Prisoner Exchange: Iranian Engineer Released From Italy, But Devices Remain
Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, detained in Italy on a US warrant for supplying drone technology used in a deadly attack in Jordan, was released in a prisoner exchange with Iran for Italian journalist Cecilia Sala; however, his electronic devices remain in Italy pending US inspection.
Prisoner Exchange: Iranian Engineer Released From Italy, But Devices Remain
Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, detained in Italy on a US warrant for supplying drone technology used in a deadly attack in Jordan, was released in a prisoner exchange with Iran for Italian journalist Cecilia Sala; however, his electronic devices remain in Italy pending US inspection.
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40% Bias Score
Iran's Medicine Crisis: Price Hikes, Shortages, and Hospital Thefts
Due to reduced government subsidies, a rise in the dollar's exchange rate, and raw material shortages, medicine prices in Iran have sharply increased, causing shortages, hospital drug thefts, and endangering patients; the government's debt to the pharmaceutical industry and insurance companies furth...
Iran's Medicine Crisis: Price Hikes, Shortages, and Hospital Thefts
Due to reduced government subsidies, a rise in the dollar's exchange rate, and raw material shortages, medicine prices in Iran have sharply increased, causing shortages, hospital drug thefts, and endangering patients; the government's debt to the pharmaceutical industry and insurance companies furth...
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40% Bias Score
French-Irish Consultant Released After 220 Days in Iranian Prison
Bernard Phelan, a French-Irish travel consultant, was imprisoned in Iran for 220 days in 2022 after being accused of espionage; diplomatic efforts secured his release in May 2023, highlighting the use of hostages in Iranian political strategy.
French-Irish Consultant Released After 220 Days in Iranian Prison
Bernard Phelan, a French-Irish travel consultant, was imprisoned in Iran for 220 days in 2022 after being accused of espionage; diplomatic efforts secured his release in May 2023, highlighting the use of hostages in Iranian political strategy.
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52% Bias Score
Second Arrest Made in Khalife Prison Escape Investigation
Adeel Khan, 30, from Waltham Forest, has been charged with helping Daniel Khalife escape from HMP Wandsworth in September 2023 by attaching himself to a food delivery truck, and with possessing a phone in prison; he will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
Second Arrest Made in Khalife Prison Escape Investigation
Adeel Khan, 30, from Waltham Forest, has been charged with helping Daniel Khalife escape from HMP Wandsworth in September 2023 by attaching himself to a food delivery truck, and with possessing a phone in prison; he will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
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36% Bias Score
Italy Releases Iranian Suspect in US Drone Attack Case
Italy released Iranian national Mohammad Abedini, arrested on a US request for supplying drone parts used in a Jordanian drone attack that killed three US soldiers, following the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from Iran; the US sought extradition, but Italy refused due to legal discrepan...
Italy Releases Iranian Suspect in US Drone Attack Case
Italy released Iranian national Mohammad Abedini, arrested on a US request for supplying drone parts used in a Jordanian drone attack that killed three US soldiers, following the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from Iran; the US sought extradition, but Italy refused due to legal discrepan...
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40% Bias Score
Italy Revokes Arrest Warrant, Iranian Drone Suspect Returns Home
Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini, wanted by the US for his alleged role in a drone attack that killed three soldiers in Jordan in January 2024, returned to Iran after Italy revoked his arrest warrant due to inconsistencies with Italian law, coinciding with the release of Italian journalist Cecilia S...
Italy Revokes Arrest Warrant, Iranian Drone Suspect Returns Home
Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini, wanted by the US for his alleged role in a drone attack that killed three soldiers in Jordan in January 2024, returned to Iran after Italy revoked his arrest warrant due to inconsistencies with Italian law, coinciding with the release of Italian journalist Cecilia S...
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60% Bias Score
Iran Denies Trump Assassination Plot, Warns Against Conflict
Iranian President Pezeshkian denied US accusations of plotting to assassinate President-elect Trump, stating Iran's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and warning against war, while ongoing talks with European powers on Iran's nuclear program continue.
Iran Denies Trump Assassination Plot, Warns Against Conflict
Iranian President Pezeshkian denied US accusations of plotting to assassinate President-elect Trump, stating Iran's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and warning against war, while ongoing talks with European powers on Iran's nuclear program continue.
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36% Bias Score
Biden Claims Strengthened US Global Standing in Farewell Address
President Biden delivered a farewell foreign policy address, claiming strengthened alliances and weakened adversaries under his administration, despite challenges like the Afghanistan withdrawal; his legacy now depends on the incoming Trump administration's actions.
Biden Claims Strengthened US Global Standing in Farewell Address
President Biden delivered a farewell foreign policy address, claiming strengthened alliances and weakened adversaries under his administration, despite challenges like the Afghanistan withdrawal; his legacy now depends on the incoming Trump administration's actions.
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48% Bias Score
Marjane Satrapi Rejects Legion of Honour, Condemns France's Iran Policy
Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi refused France's Legion of Honour on January 13th, 2024, citing hypocrisy in France's policy towards Iran, specifically regarding visa issuance for Iranian dissidents versus the free movement of children of Iranian oligarchs. She was promoted to Chevalier de la ...
Marjane Satrapi Rejects Legion of Honour, Condemns France's Iran Policy
Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi refused France's Legion of Honour on January 13th, 2024, citing hypocrisy in France's policy towards Iran, specifically regarding visa issuance for Iranian dissidents versus the free movement of children of Iranian oligarchs. She was promoted to Chevalier de la ...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Transition Team Receives Plan for Aggressive Iran Strategy
A report presented to President-elect Trump's transition team outlines a 100-day plan to pressure Iran using diplomatic, informational, military, and economic means, aiming to curb its support for terrorism, human rights abuses, and nuclear ambitions, especially in light of Iran's increased oil expo...
Trump Transition Team Receives Plan for Aggressive Iran Strategy
A report presented to President-elect Trump's transition team outlines a 100-day plan to pressure Iran using diplomatic, informational, military, and economic means, aiming to curb its support for terrorism, human rights abuses, and nuclear ambitions, especially in light of Iran's increased oil expo...
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64% Bias Score
Iran, European Powers Hold Consultations on Nuclear Program Amid Trump's Return
Representatives from Iran and three European nations will meet in Geneva on January 13-14, 2025, to discuss Iran's nuclear program and its regional involvement, a week before Donald Trump's return to the White House; both sides emphasize these are consultations, not negotiations.
Iran, European Powers Hold Consultations on Nuclear Program Amid Trump's Return
Representatives from Iran and three European nations will meet in Geneva on January 13-14, 2025, to discuss Iran's nuclear program and its regional involvement, a week before Donald Trump's return to the White House; both sides emphasize these are consultations, not negotiations.
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32% Bias Score
Russia and Iran to Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
Russia and Iran will sign a strategic cooperation agreement on January 17th, covering defense and security, while the EU announced €142 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, bringing the total to €1.1 billion, amid ongoing conflict and Western sanctions on Russia.
Russia and Iran to Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
Russia and Iran will sign a strategic cooperation agreement on January 17th, covering defense and security, while the EU announced €142 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, bringing the total to €1.1 billion, amid ongoing conflict and Western sanctions on Russia.
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56% Bias Score