EU Seeks Dialogue with Syrian Rebel Group HTS, Despite Terrorist Designation
The EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has directed a senior official to contact Syria's HTS provisional government, a UN-designated terrorist group, signaling a potential normalization of ties despite human rights concerns; this follows a joint declaration by the EU, US, UK, UN, and Arab nations calli...
EU Seeks Dialogue with Syrian Rebel Group HTS, Despite Terrorist Designation
The EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has directed a senior official to contact Syria's HTS provisional government, a UN-designated terrorist group, signaling a potential normalization of ties despite human rights concerns; this follows a joint declaration by the EU, US, UK, UN, and Arab nations calli...
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Autonomous Administration Releases 10-Point Reconstruction Plan
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria released a 10-point statement outlining its plan for post-Assad Syria's reconstruction, calling for unity, an end to hostilities, and the inclusion of all political forces, while condemning Turkish military operations and advocating for Syrian te...
Syrian Autonomous Administration Releases 10-Point Reconstruction Plan
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria released a 10-point statement outlining its plan for post-Assad Syria's reconstruction, calling for unity, an end to hostilities, and the inclusion of all political forces, while condemning Turkish military operations and advocating for Syrian te...
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44% Bias Score
Germany Urges Respect for Syria's Sovereignty Amidst Increased Israeli Attacks
Germany urged Israel and other nations to respect Syria's sovereignty after Israel significantly increased attacks in Syria following Assad's ouster on December 8th, citing concerns about weapons falling into the wrong hands and the need to uphold international law.
Germany Urges Respect for Syria's Sovereignty Amidst Increased Israeli Attacks
Germany urged Israel and other nations to respect Syria's sovereignty after Israel significantly increased attacks in Syria following Assad's ouster on December 8th, citing concerns about weapons falling into the wrong hands and the need to uphold international law.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Reviews Syria Military Presence Amidst Regime Change
Amidst reports of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seizing Damascus and ousting Bashar al-Assad, Russia is reportedly dismantling and removing military equipment from its Khmeimim airbase in Syria, pending negotiations with the forces now in control.
Russia Reviews Syria Military Presence Amidst Regime Change
Amidst reports of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seizing Damascus and ousting Bashar al-Assad, Russia is reportedly dismantling and removing military equipment from its Khmeimim airbase in Syria, pending negotiations with the forces now in control.
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44% Bias Score
Israel Launches Heavy Strikes on Syria, Approves Golan Heights Population Doubling
Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian military sites in Tartus, described as the heaviest attacks in over a decade, while Israel simultaneously approved a plan to double the population of the occupied Golan Heights, prompting condemnation from Turkey.
Israel Launches Heavy Strikes on Syria, Approves Golan Heights Population Doubling
Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian military sites in Tartus, described as the heaviest attacks in over a decade, while Israel simultaneously approved a plan to double the population of the occupied Golan Heights, prompting condemnation from Turkey.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Woman Defends HTS Leader's Request to Cover Hair Before Photo
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Ahmed al-Shara asked a Syrian woman, Leiah Khayr Allah, to cover her hair before taking a photo with him in Damascus on December 10, sparking a social media debate regarding the group's policy on hijab and its implementation.
Syrian Woman Defends HTS Leader's Request to Cover Hair Before Photo
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Ahmed al-Shara asked a Syrian woman, Leiah Khayr Allah, to cover her hair before taking a photo with him in Damascus on December 10, sparking a social media debate regarding the group's policy on hijab and its implementation.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Urges Respect for Syria's Sovereignty Amidst Increased Israeli Attacks
Germany urged Israel and other nations to uphold Syria's sovereignty after Israel intensified attacks following Assad's December 8th ouster, citing international law and concerns about weapons falling into the wrong hands; Germany plans to re-establish contact in Damascus soon.
Germany Urges Respect for Syria's Sovereignty Amidst Increased Israeli Attacks
Germany urged Israel and other nations to uphold Syria's sovereignty after Israel intensified attacks following Assad's December 8th ouster, citing international law and concerns about weapons falling into the wrong hands; Germany plans to re-establish contact in Damascus soon.
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36% Bias Score
Syrian Army's Internal Weakness Fuels HTS Victory
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's (HTS) 15-day offensive against the Syrian regime resulted in significant territorial gains, exploiting internal weaknesses like low troop morale stemming from years of repression, economic hardship, and insufficient military resources exacerbated by the withdrawal of Russian s...
Syrian Army's Internal Weakness Fuels HTS Victory
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's (HTS) 15-day offensive against the Syrian regime resulted in significant territorial gains, exploiting internal weaknesses like low troop morale stemming from years of repression, economic hardship, and insufficient military resources exacerbated by the withdrawal of Russian s...
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Pledges Continued Support for Syria Amidst Concerns of Renewed Conflict
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced continued support for the Syrian people, emphasizing humanitarian aid and the need for a stable Syria while warning of potential renewed conflict; he also addressed concerns about social media's impact on families and the rise of Islamophobia globally.
Turkey Pledges Continued Support for Syria Amidst Concerns of Renewed Conflict
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced continued support for the Syrian people, emphasizing humanitarian aid and the need for a stable Syria while warning of potential renewed conflict; he also addressed concerns about social media's impact on families and the rise of Islamophobia globally.
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60% Bias Score
Syria's Shift: Turkey-Iran Relations Navigate Cooperation Amidst Competition
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei criticized Turkey's role in Syria's regime change, while Turkey and Iran simultaneously engaged in trade talks to boost bilateral economic ties to $30 billion, highlighting the complex dynamics between the two regional powers.
Syria's Shift: Turkey-Iran Relations Navigate Cooperation Amidst Competition
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei criticized Turkey's role in Syria's regime change, while Turkey and Iran simultaneously engaged in trade talks to boost bilateral economic ties to $30 billion, highlighting the complex dynamics between the two regional powers.
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36% Bias Score
Syria's Gold Reserves Remain Stable, but Foreign Currency Reserves Plummet
Despite the Syrian civil war, the central bank's gold reserves remain at 26 tons ($2.2 billion), but its foreign currency reserves have drastically fallen from $18.5 billion in 2010 to approximately $200 million, primarily due to the regime's war spending and Western sanctions.
Syria's Gold Reserves Remain Stable, but Foreign Currency Reserves Plummet
Despite the Syrian civil war, the central bank's gold reserves remain at 26 tons ($2.2 billion), but its foreign currency reserves have drastically fallen from $18.5 billion in 2010 to approximately $200 million, primarily due to the regime's war spending and Western sanctions.
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48% Bias Score
Spain Initiates Contact with Syria's Interim Government
Spain will send a special envoy to Syria for preliminary talks with the interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), following similar moves by other Western nations; the EU will also engage, focusing on a peaceful, inclusive Syria and safe refugee repatriation.
Spain Initiates Contact with Syria's Interim Government
Spain will send a special envoy to Syria for preliminary talks with the interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), following similar moves by other Western nations; the EU will also engage, focusing on a peaceful, inclusive Syria and safe refugee repatriation.
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44% Bias Score