Somalia Raises 2025 Hajj Cost to \$4604
Somalia's Ministry of Religious Affairs announced a \$4604 Hajj cost for 2025, a \$170 increase from 2024, following government committee review and consultations with service providers.
Somalia Raises 2025 Hajj Cost to \$4604
Somalia's Ministry of Religious Affairs announced a \$4604 Hajj cost for 2025, a \$170 increase from 2024, following government committee review and consultations with service providers.
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20% Bias Score
Gaza Airstrikes Kill 10, Ceasefire Talks Resume
Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza killed at least 10 more people, including a child, on Saturday morning, as ceasefire talks in Doha resumed amid ongoing conflict. The Israeli military hasn't commented; however, Israel continues its offensive against Hamas.
Gaza Airstrikes Kill 10, Ceasefire Talks Resume
Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza killed at least 10 more people, including a child, on Saturday morning, as ceasefire talks in Doha resumed amid ongoing conflict. The Israeli military hasn't commented; however, Israel continues its offensive against Hamas.
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56% Bias Score
Kibbutz Be'eri Hostage Recordings Expose Deadly Communication Failures
Recordings from the October 7 Hamas attack on Kibbutz Be'eri reveal a six-hour hostage situation where 40 terrorists held 15 hostages in Pessi Cohen's house; only two survived due to communication failures between Shin Bet negotiators and IDF forces, resulting in friendly fire.
Kibbutz Be'eri Hostage Recordings Expose Deadly Communication Failures
Recordings from the October 7 Hamas attack on Kibbutz Be'eri reveal a six-hour hostage situation where 40 terrorists held 15 hostages in Pessi Cohen's house; only two survived due to communication failures between Shin Bet negotiators and IDF forces, resulting in friendly fire.
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60% Bias Score
Fragile Lebanon Ceasefire: Israel's Continued Strikes and Hezbollah's Threats
Despite Israel's partial withdrawal from South Lebanon, continued airstrikes and ground incursions violate a 60-day ceasefire, prompting Hezbollah to threaten renewed conflict if the agreement's ambiguous terms aren't met, creating uncertainty about the future.
Fragile Lebanon Ceasefire: Israel's Continued Strikes and Hezbollah's Threats
Despite Israel's partial withdrawal from South Lebanon, continued airstrikes and ground incursions violate a 60-day ceasefire, prompting Hezbollah to threaten renewed conflict if the agreement's ambiguous terms aren't met, creating uncertainty about the future.
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28% Bias Score
Israel Blocks UN Aid, Orders Further Evacuations in Gaza Amidst Growing Humanitarian Crisis
Israel ordered new evacuations in North Gaza on January 2, 2025, amid retaliatory attacks, while simultaneously blocking UN aid delivery attempts, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza where 12,000 patients await evacuation and the Israeli government plans to ban UNRWA operations within four ...
Israel Blocks UN Aid, Orders Further Evacuations in Gaza Amidst Growing Humanitarian Crisis
Israel ordered new evacuations in North Gaza on January 2, 2025, amid retaliatory attacks, while simultaneously blocking UN aid delivery attempts, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza where 12,000 patients await evacuation and the Israeli government plans to ban UNRWA operations within four ...
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Army Arrests Gaza Hospital Director Amid Concerns of Torture
Following Israel's raid and closure of Kamal Adwan hospital—the last major functioning healthcare facility in northern Gaza—the Israeli army arrested its director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, on suspicion of "terrorist activities." A human rights group petitioned Israel's Supreme Court for his location, a...
Israeli Army Arrests Gaza Hospital Director Amid Concerns of Torture
Following Israel's raid and closure of Kamal Adwan hospital—the last major functioning healthcare facility in northern Gaza—the Israeli army arrested its director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, on suspicion of "terrorist activities." A human rights group petitioned Israel's Supreme Court for his location, a...
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60% Bias Score
Gaza Bombardments Kill 30, Ceasefire Talks Resume Amidst Annexation Fears
Israeli bombardments in Gaza killed approximately 30 civilians on Friday, including children, while indirect negotiations for a truce mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US are set to resume amidst allegations of war crimes and concerns about a potential annexation of Gaza.
Gaza Bombardments Kill 30, Ceasefire Talks Resume Amidst Annexation Fears
Israeli bombardments in Gaza killed approximately 30 civilians on Friday, including children, while indirect negotiations for a truce mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US are set to resume amidst allegations of war crimes and concerns about a potential annexation of Gaza.
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32% Bias Score
Gaza Death Toll Soars Amidst Renewed Truce Talks
Following Israel's threat to intensify strikes on Gaza, the death toll has soared to at least 167 in 48 hours according to the Hamas-run health ministry, confirmed by the UN. Israel continues airstrikes despite truce talks restarting in Doha, involving the release of hostages and the cessation of ho...
Gaza Death Toll Soars Amidst Renewed Truce Talks
Following Israel's threat to intensify strikes on Gaza, the death toll has soared to at least 167 in 48 hours according to the Hamas-run health ministry, confirmed by the UN. Israel continues airstrikes despite truce talks restarting in Doha, involving the release of hostages and the cessation of ho...
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44% Bias Score
Hamas Video Shows IDF Hostage Liri Albag Appealing for Release
A Hamas propaganda video released on Saturday shows IDF hostage Liri Albag, 19, held captive in Gaza for 450 days, appealing for her release and blaming the Israeli government; her family is urging Prime Minister Netanyahu and global leaders for immediate action.
Hamas Video Shows IDF Hostage Liri Albag Appealing for Release
A Hamas propaganda video released on Saturday shows IDF hostage Liri Albag, 19, held captive in Gaza for 450 days, appealing for her release and blaming the Israeli government; her family is urging Prime Minister Netanyahu and global leaders for immediate action.
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52% Bias Score
Iran's Support Fuels Houthi Attacks on Israel and Global Shipping
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched over 200 missiles and 170 drones at Israel, disrupting shipping through the Bab al-Mandab strait and jeopardizing global trade, despite forceful Israeli retaliation and a US-led coalition response; Iran's support, including advanced weaponry and train...
Iran's Support Fuels Houthi Attacks on Israel and Global Shipping
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched over 200 missiles and 170 drones at Israel, disrupting shipping through the Bab al-Mandab strait and jeopardizing global trade, despite forceful Israeli retaliation and a US-led coalition response; Iran's support, including advanced weaponry and train...
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48% Bias Score
US to Sell \$8 Billion in Arms to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict
The United States plans to sell \$8 billion in arms to Israel, including air-to-air missiles, artillery shells, and Hellfire missiles, to support Israel's long-term security amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, despite international calls for an arms embargo.
US to Sell \$8 Billion in Arms to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict
The United States plans to sell \$8 billion in arms to Israel, including air-to-air missiles, artillery shells, and Hellfire missiles, to support Israel's long-term security amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, despite international calls for an arms embargo.
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64% Bias Score
US to Sell \$8 Billion in Weapons to Israel Amidst Gaza Conflict
The US State Department plans to sell \$8 billion in weapons to Israel, despite the ongoing conflict in Gaza and accusations of war crimes, pending Congressional approval; this follows a previous report acknowledging potential misuse of US-supplied weapons by Israel but concluding that continued arm...
US to Sell \$8 Billion in Weapons to Israel Amidst Gaza Conflict
The US State Department plans to sell \$8 billion in weapons to Israel, despite the ongoing conflict in Gaza and accusations of war crimes, pending Congressional approval; this follows a previous report acknowledging potential misuse of US-supplied weapons by Israel but concluding that continued arm...
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44% Bias Score