HTS Captures Most of Aleppo
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized most of Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, within four days, marking a major setback for Assad's regime and leading to over 320 deaths, including 44 civilians, since the offensive began Wednesday.
HTS Captures Most of Aleppo
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized most of Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, within four days, marking a major setback for Assad's regime and leading to over 320 deaths, including 44 civilians, since the offensive began Wednesday.
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44% Bias Score
Hezbollah Weakened After Ceasefire with Israel
After a year-long conflict, a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel resulted in significant losses for Hezbollah, including approximately 4000 fighters and key infrastructure, yet the group remains a significant political and social force in Lebanon.
Hezbollah Weakened After Ceasefire with Israel
After a year-long conflict, a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel resulted in significant losses for Hezbollah, including approximately 4000 fighters and key infrastructure, yet the group remains a significant political and social force in Lebanon.
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40% Bias Score
Global Arms Sales Rise 4.2% in 2023 Despite US Slowdown
The global arms trade grew by 4.2% in 2023 to $632 billion, led by smaller companies and a significant surge in Russian sales (Rostec +49%), contrasting with slight declines for leading US manufacturers (Lockheed Martin and RTX) and stagnation in Europe (excluding UK).
Global Arms Sales Rise 4.2% in 2023 Despite US Slowdown
The global arms trade grew by 4.2% in 2023 to $632 billion, led by smaller companies and a significant surge in Russian sales (Rostec +49%), contrasting with slight declines for leading US manufacturers (Lockheed Martin and RTX) and stagnation in Europe (excluding UK).
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Prepares Major Offensive Amidst Peace Talks
Ukraine is preparing a large-scale military offensive, potentially timed for Christmas, overseen by President Zelenskyy, despite his recent peace overtures; this follows significant military aid from Germany and other European nations, and suggests a low probability of peaceful resolution, potential...
Ukraine Prepares Major Offensive Amidst Peace Talks
Ukraine is preparing a large-scale military offensive, potentially timed for Christmas, overseen by President Zelenskyy, despite his recent peace overtures; this follows significant military aid from Germany and other European nations, and suggests a low probability of peaceful resolution, potential...
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56% Bias Score
Hezbollah Missile Attack Sparks Retaliation, Killing Two in Lebanon
Hezbollah launched a missile attack on an Israeli military position in the Shebaa Farms area, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by Israel and resulting in two Lebanese deaths, despite a recently established ceasefire.
Hezbollah Missile Attack Sparks Retaliation, Killing Two in Lebanon
Hezbollah launched a missile attack on an Israeli military position in the Shebaa Farms area, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by Israel and resulting in two Lebanese deaths, despite a recently established ceasefire.
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44% Bias Score
Major Weapons Seizure in Palermo Reveals Illegal Arms Trafficking Ring
Palermo authorities seized numerous weapons, including a Sites Spectre M4 submachine gun, from a workshop in Villaggio Santa Rosalia; the suspect, despite being listed as impoverished, owned a luxurious villa and is suspected of modifying and assembling weapons for criminal organizations.
Major Weapons Seizure in Palermo Reveals Illegal Arms Trafficking Ring
Palermo authorities seized numerous weapons, including a Sites Spectre M4 submachine gun, from a workshop in Villaggio Santa Rosalia; the suspect, despite being listed as impoverished, owned a luxurious villa and is suspected of modifying and assembling weapons for criminal organizations.
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48% Bias Score
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine, Gaza, and East Asia Conflicts
The global arms industry's revenue increased by 4.2% to $632 billion in 2023, primarily due to the Ukraine and Gaza wars and rising East Asian tensions; Russian arms sales surged by 40%, while some European manufacturers also experienced significant growth, but others declined.
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine, Gaza, and East Asia Conflicts
The global arms industry's revenue increased by 4.2% to $632 billion in 2023, primarily due to the Ukraine and Gaza wars and rising East Asian tensions; Russian arms sales surged by 40%, while some European manufacturers also experienced significant growth, but others declined.
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36% Bias Score
American-Israeli Hostage Omer Neutra Killed in Gaza
American-Israeli citizen Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old IDF tank platoon commander, was killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack; his body remains hostage in Gaza, increasing the confirmed death toll of American hostages to four of seven.
American-Israeli Hostage Omer Neutra Killed in Gaza
American-Israeli citizen Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old IDF tank platoon commander, was killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack; his body remains hostage in Gaza, increasing the confirmed death toll of American hostages to four of seven.
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36% Bias Score
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine and Gaza Conflicts
The global arms trade reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase driven by the Ukraine war and Gaza conflict; European and US companies overcame supply chain issues to meet demand, while Russia's sales surged 40% due to increased domestic production, and Israeli arms sales hit record highs.
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine and Gaza Conflicts
The global arms trade reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase driven by the Ukraine war and Gaza conflict; European and US companies overcame supply chain issues to meet demand, while Russia's sales surged 40% due to increased domestic production, and Israeli arms sales hit record highs.
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40% Bias Score
Israeli-American Soldier Confirmed Dead in Gaza
Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier from Long Island, was confirmed dead by the IDF on Monday after being killed in the October 7 Hamas attack in Gaza; his family is grieving and seeking the return of his body.
Israeli-American Soldier Confirmed Dead in Gaza
Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier from Long Island, was confirmed dead by the IDF on Monday after being killed in the October 7 Hamas attack in Gaza; his family is grieving and seeking the return of his body.
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52% Bias Score
Malian Drone Strike Kills Separatist Leaders, Raises Tensions
On December 1st, 2024, the Malian army used armed drones to strike eight leaders of northern independence movements in Tinzaouatene, resulting in approximately ten military casualties and a potential shift in conflict dynamics; the operation, planned for months, targeted key figures of the newly for...
Malian Drone Strike Kills Separatist Leaders, Raises Tensions
On December 1st, 2024, the Malian army used armed drones to strike eight leaders of northern independence movements in Tinzaouatene, resulting in approximately ten military casualties and a potential shift in conflict dynamics; the operation, planned for months, targeted key figures of the newly for...
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44% Bias Score
Rostov Oblast Faces Significant Changes from December 1st, 2024
Starting December 1st, 2024, Rostov Oblast residents face changes including reduced speed limits on the M-4 Don highway, fines for using summer tires in winter (500 RUB), increased railway ticket prices (approximately 11.6%), debt relief for military personnel, and a 1500 RUB daily fine for improper...
Rostov Oblast Faces Significant Changes from December 1st, 2024
Starting December 1st, 2024, Rostov Oblast residents face changes including reduced speed limits on the M-4 Don highway, fines for using summer tires in winter (500 RUB), increased railway ticket prices (approximately 11.6%), debt relief for military personnel, and a 1500 RUB daily fine for improper...
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24% Bias Score