Herzog's Cyprus Visit Underscores Regional Coordination Amid Syrian Crisis
Following a trilateral summit in Cairo, Israeli President Herzog visited Cyprus, reflecting regional coordination regarding Syria's political transition and the need for stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. This highlights concerns about minority rights and potential shifts in regional alliances,...
Herzog's Cyprus Visit Underscores Regional Coordination Amid Syrian Crisis
Following a trilateral summit in Cairo, Israeli President Herzog visited Cyprus, reflecting regional coordination regarding Syria's political transition and the need for stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. This highlights concerns about minority rights and potential shifts in regional alliances,...
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Joseph Aoun Elected President of Lebanon
Following over two years of political gridlock, Lebanon's parliament elected General Joseph Aoun as the new president on Thursday, securing 99 votes; he'll require a constitutional amendment to assume office.
Joseph Aoun Elected President of Lebanon
Following over two years of political gridlock, Lebanon's parliament elected General Joseph Aoun as the new president on Thursday, securing 99 votes; he'll require a constitutional amendment to assume office.
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44% Bias Score
Salvaged Oil Tanker Averts Major Red Sea Spill
After being attacked and set ablaze by Houthi rebels on August 21, the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, carrying 1 million barrels of crude oil in the Red Sea, has been successfully salvaged following a multi-month operation involving international collaboration.
Salvaged Oil Tanker Averts Major Red Sea Spill
After being attacked and set ablaze by Houthi rebels on August 21, the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, carrying 1 million barrels of crude oil in the Red Sea, has been successfully salvaged following a multi-month operation involving international collaboration.
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Lebanon Elects New President Amidst Crisis
Lebanon's parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday after a two-year vacancy, aiming to address the country's financial crisis and oversee a ceasefire following the recent war between Israel and Hezbollah; international pressure played a significant role in the election.
Lebanon Elects New President Amidst Crisis
Lebanon's parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday after a two-year vacancy, aiming to address the country's financial crisis and oversee a ceasefire following the recent war between Israel and Hezbollah; international pressure played a significant role in the election.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Issues Ultimatum to YPG, Military Action Possible
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced an ultimatum to the YPG through the US, demanding the departure of international terrorists, while awaiting the Syrian government's resolution; a military operation remains a possibility if negotiations fail before January 20th.
Turkey Issues Ultimatum to YPG, Military Action Possible
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced an ultimatum to the YPG through the US, demanding the departure of international terrorists, while awaiting the Syrian government's resolution; a military operation remains a possibility if negotiations fail before January 20th.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Win Fuels Israeli Settler Hopes for West Bank Sovereignty
Following Donald Trump's election, Israeli settlers in the West Bank are increasingly optimistic about achieving sovereignty over the territory, fueled by Trump's past support for Israeli claims and a perceived shift in the incoming administration's tone; however, annexation faces significant challe...
Trump Win Fuels Israeli Settler Hopes for West Bank Sovereignty
Following Donald Trump's election, Israeli settlers in the West Bank are increasingly optimistic about achieving sovereignty over the territory, fueled by Trump's past support for Israeli claims and a perceived shift in the incoming administration's tone; however, annexation faces significant challe...
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56% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects New President After Two-Year Vacancy
Joseph Aoun, a 61-year-old former Lebanese army commander, was elected Lebanon's 14th president on December 1, 2024, after a two-year vacancy, winning 99 votes in parliament, ending a period of political paralysis following a devastating war with Israel and amid a deep economic crisis.
Lebanon Elects New President After Two-Year Vacancy
Joseph Aoun, a 61-year-old former Lebanese army commander, was elected Lebanon's 14th president on December 1, 2024, after a two-year vacancy, winning 99 votes in parliament, ending a period of political paralysis following a devastating war with Israel and amid a deep economic crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Uncertain Path: Peace Initiative, Political Divisions, and Regional Instability
Amidst growing international chaos and a new peace initiative with Kurds, Turkey faces multiple challenges; the CHP's response, internal political divisions, and regional instability create uncertainty.
Turkey's Uncertain Path: Peace Initiative, Political Divisions, and Regional Instability
Amidst growing international chaos and a new peace initiative with Kurds, Turkey faces multiple challenges; the CHP's response, internal political divisions, and regional instability create uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
Italy to Engage with Post-Assad Syria, Suggesting EU Sanctions Review
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will travel to Syria on Friday to encourage a transition following the December 8th ouster of President Bashar Assad by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, suggesting the EU review its sanctions. He met with U.S. and European counterparts to coordinate post-Assad initiative...
Italy to Engage with Post-Assad Syria, Suggesting EU Sanctions Review
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will travel to Syria on Friday to encourage a transition following the December 8th ouster of President Bashar Assad by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, suggesting the EU review its sanctions. He met with U.S. and European counterparts to coordinate post-Assad initiative...
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Lebanon Elects Military Commander as President After Two-Year Vacancy
Lebanon elected Joseph Aoun, its military commander, as president after a 2-year vacancy, succeeding 12 failed attempts. His election follows Hezbollah's weakened influence after a war with Israel, and he faces challenges in uniting Lebanon's divided parliament and disarming Hezbollah.
Lebanon Elects Military Commander as President After Two-Year Vacancy
Lebanon elected Joseph Aoun, its military commander, as president after a 2-year vacancy, succeeding 12 failed attempts. His election follows Hezbollah's weakened influence after a war with Israel, and he faces challenges in uniting Lebanon's divided parliament and disarming Hezbollah.
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40% Bias Score
IDF Continues Syrian Attacks Amidst International Engagement with New Regime
The IDF announced continued attacks on Syrian military capabilities after seizing a buffer zone in December, citing the need to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of potentially hostile actors, despite international efforts to normalize relations with the new Syrian regime under Hay'at Tahr...
IDF Continues Syrian Attacks Amidst International Engagement with New Regime
The IDF announced continued attacks on Syrian military capabilities after seizing a buffer zone in December, citing the need to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of potentially hostile actors, despite international efforts to normalize relations with the new Syrian regime under Hay'at Tahr...
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40% Bias Score
Aoun Elected Lebanon's President Amidst Hopes for Reform
Following a two-year vacancy, Joseph Aoun was elected Lebanon's president, raising international hopes for stability and reforms amid economic crisis and the aftermath of the Hezbollah-Israel war; the US and France voiced confidence in his leadership.
Aoun Elected Lebanon's President Amidst Hopes for Reform
Following a two-year vacancy, Joseph Aoun was elected Lebanon's president, raising international hopes for stability and reforms amid economic crisis and the aftermath of the Hezbollah-Israel war; the US and France voiced confidence in his leadership.
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48% Bias Score