UK to Review Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's Terrorist Designation
The UK government is reviewing whether to remove Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of proscribed terrorist organizations following HTS's takeover of Damascus and its leader's public distancing from al-Qaeda. The review follows the end of Syria's 13-year civil war and the leader's move to Mosc...
UK to Review Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's Terrorist Designation
The UK government is reviewing whether to remove Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of proscribed terrorist organizations following HTS's takeover of Damascus and its leader's public distancing from al-Qaeda. The review follows the end of Syria's 13-year civil war and the leader's move to Mosc...
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Shifts Syria Policy, Launches Minimum Wage Talks
Turkey declared the end of a chapter in its Syria policy, shifting its focus to supporting Syrian reconstruction and territorial integrity while preventing the resurgence of terrorism; simultaneously, a new minimum wage commission will start discussions and the government will expand healthcare cove...
Turkey Shifts Syria Policy, Launches Minimum Wage Talks
Turkey declared the end of a chapter in its Syria policy, shifting its focus to supporting Syrian reconstruction and territorial integrity while preventing the resurgence of terrorism; simultaneously, a new minimum wage commission will start discussions and the government will expand healthcare cove...
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56% Bias Score
CSTO Urges International Action to Stabilize Middle East Amidst Escalating Conflicts
The CSTO Parliamentary Assembly, meeting in Moscow on December 9, urged the international community to stabilize the Middle East, citing the escalating conflict between Palestine and Israel, the Lebanon-Israel border tensions, and the resulting humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
CSTO Urges International Action to Stabilize Middle East Amidst Escalating Conflicts
The CSTO Parliamentary Assembly, meeting in Moscow on December 9, urged the international community to stabilize the Middle East, citing the escalating conflict between Palestine and Israel, the Lebanon-Israel border tensions, and the resulting humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Power, Shifting Religious and Political Dynamics
After five decades of Assad family rule, Syrian rebels led by radical Islamists seized power in a 10-day takeover, reflecting the weakening of the Syrian army and its allies. This event highlights the complex interplay of religious demographics and political power in Syria, with Sunni Muslims formin...
Syrian Rebels Seize Power, Shifting Religious and Political Dynamics
After five decades of Assad family rule, Syrian rebels led by radical Islamists seized power in a 10-day takeover, reflecting the weakening of the Syrian army and its allies. This event highlights the complex interplay of religious demographics and political power in Syria, with Sunni Muslims formin...
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52% Bias Score
Resurgence of Pre-1980 Syrian Flag Symbolizes Opposition to Assad
The pre-1980 Syrian flag, a green, white, and black tricolor with three red stars, reappeared prominently during the 2011 Syrian uprising, symbolizing opposition to Bashar al-Assad's regime and a return to a pre-Ba'ath party Syrian national identity.
Resurgence of Pre-1980 Syrian Flag Symbolizes Opposition to Assad
The pre-1980 Syrian flag, a green, white, and black tricolor with three red stars, reappeared prominently during the 2011 Syrian uprising, symbolizing opposition to Bashar al-Assad's regime and a return to a pre-Ba'ath party Syrian national identity.
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44% Bias Score
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Group HTS After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, the European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a powerful Islamist group previously designated a terrorist organization, prompting reconsideration of sanctions and refugee policies.
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Group HTS After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, the European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a powerful Islamist group previously designated a terrorist organization, prompting reconsideration of sanctions and refugee policies.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Grants Asylum to Assad, Underscoring Contrasting Foreign Policy
Russia has granted asylum to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and his family for "humanitarian reasons," highlighting a contrasting approach to international relations compared to the US's perceived history of abandoning allies. This move is seen as a strategic effort to demonstrate loyalty to author...
Russia Grants Asylum to Assad, Underscoring Contrasting Foreign Policy
Russia has granted asylum to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and his family for "humanitarian reasons," highlighting a contrasting approach to international relations compared to the US's perceived history of abandoning allies. This move is seen as a strategic effort to demonstrate loyalty to author...
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Announces Plan for Return of Syrian Refugees
Turkish President Erdoğan announced a plan for the return of Syrian refugees, involving the opening of the Yayladagi border crossing and the creation of conditions for safe, voluntary returns, while criticizing Assad's regime and highlighting Turkey's commitment to regional stability.
Turkey Announces Plan for Return of Syrian Refugees
Turkish President Erdoğan announced a plan for the return of Syrian refugees, involving the opening of the Yayladagi border crossing and the creation of conditions for safe, voluntary returns, while criticizing Assad's regime and highlighting Turkey's commitment to regional stability.
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56% Bias Score
Russia's Syria Losses: 543 Deaths Exceed Official Count
BBC News investigation reveals at least 543 deaths of Russian military personnel and Wagner PMC mercenaries in Syria from 2015 to 2024, significantly exceeding the official count of 116 and highlighting the loss of elite specialists.
Russia's Syria Losses: 543 Deaths Exceed Official Count
BBC News investigation reveals at least 543 deaths of Russian military personnel and Wagner PMC mercenaries in Syria from 2015 to 2024, significantly exceeding the official count of 116 and highlighting the loss of elite specialists.
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40% Bias Score
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Rebel Group HTS
The European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the rebel group that helped overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, amid concerns about human rights and the potential for increased refugee returns.
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Rebel Group HTS
The European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the rebel group that helped overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, amid concerns about human rights and the potential for increased refugee returns.
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40% Bias Score
Germany and Austria Halt Syrian Asylum Applications Amid Regime Change
Germany and Austria suspended asylum applications from Syria due to the uncertain political future following the rebels' victory in Damascus, affecting 47,270 and 7,300 applications respectively.
Germany and Austria Halt Syrian Asylum Applications Amid Regime Change
Germany and Austria suspended asylum applications from Syria due to the uncertain political future following the rebels' victory in Damascus, affecting 47,270 and 7,300 applications respectively.
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52% Bias Score
Syrian Rebel Leader Al-Jolani Seeks Power Through Image Moderation
Abou Mohammad al-Jolani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTC), seeks to become Syria's new strongman after overthrowing the Assad regime; his strategy involves moderating HTC's image to gain international legitimacy and Turkish support, despite past ties to Al-Qaeda and accusa...
Syrian Rebel Leader Al-Jolani Seeks Power Through Image Moderation
Abou Mohammad al-Jolani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTC), seeks to become Syria's new strongman after overthrowing the Assad regime; his strategy involves moderating HTC's image to gain international legitimacy and Turkish support, despite past ties to Al-Qaeda and accusa...
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36% Bias Score