Assad Claims Unplanned Departure from Syria Following Rebel Takeover
On December 16, from Moscow, former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad released a statement via Telegram claiming his departure from Syria was unplanned and that he fought alongside his army until their defeat by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel forces on December 8, after which he was evacuated by Russia f...
Assad Claims Unplanned Departure from Syria Following Rebel Takeover
On December 16, from Moscow, former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad released a statement via Telegram claiming his departure from Syria was unplanned and that he fought alongside his army until their defeat by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel forces on December 8, after which he was evacuated by Russia f...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Assad's Fall Shakes Iran's Regime
The surprise collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has caused concern within Iran's leadership, who fear a similar fate due to shared authoritarian characteristics and economic hardships, reviving hopes for change amongst Iranians disillusioned by the government's heavy-handed suppre...
Assad's Fall Shakes Iran's Regime
The surprise collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has caused concern within Iran's leadership, who fear a similar fate due to shared authoritarian characteristics and economic hardships, reviving hopes for change amongst Iranians disillusioned by the government's heavy-handed suppre...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Gaza: Virus Outbreak and Cycle of Violence Impact Children
A virus outbreak, especially affecting children in Gaza, features shortness of breath and coughing, worsened by the discovery of polio in water samples; alongside this, a pervasive cycle of violence within families reveals a deeper societal crisis.
Gaza: Virus Outbreak and Cycle of Violence Impact Children
A virus outbreak, especially affecting children in Gaza, features shortness of breath and coughing, worsened by the discovery of polio in water samples; alongside this, a pervasive cycle of violence within families reveals a deeper societal crisis.
Progress
76% Bias Score
Assad Claims Unplanned Escape from Syria
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad claims his departure to Russia on December 8th, 2024, was unplanned, triggered by an attack on a Russian airbase where he sought refuge after the fall of Damascus; this account contradicts earlier reports of a planned escape.
Assad Claims Unplanned Escape from Syria
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad claims his departure to Russia on December 8th, 2024, was unplanned, triggered by an attack on a Russian airbase where he sought refuge after the fall of Damascus; this account contradicts earlier reports of a planned escape.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Kadyrov Urges Russia to Remove Syrian Rebel Group HTS from Terrorist List
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov urged Russia to remove the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its terrorist list, proposing contact groups and humanitarian aid following HTS's overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8th after five decades of rule; Russia evacuated at least 40...
Kadyrov Urges Russia to Remove Syrian Rebel Group HTS from Terrorist List
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov urged Russia to remove the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its terrorist list, proposing contact groups and humanitarian aid following HTS's overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8th after five decades of rule; Russia evacuated at least 40...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Qatar Reopens Damascus Embassy After Syrian Regime Change
Qatar reopened its embassy in Damascus on December 17, 2024, 13 years after severing ties, signaling support for Syria's new interim government following a successful opposition offensive that led to President Bashar Assad's resignation and the takeover of major cities, including Damascus.
Qatar Reopens Damascus Embassy After Syrian Regime Change
Qatar reopened its embassy in Damascus on December 17, 2024, 13 years after severing ties, signaling support for Syria's new interim government following a successful opposition offensive that led to President Bashar Assad's resignation and the takeover of major cities, including Damascus.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Assad Flees Syria Amid Rebel Takeover of Damascus
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia on December 8th following a rapid offensive by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham that seized control of Damascus; Assad's Telegram statement portrays his actions as those of a dedicated leader fighting terrorism until the last moment, contrasting with inter...
Assad Flees Syria Amid Rebel Takeover of Damascus
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia on December 8th following a rapid offensive by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham that seized control of Damascus; Assad's Telegram statement portrays his actions as those of a dedicated leader fighting terrorism until the last moment, contrasting with inter...
Progress
60% Bias Score
Trump: Turkey Holds Key to Syria's Future
President-elect Trump stated that Turkey holds the key to Syria's future after the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by Islamists; he is unsure about keeping 900 US troops in Syria, and his comments on Iran and Israel were vague.
Trump: Turkey Holds Key to Syria's Future
President-elect Trump stated that Turkey holds the key to Syria's future after the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by Islamists; he is unsure about keeping 900 US troops in Syria, and his comments on Iran and Israel were vague.
Progress
44% Bias Score
EU Seeks Contact with Syria's New HTS-Led Government Amidst Power Vacuum
Following President Bashar Assad's unplanned departure from Syria amid intensified attacks on December 8th, Germany's Michael Ohnmacht is leading EU efforts to contact Syria's new HTS-led government, while Israel plans to double the population of the occupied Golan Heights and Western powers weigh h...
EU Seeks Contact with Syria's New HTS-Led Government Amidst Power Vacuum
Following President Bashar Assad's unplanned departure from Syria amid intensified attacks on December 8th, Germany's Michael Ohnmacht is leading EU efforts to contact Syria's new HTS-led government, while Israel plans to double the population of the occupied Golan Heights and Western powers weigh h...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Houthi Missile Intercepted Over Tel Aviv, Fragments Hit Jerusalem Building
On Monday, Israel's Arrow defense system intercepted a Houthi missile launched from Yemen, causing sirens in Tel Aviv and surrounding areas; missile fragments hit a Jerusalem building, but there were no injuries; Ben Gurion Airport temporarily suspended takeoffs and landings.
Houthi Missile Intercepted Over Tel Aviv, Fragments Hit Jerusalem Building
On Monday, Israel's Arrow defense system intercepted a Houthi missile launched from Yemen, causing sirens in Tel Aviv and surrounding areas; missile fragments hit a Jerusalem building, but there were no injuries; Ben Gurion Airport temporarily suspended takeoffs and landings.
Progress
36% Bias Score
UK Confirms Diplomatic Contact with Syrian Rebel Group HTS
The UK government confirmed diplomatic contact with the Syrian rebel group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), despite its terrorist listing, following a similar US announcement; a £50 million aid package for vulnerable Syrians was also revealed.
UK Confirms Diplomatic Contact with Syrian Rebel Group HTS
The UK government confirmed diplomatic contact with the Syrian rebel group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), despite its terrorist listing, following a similar US announcement; a £50 million aid package for vulnerable Syrians was also revealed.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Qatar Reopens Syrian Embassy After Assad's Fall
Qatar reopened its embassy in Syria on Tuesday, more than 13 years after closing it due to Assad's violent crackdown on demonstrators in 2011; this contrasts with other countries' cautious approach and the recent diplomatic contacts between the UK and US with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group.
Qatar Reopens Syrian Embassy After Assad's Fall
Qatar reopened its embassy in Syria on Tuesday, more than 13 years after closing it due to Assad's violent crackdown on demonstrators in 2011; this contrasts with other countries' cautious approach and the recent diplomatic contacts between the UK and US with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group.
Progress
48% Bias Score