Canada Sanctions Venezuelan Officials Over Disputed Election
Canada imposed sanctions on five Venezuelan officials, including the head of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice, for alleged electoral fraud in the July 28 presidential election, prompting the Maduro government to denounce the measures as extortionate.
Canada Sanctions Venezuelan Officials Over Disputed Election
Canada imposed sanctions on five Venezuelan officials, including the head of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice, for alleged electoral fraud in the July 28 presidential election, prompting the Maduro government to denounce the measures as extortionate.
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60% Bias Score
Assad Regime Secretly Transferred \u00a3200 Million to Russia
Bashar al-Assad's regime secretly transferred approximately \u00a3200 million in cash to Russia between 2018 and 2019 via 21 flights, coinciding with Syria's dependence on Russia for military and economic support and the Assad family's purchase of luxury properties in Moscow.
Assad Regime Secretly Transferred \u00a3200 Million to Russia
Bashar al-Assad's regime secretly transferred approximately \u00a3200 million in cash to Russia between 2018 and 2019 via 21 flights, coinciding with Syria's dependence on Russia for military and economic support and the Assad family's purchase of luxury properties in Moscow.
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60% Bias Score
Syria's New Regime Seeks International Legitimacy Amidst Past Terror Ties
Following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syria's new government, led by the US-designated terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is seeking international legitimacy, prompting engagement from various countries including the US, EU, and UN, despite concerns about the group's pas...
Syria's New Regime Seeks International Legitimacy Amidst Past Terror Ties
Following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syria's new government, led by the US-designated terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is seeking international legitimacy, prompting engagement from various countries including the US, EU, and UN, despite concerns about the group's pas...
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48% Bias Score
30 North Korean Soldiers Killed or Wounded in Kursk Region Attacks
Ukraine's military intelligence reported that at least 30 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded in attacks in Russia's Kursk region on December 14-15, 2024, with three more missing; fresh troops are replacing losses.
30 North Korean Soldiers Killed or Wounded in Kursk Region Attacks
Ukraine's military intelligence reported that at least 30 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded in attacks in Russia's Kursk region on December 14-15, 2024, with three more missing; fresh troops are replacing losses.
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36% Bias Score
Syria's Gold Reserves Remain Stable, but Foreign Currency Reserves Plummet
Despite the Syrian civil war, the central bank's gold reserves remain at 26 tons ($2.2 billion), but its foreign currency reserves have drastically fallen from $18.5 billion in 2010 to approximately $200 million, primarily due to the regime's war spending and Western sanctions.
Syria's Gold Reserves Remain Stable, but Foreign Currency Reserves Plummet
Despite the Syrian civil war, the central bank's gold reserves remain at 26 tons ($2.2 billion), but its foreign currency reserves have drastically fallen from $18.5 billion in 2010 to approximately $200 million, primarily due to the regime's war spending and Western sanctions.
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Intelligence Official Mamlouk Reportedly in Beirut Under Hezbollah Protection
Ali Mamlouk, a senior Syrian intelligence official wanted for the 2013 Tripoli mosque bombings, is reportedly hiding in Beirut under Hezbollah's protection, despite Lebanon's caretaker Interior Minister denying his presence; opposition figures are demanding an investigation.
Syrian Intelligence Official Mamlouk Reportedly in Beirut Under Hezbollah Protection
Ali Mamlouk, a senior Syrian intelligence official wanted for the 2013 Tripoli mosque bombings, is reportedly hiding in Beirut under Hezbollah's protection, despite Lebanon's caretaker Interior Minister denying his presence; opposition figures are demanding an investigation.
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48% Bias Score
German Automakers Unlikely to Return to Russia
Despite economic hardship and rumors, German automakers' return to Russia is improbable due to low past sales (Mercedes-Benz: 43,011; BMW: 46,802; Audi: 16,404 in 2021) and the ongoing geopolitical conflict; official statements deny any plans.
German Automakers Unlikely to Return to Russia
Despite economic hardship and rumors, German automakers' return to Russia is improbable due to low past sales (Mercedes-Benz: 43,011; BMW: 46,802; Audi: 16,404 in 2021) and the ongoing geopolitical conflict; official statements deny any plans.
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56% Bias Score
EU to Engage Directly with Syria's HTS Interim Government
The EU's foreign policy chief instructed a high-level diplomat to contact Syria's interim government, led by the UN-designated terrorist group HTS, marking a significant shift in EU policy towards Syria. This move comes despite HTS's past ties to Al-Qaeda and ongoing human rights concerns.
EU to Engage Directly with Syria's HTS Interim Government
The EU's foreign policy chief instructed a high-level diplomat to contact Syria's interim government, led by the UN-designated terrorist group HTS, marking a significant shift in EU policy towards Syria. This move comes despite HTS's past ties to Al-Qaeda and ongoing human rights concerns.
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40% Bias Score
China Urges Unfreezing of Afghanistan's Assets, Echoing UN Resolution
China urged countries to unfreeze Afghanistan's frozen assets, aligning with a UN resolution extending the Taliban sanctions monitoring team's mandate for 14 months, while analysts linked the asset freeze to human rights issues.
China Urges Unfreezing of Afghanistan's Assets, Echoing UN Resolution
China urged countries to unfreeze Afghanistan's frozen assets, aligning with a UN resolution extending the Taliban sanctions monitoring team's mandate for 14 months, while analysts linked the asset freeze to human rights issues.
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44% Bias Score
EU Imposes First Sanctions on Russian Military Intelligence for Hybrid Attacks
The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and three entities, including Unit 29155 of Russia's GRU, for alleged hybrid attacks across Europe aimed at destabilizing support for Ukraine and hindering weapons supplies; actions included cyberattacks, arson, bombings, and disinformation camp...
EU Imposes First Sanctions on Russian Military Intelligence for Hybrid Attacks
The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and three entities, including Unit 29155 of Russia's GRU, for alleged hybrid attacks across Europe aimed at destabilizing support for Ukraine and hindering weapons supplies; actions included cyberattacks, arson, bombings, and disinformation camp...
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Engages with Syrian HTS Rebels Amidst Syria's Transition
The U.S. has made direct contact with Syria's Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) rebels, despite their terrorist designation, signaling a potential shift in U.S. policy as Syria transitions from Assad's rule; Turkey has also reopened its embassy in Damascus.
U.S. Engages with Syrian HTS Rebels Amidst Syria's Transition
The U.S. has made direct contact with Syria's Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) rebels, despite their terrorist designation, signaling a potential shift in U.S. policy as Syria transitions from Assad's rule; Turkey has also reopened its embassy in Damascus.
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52% Bias Score
China's Limited Engagement in Syria's Post-Conflict Reconstruction
During a September 2023 visit to Hangzhou, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their strategic partnership, despite the ongoing Syrian civil war and the change in regime; China's involvement, however, is limited due to corruption and uncertain economic models...
China's Limited Engagement in Syria's Post-Conflict Reconstruction
During a September 2023 visit to Hangzhou, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their strategic partnership, despite the ongoing Syrian civil war and the change in regime; China's involvement, however, is limited due to corruption and uncertain economic models...
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40% Bias Score