Lebanon Names New Prime Minister in Power Shift Away from Hezbollah
Following consultations with parliament, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun appointed Nawaf Salam as prime minister after he received 84 of 128 votes, marking a major shift in power away from Hezbollah, who did not participate in the vote.
Lebanon Names New Prime Minister in Power Shift Away from Hezbollah
Following consultations with parliament, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun appointed Nawaf Salam as prime minister after he received 84 of 128 votes, marking a major shift in power away from Hezbollah, who did not participate in the vote.
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36% Bias Score
Mossad Chief to Lead Hostage Deal Negotiations in Qatar
Following reported progress in negotiations and pressure from the US, Israel's Mossad chief will lead a delegation to Qatar to finalize a deal to release hostages in Gaza in exchange for a ceasefire, despite ongoing gaps and concerns about the potential failure of the negotiations.
Mossad Chief to Lead Hostage Deal Negotiations in Qatar
Following reported progress in negotiations and pressure from the US, Israel's Mossad chief will lead a delegation to Qatar to finalize a deal to release hostages in Gaza in exchange for a ceasefire, despite ongoing gaps and concerns about the potential failure of the negotiations.
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48% Bias Score
Netanyahu and Biden Discuss Gaza Hostage Deal Amidst Domestic and International Pressure
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden discussed the progress of negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal, with Biden emphasizing the need for an immediate ceasefire, hostage release, and increased humanitarian aid; however, internal disagreements within the Israe...
Netanyahu and Biden Discuss Gaza Hostage Deal Amidst Domestic and International Pressure
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden discussed the progress of negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal, with Biden emphasizing the need for an immediate ceasefire, hostage release, and increased humanitarian aid; however, internal disagreements within the Israe...
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40% Bias Score
MSF Withdraws from Khartoum Hospital Amidst Rising Violence
Médicos Sin Fronteras (MSF) ended support for Bashair University Hospital in Khartoum due to frequent attacks by armed combatants threatening medical personnel; this follows over 120 documented attacks on healthcare in Sudan since the war began, leaving millions without access to adequate care, with...
MSF Withdraws from Khartoum Hospital Amidst Rising Violence
Médicos Sin Fronteras (MSF) ended support for Bashair University Hospital in Khartoum due to frequent attacks by armed combatants threatening medical personnel; this follows over 120 documented attacks on healthcare in Sudan since the war began, leaving millions without access to adequate care, with...
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36% Bias Score
International Race to Stabilize Syria Through Infrastructure Investment
International efforts are underway to prevent Syria's disintegration after 14 years of civil war, focusing on infrastructure investments led by Turkey and supported by the EU and Gulf states, with the aim of stabilizing the country and integrating it into regional trade routes.
International Race to Stabilize Syria Through Infrastructure Investment
International efforts are underway to prevent Syria's disintegration after 14 years of civil war, focusing on infrastructure investments led by Turkey and supported by the EU and Gulf states, with the aim of stabilizing the country and integrating it into regional trade routes.
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44% Bias Score
Syria's Jihadist Leader Seeks to Forge Inclusive Governance
Following a protracted conflict, Syria's new administration, led by former jihadist Abu Mohammed al-Julani, is engaging with international actors; his inclusive policies, while promising, face significant challenges in institutional reform and economic recovery.
Syria's Jihadist Leader Seeks to Forge Inclusive Governance
Following a protracted conflict, Syria's new administration, led by former jihadist Abu Mohammed al-Julani, is engaging with international actors; his inclusive policies, while promising, face significant challenges in institutional reform and economic recovery.
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44% Bias Score
Syria's rejection of monetarism: economic production drives money supply
Post-Assad Syria shows increased US dollar circulation despite previous illegality, driven by economic activity rather than central bank policy, challenging monetarist views on money supply control.
Syria's rejection of monetarism: economic production drives money supply
Post-Assad Syria shows increased US dollar circulation despite previous illegality, driven by economic activity rather than central bank policy, challenging monetarist views on money supply control.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Ultimatum Drives Israel-Hamas Hostage Negotiations
A potential hostage deal between Hamas and Israel is being heavily influenced by US President-elect Trump's threat of unspecified consequences before his inauguration, while military factors and significant differences in minimal deal expectations between both sides remain major obstacles to a deal.
Trump's Ultimatum Drives Israel-Hamas Hostage Negotiations
A potential hostage deal between Hamas and Israel is being heavily influenced by US President-elect Trump's threat of unspecified consequences before his inauguration, while military factors and significant differences in minimal deal expectations between both sides remain major obstacles to a deal.
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44% Bias Score
Israel to Strengthen Response to Terrorism Following Deadly Attack
A deadly Palestinian terror attack near Kedumim, leaving three Israelis dead, prompted Israeli Defense Minister Katz to announce a heightened military response targeting terrorists and their supporters in Judea and Samaria; this follows the PA's internal battle against Hamas and PIJ, despite continu...
Israel to Strengthen Response to Terrorism Following Deadly Attack
A deadly Palestinian terror attack near Kedumim, leaving three Israelis dead, prompted Israeli Defense Minister Katz to announce a heightened military response targeting terrorists and their supporters in Judea and Samaria; this follows the PA's internal battle against Hamas and PIJ, despite continu...
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56% Bias Score
Mossad Chief to Lead Hostage Negotiations in Qatar
Israel's Mossad chief will lead a delegation to Qatar to negotiate a prisoner exchange with Hamas, aiming to secure the release of over 90 hostages held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, amidst ongoing conflict and intense public pressure.
Mossad Chief to Lead Hostage Negotiations in Qatar
Israel's Mossad chief will lead a delegation to Qatar to negotiate a prisoner exchange with Hamas, aiming to secure the release of over 90 hostages held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, amidst ongoing conflict and intense public pressure.
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48% Bias Score
Italy's Tajani Visits Lebanon, Syria Amid Regional Instability
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Lebanon and Syria, praising Lebanon's new president and discussing regional stability and the Gaza conflict; Italy maintains a significant military presence in Lebanon through UNIFIL, recently facing an attack.
Italy's Tajani Visits Lebanon, Syria Amid Regional Instability
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Lebanon and Syria, praising Lebanon's new president and discussing regional stability and the Gaza conflict; Italy maintains a significant military presence in Lebanon through UNIFIL, recently facing an attack.
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44% Bias Score
International Meetings to Discuss Lifting Sanctions on Syria
Two meetings, one among Arab states and another with Western powers and the UN, will be held in Saudi Arabia to discuss lifting international sanctions on Syria's new transitional government led by Ahmad al-Chareh, following the end of the 13-year civil war and the ouster of Bashar al-Assad by al-Qa...
International Meetings to Discuss Lifting Sanctions on Syria
Two meetings, one among Arab states and another with Western powers and the UN, will be held in Saudi Arabia to discuss lifting international sanctions on Syria's new transitional government led by Ahmad al-Chareh, following the end of the 13-year civil war and the ouster of Bashar al-Assad by al-Qa...
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44% Bias Score