Iran Passes Strict Hijab Law, Increasing Penalties and Surveillance
Iran's parliament approved a strict new hijab law imposing fines up to 20 months' salary for violations, impacting access to government services; businesses face penalties for promoting non-compliant clothing, and CCTV footage will be used for enforcement.
Iran Passes Strict Hijab Law, Increasing Penalties and Surveillance
Iran's parliament approved a strict new hijab law imposing fines up to 20 months' salary for violations, impacting access to government services; businesses face penalties for promoting non-compliant clothing, and CCTV footage will be used for enforcement.
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64% Bias Score
Iran Releases Nobel Laureate Mohammadi for Three Weeks on Medical Grounds
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, imprisoned since November 2021 for activism against capital punishment and mandatory veils, was granted a three-week medical release following a tumor removal surgery, sparking protests from her family and supporters who demand her unconditional r...
Iran Releases Nobel Laureate Mohammadi for Three Weeks on Medical Grounds
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, imprisoned since November 2021 for activism against capital punishment and mandatory veils, was granted a three-week medical release following a tumor removal surgery, sparking protests from her family and supporters who demand her unconditional r...
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44% Bias Score
Iranian Nobel Laureate Mohammadi Temporarily Released for Medical Treatment
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, imprisoned since 2021, was temporarily released from Tehran's Evin prison for three weeks due to medical reasons following a leg tumor removal, as announced by her lawyer on December 4th, 2024.
Iranian Nobel Laureate Mohammadi Temporarily Released for Medical Treatment
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, imprisoned since 2021, was temporarily released from Tehran's Evin prison for three weeks due to medical reasons following a leg tumor removal, as announced by her lawyer on December 4th, 2024.
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24% Bias Score
Potential Fall of Assad Raises Middle East Stability Concerns
The potential fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad following the capture of Aleppo by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels raises concerns about regional stability, impacting Iran, Hezbollah, and Israel, and potentially causing a power vacuum.
Potential Fall of Assad Raises Middle East Stability Concerns
The potential fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad following the capture of Aleppo by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels raises concerns about regional stability, impacting Iran, Hezbollah, and Israel, and potentially causing a power vacuum.
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64% Bias Score
Fierce Clashes Near Hama, Syria: Turkey-Backed Militants Face Setback
Turkey-backed Islamist militants, identified as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), are engaged in intense fighting near Hama, Syria, facing resistance from Iran-backed groups and Russian/Syrian airstrikes. Western sources express concern over civilian casualties, while Russia and Turkey disagree on solutio...
Fierce Clashes Near Hama, Syria: Turkey-Backed Militants Face Setback
Turkey-backed Islamist militants, identified as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), are engaged in intense fighting near Hama, Syria, facing resistance from Iran-backed groups and Russian/Syrian airstrikes. Western sources express concern over civilian casualties, while Russia and Turkey disagree on solutio...
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48% Bias Score
Irán aprueba ley de vestimenta con severas sanciones
El Parlamento iraní aprobó una nueva ley de modestia con severas sanciones, incluyendo multas, restricciones de viaje y prisión, intensificando las protestas y desafiando la estabilidad del régimen; el presidente, aunque en contra, tiene pocas opciones para bloquearla.
Irán aprueba ley de vestimenta con severas sanciones
El Parlamento iraní aprobó una nueva ley de modestia con severas sanciones, incluyendo multas, restricciones de viaje y prisión, intensificando las protestas y desafiando la estabilidad del régimen; el presidente, aunque en contra, tiene pocas opciones para bloquearla.
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44% Bias Score
Iran-Backed Hack Targets Trump's FBI Nominee
An Iranian-backed cyberattack reportedly targeted Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee to lead the FBI; the extent of the breach is unknown, but the incident highlights ongoing US-Iran tensions and risks in high-profile political appointments.
Iran-Backed Hack Targets Trump's FBI Nominee
An Iranian-backed cyberattack reportedly targeted Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee to lead the FBI; the extent of the breach is unknown, but the incident highlights ongoing US-Iran tensions and risks in high-profile political appointments.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Aleppo in Major Offensive
Syrian rebels, strengthened and rearmed, launched a large-scale offensive capturing Aleppo and advancing on Hama, challenging Assad's regime while Turkey supports the rebels to limit Kurdish influence and resettle Syrian refugees.
Syrian Rebels Seize Aleppo in Major Offensive
Syrian rebels, strengthened and rearmed, launched a large-scale offensive capturing Aleppo and advancing on Hama, challenging Assad's regime while Turkey supports the rebels to limit Kurdish influence and resettle Syrian refugees.
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40% Bias Score
Syria Conflict: Russia Blames External Actors as Syrian Army Launches Counter-Offensive
Following an offensive by armed opposition groups in Syria led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Russia blames external forces, including Ukraine, for supporting the attack, while Turkey points to the Syrian government's policies. The Syrian army has launched a counter-offensive, regaining some territo...
Syria Conflict: Russia Blames External Actors as Syrian Army Launches Counter-Offensive
Following an offensive by armed opposition groups in Syria led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Russia blames external forces, including Ukraine, for supporting the attack, while Turkey points to the Syrian government's policies. The Syrian army has launched a counter-offensive, regaining some territo...
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48% Bias Score
Iran Enacts Strict Modesty Law Amidst Public Opposition
Iran's parliament passed a new "chastity and hijab" law imposing harsher penalties for dress code violations, including increased surveillance and restrictions on digital spaces, despite President Pezeshkian's opposition.
Iran Enacts Strict Modesty Law Amidst Public Opposition
Iran's parliament passed a new "chastity and hijab" law imposing harsher penalties for dress code violations, including increased surveillance and restrictions on digital spaces, despite President Pezeshkian's opposition.
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56% Bias Score
Setbacks in Syria Weaken Iran's Regional "Axis of Resistance"
Iran acknowledges that recent military setbacks suffered by the Syrian regime, part of its "axis of resistance," are severely weakening its regional influence and power. This follows attacks on Israel after the October 7th Hamas attacks; however, these actions have been met with stronger resistance ...
Setbacks in Syria Weaken Iran's Regional "Axis of Resistance"
Iran acknowledges that recent military setbacks suffered by the Syrian regime, part of its "axis of resistance," are severely weakening its regional influence and power. This follows attacks on Israel after the October 7th Hamas attacks; however, these actions have been met with stronger resistance ...
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60% Bias Score
Iran, Morocco Explore Resumption of Diplomatic Ties After Years of Strained Relations
Iran and Morocco are considering restoring diplomatic ties after years of estrangement, marked by accusations of Iranian support for the Polisario Front in the Western Sahara conflict. Recent statements from Iranian officials express a willingness to improve relations, while Moroccan media reports i...
Iran, Morocco Explore Resumption of Diplomatic Ties After Years of Strained Relations
Iran and Morocco are considering restoring diplomatic ties after years of estrangement, marked by accusations of Iranian support for the Polisario Front in the Western Sahara conflict. Recent statements from Iranian officials express a willingness to improve relations, while Moroccan media reports i...
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28% Bias Score