first time in over a decade to locate missing Americans, engage with Syrian society, and discuss a Syrian-led political transition, including meetings with the U.S.-designated terrorist gr...
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44% Bias Score
EU Outlines Cautious Approach to Post-Assad Syria
The European Union has outlined principles for normalizing relations with Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, expressing cautious optimism towards the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) now in power, while emphasizing a Syrian-led political process, human rights, and the safe retur...
EU Outlines Cautious Approach to Post-Assad Syria
The European Union has outlined principles for normalizing relations with Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, expressing cautious optimism towards the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) now in power, while emphasizing a Syrian-led political process, human rights, and the safe retur...
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48% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Control of Idlib, Syria, After Assad Regime's Fall
Following a recent successful offensive, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamist group, seized control of Idlib, Syria, from Bashar al-Assad's regime, leading to celebrations but also concerns about its future governance and impact on various minority groups.
HTS Seizes Control of Idlib, Syria, After Assad Regime's Fall
Following a recent successful offensive, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamist group, seized control of Idlib, Syria, from Bashar al-Assad's regime, leading to celebrations but also concerns about its future governance and impact on various minority groups.
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44% Bias Score
US Removes Bounty on Syrian Militant Leader After Cooperation Commitment
The United States removed a \$10 million bounty on Ahmad al-Sharaa, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, following a meeting in Damascus where al-Sharaa committed to counterterrorism efforts and assisting in the search for missing Americans, including journalist Austin Tice.
US Removes Bounty on Syrian Militant Leader After Cooperation Commitment
The United States removed a \$10 million bounty on Ahmad al-Sharaa, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, following a meeting in Damascus where al-Sharaa committed to counterterrorism efforts and assisting in the search for missing Americans, including journalist Austin Tice.
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40% Bias Score
US Drops Reward for Syrian Militant Leader After Damascus Meeting
The US has dropped its reward for the capture of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abou Mohammad al-Jolani following a meeting with US officials in Damascus on December 8th, amid concerns about the group's potential to pose threats to US interests and regional stability.
US Drops Reward for Syrian Militant Leader After Damascus Meeting
The US has dropped its reward for the capture of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abou Mohammad al-Jolani following a meeting with US officials in Damascus on December 8th, amid concerns about the group's potential to pose threats to US interests and regional stability.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Diplomats Visit Syria After Assad's Ouster
Following President Bashar Assad's ouster, the first U.S. diplomats visited Syria on Friday to meet with interim leaders, prioritize the return of missing American journalist Austin Tice, and engage with Syrian society to gauge the nation's future direction.
U.S. Diplomats Visit Syria After Assad's Ouster
Following President Bashar Assad's ouster, the first U.S. diplomats visited Syria on Friday to meet with interim leaders, prioritize the return of missing American journalist Austin Tice, and engage with Syrian society to gauge the nation's future direction.
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36% Bias Score
US Opens Dialogue with Syria's New Rulers Amidst Uncertainty
A senior US delegation, including the top State Department official for the Middle East and the US hostage envoy, has initiated the first formal diplomatic engagement with Syria since 2011, meeting with representatives of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), other groups, and seeking information on missing A...
US Opens Dialogue with Syria's New Rulers Amidst Uncertainty
A senior US delegation, including the top State Department official for the Middle East and the US hostage envoy, has initiated the first formal diplomatic engagement with Syria since 2011, meeting with representatives of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), other groups, and seeking information on missing A...
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's Growing Influence in Post-Civil War Syria
Turkey's influence in Syria has significantly increased following the civil war, with its close ties to the now-ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) granting Turkey considerable leverage over the new Syrian government, despite HTS's contested legitimacy and Turkey's denial of controlling Syria.
Turkey's Growing Influence in Post-Civil War Syria
Turkey's influence in Syria has significantly increased following the civil war, with its close ties to the now-ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) granting Turkey considerable leverage over the new Syrian government, despite HTS's contested legitimacy and Turkey's denial of controlling Syria.
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36% Bias Score
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Captures Damascus; Central Asian Nations Silent
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham forces captured Damascus on December 8th, 2023, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Moscow after seizing major Syrian cities since November 27th; Central Asian countries have largely remained silent, highlighting the complex interplay of regional politics and internal s...
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Captures Damascus; Central Asian Nations Silent
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham forces captured Damascus on December 8th, 2023, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Moscow after seizing major Syrian cities since November 27th; Central Asian countries have largely remained silent, highlighting the complex interplay of regional politics and internal s...
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44% Bias Score