Iranian Rial Plummets to Record Low Amid Sanctions and Energy Crisis
The Iranian rial hit a record low of 777,000 to the dollar on Wednesday, down from 703,000 on the day Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election in 2016, amid an energy crisis that caused widespread closures and sanctions related to Iran's nuclear program.
Iranian Rial Plummets to Record Low Amid Sanctions and Energy Crisis
The Iranian rial hit a record low of 777,000 to the dollar on Wednesday, down from 703,000 on the day Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election in 2016, amid an energy crisis that caused widespread closures and sanctions related to Iran's nuclear program.
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40% Bias Score
Two Charged in Export of Tech Used in Drone Attack Killing U.S. Troops
Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi and Mohammad Abedininajafabadi are charged with exporting sensitive technology used in a January 2024 drone attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. soldiers and injured over 40, allegedly using a Swiss front company to circumvent American export controls.
Two Charged in Export of Tech Used in Drone Attack Killing U.S. Troops
Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi and Mohammad Abedininajafabadi are charged with exporting sensitive technology used in a January 2024 drone attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. soldiers and injured over 40, allegedly using a Swiss front company to circumvent American export controls.
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48% Bias Score
US Charges Two in Drone Attack Conspiracy: Iran-linked Technology Led to Three US Soldier Deaths
US prosecutors indicted two men for conspiring to export sensitive technology to Iran, leading to a January 28th drone attack in Jordan that killed three US soldiers and wounded at least 40 others; one defendant is a dual US-Iranian citizen, and the technology was traced through a Swiss shell compan...
US Charges Two in Drone Attack Conspiracy: Iran-linked Technology Led to Three US Soldier Deaths
US prosecutors indicted two men for conspiring to export sensitive technology to Iran, leading to a January 28th drone attack in Jordan that killed three US soldiers and wounded at least 40 others; one defendant is a dual US-Iranian citizen, and the technology was traced through a Swiss shell compan...
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PA Crackdown on Hamas Increases Pressure, Raises Hopes for Hostage Deal
Following a Syrian rebel takeover, the Palestinian Authority launched a crackdown on Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Jenin, aiming to regain control of the refugee camp. This, along with internal Hamas dissent and external pressure from Qatar and the incoming Trump administration, has increas...
PA Crackdown on Hamas Increases Pressure, Raises Hopes for Hostage Deal
Following a Syrian rebel takeover, the Palestinian Authority launched a crackdown on Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Jenin, aiming to regain control of the refugee camp. This, along with internal Hamas dissent and external pressure from Qatar and the incoming Trump administration, has increas...
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Turkey's Expanding Influence in Syria: A Growing Challenge to Iran
Four years after celebrating Azerbaijan's victory in the Nagorno-Karabakh war with President Aliyev, Turkish President Erdoğan faces renewed criticism from Iranian media, this time for Turkey's increasing influence in Syria, replacing Iran's previous role and creating a power vacuum for Iran.
Turkey's Expanding Influence in Syria: A Growing Challenge to Iran
Four years after celebrating Azerbaijan's victory in the Nagorno-Karabakh war with President Aliyev, Turkish President Erdoğan faces renewed criticism from Iranian media, this time for Turkey's increasing influence in Syria, replacing Iran's previous role and creating a power vacuum for Iran.
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48% Bias Score
Raisi Vetoes Iran's Strict Headscarf Law Amidst Societal Tensions
Iranian President Raisi vetoed a parliament-passed headscarf law imposing harsh penalties on women, citing societal consequences; this action reflects a power struggle between hardliners and moderates, amid ongoing societal shifts.
Raisi Vetoes Iran's Strict Headscarf Law Amidst Societal Tensions
Iranian President Raisi vetoed a parliament-passed headscarf law imposing harsh penalties on women, citing societal consequences; this action reflects a power struggle between hardliners and moderates, amid ongoing societal shifts.
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60% Bias Score
Gender Pay Gap in Professional Sports: Female Athletes' Earnings Still Lag Behind
The 20 highest-paid female athletes earned over $258 million in 2024, led by Coco Gauff's $34.4 million, but this pales compared to male athletes' earnings, highlighting the gender pay gap in professional sports.
Gender Pay Gap in Professional Sports: Female Athletes' Earnings Still Lag Behind
The 20 highest-paid female athletes earned over $258 million in 2024, led by Coco Gauff's $34.4 million, but this pales compared to male athletes' earnings, highlighting the gender pay gap in professional sports.
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44% Bias Score
US Arrests in Drone Attack Killing American Soldiers
Two men, including a dual Iranian-American citizen living in Natick, Massachusetts, were arrested for exporting US technology used in a deadly drone attack in Jordan that killed three American soldiers and injured many more; one suspect was arrested in Italy and the other in Massachusetts.
US Arrests in Drone Attack Killing American Soldiers
Two men, including a dual Iranian-American citizen living in Natick, Massachusetts, were arrested for exporting US technology used in a deadly drone attack in Jordan that killed three American soldiers and injured many more; one suspect was arrested in Italy and the other in Massachusetts.
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52% Bias Score
Assad Regime Collapse: Reshaping Middle East Power Dynamics
The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria significantly alters regional power dynamics, weakening the Iranian-Shiite axis while increasing Turkey's influence, leading to over 350 Israeli airstrikes in Syria and the potential for future conflict involving Israel, Turkey, and Kurdish forces.
Assad Regime Collapse: Reshaping Middle East Power Dynamics
The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria significantly alters regional power dynamics, weakening the Iranian-Shiite axis while increasing Turkey's influence, leading to over 350 Israeli airstrikes in Syria and the potential for future conflict involving Israel, Turkey, and Kurdish forces.
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Regime Fall Sparks Fears of Domino Effect in Iran
The unexpected collapse of the Syrian regime has prompted concerns within Iran, with many citizens and activists drawing parallels to their own struggles and fearing a similar fate for their government, citing widespread economic problems and the regime's loss of legitimacy.
Syrian Regime Fall Sparks Fears of Domino Effect in Iran
The unexpected collapse of the Syrian regime has prompted concerns within Iran, with many citizens and activists drawing parallels to their own struggles and fearing a similar fate for their government, citing widespread economic problems and the regime's loss of legitimacy.
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Iran Halts Stricter Hijab Law
Iran has paused implementing a stricter law on women's mandatory headscarves, a decision made by top governmental bodies to avoid potential unrest and a constitutional crisis after the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
Iran Halts Stricter Hijab Law
Iran has paused implementing a stricter law on women's mandatory headscarves, a decision made by top governmental bodies to avoid potential unrest and a constitutional crisis after the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
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French Man Confesses to Quintuple Homicide in Dunkerque
A 22-year-old man in Dunkerque, France, confessed to killing five people—his former employer, two security guards, and two Iranian migrants—on December 14th, using various firearms found at his home and in his vehicle; he has been charged with assassinations and murders.
French Man Confesses to Quintuple Homicide in Dunkerque
A 22-year-old man in Dunkerque, France, confessed to killing five people—his former employer, two security guards, and two Iranian migrants—on December 14th, using various firearms found at his home and in his vehicle; he has been charged with assassinations and murders.
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28% Bias Score