Record German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's military exports hit a record €12.18 billion in 2023, exceeding previous years' sales despite the coalition government's pledge for restrictive arms exports; criticism centers on sales to controversial countries like the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, along with a tenfold increase in export...
Record German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's military exports hit a record €12.18 billion in 2023, exceeding previous years' sales despite the coalition government's pledge for restrictive arms exports; criticism centers on sales to controversial countries like the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, along with a tenfold increase in export...
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48% Bias Score
Gaza War Continues Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks, Yemen Missile Attack
Despite reported progress, the Gaza war continues, with Israel awaiting a Hamas response to ceasefire terms while simultaneously intercepting a Yemen-launched missile causing injuries to civilians in Israel; Israel also confirmed the killing of Hamas's foreign leader.
Gaza War Continues Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks, Yemen Missile Attack
Despite reported progress, the Gaza war continues, with Israel awaiting a Hamas response to ceasefire terms while simultaneously intercepting a Yemen-launched missile causing injuries to civilians in Israel; Israel also confirmed the killing of Hamas's foreign leader.
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52% Bias Score
Israel Confirms Haniyeh Assassination, Threatens Yemen
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed on December 23, 2024, Israel's responsibility for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31, 2024, and threatened similar actions against Houthi leaders in Yemen, following the earlier killings of Yahya Sinwar and Hassan Nasr...
Israel Confirms Haniyeh Assassination, Threatens Yemen
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed on December 23, 2024, Israel's responsibility for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31, 2024, and threatened similar actions against Houthi leaders in Yemen, following the earlier killings of Yahya Sinwar and Hassan Nasr...
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44% Bias Score
Israel Confirms Hamas Leader's Assassination, Threatens Houthis
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on July 31st in Tehran and threatened similar action against the Houthi movement in Yemen, following recent Houthi missile attacks on Israel, including one on Tel Aviv on October 29th that injured over a ...
Israel Confirms Hamas Leader's Assassination, Threatens Houthis
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on July 31st in Tehran and threatened similar action against the Houthi movement in Yemen, following recent Houthi missile attacks on Israel, including one on Tel Aviv on October 29th that injured over a ...
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56% Bias Score
Sánchez Praises Spanish Troops' Global Roles, Highlights NATO Leadership
On Christmas Eve, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed troops deployed globally, praising their work, highlighting Spain's leadership in NATO's Slovakia mission, and acknowledging challenges in the Middle East, Africa, and Ukraine.
Sánchez Praises Spanish Troops' Global Roles, Highlights NATO Leadership
On Christmas Eve, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed troops deployed globally, praising their work, highlighting Spain's leadership in NATO's Slovakia mission, and acknowledging challenges in the Middle East, Africa, and Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
Mossad's Attack Cripples Hezbollah, Shifting Middle East Power Dynamics
In September 2023, Mossad detonated explosive devices targeting Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, killing about 30 and injuring 3,000, followed by the assassination of Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, leading to a ceasefire and a significant weakening of Hezbollah and Iran's regional influence.
Mossad's Attack Cripples Hezbollah, Shifting Middle East Power Dynamics
In September 2023, Mossad detonated explosive devices targeting Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, killing about 30 and injuring 3,000, followed by the assassination of Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, leading to a ceasefire and a significant weakening of Hezbollah and Iran's regional influence.
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56% Bias Score
Golan Heights Reopens After Ceasefire, but Dangers Remain
Road 99 in the Golan Heights, previously a military zone, reopened after a November ceasefire, despite lingering dangers like unexploded ordnance and the ongoing Israeli military presence in Syria, while tourists are slowly returning.
Golan Heights Reopens After Ceasefire, but Dangers Remain
Road 99 in the Golan Heights, previously a military zone, reopened after a November ceasefire, despite lingering dangers like unexploded ordnance and the ongoing Israeli military presence in Syria, while tourists are slowly returning.
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60% Bias Score
Israel Confirms Haniyeh Assassination Amidst Escalating Regional Conflict
Israel's Defense Minister publicly admitted to the July assassination of Hamas's Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, part of an ongoing campaign targeting leaders of Iran-backed groups following October's Hamas attacks on Israel, which killed 1,200 Israelis and resulted in the capture of 251 hostages. The Hou...
Israel Confirms Haniyeh Assassination Amidst Escalating Regional Conflict
Israel's Defense Minister publicly admitted to the July assassination of Hamas's Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, part of an ongoing campaign targeting leaders of Iran-backed groups following October's Hamas attacks on Israel, which killed 1,200 Israelis and resulted in the capture of 251 hostages. The Hou...
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52% Bias Score
Iran Recruits Children for Attacks on Israeli Targets in Europe
Iran is recruiting children as young as 13 to conduct attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets across Europe, a tactic employed amid diminishing regional influence and following setbacks to Iranian proxies in recent months, impacting countries including Sweden, Belgium, and Norway.
Iran Recruits Children for Attacks on Israeli Targets in Europe
Iran is recruiting children as young as 13 to conduct attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets across Europe, a tactic employed amid diminishing regional influence and following setbacks to Iranian proxies in recent months, impacting countries including Sweden, Belgium, and Norway.
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40% Bias Score
Israel Extends State of Emergency, Increases Defense Budget
The Knesset approved extending Israel's state of emergency until December 16, 2025, with 29 votes in favor and 7 against, allowing the cabinet to override Knesset legislation; a separate bill increased the deficit ceiling by \$9 billion for defense spending.
Israel Extends State of Emergency, Increases Defense Budget
The Knesset approved extending Israel's state of emergency until December 16, 2025, with 29 votes in favor and 7 against, allowing the cabinet to override Knesset legislation; a separate bill increased the deficit ceiling by \$9 billion for defense spending.
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40% Bias Score
US-China Relations: A Critical Juncture
Strained US-China relations are exacerbated by economic competition, geopolitical tensions, and differing perceptions of each other's actions; China's economic slowdown necessitates improved relations; the Syrian government's fall exemplifies global volatility.
US-China Relations: A Critical Juncture
Strained US-China relations are exacerbated by economic competition, geopolitical tensions, and differing perceptions of each other's actions; China's economic slowdown necessitates improved relations; the Syrian government's fall exemplifies global volatility.
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44% Bias Score
Israel's Covert Operation Kills 30 Hezbollah Militants, Triggers Wider Conflict
Two retired Israeli intelligence agents revealed details of a 10-year covert operation that used exploding pagers and walkie-talkies to kill approximately 30 Hezbollah militants in September 2024, triggering a wider conflict that resulted in thousands more deaths and ended in November with a ceasefi...
Israel's Covert Operation Kills 30 Hezbollah Militants, Triggers Wider Conflict
Two retired Israeli intelligence agents revealed details of a 10-year covert operation that used exploding pagers and walkie-talkies to kill approximately 30 Hezbollah militants in September 2024, triggering a wider conflict that resulted in thousands more deaths and ended in November with a ceasefi...
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60% Bias Score