UN, Lebanon Urge Faster Israeli Withdrawal Amid Ceasefire Violations
The UN and Lebanon's Prime Minister urged Israel to speed up its troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon nearly a month after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, amid ongoing accusations of violations by both sides. The Lebanese army has begun deploying in areas following Israeli troop withdraw...
UN, Lebanon Urge Faster Israeli Withdrawal Amid Ceasefire Violations
The UN and Lebanon's Prime Minister urged Israel to speed up its troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon nearly a month after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, amid ongoing accusations of violations by both sides. The Lebanese army has begun deploying in areas following Israeli troop withdraw...
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60% Bias Score
Syria's Fall Shakes Iran's Regime
The fall of the Syrian regime has created significant concern within Iran's ruling elite, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issuing warnings against dissent amidst a severe economic crisis and loss of regional allies; Iranian activists believe the regime's legitimacy is crumbling, leading to uncertai...
Syria's Fall Shakes Iran's Regime
The fall of the Syrian regime has created significant concern within Iran's ruling elite, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issuing warnings against dissent amidst a severe economic crisis and loss of regional allies; Iranian activists believe the regime's legitimacy is crumbling, leading to uncertai...
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48% Bias Score
Mikati's Southern Lebanon Visit Underscores Commitment to Israel Ceasefire
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited southern Lebanon this week to demonstrate commitment to a ceasefire agreement with Israel following a month of fighting and Hezbollah's long-term occupation of the region, emphasizing the Lebanese army's role in enforcing UN resolution 1701.
Mikati's Southern Lebanon Visit Underscores Commitment to Israel Ceasefire
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited southern Lebanon this week to demonstrate commitment to a ceasefire agreement with Israel following a month of fighting and Hezbollah's long-term occupation of the region, emphasizing the Lebanese army's role in enforcing UN resolution 1701.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Syria Gamble: Uncertain Triumph
Turkey celebrates its success in influencing Syria's regime change, but faces unresolved issues like the Syrian refugee crisis and potential US countermeasures protecting Kurdish groups in northern Syria, creating long-term uncertainty.
Turkey's Syria Gamble: Uncertain Triumph
Turkey celebrates its success in influencing Syria's regime change, but faces unresolved issues like the Syrian refugee crisis and potential US countermeasures protecting Kurdish groups in northern Syria, creating long-term uncertainty.
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36% Bias Score
DEM Party Delegation Visits Iraqi Kurdistan, Discusses Syria's Future
A delegation from the DEM Party, led by Tülay Hatimoğulları, visited Iraqi Kurdistan on October 26-27, 2023, meeting with KYB leader Bafel Talabani and visiting Celal Talabani's tomb; discussions focused on the situation in Syria and building a democratic process there, highlighting the pursuit of p...
DEM Party Delegation Visits Iraqi Kurdistan, Discusses Syria's Future
A delegation from the DEM Party, led by Tülay Hatimoğulları, visited Iraqi Kurdistan on October 26-27, 2023, meeting with KYB leader Bafel Talabani and visiting Celal Talabani's tomb; discussions focused on the situation in Syria and building a democratic process there, highlighting the pursuit of p...
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44% Bias Score
Murdoch: Israel Won't Be Alone Anymore Under Trump
At a Sydney Chanukah event, media mogul Rupert Murdoch praised Israel's resilience while criticizing the Biden administration for allegedly isolating Israel, expressing optimism for renewed US support under President-elect Trump.
Murdoch: Israel Won't Be Alone Anymore Under Trump
At a Sydney Chanukah event, media mogul Rupert Murdoch praised Israel's resilience while criticizing the Biden administration for allegedly isolating Israel, expressing optimism for renewed US support under President-elect Trump.
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60% Bias Score
US Lifts Bounty on Syrian Rebel Leader After Meeting
The Biden administration lifted a $10 million bounty on Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), after a meeting between a U.S. envoy and al-Sharaa to discuss regional issues and prevent HTS from threatening U.S. interests or those of Syria's neighbors; HTS overthrew Bashar al-Assad ea...
US Lifts Bounty on Syrian Rebel Leader After Meeting
The Biden administration lifted a $10 million bounty on Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), after a meeting between a U.S. envoy and al-Sharaa to discuss regional issues and prevent HTS from threatening U.S. interests or those of Syria's neighbors; HTS overthrew Bashar al-Assad ea...
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56% Bias Score
Friendly Fire Downs U.S. Jet; Houthis Falsely Claim Victory
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet was shot down on Sunday by friendly fire from the USS Gettysburg in the CENTCOM area of responsibility; two pilots ejected safely, one with minor injuries, while the Iran-backed Houthi rebels falsely claimed responsibility, highlighting the challenges of combating dis...
Friendly Fire Downs U.S. Jet; Houthis Falsely Claim Victory
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet was shot down on Sunday by friendly fire from the USS Gettysburg in the CENTCOM area of responsibility; two pilots ejected safely, one with minor injuries, while the Iran-backed Houthi rebels falsely claimed responsibility, highlighting the challenges of combating dis...
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48% Bias Score
Israel Seizes Syrian Territory Near Golan Heights
Israel seized approximately 400 square kilometers of Syrian territory near the Golan Heights, citing security concerns following the fall of the Assad regime. This action, condemned by Arab nations, is viewed by some as a potential land grab despite Israel's claim it is a temporary measure.
Israel Seizes Syrian Territory Near Golan Heights
Israel seized approximately 400 square kilometers of Syrian territory near the Golan Heights, citing security concerns following the fall of the Assad regime. This action, condemned by Arab nations, is viewed by some as a potential land grab despite Israel's claim it is a temporary measure.
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16% Bias Score
Pope Francis Calls for Christmas Ceasefire in Ukraine and Gaza
Pope Francis, in his Sunday Angelus address, called for a Christmas ceasefire in all war zones, condemning the violence in Ukraine and Gaza, particularly the targeting of civilians and infrastructure like hospitals and schools. His envoy was unable to enter Gaza due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
Pope Francis Calls for Christmas Ceasefire in Ukraine and Gaza
Pope Francis, in his Sunday Angelus address, called for a Christmas ceasefire in all war zones, condemning the violence in Ukraine and Gaza, particularly the targeting of civilians and infrastructure like hospitals and schools. His envoy was unable to enter Gaza due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
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32% Bias Score
Turkish NGOs to Hold Annual Palestine Demonstration
The Milli İrade Platformu, a coalition of 308 Turkish NGOs, announced a demonstration on the Galata Bridge in Istanbul on January 1st, 2024, to advocate for Palestinian rights, starting with morning prayers at various mosques and culminating in a march to the bridge.
Turkish NGOs to Hold Annual Palestine Demonstration
The Milli İrade Platformu, a coalition of 308 Turkish NGOs, announced a demonstration on the Galata Bridge in Istanbul on January 1st, 2024, to advocate for Palestinian rights, starting with morning prayers at various mosques and culminating in a march to the bridge.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's Syrian Activities Fuel Greek Security Concerns
Greece is deeply concerned about Turkey's expanding role in Syria, especially the potential signing of a maritime agreement with Syria that would affect Cyprus and destabilize the East Mediterranean, further complicated by the warming relationship between Turkey and the incoming US administration.
Turkey's Syrian Activities Fuel Greek Security Concerns
Greece is deeply concerned about Turkey's expanding role in Syria, especially the potential signing of a maritime agreement with Syria that would affect Cyprus and destabilize the East Mediterranean, further complicated by the warming relationship between Turkey and the incoming US administration.
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40% Bias Score