Over 7,600 Syrian Refugees Return Home After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, over 7,600 Syrian refugees returned to their homeland from Turkey within five days, facilitated by Turkey's increased border crossing capacity from 3,000 to 15,000-20,000 daily, while the new interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS...
Over 7,600 Syrian Refugees Return Home After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, over 7,600 Syrian refugees returned to their homeland from Turkey within five days, facilitated by Turkey's increased border crossing capacity from 3,000 to 15,000-20,000 daily, while the new interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS...
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32% Bias Score
Syria After Assad: First Friday Prayers and International Response
Following the dramatic fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Syrians celebrated with Friday prayers; U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged an inclusive transitional government, while Turkey reopened its Damascus embassy.
Syria After Assad: First Friday Prayers and International Response
Following the dramatic fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Syrians celebrated with Friday prayers; U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged an inclusive transitional government, while Turkey reopened its Damascus embassy.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Overthrow Assad Regime in Swift Offensive
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Syrian rebel group, overthrew Bashar al-Assad's regime in a swift offensive launched on November 29th, culminating in the capture of Aleppo. Years of planning, including the development of a military doctrine, the unification of rebel factions, and the creation of a hig...
Syrian Rebels Overthrow Assad Regime in Swift Offensive
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Syrian rebel group, overthrew Bashar al-Assad's regime in a swift offensive launched on November 29th, culminating in the capture of Aleppo. Years of planning, including the development of a military doctrine, the unification of rebel factions, and the creation of a hig...
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52% Bias Score
Uncertainty Remains Over Future of Russian Military Bases in Syria
Following Assad's regime fall, the future of Russian military bases in Tartus and Hmeymim is uncertain, though potential agreements suggest their retention due to Russia's strategic interests in the Mediterranean and Africa, bypassing Turkish waters and supporting its growing African influence.
Uncertainty Remains Over Future of Russian Military Bases in Syria
Following Assad's regime fall, the future of Russian military bases in Tartus and Hmeymim is uncertain, though potential agreements suggest their retention due to Russia's strategic interests in the Mediterranean and Africa, bypassing Turkish waters and supporting its growing African influence.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Withdraws from Syria Amid Regime Collapse, Rebels Consolidate Power
Russian forces are withdrawing from Syrian bases to the Mediterranean coast amid the collapse of the Assad regime; rebel groups, like HTS, are securing key locations and repurposing abandoned Syrian military equipment, highlighting a swift power shift in the region.
Russia Withdraws from Syria Amid Regime Collapse, Rebels Consolidate Power
Russian forces are withdrawing from Syrian bases to the Mediterranean coast amid the collapse of the Assad regime; rebel groups, like HTS, are securing key locations and repurposing abandoned Syrian military equipment, highlighting a swift power shift in the region.
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40% Bias Score
International Meeting Addresses Post-Assad Syria, Focusing on Stability and Transition
Top diplomats from the US, Turkey, the EU, and Arab states met in Jordan to discuss preventing chaos in post-Assad Syria, supporting a Syrian-led transition to UN-supervised elections, while the US acknowledged direct contact with the designated terrorist group HTS.
International Meeting Addresses Post-Assad Syria, Focusing on Stability and Transition
Top diplomats from the US, Turkey, the EU, and Arab states met in Jordan to discuss preventing chaos in post-Assad Syria, supporting a Syrian-led transition to UN-supervised elections, while the US acknowledged direct contact with the designated terrorist group HTS.
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56% Bias Score
Israel Boosts Defense Budget Amid Heightened Syrian Threat
Israel's Defense Minister Katz warned of increased threats from Syria's new rulers, prompting a comprehensive IDF budget and force structure review led by Yaakov Nagel, including a NIS 2.8 billion deal for new missile ships; concerns remain regarding the scope of the review given the absence of a br...
Israel Boosts Defense Budget Amid Heightened Syrian Threat
Israel's Defense Minister Katz warned of increased threats from Syria's new rulers, prompting a comprehensive IDF budget and force structure review led by Yaakov Nagel, including a NIS 2.8 billion deal for new missile ships; concerns remain regarding the scope of the review given the absence of a br...
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Confirms Contact with Group that Ousted Assad
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed direct contact between the U.S. and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the group that ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad last weekend, in Aqaba, Jordan on Saturday. This follows a meeting with eight Arab nations, Turkey, and senior officials from the EU an...
U.S. Confirms Contact with Group that Ousted Assad
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed direct contact between the U.S. and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the group that ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad last weekend, in Aqaba, Jordan on Saturday. This follows a meeting with eight Arab nations, Turkey, and senior officials from the EU an...
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52% Bias Score
MIT Head's Damascus Meeting with HTS Leader Sparks Controversy
Turkey's MIT head, Ibrahim Kalın, met with the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Abu Muhammad al-Julani, during a visit to Damascus, Syria, sparking controversy and a formal inquiry from the CHP.
MIT Head's Damascus Meeting with HTS Leader Sparks Controversy
Turkey's MIT head, Ibrahim Kalın, met with the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Abu Muhammad al-Julani, during a visit to Damascus, Syria, sparking controversy and a formal inquiry from the CHP.
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56% Bias Score
Israel Strikes Syrian Military Sites Amidst Heightened Activity at Russian Airbase
On the night of December 8-9, 2023, Israeli warplanes launched approximately 40 airstrikes on military targets around Damascus, Syria, destroying various military facilities and a research center, following the reported fall of the Assad regime on December 8th, and amid heightened activity at Russia...
Israel Strikes Syrian Military Sites Amidst Heightened Activity at Russian Airbase
On the night of December 8-9, 2023, Israeli warplanes launched approximately 40 airstrikes on military targets around Damascus, Syria, destroying various military facilities and a research center, following the reported fall of the Assad regime on December 8th, and amid heightened activity at Russia...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Reopens Embassy in Damascus Amidst Syrian Conflict De-escalation
Turkey reopened its embassy in Damascus this weekend, with Ambassador Burhan Köroğlu leading the delegation; this follows diplomatic efforts by Turkey to prevent military escalation in Syria and includes a recent meeting between Turkey's MIT chief and HTS leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani.
Turkey Reopens Embassy in Damascus Amidst Syrian Conflict De-escalation
Turkey reopened its embassy in Damascus this weekend, with Ambassador Burhan Köroğlu leading the delegation; this follows diplomatic efforts by Turkey to prevent military escalation in Syria and includes a recent meeting between Turkey's MIT chief and HTS leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani.
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40% Bias Score
HTS Calls for Peaceful Syrian Celebrations as G7 Backs Inclusive Transition
HTS leader Ahmad al Sharaa called for peaceful celebrations in Syria after Friday prayers following Bashar al-Assad's fall; the G7 pledged support for an inclusive transitional government, while HTS seeks to improve its image internationally despite ongoing conflicts in northern Syria.
HTS Calls for Peaceful Syrian Celebrations as G7 Backs Inclusive Transition
HTS leader Ahmad al Sharaa called for peaceful celebrations in Syria after Friday prayers following Bashar al-Assad's fall; the G7 pledged support for an inclusive transitional government, while HTS seeks to improve its image internationally despite ongoing conflicts in northern Syria.
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40% Bias Score