Italy Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Syria Amidst EU Sanctions Debate
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Damascus, meeting with Syrian officials to discuss economic cooperation, sanctions relief, and combating drug trafficking; this visit follows similar trips by German and French officials, signaling a potential shift in EU-Syria relations.
Italy Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Syria Amidst EU Sanctions Debate
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Damascus, meeting with Syrian officials to discuss economic cooperation, sanctions relief, and combating drug trafficking; this visit follows similar trips by German and French officials, signaling a potential shift in EU-Syria relations.
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40% Bias Score
Venezuela's Democratic Future: The Crucial Role of Organized Civil Society
In Venezuela, the 2024 electoral participation of the opposition, led by figures like María Corina Machado, marks a turning point, but the long-term success of a democratic transition hinges on the autonomous action of organized civil society, which has resisted authoritarianism for 25 years by prov...
Venezuela's Democratic Future: The Crucial Role of Organized Civil Society
In Venezuela, the 2024 electoral participation of the opposition, led by figures like María Corina Machado, marks a turning point, but the long-term success of a democratic transition hinges on the autonomous action of organized civil society, which has resisted authoritarianism for 25 years by prov...
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44% Bias Score
Smooth 2025 Presidential Certification Highlights Contrast with 2020
On January 6th, 2025, Congress swiftly certified Donald Trump's presidential victory in a peaceful and efficient process, contrasting sharply with the violent events of the 2020 certification, and setting the stage for a Republican-led agenda.
Smooth 2025 Presidential Certification Highlights Contrast with 2020
On January 6th, 2025, Congress swiftly certified Donald Trump's presidential victory in a peaceful and efficient process, contrasting sharply with the violent events of the 2020 certification, and setting the stage for a Republican-led agenda.
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48% Bias Score
Syria's Interim Government Faces Backlash Over Curriculum Changes
Syria's interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), announced controversial changes to the school curriculum, including replacing secular phrases with religiously-toned ones and removing a chapter on the origins of life, sparking public outrage and questions about the government's mandate...
Syria's Interim Government Faces Backlash Over Curriculum Changes
Syria's interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), announced controversial changes to the school curriculum, including replacing secular phrases with religiously-toned ones and removing a chapter on the origins of life, sparking public outrage and questions about the government's mandate...
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48% Bias Score
Bangladesh: Thousands Protest, Demand Constitutional Changes After July Uprising
On December 31st, 2024, thousands of Bangladeshis protested in Dhaka, commemorating the July student uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, demanding constitutional changes, and remembering over 1,000 deaths during the protests.
Bangladesh: Thousands Protest, Demand Constitutional Changes After July Uprising
On December 31st, 2024, thousands of Bangladeshis protested in Dhaka, commemorating the July student uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, demanding constitutional changes, and remembering over 1,000 deaths during the protests.
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52% Bias Score
Syria's New Administration Launches Security Crackdown After Assad Ouster
Syria's new administration, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, is conducting a large-scale security operation targeting remnants of Bashar al-Assad's regime following the killing of 14 police officers in an ambush and the expulsion of approximately 70 Syrian soldiers from Lebanon; inter...
Syria's New Administration Launches Security Crackdown After Assad Ouster
Syria's new administration, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, is conducting a large-scale security operation targeting remnants of Bashar al-Assad's regime following the killing of 14 police officers in an ambush and the expulsion of approximately 70 Syrian soldiers from Lebanon; inter...
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40% Bias Score
UN Supports Syria's Political Transition Amidst Internal Instability and Ongoing Conflict
The UN is aiding Syria's interim government in establishing a political transition, facing challenges like internal instability (violence and potential job losses) and ongoing conflict outside government control. The UN urges all parties to avoid military confrontation, expressing concern over Israe...
UN Supports Syria's Political Transition Amidst Internal Instability and Ongoing Conflict
The UN is aiding Syria's interim government in establishing a political transition, facing challenges like internal instability (violence and potential job losses) and ongoing conflict outside government control. The UN urges all parties to avoid military confrontation, expressing concern over Israe...
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40% Bias Score
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Despite US Transition
On Tuesday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng held a video call, agreeing to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; seven meetings each have been held by the two recently launched economic and financial ...
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Despite US Transition
On Tuesday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng held a video call, agreeing to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; seven meetings each have been held by the two recently launched economic and financial ...
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40% Bias Score
Egypt and US Discuss Gaza Ceasefire and Syrian Transition
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on October 29th, 2024, about the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza, where 45,805 Palestinians have been killed and 109,064 injured since October 7th, and the political transition in Syria following the fall of ...
Egypt and US Discuss Gaza Ceasefire and Syrian Transition
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on October 29th, 2024, about the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza, where 45,805 Palestinians have been killed and 109,064 injured since October 7th, and the political transition in Syria following the fall of ...
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44% Bias Score
First Woman to Lead Syria's Central Bank Amidst Economic Crisis
Maysaa Sabrine, a former deputy governor, became the first woman to lead Syria's Central Bank after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad; she faces the immense challenge of reviving an economy shattered by 13 years of war and international sanctions, while the new de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, seeks to...
First Woman to Lead Syria's Central Bank Amidst Economic Crisis
Maysaa Sabrine, a former deputy governor, became the first woman to lead Syria's Central Bank after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad; she faces the immense challenge of reviving an economy shattered by 13 years of war and international sanctions, while the new de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, seeks to...
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32% Bias Score
Syria's New Leader Outlines Transition Plan
Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, outlined plans for a transitional government involving negotiations with Kurdish forces, constitutional reform within three years, and elections within four years; he also sought to reassure Russia and attract Saudi investment while urging an end to Western sanct...
Syria's New Leader Outlines Transition Plan
Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, outlined plans for a transitional government involving negotiations with Kurdish forces, constitutional reform within three years, and elections within four years; he also sought to reassure Russia and attract Saudi investment while urging an end to Western sanct...
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44% Bias Score
Syria's Post-Assad Transition: Four-Year Election Delay Announced
Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Al Arabiya that elections are not expected for four years due to the need for a new constitution, which will take approximately three years to draft. The announcement follows the overthrow of Assad's regime by the HTS earlier this month.
Syria's Post-Assad Transition: Four-Year Election Delay Announced
Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Al Arabiya that elections are not expected for four years due to the need for a new constitution, which will take approximately three years to draft. The announcement follows the overthrow of Assad's regime by the HTS earlier this month.
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48% Bias Score