Turkey's Pivotal Role in Post-Civil War Syria
After supporting Syrian rebels against Bashar al-Assad for over a decade, Turkey now aims to dismantle the Kurdish YPG group and establish a stable Syria, potentially repatriating millions of Syrian refugees and increasing its global influence under President Erdogan.
Turkey's Pivotal Role in Post-Civil War Syria
After supporting Syrian rebels against Bashar al-Assad for over a decade, Turkey now aims to dismantle the Kurdish YPG group and establish a stable Syria, potentially repatriating millions of Syrian refugees and increasing its global influence under President Erdogan.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Kurdish Commander Confirms Non-Syrian Fighters' Withdrawal Upon Ceasefire
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi announced that non-Syrian Kurdish fighters, including PKK members who helped battle ISIS, will leave Syria if a ceasefire with Turkey is reached; this is a major Turkish demand, and the fighters' departure marks a potential shift towards a political solution.
Syrian Kurdish Commander Confirms Non-Syrian Fighters' Withdrawal Upon Ceasefire
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi announced that non-Syrian Kurdish fighters, including PKK members who helped battle ISIS, will leave Syria if a ceasefire with Turkey is reached; this is a major Turkish demand, and the fighters' departure marks a potential shift towards a political solution.
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40% Bias Score
Satellite Imagery Suggests Potential Russian Military Withdrawal from Syria
New satellite images show increased activity at Russia's Khmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base in Syria, suggesting a potential Russian military withdrawal despite official statements of a regrouping; transport planes are observed removing cargo, and military vehicles are moving toward the bases.
Satellite Imagery Suggests Potential Russian Military Withdrawal from Syria
New satellite images show increased activity at Russia's Khmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base in Syria, suggesting a potential Russian military withdrawal despite official statements of a regrouping; transport planes are observed removing cargo, and military vehicles are moving toward the bases.
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40% Bias Score
Fall of Assad Regime Brings Renewed Hope for Syrian Cultural Rebirth
The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad after over 50 years of the Assad family's rule has sparked renewed hope among Syrian artists, writers, and journalists living in exile in Germany, who are now considering returning to help rebuild their nation's cultural scene following years of systematic...
Fall of Assad Regime Brings Renewed Hope for Syrian Cultural Rebirth
The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad after over 50 years of the Assad family's rule has sparked renewed hope among Syrian artists, writers, and journalists living in exile in Germany, who are now considering returning to help rebuild their nation's cultural scene following years of systematic...
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36% Bias Score
Golan Heights: Divided Sisters Reunite, Briefly, After Assad's Fall
Six Druze sisters, divided since 1967 by the Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights, are now able to see each other from across the border after the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime on December 8, 2023, reigniting a fragile hope for reunification.
Golan Heights: Divided Sisters Reunite, Briefly, After Assad's Fall
Six Druze sisters, divided since 1967 by the Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights, are now able to see each other from across the border after the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime on December 8, 2023, reigniting a fragile hope for reunification.
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36% Bias Score
Turkiye Rejects US-Claimed Ceasefire, Vows to Continue Syrian Operation
Turkiye denies a US-claimed ceasefire extension with Syrian Kurdish fighters, vowing to continue its military operation to remove them from northern Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad; a senior Turkish official called the US statement a mistake.
Turkiye Rejects US-Claimed Ceasefire, Vows to Continue Syrian Operation
Turkiye denies a US-claimed ceasefire extension with Syrian Kurdish fighters, vowing to continue its military operation to remove them from northern Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad; a senior Turkish official called the US statement a mistake.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey and Lebanon Condemn Israel's Continued Attacks
Turkish President Erdoğan and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati met in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement. Mikati detailed the ongoing damage and violations of Lebanese sovereignty, while Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's support for Lebanon an...
Turkey and Lebanon Condemn Israel's Continued Attacks
Turkish President Erdoğan and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati met in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement. Mikati detailed the ongoing damage and violations of Lebanese sovereignty, while Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's support for Lebanon an...
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48% Bias Score
Israel Extends Military Presence on Mount Hermon Until 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to remain on Syria's Mount Hermon until at least 2025, citing security concerns after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime and raising concerns among Arab states and the new Syrian government of a land grab. This follows Israel's...
Israel Extends Military Presence on Mount Hermon Until 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to remain on Syria's Mount Hermon until at least 2025, citing security concerns after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime and raising concerns among Arab states and the new Syrian government of a land grab. This follows Israel's...
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HTS Leader Assures Syria Poses No Threat Amidst Concerns Over Taliban-like Flag
After seizing control of Syria, the rebel group Heyet Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Ahmed al-Shara, assures the country poses no threat and calls for sanctions to be lifted, but the display of a flag similar to the Taliban's raised concerns about the future.
HTS Leader Assures Syria Poses No Threat Amidst Concerns Over Taliban-like Flag
After seizing control of Syria, the rebel group Heyet Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Ahmed al-Shara, assures the country poses no threat and calls for sanctions to be lifted, but the display of a flag similar to the Taliban's raised concerns about the future.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Growing Influence in Post-Civil War Syria
Turkey's influence in Syria has significantly increased following the civil war, with its close ties to the now-ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) granting Turkey considerable leverage over the new Syrian government, despite HTS's contested legitimacy and Turkey's denial of controlling Syria.
Turkey's Growing Influence in Post-Civil War Syria
Turkey's influence in Syria has significantly increased following the civil war, with its close ties to the now-ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) granting Turkey considerable leverage over the new Syrian government, despite HTS's contested legitimacy and Turkey's denial of controlling Syria.
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36% Bias Score
Alawite Fears Rise as HTS Takes Power in Syria
The ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after a rebel offensive has led to celebrations in Damascus, but many Alawite Syrians fear persecution under the new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) government, despite HTS promises to protect minority rights.
Alawite Fears Rise as HTS Takes Power in Syria
The ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after a rebel offensive has led to celebrations in Damascus, but many Alawite Syrians fear persecution under the new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) government, despite HTS promises to protect minority rights.
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52% Bias Score
Putin Claims Success in Syria Despite Assad's Fall
President Vladimir Putin declared Russia's intervention in Syria a success despite the recent ouster of Bashar al-Assad, citing the prevention of a terrorist enclave and the desire of many countries to engage with the new Syrian government. He also mentioned evacuating 4,000 Iranian fighters and wil...
Putin Claims Success in Syria Despite Assad's Fall
President Vladimir Putin declared Russia's intervention in Syria a success despite the recent ouster of Bashar al-Assad, citing the prevention of a terrorist enclave and the desire of many countries to engage with the new Syrian government. He also mentioned evacuating 4,000 Iranian fighters and wil...
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56% Bias Score