Russia's Syria Withdrawal and Potential Libya Buildup
Satellite imagery and flight tracking data reveal a significant Russian military withdrawal from Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime; Russia denies this and claims to be negotiating with the new Syrian government, but also reportedly moves military equipment to Libya.
Russia's Syria Withdrawal and Potential Libya Buildup
Satellite imagery and flight tracking data reveal a significant Russian military withdrawal from Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime; Russia denies this and claims to be negotiating with the new Syrian government, but also reportedly moves military equipment to Libya.
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40% Bias Score
US Drops Reward for Syrian Militant Leader After Damascus Meeting
The US has dropped its reward for the capture of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abou Mohammad al-Jolani following a meeting with US officials in Damascus on December 8th, amid concerns about the group's potential to pose threats to US interests and regional stability.
US Drops Reward for Syrian Militant Leader After Damascus Meeting
The US has dropped its reward for the capture of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abou Mohammad al-Jolani following a meeting with US officials in Damascus on December 8th, amid concerns about the group's potential to pose threats to US interests and regional stability.
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44% Bias Score
US Doubles Troop Presence in Syria Amid High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced that 2,000 US troops are currently in Syria, double the previously reported number, as a high-level US delegation prepares to visit Damascus to discuss counterterrorism efforts, human rights, and the search for journalist Austin Tice, amid concerns about the resurgence of ISIS...
US Doubles Troop Presence in Syria Amid High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced that 2,000 US troops are currently in Syria, double the previously reported number, as a high-level US delegation prepares to visit Damascus to discuss counterterrorism efforts, human rights, and the search for journalist Austin Tice, amid concerns about the resurgence of ISIS...
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Teenager Highlights Disparity in Safety During Recent Hezbollah Attacks
A 17-year-old Israeli teenager recounts their experiences during recent Hezbollah missile attacks, contrasting their access to shelters with the displacement of thousands of children near Israel's borders, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced safety measures and community resilience.
Israeli Teenager Highlights Disparity in Safety During Recent Hezbollah Attacks
A 17-year-old Israeli teenager recounts their experiences during recent Hezbollah missile attacks, contrasting their access to shelters with the displacement of thousands of children near Israel's borders, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced safety measures and community resilience.
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64% Bias Score
Syrian Activist Returns Home to Search for Father Missing Since 2013
Following the overthrow of the Assad regime, Syrian activist Wafa Mustafa returned to Syria to continue her decade-long search for her father, who disappeared in 2013; her story highlights the plight of 150,000 missing persons and the urgent need for international aid in locating them.
Syrian Activist Returns Home to Search for Father Missing Since 2013
Following the overthrow of the Assad regime, Syrian activist Wafa Mustafa returned to Syria to continue her decade-long search for her father, who disappeared in 2013; her story highlights the plight of 150,000 missing persons and the urgent need for international aid in locating them.
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24% Bias Score
Italy's Failed Syrian Diplomacy
Italy's attempt to re-establish diplomatic ties with Syria's Assad regime, diverging from EU partners, has failed after rebel advances in Damascus despite humanitarian aid efforts and secret talks focused on easing sanctions and assisting Christian minorities; this highlights the complexities of nav...
Italy's Failed Syrian Diplomacy
Italy's attempt to re-establish diplomatic ties with Syria's Assad regime, diverging from EU partners, has failed after rebel advances in Damascus despite humanitarian aid efforts and secret talks focused on easing sanctions and assisting Christian minorities; this highlights the complexities of nav...
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40% Bias Score
Houthi Movement Accused of Torture, Coercion, and Regional Aggression
A New York-based research center accuses Yemen's Houthi movement of using torture and coercion to maintain control, targeting opponents and religious minorities, smuggling weapons, diverting humanitarian aid, and attacking Red Sea shipping and Israel over the past 15 months.
Houthi Movement Accused of Torture, Coercion, and Regional Aggression
A New York-based research center accuses Yemen's Houthi movement of using torture and coercion to maintain control, targeting opponents and religious minorities, smuggling weapons, diverting humanitarian aid, and attacking Red Sea shipping and Israel over the past 15 months.
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Troop Presence in Syria More Than Doubles
The U.S. military presence in Syria has more than doubled to approximately 2,000 troops, a previously undisclosed increase that has been ongoing for months to over a year, augmenting operations against the Islamic State group amidst regional instability following the overthrow of Syrian President Ba...
U.S. Troop Presence in Syria More Than Doubles
The U.S. military presence in Syria has more than doubled to approximately 2,000 troops, a previously undisclosed increase that has been ongoing for months to over a year, augmenting operations against the Islamic State group amidst regional instability following the overthrow of Syrian President Ba...
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56% Bias Score
Israel Establishes Military Position in Syrian Village, Preventing Access to Farmland
Israeli forces have established a position in the Syrian village of Maariyah, near the Golan Heights, preventing local farmers from accessing their fields and raising concerns about the violation of a 1974 ceasefire agreement. Residents report being prevented from farming and moving freely, while Is...
Israel Establishes Military Position in Syrian Village, Preventing Access to Farmland
Israeli forces have established a position in the Syrian village of Maariyah, near the Golan Heights, preventing local farmers from accessing their fields and raising concerns about the violation of a 1974 ceasefire agreement. Residents report being prevented from farming and moving freely, while Is...
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36% Bias Score
Russia Withdraws Troops from Syrian Military Bases
Russia is reportedly withdrawing troops and weapons from its Syrian military bases, including Tartus port and Hmeimin airbase, according to international media citing high-ranking officials and satellite imagery; this follows a 49-year agreement with Assad, and despite Putin stating intent to keep t...
Russia Withdraws Troops from Syrian Military Bases
Russia is reportedly withdrawing troops and weapons from its Syrian military bases, including Tartus port and Hmeimin airbase, according to international media citing high-ranking officials and satellite imagery; this follows a 49-year agreement with Assad, and despite Putin stating intent to keep t...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Demands End to Support for Kurdish Militias in Syria
Turkish President Erdogan offered to help draft Syria's new constitution, demanding an end to support for Kurdish militias; the US sent officials to meet with Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS), a designated terrorist group now leading Syria; a fragile ceasefire prevents further clashes between pro-Turkish ...
Turkey Demands End to Support for Kurdish Militias in Syria
Turkish President Erdogan offered to help draft Syria's new constitution, demanding an end to support for Kurdish militias; the US sent officials to meet with Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS), a designated terrorist group now leading Syria; a fragile ceasefire prevents further clashes between pro-Turkish ...
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56% Bias Score
HRW Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza over Water Supply Targeting
A Human Rights Watch report alleges that Israel's deliberate targeting of Gaza's water infrastructure during the 14-month war constitutes genocide, citing evidence of damaged pipelines, destroyed reservoirs, and statements by Israeli ministers ordering a complete siege, leading to thousands of death...
HRW Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza over Water Supply Targeting
A Human Rights Watch report alleges that Israel's deliberate targeting of Gaza's water infrastructure during the 14-month war constitutes genocide, citing evidence of damaged pipelines, destroyed reservoirs, and statements by Israeli ministers ordering a complete siege, leading to thousands of death...
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60% Bias Score