Lebanon Grapples with Triple Crisis Amidst Ceasefire and Impending Presidential Election
Lebanon faces multiple crises in 2024: a devastating Hezbollah-Israel conflict (Oct. 8, 2023-Dec. 2024) resulting in over 4,000 deaths and \$8.5 billion in damages; a prolonged financial collapse since 2019 with 44 percent of the population in poverty; and an ongoing presidential vacuum since Octobe...
Lebanon Grapples with Triple Crisis Amidst Ceasefire and Impending Presidential Election
Lebanon faces multiple crises in 2024: a devastating Hezbollah-Israel conflict (Oct. 8, 2023-Dec. 2024) resulting in over 4,000 deaths and \$8.5 billion in damages; a prolonged financial collapse since 2019 with 44 percent of the population in poverty; and an ongoing presidential vacuum since Octobe...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey and Lebanon Condemn Israel's Actions Amidst Escalating Conflict
Turkish President Erdoğan and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati met in Ankara to discuss the escalating conflict in Lebanon caused by Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, with both leaders condemning Israel's actions and calling for international pressure and compensation for damages.
Turkey and Lebanon Condemn Israel's Actions Amidst Escalating Conflict
Turkish President Erdoğan and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati met in Ankara to discuss the escalating conflict in Lebanon caused by Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, with both leaders condemning Israel's actions and calling for international pressure and compensation for damages.
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52% Bias Score
Lebanon's Agricultural and Environmental Devastation from the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
The 2023-2024 Israel-Hezbollah conflict ravaged Lebanon's agriculture, destroying over 37 farms and causing an estimated 80% olive crop loss, exacerbating pre-existing environmental issues and creating significant public health risks due to water and air contamination from munitions and diesel gener...
Lebanon's Agricultural and Environmental Devastation from the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
The 2023-2024 Israel-Hezbollah conflict ravaged Lebanon's agriculture, destroying over 37 farms and causing an estimated 80% olive crop loss, exacerbating pre-existing environmental issues and creating significant public health risks due to water and air contamination from munitions and diesel gener...
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24% Bias Score
Lebanon to Reopen Embassy in Damascus
Lebanon will reopen its embassy in Damascus, Syria, after years of closure due to security concerns; this decision follows a meeting between Prime Minister Mikati and Foreign Minister Bou Habib, signaling improved relations despite ongoing regional conflicts and displacement.
Lebanon to Reopen Embassy in Damascus
Lebanon will reopen its embassy in Damascus, Syria, after years of closure due to security concerns; this decision follows a meeting between Prime Minister Mikati and Foreign Minister Bou Habib, signaling improved relations despite ongoing regional conflicts and displacement.
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12% Bias Score
Greece and Lebanon Discuss Economic Cooperation Amidst Regional Instability
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Monday in Beirut to discuss bilateral economic cooperation, Lebanon's financial crisis, and regional stability, emphasizing adherence to the November 27 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and the importance...
Greece and Lebanon Discuss Economic Cooperation Amidst Regional Instability
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Monday in Beirut to discuss bilateral economic cooperation, Lebanon's financial crisis, and regional stability, emphasizing adherence to the November 27 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and the importance...
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Rebel Offensive Frees Thousands From Prison, But Many Still Missing
Suheil Hamawi, imprisoned in Syria for 32 years and 5 days, was freed after a rebel offensive, highlighting the release of thousands from Assad's prisons while thousands more remain missing; his son George, now 33, was only 10 months old when his father was kidnapped in 1991.
Syrian Rebel Offensive Frees Thousands From Prison, But Many Still Missing
Suheil Hamawi, imprisoned in Syria for 32 years and 5 days, was freed after a rebel offensive, highlighting the release of thousands from Assad's prisons while thousands more remain missing; his son George, now 33, was only 10 months old when his father was kidnapped in 1991.
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24% Bias Score
Turkey and Lebanon Condemn Israel's Continued Attacks
Turkish President Erdoğan and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati met in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement. Mikati detailed the ongoing damage and violations of Lebanese sovereignty, while Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's support for Lebanon an...
Turkey and Lebanon Condemn Israel's Continued Attacks
Turkish President Erdoğan and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati met in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement. Mikati detailed the ongoing damage and violations of Lebanese sovereignty, while Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's support for Lebanon an...
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48% Bias Score
D-8 Summit Addresses Israeli Conflict, Promotes Economic Cooperation
The 11th D-8 summit in Cairo, attended by leaders from Egypt, Türkiye, Iran, and other nations, focused on addressing the Israeli conflict in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, promoting economic cooperation through youth empowerment and SMEs, and welcoming Azerbaijan as a new member.
D-8 Summit Addresses Israeli Conflict, Promotes Economic Cooperation
The 11th D-8 summit in Cairo, attended by leaders from Egypt, Türkiye, Iran, and other nations, focused on addressing the Israeli conflict in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, promoting economic cooperation through youth empowerment and SMEs, and welcoming Azerbaijan as a new member.
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56% Bias Score
UK Eases Israel Travel Advisories Amidst Lingering Regional Tensions
The UK Foreign Office eased travel restrictions for most of Israel on 2024-03-08, citing a decrease in rocket attacks, but maintains advisories for areas near Gaza and the West Bank due to ongoing political tensions.
UK Eases Israel Travel Advisories Amidst Lingering Regional Tensions
The UK Foreign Office eased travel restrictions for most of Israel on 2024-03-08, citing a decrease in rocket attacks, but maintains advisories for areas near Gaza and the West Bank due to ongoing political tensions.
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48% Bias Score
UK Lifts Most Israel Travel Warnings, But Border Regions Remain Restricted
The UK Foreign Office lifted travel warnings for much of Israel after 15 months, citing a decrease in rocket attacks, but advises against travel near borders and warns of potential political tension; advisories remain for parts of Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria.
UK Lifts Most Israel Travel Warnings, But Border Regions Remain Restricted
The UK Foreign Office lifted travel warnings for much of Israel after 15 months, citing a decrease in rocket attacks, but advises against travel near borders and warns of potential political tension; advisories remain for parts of Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria.
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48% Bias Score
Lebanon Conflict Exposes Plight of Migrant Workers
During Lebanon's recent conflict, hundreds of thousands of Lebanese citizens fled, leaving behind approximately 200,000 migrant workers, mostly women, many of whom faced exploitation and displacement. Many lived on the streets or in inadequate shelters during the bombing, with only a few dozen place...
Lebanon Conflict Exposes Plight of Migrant Workers
During Lebanon's recent conflict, hundreds of thousands of Lebanese citizens fled, leaving behind approximately 200,000 migrant workers, mostly women, many of whom faced exploitation and displacement. Many lived on the streets or in inadequate shelters during the bombing, with only a few dozen place...
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Intelligence Official Mamlouk Reportedly in Beirut Under Hezbollah Protection
Ali Mamlouk, a senior Syrian intelligence official wanted for the 2013 Tripoli mosque bombings, is reportedly hiding in Beirut under Hezbollah's protection, despite Lebanon's caretaker Interior Minister denying his presence; opposition figures are demanding an investigation.
Syrian Intelligence Official Mamlouk Reportedly in Beirut Under Hezbollah Protection
Ali Mamlouk, a senior Syrian intelligence official wanted for the 2013 Tripoli mosque bombings, is reportedly hiding in Beirut under Hezbollah's protection, despite Lebanon's caretaker Interior Minister denying his presence; opposition figures are demanding an investigation.
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48% Bias Score