Syrian Rebels Seize Most of Aleppo in Major Offensive
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham-led rebels launched a surprise offensive, seizing most of Aleppo and nearby towns in Syria, resulting in 412 deaths (214 rebels, 137 pro-government forces, and 61 civilians) within five days, and prompting a Syrian military response and international concern.
Syrian Rebels Seize Most of Aleppo in Major Offensive
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham-led rebels launched a surprise offensive, seizing most of Aleppo and nearby towns in Syria, resulting in 412 deaths (214 rebels, 137 pro-government forces, and 61 civilians) within five days, and prompting a Syrian military response and international concern.
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48% Bias Score
Hezbollah Weakened After Ceasefire with Israel
Following a year-long conflict, Hezbollah and Israel reached a ceasefire, leaving Hezbollah significantly weakened due to heavy losses of fighters and infrastructure, despite continuing its political and social presence in Lebanon.
Hezbollah Weakened After Ceasefire with Israel
Following a year-long conflict, Hezbollah and Israel reached a ceasefire, leaving Hezbollah significantly weakened due to heavy losses of fighters and infrastructure, despite continuing its political and social presence in Lebanon.
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48% Bias Score
Foreign Intervention in Syria Following Rebel Capture of Aleppo
Following a rebel offensive that captured Aleppo, pro-Iranian Iraqi militias and Russia are supporting Syrian government troops against Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group also backed by Turkey. The conflict highlights the complex interplay of regional powers.
Foreign Intervention in Syria Following Rebel Capture of Aleppo
Following a rebel offensive that captured Aleppo, pro-Iranian Iraqi militias and Russia are supporting Syrian government troops against Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group also backed by Turkey. The conflict highlights the complex interplay of regional powers.
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44% Bias Score
HTS Offensive in Syria: Aleppo Largely Seized, Major Shift in Civil War
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched a surprise offensive in northwestern Syria, seizing large areas including nearly all of Aleppo, causing significant losses to the Syrian army and potentially shifting the balance of power in the 14-year-old civil war; Russia responded with airstrikes, while Iran b...
HTS Offensive in Syria: Aleppo Largely Seized, Major Shift in Civil War
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched a surprise offensive in northwestern Syria, seizing large areas including nearly all of Aleppo, causing significant losses to the Syrian army and potentially shifting the balance of power in the 14-year-old civil war; Russia responded with airstrikes, while Iran b...
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Syrian Rebels Advance on Aleppo Amidst Weakened Hezbollah and Russian Distraction
Syrian rebels launched a major offensive on November 29th, 2024, capturing around 60 towns and villages near Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, and claiming entry into the city itself; this marks the most significant escalation of the Syrian civil war since a 2020 ceasefire, fueled by the weakenin...
Syrian Rebels Advance on Aleppo Amidst Weakened Hezbollah and Russian Distraction
Syrian rebels launched a major offensive on November 29th, 2024, capturing around 60 towns and villages near Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, and claiming entry into the city itself; this marks the most significant escalation of the Syrian civil war since a 2020 ceasefire, fueled by the weakenin...
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52% Bias Score
Major Terrorist Offensive in Northern Syria
A major terrorist offensive in northern Syria, involving approximately 20,000 fighters, has temporarily resulted in the loss of Aleppo, prompting the Syrian government to focus on stabilizing the Hama-Homs axis, a critical transportation route.
Major Terrorist Offensive in Northern Syria
A major terrorist offensive in northern Syria, involving approximately 20,000 fighters, has temporarily resulted in the loss of Aleppo, prompting the Syrian government to focus on stabilizing the Hama-Homs axis, a critical transportation route.
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56% Bias Score
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine War and East Asia Tensions
Global arms sales reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase fueled by the war in Ukraine and heightened East Asian tensions; Russian manufacturers saw a 40% surge, while European growth varied widely.
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine War and East Asia Tensions
Global arms sales reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase fueled by the war in Ukraine and heightened East Asian tensions; Russian manufacturers saw a 40% surge, while European growth varied widely.
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36% Bias Score
Oil Prices Rise on China Growth and Middle East Tensions
Oil prices rose on Monday, with Brent crude reaching $72.59 (+1.04%) and WTI at $68.70 (+1.03%), due to China's strong factory activity and continued Middle East tensions despite a ceasefire; OPEC+ postponed its meeting to December 5th.
Oil Prices Rise on China Growth and Middle East Tensions
Oil prices rose on Monday, with Brent crude reaching $72.59 (+1.04%) and WTI at $68.70 (+1.03%), due to China's strong factory activity and continued Middle East tensions despite a ceasefire; OPEC+ postponed its meeting to December 5th.
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Hezbollah Missile Attack Sparks Retaliation, Killing Two in Lebanon
Hezbollah launched a missile attack on an Israeli military position in the Shebaa Farms area, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by Israel and resulting in two Lebanese deaths, despite a recently established ceasefire.
Hezbollah Missile Attack Sparks Retaliation, Killing Two in Lebanon
Hezbollah launched a missile attack on an Israeli military position in the Shebaa Farms area, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by Israel and resulting in two Lebanese deaths, despite a recently established ceasefire.
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Rebels Seize Control of Aleppo in Major Syrian Conflict Escalation
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied rebel groups captured most of Aleppo, Syria, on December 1, 2023, after a swift offensive that overwhelmed government forces, marking the first time the city is not under government control since the beginning of the Syrian conflict.
Rebels Seize Control of Aleppo in Major Syrian Conflict Escalation
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied rebel groups captured most of Aleppo, Syria, on December 1, 2023, after a swift offensive that overwhelmed government forces, marking the first time the city is not under government control since the beginning of the Syrian conflict.
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48% Bias Score
Syria Defends Territorial Integrity Amidst Opposition Gains in Aleppo
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad spoke with regional leaders asserting his country's commitment to defend its territorial integrity against terrorists, while opposition forces made significant gains in Aleppo, capturing the city's eastern entrance and military assets.
Syria Defends Territorial Integrity Amidst Opposition Gains in Aleppo
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad spoke with regional leaders asserting his country's commitment to defend its territorial integrity against terrorists, while opposition forces made significant gains in Aleppo, capturing the city's eastern entrance and military assets.
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36% Bias Score
HTS-led Offensive Seizes Large Parts of Aleppo
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamist group with roots in al-Qaeda, led a major offensive in Aleppo, Syria, seizing large parts of the city by Saturday, prompting Russian airstrikes and a Syrian army withdrawal—the largest rebel offensive in years.
HTS-led Offensive Seizes Large Parts of Aleppo
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamist group with roots in al-Qaeda, led a major offensive in Aleppo, Syria, seizing large parts of the city by Saturday, prompting Russian airstrikes and a Syrian army withdrawal—the largest rebel offensive in years.
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44% Bias Score