US Envoy to Inspect Gaza Ceasefire; Saudi Arabia Pledges Massive US Investment
US envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Gaza to inspect the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, focusing on security in the Netzarim and Philadelphia Corridors; former Israeli minister Ben-Gvir condemned the truce as a national humiliation; Saudi Arabia pledged up to $600 billion in US investments.
US Envoy to Inspect Gaza Ceasefire; Saudi Arabia Pledges Massive US Investment
US envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Gaza to inspect the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, focusing on security in the Netzarim and Philadelphia Corridors; former Israeli minister Ben-Gvir condemned the truce as a national humiliation; Saudi Arabia pledged up to $600 billion in US investments.
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48% Bias Score
Israeli Official Reveals Details of Forthcoming Release of Palestinian Prisoners
An Israeli prison official who saved the life of Yahya Sinwar, whose brother is now a top Hamas commander, reveals details about the upcoming release of Palestinian prisoners, many convicted of deadly attacks, highlighting the internal divisions among factions.
Israeli Official Reveals Details of Forthcoming Release of Palestinian Prisoners
An Israeli prison official who saved the life of Yahya Sinwar, whose brother is now a top Hamas commander, reveals details about the upcoming release of Palestinian prisoners, many convicted of deadly attacks, highlighting the internal divisions among factions.
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56% Bias Score
Gaza Ceasefire: Hamas Victory Raises Regional Instability Concerns
The Gaza ceasefire, declared a victory by Hamas and its supporters, raises concerns across the Middle East, with regional powers monitoring Hamas's potential consolidation of power and the possible resurgence of Islamist groups. The phased nature of the deal adds to uncertainty and potential future ...
Gaza Ceasefire: Hamas Victory Raises Regional Instability Concerns
The Gaza ceasefire, declared a victory by Hamas and its supporters, raises concerns across the Middle East, with regional powers monitoring Hamas's potential consolidation of power and the possible resurgence of Islamist groups. The phased nature of the deal adds to uncertainty and potential future ...
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52% Bias Score
DEM Party Reports Positive Progress in Turkish Peace Talks
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan on December 28th, 2024, Turkey's DEM Party met with various political parties and representatives, reporting largely positive progress towards a peaceful resolution of the Kurdish conflict and planning another meeting with Öcalan soon.
DEM Party Reports Positive Progress in Turkish Peace Talks
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan on December 28th, 2024, Turkey's DEM Party met with various political parties and representatives, reporting largely positive progress towards a peaceful resolution of the Kurdish conflict and planning another meeting with Öcalan soon.
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40% Bias Score
Syria: Clashes Near Tishrin Dam Escalate Amid Shifting Political Landscape
Ongoing clashes between the Syrian National Army (SNA) and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near the Tishrin Dam in Northeastern Syria, lasting over a month, are escalating amid a shifting political landscape following an attack by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Quneitra. A meeting between SDF com...
Syria: Clashes Near Tishrin Dam Escalate Amid Shifting Political Landscape
Ongoing clashes between the Syrian National Army (SNA) and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near the Tishrin Dam in Northeastern Syria, lasting over a month, are escalating amid a shifting political landscape following an attack by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Quneitra. A meeting between SDF com...
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52% Bias Score
ICJ President Appointed Lebanon's Prime Minister
After a week of political change that saw Joseph Aoun become Lebanon's new president, Nawaf Salam, the president of the International Court of Justice, was appointed prime minister on Monday, succeeding Najib Mikati. Salam's appointment is largely seen as a victory for the reform movement and a sign...
ICJ President Appointed Lebanon's Prime Minister
After a week of political change that saw Joseph Aoun become Lebanon's new president, Nawaf Salam, the president of the International Court of Justice, was appointed prime minister on Monday, succeeding Najib Mikati. Salam's appointment is largely seen as a victory for the reform movement and a sign...
