Rocket Attack in Tel Aviv: 16 Injured, Houthi Group Claims Responsibility
A rocket fired from Yemen hit the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area on December 21, 2024, injuring 16 people with glass shards and causing anxiety in 21 others; the Iranian-backed Houthis claimed responsibility, stating they targeted an IDF military site with a hypersonic ballistic missile.
Rocket Attack in Tel Aviv: 16 Injured, Houthi Group Claims Responsibility
A rocket fired from Yemen hit the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area on December 21, 2024, injuring 16 people with glass shards and causing anxiety in 21 others; the Iranian-backed Houthis claimed responsibility, stating they targeted an IDF military site with a hypersonic ballistic missile.
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40% Bias Score
Lebanon Grapples with Triple Crisis Amidst Ceasefire and Impending Presidential Election
Lebanon faces multiple crises in 2024: a devastating Hezbollah-Israel conflict (Oct. 8, 2023-Dec. 2024) resulting in over 4,000 deaths and \$8.5 billion in damages; a prolonged financial collapse since 2019 with 44 percent of the population in poverty; and an ongoing presidential vacuum since Octobe...
Lebanon Grapples with Triple Crisis Amidst Ceasefire and Impending Presidential Election
Lebanon faces multiple crises in 2024: a devastating Hezbollah-Israel conflict (Oct. 8, 2023-Dec. 2024) resulting in over 4,000 deaths and \$8.5 billion in damages; a prolonged financial collapse since 2019 with 44 percent of the population in poverty; and an ongoing presidential vacuum since Octobe...
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48% Bias Score
Sweden Halts UNRWA Funding Amidst Israeli Ban
Sweden ended direct funding to UNRWA, redirecting \$69.3 million to other organizations due to an Israeli Knesset vote banning UNRWA operations; this impacts hundreds of thousands of Palestinian children's access to education and healthcare.
Sweden Halts UNRWA Funding Amidst Israeli Ban
Sweden ended direct funding to UNRWA, redirecting \$69.3 million to other organizations due to an Israeli Knesset vote banning UNRWA operations; this impacts hundreds of thousands of Palestinian children's access to education and healthcare.
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Holds First Official Talks with Syrian Rebel Group HTS
A high-level U.S. delegation met with the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Damascus, marking the first official U.S. contact with the group, aiming to gather information on missing Americans and explore a transition to an inclusive Syrian government following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime after...
U.S. Holds First Official Talks with Syrian Rebel Group HTS
A high-level U.S. delegation met with the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Damascus, marking the first official U.S. contact with the group, aiming to gather information on missing Americans and explore a transition to an inclusive Syrian government following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime after...
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60% Bias Score
US Resumes Diplomatic Ties with Post-Assad Syria
The US is sending a senior diplomat to Damascus to meet with the new Syrian leadership, marking a resumption of diplomatic relations after the fall of the Assad regime; this follows previous failed attempts by Iraq to mediate between Turkey and the Assad regime, highlighting the complex dynamics in ...
US Resumes Diplomatic Ties with Post-Assad Syria
The US is sending a senior diplomat to Damascus to meet with the new Syrian leadership, marking a resumption of diplomatic relations after the fall of the Assad regime; this follows previous failed attempts by Iraq to mediate between Turkey and the Assad regime, highlighting the complex dynamics in ...
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52% Bias Score
US Opens Dialogue with Syria's New Rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
Top US diplomats met with Syria's new de-facto rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), in Damascus on Friday, marking the first official US-HTS meeting since HTS overthrew the Assad regime in December 2023 and a potential shift in US foreign policy toward Syria.
US Opens Dialogue with Syria's New Rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
Top US diplomats met with Syria's new de-facto rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), in Damascus on Friday, marking the first official US-HTS meeting since HTS overthrew the Assad regime in December 2023 and a potential shift in US foreign policy toward Syria.
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48% Bias Score
Iran's Weakened "Axis of Resistance" After Syria's Fall
The collapse of the Syrian government significantly weakens Iran's "axis of resistance," impacting its proxies in Lebanon and Yemen and emboldening Israel and the US.
Iran's Weakened "Axis of Resistance" After Syria's Fall
The collapse of the Syrian government significantly weakens Iran's "axis of resistance," impacting its proxies in Lebanon and Yemen and emboldening Israel and the US.
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52% Bias Score
Pope Francis Condemns Gaza Airstrike Killing Seven Children
Pope Francis condemned the December 20th Israeli airstrike in Jabaliya, Gaza, that killed seven Palestinian children from one family, calling it "cruelty," and criticized Israel for blocking the Latin Patriarch's access to Gaza.
Pope Francis Condemns Gaza Airstrike Killing Seven Children
Pope Francis condemned the December 20th Israeli airstrike in Jabaliya, Gaza, that killed seven Palestinian children from one family, calling it "cruelty," and criticized Israel for blocking the Latin Patriarch's access to Gaza.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Doubles Syria Troop Presence Amidst Regional Instability
The U.S. military has secretly doubled its troop presence in Syria to 2,000, supporting the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) against ISIS, despite Turkey's opposition to the SDF and President-elect Trump's planned withdrawal. The conflict involves numerous armed groups including HTS, SMO, YPG, Turkish...
U.S. Doubles Syria Troop Presence Amidst Regional Instability
The U.S. military has secretly doubled its troop presence in Syria to 2,000, supporting the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) against ISIS, despite Turkey's opposition to the SDF and President-elect Trump's planned withdrawal. The conflict involves numerous armed groups including HTS, SMO, YPG, Turkish...
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60% Bias Score
Iran Seeks to Salvage Influence in Post-Assad Syria Amidst Regional Uncertainty
Iran seeks to salvage influence in Syria after Assad's fall to rebel groups, facing criticism for its past support and navigating new challenges from Turkey and internal crises.
Iran Seeks to Salvage Influence in Post-Assad Syria Amidst Regional Uncertainty
Iran seeks to salvage influence in Syria after Assad's fall to rebel groups, facing criticism for its past support and navigating new challenges from Turkey and internal crises.
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44% Bias Score
Netanyahu Consolidates Power Amidst Regional Shifts and Corruption Trial
In 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu consolidated his control over Gaza despite a ceasefire, significantly weakened Iran's regional influence, and faces a corruption trial while the future of Syria remains uncertain under HTS control.
Netanyahu Consolidates Power Amidst Regional Shifts and Corruption Trial
In 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu consolidated his control over Gaza despite a ceasefire, significantly weakened Iran's regional influence, and faces a corruption trial while the future of Syria remains uncertain under HTS control.
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56% Bias Score
IS Resurgence in Syria Heightened by Turkish Attacks
Amidst the ongoing Syrian conflict, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) warn of a resurgent Islamic State (IS), fueled by Turkey's attacks diverting SDF resources from counter-terrorism operations and creating a security vacuum, leading to increased IS activity and a potential prison break from facil...
IS Resurgence in Syria Heightened by Turkish Attacks
Amidst the ongoing Syrian conflict, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) warn of a resurgent Islamic State (IS), fueled by Turkey's attacks diverting SDF resources from counter-terrorism operations and creating a security vacuum, leading to increased IS activity and a potential prison break from facil...
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48% Bias Score