Hezbollah's Founding: A Four-Decade-Long Strategic Alliance
In the summer of 1982, Syrian and Iranian intelligence agencies secretly created Hezbollah in Lebanon, forming a strategic alliance against Saddam Hussein that profoundly impacted the Lebanese and regional landscape for four decades, until recently showing signs of strain.
Hezbollah's Founding: A Four-Decade-Long Strategic Alliance
In the summer of 1982, Syrian and Iranian intelligence agencies secretly created Hezbollah in Lebanon, forming a strategic alliance against Saddam Hussein that profoundly impacted the Lebanese and regional landscape for four decades, until recently showing signs of strain.
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44% Bias Score
UK's Double Standard: Lavish Qatar Visit Contrasts with Potential Netanyahu Arrest
The UK's decision to host Qatar's emir on a state visit while potentially arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon entry highlights a stark moral double standard, considering the contrasting human rights records and global contributions of both nations.
UK's Double Standard: Lavish Qatar Visit Contrasts with Potential Netanyahu Arrest
The UK's decision to host Qatar's emir on a state visit while potentially arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon entry highlights a stark moral double standard, considering the contrasting human rights records and global contributions of both nations.
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72% Bias Score
Syrian Militant Al-Jolani Reveals Real Name Amidst Strategic Shift
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, former Al Qaeda affiliate, now leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), controlling Idlib province and 4 million people in Syria; he has publicly revealed his real name, highlighting a strategic shift to present a moderate image while facing human rights concerns and US designation ...
Syrian Militant Al-Jolani Reveals Real Name Amidst Strategic Shift
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, former Al Qaeda affiliate, now leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), controlling Idlib province and 4 million people in Syria; he has publicly revealed his real name, highlighting a strategic shift to present a moderate image while facing human rights concerns and US designation ...
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44% Bias Score
Soylu Announces Retirement from Active Turkish Politics
Turkey's former Interior Minister, Süleyman Soylu, announced his retirement from active politics, contingent upon President Erdoğan's retirement, following a career marked by significant policy decisions and political events, including counter-terrorism efforts and controversial statements.
Soylu Announces Retirement from Active Turkish Politics
Turkey's former Interior Minister, Süleyman Soylu, announced his retirement from active politics, contingent upon President Erdoğan's retirement, following a career marked by significant policy decisions and political events, including counter-terrorism efforts and controversial statements.
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56% Bias Score
Abbas Nominates Successor Amid Gaza Crisis and PA Instability
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, facing criticism amid the Gaza war and financial pressure, nominated Rawhi Fattouh as his successor, who will serve for 90 days before elections if Abbas is unable to continue.
Abbas Nominates Successor Amid Gaza Crisis and PA Instability
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, facing criticism amid the Gaza war and financial pressure, nominated Rawhi Fattouh as his successor, who will serve for 90 days before elections if Abbas is unable to continue.
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36% Bias Score
Muslim Disappointment Over Trump's Cabinet
American Muslim leaders express disappointment over Donald Trump's cabinet picks, many of whom are considered pro-Israel, following their support for his election.
Muslim Disappointment Over Trump's Cabinet
American Muslim leaders express disappointment over Donald Trump's cabinet picks, many of whom are considered pro-Israel, following their support for his election.
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40% Bias Score
Assad's Syria: Brutality, Vulnerability, and a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria, marked by brutality and oppression, led to a devastating civil war causing over 500,000 deaths and millions of displaced people; despite initial hopes for reform, his regime prioritized control through fear and violence, leaving the country vulnerable to further inst...
Assad's Syria: Brutality, Vulnerability, and a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria, marked by brutality and oppression, led to a devastating civil war causing over 500,000 deaths and millions of displaced people; despite initial hopes for reform, his regime prioritized control through fear and violence, leaving the country vulnerable to further inst...
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64% Bias Score
"Hamas Attacks Strengthened Netanyahu's Political Position: Clinton"
"Former President Bill Clinton argued at the New York Times DealBook summit that Hamas's October 7 attacks paradoxically strengthened Benjamin Netanyahu's political position in Israel, shifting the political landscape due to the attacks' initial negative impact on the IDF and internal Israeli politi...
"Hamas Attacks Strengthened Netanyahu's Political Position: Clinton"
"Former President Bill Clinton argued at the New York Times DealBook summit that Hamas's October 7 attacks paradoxically strengthened Benjamin Netanyahu's political position in Israel, shifting the political landscape due to the attacks' initial negative impact on the IDF and internal Israeli politi...
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48% Bias Score
Australia Shifts Stance on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Questioning Two-State Solution
Australia reversed its long-standing policy by voting in favor of a UN resolution demanding Israel end its presence in occupied Palestinian territories, reflecting a global shift in perspective on the viability of the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Australia Shifts Stance on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Questioning Two-State Solution
Australia reversed its long-standing policy by voting in favor of a UN resolution demanding Israel end its presence in occupied Palestinian territories, reflecting a global shift in perspective on the viability of the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Kushner and Boulos to Key Diplomatic Roles
Donald Trump appointed Charles Kushner as US Ambassador to France and Massad Boulos, a Lebanese-American businessman who actively campaigned for him, as his chief Middle East advisor, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the role of personal connections in foreign policy.
Trump Appoints Kushner and Boulos to Key Diplomatic Roles
Donald Trump appointed Charles Kushner as US Ambassador to France and Massad Boulos, a Lebanese-American businessman who actively campaigned for him, as his chief Middle East advisor, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the role of personal connections in foreign policy.
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36% Bias Score
Tunisia\'s Democratic Backslide Under Saied
Tunisian President Kais Saied\'s 2021 power grab, consolidating executive power and suppressing opposition, marked a sharp reversal of the post-2011 democratic transition, reflecting public disillusionment with prior governance and a broader appeal of authoritarian rule.
Tunisia\'s Democratic Backslide Under Saied
Tunisian President Kais Saied\'s 2021 power grab, consolidating executive power and suppressing opposition, marked a sharp reversal of the post-2011 democratic transition, reflecting public disillusionment with prior governance and a broader appeal of authoritarian rule.
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48% Bias Score
US Warns Turkey Against Hosting Hamas Leaders
The US warned Turkey against hosting Hamas leaders after reports surfaced of senior Hamas officials relocating from Qatar to Turkey following Qatar's withdrawal from Gaza conflict mediation.
US Warns Turkey Against Hosting Hamas Leaders
The US warned Turkey against hosting Hamas leaders after reports surfaced of senior Hamas officials relocating from Qatar to Turkey following Qatar's withdrawal from Gaza conflict mediation.
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40% Bias Score