Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, imprisoned in Iran since December 19th for violating Iranian laws, was released on January 9th and returned to Italy, potentially as part of a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian engineer detained in Milan.
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, imprisoned in Iran since December 19th for violating Iranian laws, was released on January 9th and returned to Italy, potentially as part of a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian engineer detained in Milan.
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44% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Released from Iran After Diplomatic Efforts
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Tehran since December 19th, was released on Wednesday following diplomatic efforts involving Premier Giorgia Meloni and linked to the detention in Italy of Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, accused by the U.S. of supplying Iran with drone technology used...
Italian Journalist Released from Iran After Diplomatic Efforts
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Tehran since December 19th, was released on Wednesday following diplomatic efforts involving Premier Giorgia Meloni and linked to the detention in Italy of Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, accused by the U.S. of supplying Iran with drone technology used...
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52% Bias Score
Hamas Offers Release of 34 Hostages, Including Baby Kfir Bibas
One-year-old Israeli Kfir Bibas, kidnapped during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, is on a list of 34 hostages Hamas offered to release for a Gaza ceasefire; however, Israel remains skeptical due to a lack of confirmation regarding the hostages' well-being.
Hamas Offers Release of 34 Hostages, Including Baby Kfir Bibas
One-year-old Israeli Kfir Bibas, kidnapped during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, is on a list of 34 hostages Hamas offered to release for a Gaza ceasefire; however, Israel remains skeptical due to a lack of confirmation regarding the hostages' well-being.
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56% Bias Score
Biden Administration Negotiates Prisoner Swap with Taliban
The Biden administration is negotiating with the Taliban to exchange Guantanamo Bay detainee Muhammad Rahim al Afghani for three American citizens—George Glezmann, Ryan Corbett, and Mahmoud Habibi—held in Afghanistan since 2022; talks, ongoing since July 2023, involve a counteroffer from the Taliban...
Biden Administration Negotiates Prisoner Swap with Taliban
The Biden administration is negotiating with the Taliban to exchange Guantanamo Bay detainee Muhammad Rahim al Afghani for three American citizens—George Glezmann, Ryan Corbett, and Mahmoud Habibi—held in Afghanistan since 2022; talks, ongoing since July 2023, involve a counteroffer from the Taliban...
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32% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, EU Prepared
Ukraine ended Russian gas transit on January 1st, impacting Slovakia and Moldova, while the EU stated preparedness for this scenario and Germany reaffirmed support for Ukraine; Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners, and attacks occurred in Lgow, Sewastopol, and Smolensk.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, EU Prepared
Ukraine ended Russian gas transit on January 1st, impacting Slovakia and Moldova, while the EU stated preparedness for this scenario and Germany reaffirmed support for Ukraine; Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners, and attacks occurred in Lgow, Sewastopol, and Smolensk.
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36% Bias Score
US Designates Detained Teacher in Russia as Wrongfully Detained
The US government has designated Marc Fogel, an American teacher serving a 14-year sentence in a Russian hard labor camp for cannabis possession, as "wrongfully detained," prompting active diplomatic efforts for his release following years of failed appeals and family pleas.
US Designates Detained Teacher in Russia as Wrongfully Detained
The US government has designated Marc Fogel, an American teacher serving a 14-year sentence in a Russian hard labor camp for cannabis possession, as "wrongfully detained," prompting active diplomatic efforts for his release following years of failed appeals and family pleas.
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56% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, was released from an Iranian prison after being detained on December 19th in Tehran for allegedly violating Iran's strict Islamic laws; her release followed diplomatic efforts by the Italian government, and she is en route to Italy.
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, was released from an Iranian prison after being detained on December 19th in Tehran for allegedly violating Iran's strict Islamic laws; her release followed diplomatic efforts by the Italian government, and she is en route to Italy.
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36% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, arrested in Iran on December 19th for allegedly violating Islamic laws, has been released following diplomatic efforts by the Italian government; her release may be linked to a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian national arrested in Italy for supplying drone part...
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, arrested in Iran on December 19th for allegedly violating Islamic laws, has been released following diplomatic efforts by the Italian government; her release may be linked to a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian national arrested in Italy for supplying drone part...
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36% Bias Score
Ukrainian Son Released From Russian Prison After Family Fled War
A Ukrainian family living in Washington state was reunited with their son, Roman Jr., who was released from a Russian prison after being captured in Mariupol in May 2022; the family fled Ukraine in February 2022 after Russia's invasion, and the son's release is part of a recent prisoner exchange bet...
Ukrainian Son Released From Russian Prison After Family Fled War
A Ukrainian family living in Washington state was reunited with their son, Roman Jr., who was released from a Russian prison after being captured in Mariupol in May 2022; the family fled Ukraine in February 2022 after Russia's invasion, and the son's release is part of a recent prisoner exchange bet...
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20% Bias Score
Hamas Offers to Release 34 Israeli Hostages, Israel Disputes Receiving List
Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas resumed over the release of hostages held in Gaza after the October 7, 2023 attack, with Hamas offering to release 34 in a first phase, despite Israel stating that it hasn't received this list.
Hamas Offers to Release 34 Israeli Hostages, Israel Disputes Receiving List
Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas resumed over the release of hostages held in Gaza after the October 7, 2023 attack, with Hamas offering to release 34 in a first phase, despite Israel stating that it hasn't received this list.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Sends \$2.5 Billion in Aid to Ukraine as Trump's Peace Plan Faces Rejection
President Biden approved a nearly \$2.5 billion aid package to Ukraine before President-elect Trump's inauguration; the Kremlin rejected parts of Trump's Ukraine peace plan; hundreds of prisoners of war were exchanged between Ukraine and Russia, and Azerbaijan accused Russia of downing a passenger p...
Biden Sends \$2.5 Billion in Aid to Ukraine as Trump's Peace Plan Faces Rejection
President Biden approved a nearly \$2.5 billion aid package to Ukraine before President-elect Trump's inauguration; the Kremlin rejected parts of Trump's Ukraine peace plan; hundreds of prisoners of war were exchanged between Ukraine and Russia, and Azerbaijan accused Russia of downing a passenger p...
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32% Bias Score
Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange: 189 Ukrainian Soldiers Returned
On December 31, 2023, Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner exchange, with Russia's defense ministry reporting 150 prisoners freed on each side, while Ukraine's President Zelenskyy stated 189 Ukrainian soldiers were returned, mediated by the UAE. This was one of the largest exchanges since the ful...
Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange: 189 Ukrainian Soldiers Returned
On December 31, 2023, Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner exchange, with Russia's defense ministry reporting 150 prisoners freed on each side, while Ukraine's President Zelenskyy stated 189 Ukrainian soldiers were returned, mediated by the UAE. This was one of the largest exchanges since the ful...
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20% Bias Score