Turkey Threatens Military Action Against Kurdish Forces in Syria
Turkey threatened military action against Kurdish YPG forces in Syria unless they withdraw following the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by the HTS, a group supported by Turkey, which now demands the YPG's dissolution and the departure of foreign fighters from Syria.
Turkey Threatens Military Action Against Kurdish Forces in Syria
Turkey threatened military action against Kurdish YPG forces in Syria unless they withdraw following the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by the HTS, a group supported by Turkey, which now demands the YPG's dissolution and the departure of foreign fighters from Syria.
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48% Bias Score
Habeck Demands Sharp Increase in German Defense Spending
Robert Habeck, Germany's Green Party chancellor candidate, is advocating for a substantial increase in Germany's defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, financed by loans, despite criticism from Chancellor Olaf Scholz and skepticism from the Union and FDP, citing the need to address the Bundeswehr's underf...
Habeck Demands Sharp Increase in German Defense Spending
Robert Habeck, Germany's Green Party chancellor candidate, is advocating for a substantial increase in Germany's defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, financed by loans, despite criticism from Chancellor Olaf Scholz and skepticism from the Union and FDP, citing the need to address the Bundeswehr's underf...
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Threatens Syria Military Operation Unless YPG is Dissolved
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in northern Syria on January 7, 2025, unless the new Syrian government dissolves the YPG militia, which Turkey views as a terrorist organization linked to the PKK; Ankara also criticized US support for the YPG.
Turkey Threatens Syria Military Operation Unless YPG is Dissolved
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in northern Syria on January 7, 2025, unless the new Syrian government dissolves the YPG militia, which Turkey views as a terrorist organization linked to the PKK; Ankara also criticized US support for the YPG.
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56% Bias Score
Puntland Affirms Amnesty for Surrendering Foreign ISIS Fighters
Puntland's government officially denied recent reports claiming no pardon for surrendering foreign ISIS fighters, stating that the amnesty offered by President Deni remains open and that the government is working with the IOM to facilitate the repatriation of foreign fighters.
Puntland Affirms Amnesty for Surrendering Foreign ISIS Fighters
Puntland's government officially denied recent reports claiming no pardon for surrendering foreign ISIS fighters, stating that the amnesty offered by President Deni remains open and that the government is working with the IOM to facilitate the repatriation of foreign fighters.
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32% Bias Score
Kulikov: Optimistic Outlook on Ukraine Conflict Resolution in 2024
Former Russian Deputy Prime Minister and ex-Minister of Internal Affairs Anatoly Kulikov expressed optimism about ending the Ukraine conflict in 2024, highlighting Russia's improved military capabilities and contrasting troop morale with that of Ukraine, while acknowledging uncertainties regarding U...
Kulikov: Optimistic Outlook on Ukraine Conflict Resolution in 2024
Former Russian Deputy Prime Minister and ex-Minister of Internal Affairs Anatoly Kulikov expressed optimism about ending the Ukraine conflict in 2024, highlighting Russia's improved military capabilities and contrasting troop morale with that of Ukraine, while acknowledging uncertainties regarding U...
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56% Bias Score
Germany Debates Increased Defense Spending After Trump's Demand
Following Donald Trump's call for NATO countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, German politicians offered mixed responses, with some supporting an increase above the current 2% target while others deemed Trump's demand excessive. Germany recently reached the 2% target due to a special €...
Germany Debates Increased Defense Spending After Trump's Demand
Following Donald Trump's call for NATO countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, German politicians offered mixed responses, with some supporting an increase above the current 2% target while others deemed Trump's demand excessive. Germany recently reached the 2% target due to a special €...
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Threatens Military Action in Syria Unless PKK/YPG Withdraws
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in Syria if the PKK/YPG doesn't withdraw, while President Erdoğan discussed a 'historic opportunity' arising from the Syrian revolution. Former US President Trump praised Erdoğan's strategic moves in Syria.
Turkey Threatens Military Action in Syria Unless PKK/YPG Withdraws
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in Syria if the PKK/YPG doesn't withdraw, while President Erdoğan discussed a 'historic opportunity' arising from the Syrian revolution. Former US President Trump praised Erdoğan's strategic moves in Syria.
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52% Bias Score
Russian Forces Repel Ukrainian Offensive in Kursk, Inflicting Heavy Losses
Following a multi-day Ukrainian offensive in Kursk Oblast, Russian forces launched a counteroffensive, recapturing multiple settlements and inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian troops (over 325 soldiers, dozens of tanks and armored vehicles) while also targeting Ukrainian looters with drones.
Russian Forces Repel Ukrainian Offensive in Kursk, Inflicting Heavy Losses
Following a multi-day Ukrainian offensive in Kursk Oblast, Russian forces launched a counteroffensive, recapturing multiple settlements and inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian troops (over 325 soldiers, dozens of tanks and armored vehicles) while also targeting Ukrainian looters with drones.
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68% Bias Score
Veteran's Arctic Trek to Raise Awareness for Military Mental Health
A British veteran severely injured in Iraq is undertaking a 300-mile Arctic trek in March to raise money for the armed forces charity SSAFA, highlighting the importance of mental health support for military personnel.
Veteran's Arctic Trek to Raise Awareness for Military Mental Health
A British veteran severely injured in Iraq is undertaking a 300-mile Arctic trek in March to raise money for the armed forces charity SSAFA, highlighting the importance of mental health support for military personnel.
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24% Bias Score
Gorlovka Under Siege: Constant Shelling and Air Threats
Gorlovka, under constant shelling for a decade, faces ongoing threats from nearby Toretsk, despite the protection of the 23rd anti-aircraft missile division using Strela and Osa systems. A recent HIMARS strike narrowly missed a crew, highlighting the dangers.
Gorlovka Under Siege: Constant Shelling and Air Threats
Gorlovka, under constant shelling for a decade, faces ongoing threats from nearby Toretsk, despite the protection of the 23rd anti-aircraft missile division using Strela and Osa systems. A recent HIMARS strike narrowly missed a crew, highlighting the dangers.
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52% Bias Score
WWII SOE Veteran Noreen Riols Dies at 98
Noreen Riols, a 98-year-old WWII SOE veteran, died recently; her role involved testing trainee spies' discretion in Bournemouth hotels, revealing the rigorous vetting process and the lasting impact of wartime secrecy.
WWII SOE Veteran Noreen Riols Dies at 98
Noreen Riols, a 98-year-old WWII SOE veteran, died recently; her role involved testing trainee spies' discretion in Bournemouth hotels, revealing the rigorous vetting process and the lasting impact of wartime secrecy.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Suggests Outsourcing Shipbuilding Amid China's Superior Capacity
Facing China's vastly superior shipbuilding capacity (232 times greater than the U.S.), President-elect Trump suggested outsourcing ship production, contrasting with his prior campaign promises to boost domestic manufacturing; this comes as the U.S. Navy struggles to meet its shipbuilding goals.
Trump Suggests Outsourcing Shipbuilding Amid China's Superior Capacity
Facing China's vastly superior shipbuilding capacity (232 times greater than the U.S.), President-elect Trump suggested outsourcing ship production, contrasting with his prior campaign promises to boost domestic manufacturing; this comes as the U.S. Navy struggles to meet its shipbuilding goals.
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52% Bias Score