Fierce Fighting Near Hama as Syrian Opposition Advances
Intense fighting continues in Syria as opposition forces, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Syrian National Army (SNA), push towards Hama, while the Syrian government claims to have repelled the advance, resulting in civilian casualties and displacement.
Fierce Fighting Near Hama as Syrian Opposition Advances
Intense fighting continues in Syria as opposition forces, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Syrian National Army (SNA), push towards Hama, while the Syrian government claims to have repelled the advance, resulting in civilian casualties and displacement.
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40% Bias Score
Aleppo Sees Return of Displaced Residents Amidst Ongoing Syrian Conflict
Following a surprise offensive by opposition forces, displaced residents are returning to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, resuming daily life amidst the ongoing conflict.
Aleppo Sees Return of Displaced Residents Amidst Ongoing Syrian Conflict
Following a surprise offensive by opposition forces, displaced residents are returning to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, resuming daily life amidst the ongoing conflict.
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48% Bias Score
UN Cuts 2025 Humanitarian Aid Appeal to $47 Billion Amidst Funding Shortfalls
The UN seeks $47 billion in 2025 to aid 190 million people in 32 countries, a decrease from the underfunded 2024 appeal of $50 billion (43% fulfilled), forcing the agency to prioritize aid distribution.
UN Cuts 2025 Humanitarian Aid Appeal to $47 Billion Amidst Funding Shortfalls
The UN seeks $47 billion in 2025 to aid 190 million people in 32 countries, a decrease from the underfunded 2024 appeal of $50 billion (43% fulfilled), forcing the agency to prioritize aid distribution.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Aleppo in Major Offensive
Syrian rebels, strengthened and rearmed, launched a large-scale offensive capturing Aleppo and advancing on Hama, challenging Assad's regime while Turkey supports the rebels to limit Kurdish influence and resettle Syrian refugees.
Syrian Rebels Seize Aleppo in Major Offensive
Syrian rebels, strengthened and rearmed, launched a large-scale offensive capturing Aleppo and advancing on Hama, challenging Assad's regime while Turkey supports the rebels to limit Kurdish influence and resettle Syrian refugees.
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40% Bias Score
UN Cuts Humanitarian Aid Request to $47 Billion Amidst Funding Shortfalls
The UN's humanitarian agency is requesting $47 billion for 2025 to assist 190 million people in 32 countries, a decrease from this year's appeal due to funding shortfalls and a need for prioritization, impacting aid distribution and potentially exacerbating inequalities.
UN Cuts Humanitarian Aid Request to $47 Billion Amidst Funding Shortfalls
The UN's humanitarian agency is requesting $47 billion for 2025 to assist 190 million people in 32 countries, a decrease from this year's appeal due to funding shortfalls and a need for prioritization, impacting aid distribution and potentially exacerbating inequalities.
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24% Bias Score
Setbacks in Syria Weaken Iran's Regional "Axis of Resistance"
Iran acknowledges that recent military setbacks suffered by the Syrian regime, part of its "axis of resistance," are severely weakening its regional influence and power. This follows attacks on Israel after the October 7th Hamas attacks; however, these actions have been met with stronger resistance ...
Setbacks in Syria Weaken Iran's Regional "Axis of Resistance"
Iran acknowledges that recent military setbacks suffered by the Syrian regime, part of its "axis of resistance," are severely weakening its regional influence and power. This follows attacks on Israel after the October 7th Hamas attacks; however, these actions have been met with stronger resistance ...
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60% Bias Score
Turkey's Implicit Support of Syrian Insurgent Offensive
Turkey implicitly supports a major Syrian insurgent offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), aiming to weaken Kurdish autonomy in northern Syria amid Russia's involvement in the Ukraine war and a weakening of Assad's allies.
Turkey's Implicit Support of Syrian Insurgent Offensive
Turkey implicitly supports a major Syrian insurgent offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), aiming to weaken Kurdish autonomy in northern Syria amid Russia's involvement in the Ukraine war and a weakening of Assad's allies.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Reach Hama Outskirts Amidst Intense Fighting
Islamist-led rebels launched a swift offensive in northern Syria, reaching Hama's outskirts on December 3, 2024, clashing with the Syrian army backed by Russian air support; at least 27 people died near Hama in the last 24 hours.
Syrian Rebels Reach Hama Outskirts Amidst Intense Fighting
Islamist-led rebels launched a swift offensive in northern Syria, reaching Hama's outskirts on December 3, 2024, clashing with the Syrian army backed by Russian air support; at least 27 people died near Hama in the last 24 hours.
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52% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Aleppo in Major Syrian Offensive
A jihadist group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a major offensive in western Syria, capturing Aleppo after pushing back the Syrian army; this follows a broader conflict involving Syrian government forces, supported by Russia and Iraq, against various opposition groups and Turkey.
HTS Seizes Aleppo in Major Syrian Offensive
A jihadist group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a major offensive in western Syria, capturing Aleppo after pushing back the Syrian army; this follows a broader conflict involving Syrian government forces, supported by Russia and Iraq, against various opposition groups and Turkey.
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44% Bias Score
Potential Fall of Assad Raises Middle East Stability Concerns
The potential fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad following the capture of Aleppo by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels raises concerns about regional stability, impacting Iran, Hezbollah, and Israel, and potentially causing a power vacuum.
Potential Fall of Assad Raises Middle East Stability Concerns
The potential fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad following the capture of Aleppo by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels raises concerns about regional stability, impacting Iran, Hezbollah, and Israel, and potentially causing a power vacuum.
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64% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Part of Aleppo, Pledges Tolerance Amid Concerns
The Sunni Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of parts of Aleppo and surrounding villages in Syria, pledging tolerance towards minorities despite their history of human rights abuses and designation as a terrorist organization; this seizure comes amid Syria's ongoing civil war...
HTS Seizes Part of Aleppo, Pledges Tolerance Amid Concerns
The Sunni Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of parts of Aleppo and surrounding villages in Syria, pledging tolerance towards minorities despite their history of human rights abuses and designation as a terrorist organization; this seizure comes amid Syria's ongoing civil war...
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Capture Aleppo Amidst Turkish Involvement
Syrian rebels, potentially with Turkish backing, have captured Aleppo, escalating the civil war and raising concerns about regional stability and Turkey's intentions.
Syrian Rebels Capture Aleppo Amidst Turkish Involvement
Syrian rebels, potentially with Turkish backing, have captured Aleppo, escalating the civil war and raising concerns about regional stability and Turkey's intentions.
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44% Bias Score