Italy's Diplomatic Push for Middle East Peace
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Lebanon and Syria, praising Lebanon's new president and emphasizing Italy's commitment to UNIFIL peacekeeping efforts; he highlighted Lebanon's role in regional stability and ceasefires in southern Lebanon and Gaza, following a December attack on a UNI...
Italy's Diplomatic Push for Middle East Peace
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Lebanon and Syria, praising Lebanon's new president and emphasizing Italy's commitment to UNIFIL peacekeeping efforts; he highlighted Lebanon's role in regional stability and ceasefires in southern Lebanon and Gaza, following a December attack on a UNI...
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44% Bias Score
Syria Thwarts IS Bomb Plot Targeting Shiite Shrine
Syrian intelligence services thwarted an Islamic State bomb plot targeting a Shiite shrine in Sayyida Zeinab, arresting the perpetrators; this follows the recent regime change and ongoing efforts to reassure religious minorities.
Syria Thwarts IS Bomb Plot Targeting Shiite Shrine
Syrian intelligence services thwarted an Islamic State bomb plot targeting a Shiite shrine in Sayyida Zeinab, arresting the perpetrators; this follows the recent regime change and ongoing efforts to reassure religious minorities.
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44% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Secures Aoun's Presidency in Lebanon, Ending Stalemate
Following a Saudi-led diplomatic push, General Michel Aoun was elected President of Lebanon on Thursday, ending a two-year stalemate and marking a potential shift away from Iranian influence. Hezbollah and its allies surprisingly voted for Aoun despite his pledge to disarm the group.
Saudi Arabia Secures Aoun's Presidency in Lebanon, Ending Stalemate
Following a Saudi-led diplomatic push, General Michel Aoun was elected President of Lebanon on Thursday, ending a two-year stalemate and marking a potential shift away from Iranian influence. Hezbollah and its allies surprisingly voted for Aoun despite his pledge to disarm the group.
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56% Bias Score
Israel to Withdraw from Southern Lebanon by January 26th
Following a 60-day ceasefire, US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein secured a detailed timeline for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon by January 26th, prompting a $95 million shift in US military aid from Egypt to Lebanon to bolster the Lebanese army and limit Hezbollah's inf...
Israel to Withdraw from Southern Lebanon by January 26th
Following a 60-day ceasefire, US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein secured a detailed timeline for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon by January 26th, prompting a $95 million shift in US military aid from Egypt to Lebanon to bolster the Lebanese army and limit Hezbollah's inf...
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48% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects New President After Two-Year Vacancy
Lebanon elected Joseph Aoun, its former army commander, as president on Thursday, ending a two-year political deadlock and raising hopes for economic and political recovery. The election garnered international congratulations, including from Israel and China.
Lebanon Elects New President After Two-Year Vacancy
Lebanon elected Joseph Aoun, its former army commander, as president on Thursday, ending a two-year political deadlock and raising hopes for economic and political recovery. The election garnered international congratulations, including from Israel and China.
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44% Bias Score
IDF Continues Syrian Attacks Amidst International Engagement with New Regime
The IDF announced continued attacks on Syrian military capabilities after seizing a buffer zone in December, citing the need to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of potentially hostile actors, despite international efforts to normalize relations with the new Syrian regime under Hay'at Tahr...
IDF Continues Syrian Attacks Amidst International Engagement with New Regime
The IDF announced continued attacks on Syrian military capabilities after seizing a buffer zone in December, citing the need to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of potentially hostile actors, despite international efforts to normalize relations with the new Syrian regime under Hay'at Tahr...
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40% Bias Score
Italy Deepens Engagement in Syria, Seeking Regional Stability
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Syria and Lebanon, meeting with Syrian interim president Mohamed al-Golani and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, emphasizing Italy's commitment to Syrian reforms, combating human trafficking, and acting as a bridge between Syria and the EU.
Italy Deepens Engagement in Syria, Seeking Regional Stability
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Syria and Lebanon, meeting with Syrian interim president Mohamed al-Golani and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, emphasizing Italy's commitment to Syrian reforms, combating human trafficking, and acting as a bridge between Syria and the EU.
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44% Bias Score
Syria and Lebanon Prioritize Border Security and Refugee Issue in First High-Level Meeting in 15 Years
Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited Syria on Saturday for the first time in 15 years, meeting with de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa to prioritize securing their shared border and addressing the issue of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, signaling a potential shift in their long-fraught ...
Syria and Lebanon Prioritize Border Security and Refugee Issue in First High-Level Meeting in 15 Years
Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited Syria on Saturday for the first time in 15 years, meeting with de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa to prioritize securing their shared border and addressing the issue of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, signaling a potential shift in their long-fraught ...
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40% Bias Score
Lebanon and Syria Agree to Joint Border Security Measures
Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati's visit to Syria marks the first such trip in 15 years, resulting in an agreement to jointly secure land and sea borders, combat smuggling, and address the issue of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
Lebanon and Syria Agree to Joint Border Security Measures
Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati's visit to Syria marks the first such trip in 15 years, resulting in an agreement to jointly secure land and sea borders, combat smuggling, and address the issue of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
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48% Bias Score
Italy Seeks Regional Stability Amidst Lebanon and Syria Engagements
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Beirut and Damascus, praising Lebanon's new president and emphasizing the importance of ceasefires in Southern Lebanon and Gaza; Italy maintains a large military presence in Lebanon through UNIFIL, and is actively engaging with the newly formed Syrian ...
Italy Seeks Regional Stability Amidst Lebanon and Syria Engagements
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Beirut and Damascus, praising Lebanon's new president and emphasizing the importance of ceasefires in Southern Lebanon and Gaza; Italy maintains a large military presence in Lebanon through UNIFIL, and is actively engaging with the newly formed Syrian ...
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36% Bias Score
Joseph Aoun Elected President of Lebanon
Following over two years of political gridlock, Lebanon's parliament elected General Joseph Aoun as the new president on Thursday, securing 99 votes; he'll require a constitutional amendment to assume office.
Joseph Aoun Elected President of Lebanon
Following over two years of political gridlock, Lebanon's parliament elected General Joseph Aoun as the new president on Thursday, securing 99 votes; he'll require a constitutional amendment to assume office.
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects Military Commander as President After Two-Year Vacancy
Lebanon elected Joseph Aoun, its military commander, as president after a 2-year vacancy, succeeding 12 failed attempts. His election follows Hezbollah's weakened influence after a war with Israel, and he faces challenges in uniting Lebanon's divided parliament and disarming Hezbollah.
Lebanon Elects Military Commander as President After Two-Year Vacancy
Lebanon elected Joseph Aoun, its military commander, as president after a 2-year vacancy, succeeding 12 failed attempts. His election follows Hezbollah's weakened influence after a war with Israel, and he faces challenges in uniting Lebanon's divided parliament and disarming Hezbollah.
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40% Bias Score