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48% Bias Score
Hamas Appoints Khalil al-Hayya as New Gaza Leader
Following the death of Yahya Sinwar in October 2024, Hamas appointed Khalil al-Hayya, a veteran leader with extensive experience in negotiations and deep knowledge of Gaza, as its new leader in Gaza; his appointment was announced on the group's website, signaling a new phase focused on rebuilding.
Hamas Appoints Khalil al-Hayya as New Gaza Leader
Following the death of Yahya Sinwar in October 2024, Hamas appointed Khalil al-Hayya, a veteran leader with extensive experience in negotiations and deep knowledge of Gaza, as its new leader in Gaza; his appointment was announced on the group's website, signaling a new phase focused on rebuilding.
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48% Bias Score
Experts Condemn NBC's Holt for Unchallenged Iranian Denial of Trump Assassination Plot
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denied Iranian involvement in a plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump during a Nightly News interview, a claim contradicted by the Justice Department and criticized by experts as a "bold-faced lie".
Experts Condemn NBC's Holt for Unchallenged Iranian Denial of Trump Assassination Plot
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denied Iranian involvement in a plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump during a Nightly News interview, a claim contradicted by the Justice Department and criticized by experts as a "bold-faced lie".
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56% Bias Score
Macron Visits Lebanon Amid Post-War Reconstruction Efforts
French President Macron visited Lebanon on Friday to meet the newly elected leaders following a 60-day ceasefire agreement in the 14-month war between Israel and Hezbollah, which killed over 4,000 and wounded over 16,000 in Lebanon, aiming to boost international confidence for reconstruction funds.
Macron Visits Lebanon Amid Post-War Reconstruction Efforts
French President Macron visited Lebanon on Friday to meet the newly elected leaders following a 60-day ceasefire agreement in the 14-month war between Israel and Hezbollah, which killed over 4,000 and wounded over 16,000 in Lebanon, aiming to boost international confidence for reconstruction funds.
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44% Bias Score
Gaza's Future Governance: Clashing Visions and the UNRWA Crisis
Arab states and European powers are urging Israel and the incoming Trump administration to allow the PA and UNRWA to oversee Gaza's recovery following a ceasefire, but Israel and the Trump team refuse to discuss post-ceasefire governance and plan to end all cooperation with UNRWA on January 30, rais...
Gaza's Future Governance: Clashing Visions and the UNRWA Crisis
Arab states and European powers are urging Israel and the incoming Trump administration to allow the PA and UNRWA to oversee Gaza's recovery following a ceasefire, but Israel and the Trump team refuse to discuss post-ceasefire governance and plan to end all cooperation with UNRWA on January 30, rais...
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48% Bias Score
Milei Receives Genesis Prize for Pro-Israel Stance
Argentine President Javier Milei won the Genesis Prize, a prestigious Israeli award, for his strong support of Israel, including plans to move the embassy to Jerusalem and prosecute those responsible for past attacks on Israeli targets in Argentina.
Milei Receives Genesis Prize for Pro-Israel Stance
Argentine President Javier Milei won the Genesis Prize, a prestigious Israeli award, for his strong support of Israel, including plans to move the embassy to Jerusalem and prosecute those responsible for past attacks on Israeli targets in Argentina.
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36% Bias Score
Iran-E3 Nuclear Talks in Geneva Amid Rising Tensions
Iran and the E3 group (Britain, France, and Germany) held talks in Geneva on January 13-14 to discuss Iran's nuclear program, which has seen uranium enrichment reach 60%, nearing weapons-grade levels, prompting concerns about potential sanctions re-imposition and the influence of the upcoming US pre...
Iran-E3 Nuclear Talks in Geneva Amid Rising Tensions
Iran and the E3 group (Britain, France, and Germany) held talks in Geneva on January 13-14 to discuss Iran's nuclear program, which has seen uranium enrichment reach 60%, nearing weapons-grade levels, prompting concerns about potential sanctions re-imposition and the influence of the upcoming US pre...
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44% Bias Score