Gaza Truce Negotiations Intensify Amidst Hostage Crisis
After 15 months of conflict, intensive negotiations are underway for a Gaza truce involving a prisoner exchange and a six-week ceasefire, aiming to secure the release of 94 hostages (34 confirmed dead) before the US presidential transition.
Gaza Truce Negotiations Intensify Amidst Hostage Crisis
After 15 months of conflict, intensive negotiations are underway for a Gaza truce involving a prisoner exchange and a six-week ceasefire, aiming to secure the release of 94 hostages (34 confirmed dead) before the US presidential transition.
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48% Bias Score
Hamas to Release 33 Hostages in Emerging Ceasefire Deal
A potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is emerging, with Hamas expected to release 33 hostages as a first phase, followed by negotiations to end the war, including issues regarding buffer zones and prisoner relocation.
Hamas to Release 33 Hostages in Emerging Ceasefire Deal
A potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is emerging, with Hamas expected to release 33 hostages as a first phase, followed by negotiations to end the war, including issues regarding buffer zones and prisoner relocation.
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36% Bias Score
Italy Seeks Regional Stability Amidst Lebanon and Syria Engagements
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Beirut and Damascus, praising Lebanon's new president and emphasizing the importance of ceasefires in Southern Lebanon and Gaza; Italy maintains a large military presence in Lebanon through UNIFIL, and is actively engaging with the newly formed Syrian ...
Italy Seeks Regional Stability Amidst Lebanon and Syria Engagements
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Beirut and Damascus, praising Lebanon's new president and emphasizing the importance of ceasefires in Southern Lebanon and Gaza; Italy maintains a large military presence in Lebanon through UNIFIL, and is actively engaging with the newly formed Syrian ...
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36% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects US-Backed Army Chief as President
Lebanon's parliament elected US-backed army chief Joseph Aoun as president after a years-long stalemate, ending 12 failed attempts; Aoun won 99 out of 128 votes, vowing to tackle Lebanon's crises and disarm Hezbollah.
Lebanon Elects US-Backed Army Chief as President
Lebanon's parliament elected US-backed army chief Joseph Aoun as president after a years-long stalemate, ending 12 failed attempts; Aoun won 99 out of 128 votes, vowing to tackle Lebanon's crises and disarm Hezbollah.
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40% Bias Score
Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks with Western Nations in Geneva
Iran will hold talks with the UK, Germany, and France on January 13-14 in Geneva to discuss its nuclear program, following concerns raised by France about Iran's uranium enrichment nearing a 'point of no return' and calls for potential sanctions.
Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks with Western Nations in Geneva
Iran will hold talks with the UK, Germany, and France on January 13-14 in Geneva to discuss its nuclear program, following concerns raised by France about Iran's uranium enrichment nearing a 'point of no return' and calls for potential sanctions.
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40% Bias Score
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Holds Despite Unmet Terms
A month-old ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is holding despite unmet terms, with Israel withdrawing from only two towns and continued strikes on Hezbollah, while Lebanon accuses Israel of 816 attacks since the ceasefire started; the future of the deal is uncertain.
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Holds Despite Unmet Terms
A month-old ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is holding despite unmet terms, with Israel withdrawing from only two towns and continued strikes on Hezbollah, while Lebanon accuses Israel of 816 attacks since the ceasefire started; the future of the deal is uncertain.
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24% Bias Score
Spain Pledges €10 Million to Lebanon, Plans High-Profile Syria Visit
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares arrived in Lebanon, pledging €10 million in aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces, and will visit Syria this week, including a visit to Saydnaya prison. He also stated that Spain's humanitarian aid is ready to enter Gaza.
Spain Pledges €10 Million to Lebanon, Plans High-Profile Syria Visit
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares arrived in Lebanon, pledging €10 million in aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces, and will visit Syria this week, including a visit to Saydnaya prison. He also stated that Spain's humanitarian aid is ready to enter Gaza.
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36% Bias Score
Italy Deepens Engagement in Syria, Seeking Regional Stability
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Syria and Lebanon, meeting with Syrian interim president Mohamed al-Golani and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, emphasizing Italy's commitment to Syrian reforms, combating human trafficking, and acting as a bridge between Syria and the EU.
Italy Deepens Engagement in Syria, Seeking Regional Stability
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Syria and Lebanon, meeting with Syrian interim president Mohamed al-Golani and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, emphasizing Italy's commitment to Syrian reforms, combating human trafficking, and acting as a bridge between Syria and the EU.
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects General Aoun as President
Lebanon elected General Joseph Aoun as president after 13 voting rounds, ending a two-year leadership vacuum and paving the way for international aid, amid pledges to fight corruption and strengthen national security.
Lebanon Elects General Aoun as President
Lebanon elected General Joseph Aoun as president after 13 voting rounds, ending a two-year leadership vacuum and paving the way for international aid, amid pledges to fight corruption and strengthen national security.
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44% Bias Score
Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks with European Powers Amidst French Sanctions Warning
Iran will hold talks with the UK, France, and Germany in Geneva on January 13-14 to discuss its nuclear program, following a French warning about potential sanctions if no progress is made; Iran criticized France's approach.
Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks with European Powers Amidst French Sanctions Warning
Iran will hold talks with the UK, France, and Germany in Geneva on January 13-14 to discuss its nuclear program, following a French warning about potential sanctions if no progress is made; Iran criticized France's approach.
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40% Bias Score
Gaza Hostage Video, Conflicting Ceasefire Claims Heighten Tensions
Amidst ongoing Gaza conflict, Hamas claims to have offered Israel a list of 34 hostages for release in exchange for a ceasefire, a claim denied by Israel; Israel continues airstrikes, killing at least 88 Palestinians in 24 hours, while a video of a 19-year-old Israeli hostage held for 450 days inten...
Gaza Hostage Video, Conflicting Ceasefire Claims Heighten Tensions
Amidst ongoing Gaza conflict, Hamas claims to have offered Israel a list of 34 hostages for release in exchange for a ceasefire, a claim denied by Israel; Israel continues airstrikes, killing at least 88 Palestinians in 24 hours, while a video of a 19-year-old Israeli hostage held for 450 days inten...
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Official Condemns Israel Trade Amidst Pro-Palestine Demonstration
Saadet Party's Istanbul provincial head, Ömer Faruk Yazıcı, criticized a pro-Palestine march on the Galata Bridge, condemning continued trade with Israel while praising the march's participants.
Turkish Official Condemns Israel Trade Amidst Pro-Palestine Demonstration
Saadet Party's Istanbul provincial head, Ömer Faruk Yazıcı, criticized a pro-Palestine march on the Galata Bridge, condemning continued trade with Israel while praising the march's participants.
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56% Bias Score