Syria Slaps Steep Tariffs on Imports, Angering Turkey
Syria's new government implemented a 300 percent tariff increase on all imports, with Turkish cement facing a 385.7 percent hike, causing strong reactions from Turkish businesses and prompting a meeting between Turkish and Syrian officials next week.
Syria Slaps Steep Tariffs on Imports, Angering Turkey
Syria's new government implemented a 300 percent tariff increase on all imports, with Turkish cement facing a 385.7 percent hike, causing strong reactions from Turkish businesses and prompting a meeting between Turkish and Syrian officials next week.
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48% Bias Score
Syria Arrests High-Ranking Assad Official Amid Crackdown on Regime Members
The Syrian transitional government arrested Mohammed Kanjou al-Hassan, a former high-ranking official in Assad's regime, following clashes near Tartus that killed 14 soldiers; this follows the arrest of around 40 other former regime officials in Homs and hundreds more across the country, alongside a...
Syria Arrests High-Ranking Assad Official Amid Crackdown on Regime Members
The Syrian transitional government arrested Mohammed Kanjou al-Hassan, a former high-ranking official in Assad's regime, following clashes near Tartus that killed 14 soldiers; this follows the arrest of around 40 other former regime officials in Homs and hundreds more across the country, alongside a...
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Kurds' Homemade Drones Shift Conflict Dynamics
In northern Syria, Turkish-backed militias attacked Kurdish-led forces, displacing tens of thousands. The Kurds responded with domestically produced drones, successfully striking back and even downing Turkish drones, altering the conflict's dynamics.
Syrian Kurds' Homemade Drones Shift Conflict Dynamics
In northern Syria, Turkish-backed militias attacked Kurdish-led forces, displacing tens of thousands. The Kurds responded with domestically produced drones, successfully striking back and even downing Turkish drones, altering the conflict's dynamics.
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36% Bias Score
EU Weighs Lifting Sanctions on Syria Amidst Reconstruction Efforts
The European Union is considering lifting sanctions on Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, with Spain leading the way by offering an €11 million aid package and advocating for a gradual lifting of sanctions contingent on specific conditions, including accountability and anti-terrorism ...
EU Weighs Lifting Sanctions on Syria Amidst Reconstruction Efforts
The European Union is considering lifting sanctions on Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, with Spain leading the way by offering an €11 million aid package and advocating for a gradual lifting of sanctions contingent on specific conditions, including accountability and anti-terrorism ...
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44% Bias Score
EU Considers Lifting Syria Sanctions, Contingent on UN Approval
The EU is drafting a plan to lift sanctions on Syria, potentially affecting transport, oil and gas, and finance, but removal of the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from the EU terror list requires UN Security Council approval.
EU Considers Lifting Syria Sanctions, Contingent on UN Approval
The EU is drafting a plan to lift sanctions on Syria, potentially affecting transport, oil and gas, and finance, but removal of the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from the EU terror list requires UN Security Council approval.
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32% Bias Score
IDF Announces Seizure of 170,000 Military Items from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syria
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced seizing over 170,000 military items from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syria during a 15-month war, including 3,300 from Syria since December 7th and 85,170 from Hezbollah in Lebanon, potentially signaling an end to hostilities.
IDF Announces Seizure of 170,000 Military Items from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syria
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced seizing over 170,000 military items from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syria during a 15-month war, including 3,300 from Syria since December 7th and 85,170 from Hezbollah in Lebanon, potentially signaling an end to hostilities.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey to Collaborate on Stable, Secure Syria; Reiterates EU Membership Goal
Turkey's Presidential Advisor Akif Çağatay Kılıç, in Berlin, announced collaborative efforts with international partners to create a stable, non-threatening Syria, contributing to regional progress, and reiterated Turkey's commitment to EU membership despite challenges.
Turkey to Collaborate on Stable, Secure Syria; Reiterates EU Membership Goal
Turkey's Presidential Advisor Akif Çağatay Kılıç, in Berlin, announced collaborative efforts with international partners to create a stable, non-threatening Syria, contributing to regional progress, and reiterated Turkey's commitment to EU membership despite challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Israeli Drone Strike in Syria Kills Three, Raising Regional Tensions
An Israeli drone strike in Quneitra, Syria, killed three, including the village mayor, marking the first direct attack on Syria's new General Security Service since December 2024 and escalating tensions in the region.
Israeli Drone Strike in Syria Kills Three, Raising Regional Tensions
An Israeli drone strike in Quneitra, Syria, killed three, including the village mayor, marking the first direct attack on Syria's new General Security Service since December 2024 and escalating tensions in the region.
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52% Bias Score
ICC Prosecutor Visits Syria to Discuss War Crimes Accountability
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan visited Damascus to discuss accountability for alleged Syrian war crimes with the leader of Syria's new de facto government, Ahmad al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda militant, following the overthrow of Bashar Assad last month and amid ongoing concerns about widespread huma...
ICC Prosecutor Visits Syria to Discuss War Crimes Accountability
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan visited Damascus to discuss accountability for alleged Syrian war crimes with the leader of Syria's new de facto government, Ahmad al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda militant, following the overthrow of Bashar Assad last month and amid ongoing concerns about widespread huma...
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Bar Association Sued Over Syria Journalist Deaths
Following the deaths of two journalists in Syria, the Istanbul Bar Association issued a statement condemning the killings and calling for an investigation, leading to a lawsuit against its chair and 10 board members for "terrorist propaganda" and spreading misinformation.
Turkish Bar Association Sued Over Syria Journalist Deaths
Following the deaths of two journalists in Syria, the Istanbul Bar Association issued a statement condemning the killings and calling for an investigation, leading to a lawsuit against its chair and 10 board members for "terrorist propaganda" and spreading misinformation.
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36% Bias Score
Syria Detains Egyptian Militant Threatening Egypt
Syrian authorities detained Egyptian Islamist militant Ahmed al-Mansour for threatening Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, amid concerns in Cairo about the rise of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham in Syria and the potential resurgence of Islamist groups following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
Syria Detains Egyptian Militant Threatening Egypt
Syrian authorities detained Egyptian Islamist militant Ahmed al-Mansour for threatening Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, amid concerns in Cairo about the rise of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham in Syria and the potential resurgence of Islamist groups following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Pledges €10 Million to Lebanon, Plans High-Profile Syria Visit
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares arrived in Lebanon, pledging €10 million in aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces, and will visit Syria this week, including a visit to Saydnaya prison. He also stated that Spain's humanitarian aid is ready to enter Gaza.
Spain Pledges €10 Million to Lebanon, Plans High-Profile Syria Visit
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares arrived in Lebanon, pledging €10 million in aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces, and will visit Syria this week, including a visit to Saydnaya prison. He also stated that Spain's humanitarian aid is ready to enter Gaza.
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36% Bias Score