Syria's $5.6 Billion Captagon Trade Disrupted by Rebel Seizure
Rebel forces in Syria have seized Captagon production facilities allegedly controlled by the Assad regime, disrupting a $5.6 billion annual drug trade that provided significant funding for the government during the civil war.
Syria's $5.6 Billion Captagon Trade Disrupted by Rebel Seizure
Rebel forces in Syria have seized Captagon production facilities allegedly controlled by the Assad regime, disrupting a $5.6 billion annual drug trade that provided significant funding for the government during the civil war.
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48% Bias Score
Friendly Fire Downed US Navy Pilots Over Red Sea
Two US Navy pilots were shot down by the USS Gettysburg over the Red Sea on Sunday during a US airstrike against Yemeni Houthi rebels, highlighting the dangers of the region.
Friendly Fire Downed US Navy Pilots Over Red Sea
Two US Navy pilots were shot down by the USS Gettysburg over the Red Sea on Sunday during a US airstrike against Yemeni Houthi rebels, highlighting the dangers of the region.
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36% Bias Score
US Navy Ship Shoots Down Own Fighter Jet Over Red Sea
A US Navy guided-missile cruiser, the USS Gettysburg, mistakenly shot down a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet over the Red Sea on Saturday, injuring one pilot; the incident occurred during an operation against Houthi rebels.
US Navy Ship Shoots Down Own Fighter Jet Over Red Sea
A US Navy guided-missile cruiser, the USS Gettysburg, mistakenly shot down a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet over the Red Sea on Saturday, injuring one pilot; the incident occurred during an operation against Houthi rebels.
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40% Bias Score
Israel's Syria Strategy: Realpolitik over Kurdish Alliance
Israel's proposed Kurdish alliance faces challenges due to Turkey's growing influence in Syria; a realpolitik approach focusing on shared interests with Turkey and US mediation offers a more viable strategy.
Israel's Syria Strategy: Realpolitik over Kurdish Alliance
Israel's proposed Kurdish alliance faces challenges due to Turkey's growing influence in Syria; a realpolitik approach focusing on shared interests with Turkey and US mediation offers a more viable strategy.
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56% Bias Score
International Recognition of Syria's New HTS-Led Government
Following a takeover by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on December 8th, several countries, including Turkey, the US, and Saudi Arabia, have initiated contact with the new Syrian leadership, signaling a potential shift in regional geopolitics.
International Recognition of Syria's New HTS-Led Government
Following a takeover by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on December 8th, several countries, including Turkey, the US, and Saudi Arabia, have initiated contact with the new Syrian leadership, signaling a potential shift in regional geopolitics.
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52% Bias Score
US Navy Jet Shot Down by Friendly Fire in Yemen Operation
A US Navy F/A-18 fighter jet was mistakenly shot down by a US Navy guided-missile cruiser in the Red Sea on January 20, 2024, injuring one crew member, during a US military operation against Houthi rebels in Yemen following a series of Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
US Navy Jet Shot Down by Friendly Fire in Yemen Operation
A US Navy F/A-18 fighter jet was mistakenly shot down by a US Navy guided-missile cruiser in the Red Sea on January 20, 2024, injuring one crew member, during a US military operation against Houthi rebels in Yemen following a series of Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
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44% Bias Score
Biden's Steadfast Israel Support Amidst Gaza Conflict"
President Joe Biden's unwavering support for Israel during the Gaza conflict, despite criticism from within his party and challenges from Prime Minister Netanyahu, has defined his approach to the ongoing crisis, including drawing a 'red line' against an attack on Rafah which was ultimately ignored b...
Biden's Steadfast Israel Support Amidst Gaza Conflict"
President Joe Biden's unwavering support for Israel during the Gaza conflict, despite criticism from within his party and challenges from Prime Minister Netanyahu, has defined his approach to the ongoing crisis, including drawing a 'red line' against an attack on Rafah which was ultimately ignored b...
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56% Bias Score
Turkey and HTS Agree to Strengthen Ties, Collaborate on Syria's Reconstruction
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday, agreeing to strengthen bilateral ties and collaborate on Syria's reconstruction, including the return of displaced Syrians and the disarmament of various factions.
Turkey and HTS Agree to Strengthen Ties, Collaborate on Syria's Reconstruction
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday, agreeing to strengthen bilateral ties and collaborate on Syria's reconstruction, including the return of displaced Syrians and the disarmament of various factions.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Opposition Reclaims Aleppo After Eight Years
After eight years under regime control, Syrian opposition forces retook Aleppo on November 30, 2024, fueled by the Syrian Army's weakened state and its allies' preoccupation with other conflicts; returning fighters expressed hope for rebuilding their city.
Syrian Opposition Reclaims Aleppo After Eight Years
After eight years under regime control, Syrian opposition forces retook Aleppo on November 30, 2024, fueled by the Syrian Army's weakened state and its allies' preoccupation with other conflicts; returning fighters expressed hope for rebuilding their city.
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48% Bias Score
Aleppo Christians Face Uncertain Future Under Islamist Rule
Following the Islamist takeover of Aleppo, Syria, the Christian community faces uncertainty despite initial assurances from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) of respecting their existence; however, some incidents of intolerance have been reported, raising concerns about the future.
Aleppo Christians Face Uncertain Future Under Islamist Rule
Following the Islamist takeover of Aleppo, Syria, the Christian community faces uncertainty despite initial assurances from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) of respecting their existence; however, some incidents of intolerance have been reported, raising concerns about the future.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Anticipates Expulsion of Kurdish YPG Fighters from Northeastern Syria
Turkey expects its supported Syrian forces to expel Kurdish YPG fighters from northeastern Syria, escalating tensions with the US and the SDF who support the YPG. This follows the recent fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and an increase in the number of US troops present in Syria to 2000.
Turkey Anticipates Expulsion of Kurdish YPG Fighters from Northeastern Syria
Turkey expects its supported Syrian forces to expel Kurdish YPG fighters from northeastern Syria, escalating tensions with the US and the SDF who support the YPG. This follows the recent fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and an increase in the number of US troops present in Syria to 2000.
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44% Bias Score
US Fighter Jet Shot Down by US Cruiser in Red Sea
A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet was accidentally shot down by the USS Gettysburg in the Red Sea on [Date], resulting in minor injuries to one pilot; the incident is under investigation amidst ongoing conflict with Houthi rebels.
US Fighter Jet Shot Down by US Cruiser in Red Sea
A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet was accidentally shot down by the USS Gettysburg in the Red Sea on [Date], resulting in minor injuries to one pilot; the incident is under investigation amidst ongoing conflict with Houthi rebels.
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40% Bias Score