Fall of al-Assad Regime Highlights Russia's Weakened Influence in Syria
The Syrian civil war ended with the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, who sought asylum in Russia, marking a significant decline in Russia's regional influence due to its weakened military caused by the war in Ukraine. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, played a major role in the offensiv...
Fall of al-Assad Regime Highlights Russia's Weakened Influence in Syria
The Syrian civil war ended with the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, who sought asylum in Russia, marking a significant decline in Russia's regional influence due to its weakened military caused by the war in Ukraine. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, played a major role in the offensiv...
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60% Bias Score
US Troop Presence in Syria More Than Doubles, Exceeding Pentagon's Acknowledged Numbers
The US military presence in Syria has more than doubled to approximately 2000 troops, exceeding the Pentagon's previously acknowledged figure of 900, primarily due to increased threats following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel; this secrecy has implications for relations with neighboring cou...
US Troop Presence in Syria More Than Doubles, Exceeding Pentagon's Acknowledged Numbers
The US military presence in Syria has more than doubled to approximately 2000 troops, exceeding the Pentagon's previously acknowledged figure of 900, primarily due to increased threats following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel; this secrecy has implications for relations with neighboring cou...
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28% Bias Score
Assad Regime's \$5.6 Billion Captagon Empire: Challenges for Syria's New Leaders
Syria's Assad regime generated an estimated \$5.6 billion annually from Captagon production, deeply entwining military and family members in the illicit drug trade; the new leadership faces challenges in dismantling this operation and addressing widespread addiction.
Assad Regime's \$5.6 Billion Captagon Empire: Challenges for Syria's New Leaders
Syria's Assad regime generated an estimated \$5.6 billion annually from Captagon production, deeply entwining military and family members in the illicit drug trade; the new leadership faces challenges in dismantling this operation and addressing widespread addiction.
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40% Bias Score
Syria's Christians cautiously optimistic after Assad's fall
After the Assad regime's fall, Syria's Christian population, decimated by civil war to 300,000 from 1.5 million in 2011, cautiously welcomes the new Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leadership, which has promised religious freedom despite past extremist ties.
Syria's Christians cautiously optimistic after Assad's fall
After the Assad regime's fall, Syria's Christian population, decimated by civil war to 300,000 from 1.5 million in 2011, cautiously welcomes the new Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leadership, which has promised religious freedom despite past extremist ties.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's Dialogue with Syrian Islamist Group Raises Concerns
Turkey's President Erdogan announced close dialogue with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leader, planning increased involvement in Syria while supporting the Syrian people; Germany warned against this, highlighting the Kurds' key role in defeating ISIS and the potential threat of ISIS resurgence.
Turkey's Dialogue with Syrian Islamist Group Raises Concerns
Turkey's President Erdogan announced close dialogue with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leader, planning increased involvement in Syria while supporting the Syrian people; Germany warned against this, highlighting the Kurds' key role in defeating ISIS and the potential threat of ISIS resurgence.
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40% Bias Score
Sanctioned Russian Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Raising Questions About Cargo
The sanctioned Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean after an explosion, with two crew members missing; conflicting reports suggest its cargo was either construction equipment or military hardware being withdrawn from Syria following recent rebel advances.
Sanctioned Russian Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Raising Questions About Cargo
The sanctioned Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean after an explosion, with two crew members missing; conflicting reports suggest its cargo was either construction equipment or military hardware being withdrawn from Syria following recent rebel advances.
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32% Bias Score
US Military Presence in Syria Uncertain After Assad Regime Collapse
The collapse of Syria's Assad regime creates uncertainty for the roughly 2,000 US troops in eastern Syria, tasked with fighting ISIS and monitoring Iran, amid broader regional instability following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
US Military Presence in Syria Uncertain After Assad Regime Collapse
The collapse of Syria's Assad regime creates uncertainty for the roughly 2,000 US troops in eastern Syria, tasked with fighting ISIS and monitoring Iran, amid broader regional instability following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
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36% Bias Score
US Military Presence in Syria More Than Doubles; Pentagon Confirms Secret Troop Surge
The Pentagon recently acknowledged that the number of US troops in Syria is approximately 2,000, more than double the previously reported figure of 900, due to fluctuating temporary forces and diplomatic considerations, revealing a long-standing discrepancy in publicly released information.
US Military Presence in Syria More Than Doubles; Pentagon Confirms Secret Troop Surge
The Pentagon recently acknowledged that the number of US troops in Syria is approximately 2,000, more than double the previously reported figure of 900, due to fluctuating temporary forces and diplomatic considerations, revealing a long-standing discrepancy in publicly released information.
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16% Bias Score
Syrian Women Protest Loss of Rights Under New Islamist Rule
Thousands of women in northern Syria protested against the newly installed HTS government, fearing the loss of rights and condemning Turkish military actions in the region following the displacement of Assad's regime; the HTS spokesperson cited women's "biological and physiological nature" as reason...
Syrian Women Protest Loss of Rights Under New Islamist Rule
Thousands of women in northern Syria protested against the newly installed HTS government, fearing the loss of rights and condemning Turkish military actions in the region following the displacement of Assad's regime; the HTS spokesperson cited women's "biological and physiological nature" as reason...
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36% Bias Score
Syrian Women Protest Loss of Rights Under New Rule
Thousands of women protested in northern Syria against the HTS, fearing a loss of rights after Assad's regime change, particularly concerning government roles and the ongoing Turkish military actions.
Syrian Women Protest Loss of Rights Under New Rule
Thousands of women protested in northern Syria against the HTS, fearing a loss of rights after Assad's regime change, particularly concerning government roles and the ongoing Turkish military actions.
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40% Bias Score
Syria's Post-Assad Captagon Challenge
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's seizure of power in Syria has led to a pledge to end the country's lucrative Captagon trade, estimated at \$5.6 billion annually, involving the Assad family and military, raising concerns about economic impacts and the potential rise of alternative drugs.
Syria's Post-Assad Captagon Challenge
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's seizure of power in Syria has led to a pledge to end the country's lucrative Captagon trade, estimated at \$5.6 billion annually, involving the Assad family and military, raising concerns about economic impacts and the potential rise of alternative drugs.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Syria Engagement: Dialogue and Military Actions
Following recent high-level Turkish visits to Syria, President Erdoğan announced close dialogue with the Syrian opposition, aiming to counter the PKK/YPG and maintain Syria's territorial integrity, while Turkey-backed forces captured Manbij from the SDF.
Turkey's Syria Engagement: Dialogue and Military Actions
Following recent high-level Turkish visits to Syria, President Erdoğan announced close dialogue with the Syrian opposition, aiming to counter the PKK/YPG and maintain Syria's territorial integrity, while Turkey-backed forces captured Manbij from the SDF.
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68% Bias Score