Assad Regime's Hidden Wealth: A Global Hunt Underway
The US State Department estimates Bashar al-Assad and his family's wealth at $1-$2 billion, accumulated through involvement in Syria's large-scale economic activities and laundered through seemingly legitimate businesses; a global effort to recover these assets is underway, highlighting Russia's rol...
Assad Regime's Hidden Wealth: A Global Hunt Underway
The US State Department estimates Bashar al-Assad and his family's wealth at $1-$2 billion, accumulated through involvement in Syria's large-scale economic activities and laundered through seemingly legitimate businesses; a global effort to recover these assets is underway, highlighting Russia's rol...
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44% Bias Score
Syria's Post-Assad Sectarian Violence: HTS Seeks to Quell Unrest
Following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar Assad, at least 72 people have been killed in sectarian violence, mainly targeting Alawites, yet the interim government, led by the Islamic militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is actively working to quell the unrest and promote reconciliation, d...
Syria's Post-Assad Sectarian Violence: HTS Seeks to Quell Unrest
Following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar Assad, at least 72 people have been killed in sectarian violence, mainly targeting Alawites, yet the interim government, led by the Islamic militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is actively working to quell the unrest and promote reconciliation, d...
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48% Bias Score
Iran's Weakened "Axis of Resistance" After Syria's Fall
The collapse of the Syrian government significantly weakens Iran's "axis of resistance," impacting its proxies in Lebanon and Yemen and emboldening Israel and the US.
Iran's Weakened "Axis of Resistance" After Syria's Fall
The collapse of the Syrian government significantly weakens Iran's "axis of resistance," impacting its proxies in Lebanon and Yemen and emboldening Israel and the US.
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52% Bias Score
Iranian Embassy Employee Killed in Damascus; Qatar Reopens Embassy
On December 21, 2024, Iran reported the killing of an embassy employee, Davoud Beytarf, in Damascus, blaming "terrorist elements." This follows attacks on Iranian diplomatic facilities after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, prompting Iran's evacuation of its embassy staff. Simultaneously, Q...
Iranian Embassy Employee Killed in Damascus; Qatar Reopens Embassy
On December 21, 2024, Iran reported the killing of an embassy employee, Davoud Beytarf, in Damascus, blaming "terrorist elements." This follows attacks on Iranian diplomatic facilities after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, prompting Iran's evacuation of its embassy staff. Simultaneously, Q...
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40% Bias Score
US Resumes Diplomatic Ties with Post-Assad Syria
The US is sending a senior diplomat to Damascus to meet with the new Syrian leadership, marking a resumption of diplomatic relations after the fall of the Assad regime; this follows previous failed attempts by Iraq to mediate between Turkey and the Assad regime, highlighting the complex dynamics in ...
US Resumes Diplomatic Ties with Post-Assad Syria
The US is sending a senior diplomat to Damascus to meet with the new Syrian leadership, marking a resumption of diplomatic relations after the fall of the Assad regime; this follows previous failed attempts by Iraq to mediate between Turkey and the Assad regime, highlighting the complex dynamics in ...
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52% Bias Score
IS Resurgence in Syria Heightened by Turkish Attacks
Amidst the ongoing Syrian conflict, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) warn of a resurgent Islamic State (IS), fueled by Turkey's attacks diverting SDF resources from counter-terrorism operations and creating a security vacuum, leading to increased IS activity and a potential prison break from facil...
IS Resurgence in Syria Heightened by Turkish Attacks
Amidst the ongoing Syrian conflict, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) warn of a resurgent Islamic State (IS), fueled by Turkey's attacks diverting SDF resources from counter-terrorism operations and creating a security vacuum, leading to increased IS activity and a potential prison break from facil...
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48% Bias Score
Fear and Uncertainty Mark Christmas in Damascus Under New Islamist Rule
In Damascus, Syria, a small group of Christians celebrated a subdued Christmas Mass under new Islamist rule, expressing fears of persecution and uncertainty about their future; traditional celebrations were curtailed due to concerns about upsetting some Muslims.
Fear and Uncertainty Mark Christmas in Damascus Under New Islamist Rule
In Damascus, Syria, a small group of Christians celebrated a subdued Christmas Mass under new Islamist rule, expressing fears of persecution and uncertainty about their future; traditional celebrations were curtailed due to concerns about upsetting some Muslims.
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60% Bias Score
US Removes Bounty on Syrian Militant Leader After Cooperation Commitment
The United States removed a \$10 million bounty on Ahmad al-Sharaa, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, following a meeting in Damascus where al-Sharaa committed to counterterrorism efforts and assisting in the search for missing Americans, including journalist Austin Tice.
US Removes Bounty on Syrian Militant Leader After Cooperation Commitment
The United States removed a \$10 million bounty on Ahmad al-Sharaa, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, following a meeting in Damascus where al-Sharaa committed to counterterrorism efforts and assisting in the search for missing Americans, including journalist Austin Tice.
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40% Bias Score
US Signals Policy Shift Towards Syria with Damascus Visit
US Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf visited Damascus this week, marking the first US diplomatic visit since 2012, signaling a policy shift towards engagement with the new Syrian leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa following the Assad regime's collapse on December 8; the US removed the reward f...
US Signals Policy Shift Towards Syria with Damascus Visit
US Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf visited Damascus this week, marking the first US diplomatic visit since 2012, signaling a policy shift towards engagement with the new Syrian leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa following the Assad regime's collapse on December 8; the US removed the reward f...
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64% Bias Score
CHP Leader Announces Path to Power, Advocates for Democratic Syria, and Secures Next Socialist International Meeting for Istanbul
During a Socialist International Council meeting in Rabat, Morocco, CHP leader Özgür Özel highlighted his party's progress towards power in Turkey, advocated for a democratic Syria, and secured the next council meeting for Istanbul. He also addressed the global rise of right-wing populism and the mi...
CHP Leader Announces Path to Power, Advocates for Democratic Syria, and Secures Next Socialist International Meeting for Istanbul
During a Socialist International Council meeting in Rabat, Morocco, CHP leader Özgür Özel highlighted his party's progress towards power in Turkey, advocated for a democratic Syria, and secured the next council meeting for Istanbul. He also addressed the global rise of right-wing populism and the mi...
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36% Bias Score
US Troop Presence in Syria Doubles Amidst High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced the U.S. has approximately 2,000 troops in Syria, double the previously reported number, deployed to fight ISIS; a high-level U.S. delegation will visit Damascus to discuss counter-terrorism strategies and the search for journalist Austin Tice.
US Troop Presence in Syria Doubles Amidst High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced the U.S. has approximately 2,000 troops in Syria, double the previously reported number, deployed to fight ISIS; a high-level U.S. delegation will visit Damascus to discuss counter-terrorism strategies and the search for journalist Austin Tice.
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40% Bias Score
US Opens Dialogue with Syria's New Rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
Top US diplomats met with Syria's new de-facto rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), in Damascus on Friday, marking the first official US-HTS meeting since HTS overthrew the Assad regime in December 2023 and a potential shift in US foreign policy toward Syria.
US Opens Dialogue with Syria's New Rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
Top US diplomats met with Syria's new de-facto rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), in Damascus on Friday, marking the first official US-HTS meeting since HTS overthrew the Assad regime in December 2023 and a potential shift in US foreign policy toward Syria.
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48% Bias Score