Syrian Army Repels Major Extremist Attack Amidst Accusations of U.S. Involvement
On November 27, 2023, Jabhat al-Nusra launched a large-scale attack on Syria's northern governorates, prompting a counteroffensive by Syrian government forces; Russia accuses the U.S. of supporting terrorists and occupying resource-rich areas in northeastern Syria.
Syrian Army Repels Major Extremist Attack Amidst Accusations of U.S. Involvement
On November 27, 2023, Jabhat al-Nusra launched a large-scale attack on Syria's northern governorates, prompting a counteroffensive by Syrian government forces; Russia accuses the U.S. of supporting terrorists and occupying resource-rich areas in northeastern Syria.
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60% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Aleppo in Major Syrian Offensive
A jihadist group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a major offensive in western Syria, capturing Aleppo after pushing back the Syrian army; this follows a broader conflict involving Syrian government forces, supported by Russia and Iraq, against various opposition groups and Turkey.
HTS Seizes Aleppo in Major Syrian Offensive
A jihadist group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a major offensive in western Syria, capturing Aleppo after pushing back the Syrian army; this follows a broader conflict involving Syrian government forces, supported by Russia and Iraq, against various opposition groups and Turkey.
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44% Bias Score
Macron Cuts Short Saudi Visit Amidst Impending French Government Collapse
During a state visit to Saudi Arabia, French President Macron visited the Al-Ula oasis, a $20 billion tourism project co-piloted by France, before returning early to Paris to face a likely no-confidence vote against Michel Barnier's government.
Macron Cuts Short Saudi Visit Amidst Impending French Government Collapse
During a state visit to Saudi Arabia, French President Macron visited the Al-Ula oasis, a $20 billion tourism project co-piloted by France, before returning early to Paris to face a likely no-confidence vote against Michel Barnier's government.
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48% Bias Score
Syria Conflict: Russia Blames External Actors as Syrian Army Launches Counter-Offensive
Following an offensive by armed opposition groups in Syria led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Russia blames external forces, including Ukraine, for supporting the attack, while Turkey points to the Syrian government's policies. The Syrian army has launched a counter-offensive, regaining some territo...
Syria Conflict: Russia Blames External Actors as Syrian Army Launches Counter-Offensive
Following an offensive by armed opposition groups in Syria led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Russia blames external forces, including Ukraine, for supporting the attack, while Turkey points to the Syrian government's policies. The Syrian army has launched a counter-offensive, regaining some territo...
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48% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Part of Aleppo, Pledges Tolerance Amid Concerns
The Sunni Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of parts of Aleppo and surrounding villages in Syria, pledging tolerance towards minorities despite their history of human rights abuses and designation as a terrorist organization; this seizure comes amid Syria's ongoing civil war...
HTS Seizes Part of Aleppo, Pledges Tolerance Amid Concerns
The Sunni Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of parts of Aleppo and surrounding villages in Syria, pledging tolerance towards minorities despite their history of human rights abuses and designation as a terrorist organization; this seizure comes amid Syria's ongoing civil war...
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40% Bias Score
Setbacks in Syria Weaken Iran's Regional "Axis of Resistance"
Iran acknowledges that recent military setbacks suffered by the Syrian regime, part of its "axis of resistance," are severely weakening its regional influence and power. This follows attacks on Israel after the October 7th Hamas attacks; however, these actions have been met with stronger resistance ...
Setbacks in Syria Weaken Iran's Regional "Axis of Resistance"
Iran acknowledges that recent military setbacks suffered by the Syrian regime, part of its "axis of resistance," are severely weakening its regional influence and power. This follows attacks on Israel after the October 7th Hamas attacks; however, these actions have been met with stronger resistance ...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Prioritizes Immediate Hostage Release in the Middle East
President-elect Donald Trump's new Middle East advisor, Massad Boulos, announced that the administration will prioritize the immediate release of hostages in the Middle East, separate from the Gaza situation, with the help of several countries, including Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and Turkey, within a te...
Trump Administration Prioritizes Immediate Hostage Release in the Middle East
President-elect Donald Trump's new Middle East advisor, Massad Boulos, announced that the administration will prioritize the immediate release of hostages in the Middle East, separate from the Gaza situation, with the help of several countries, including Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and Turkey, within a te...
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40% Bias Score
Oil Prices Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions and OPEC+ Expectations
Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday to $74.00 per barrel for Brent crude and $70.26 for WTI, driven by expectations of extended OPEC+ supply cuts and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and South Korea, despite rising US oil inventories.
Oil Prices Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions and OPEC+ Expectations
Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday to $74.00 per barrel for Brent crude and $70.26 for WTI, driven by expectations of extended OPEC+ supply cuts and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and South Korea, despite rising US oil inventories.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Aleppo in Major Offensive
Syrian rebels, strengthened and rearmed, launched a large-scale offensive capturing Aleppo and advancing on Hama, challenging Assad's regime while Turkey supports the rebels to limit Kurdish influence and resettle Syrian refugees.
Syrian Rebels Seize Aleppo in Major Offensive
Syrian rebels, strengthened and rearmed, launched a large-scale offensive capturing Aleppo and advancing on Hama, challenging Assad's regime while Turkey supports the rebels to limit Kurdish influence and resettle Syrian refugees.
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40% Bias Score
Potential Fall of Assad Raises Middle East Stability Concerns
The potential fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad following the capture of Aleppo by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels raises concerns about regional stability, impacting Iran, Hezbollah, and Israel, and potentially causing a power vacuum.
Potential Fall of Assad Raises Middle East Stability Concerns
The potential fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad following the capture of Aleppo by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels raises concerns about regional stability, impacting Iran, Hezbollah, and Israel, and potentially causing a power vacuum.
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64% Bias Score
Fierce Clashes Near Hama, Syria: Turkey-Backed Militants Face Setback
Turkey-backed Islamist militants, identified as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), are engaged in intense fighting near Hama, Syria, facing resistance from Iran-backed groups and Russian/Syrian airstrikes. Western sources express concern over civilian casualties, while Russia and Turkey disagree on solutio...
Fierce Clashes Near Hama, Syria: Turkey-Backed Militants Face Setback
Turkey-backed Islamist militants, identified as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), are engaged in intense fighting near Hama, Syria, facing resistance from Iran-backed groups and Russian/Syrian airstrikes. Western sources express concern over civilian casualties, while Russia and Turkey disagree on solutio...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Hostage Envoy, Issues Strong Warning
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Adam Boehler, a former US International Development Finance Corporation CEO and key Abraham Accords negotiator, as special envoy for hostage affairs, following a warning of severe consequences if hostages aren't released by his inauguration.
Trump Appoints Hostage Envoy, Issues Strong Warning
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Adam Boehler, a former US International Development Finance Corporation CEO and key Abraham Accords negotiator, as special envoy for hostage affairs, following a warning of severe consequences if hostages aren't released by his inauguration.
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52% Bias Score