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Former al Qaeda Member Appointed as Syria's Interim President
Ahmad al-Sharaa, a former al Qaeda member and leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, has been named Syria's interim president following a military offensive that ousted Bashar al-Assad's regime; his task is to rebuild the country after more than a decade of civil war.
Former al Qaeda Member Appointed as Syria's Interim President
Ahmad al-Sharaa, a former al Qaeda member and leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, has been named Syria's interim president following a military offensive that ousted Bashar al-Assad's regime; his task is to rebuild the country after more than a decade of civil war.
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48% Bias Score
Former Al Qaeda Member Appointed Interim President of Syria
Former al Qaeda member Ahmad al-Sharaa has been named interim president of Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime after a decade-long civil war, tasked with leading the country's transition and rebuilding efforts.
Former Al Qaeda Member Appointed Interim President of Syria
Former al Qaeda member Ahmad al-Sharaa has been named interim president of Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime after a decade-long civil war, tasked with leading the country's transition and rebuilding efforts.
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60% Bias Score
Emir of Qatar Visits Syria, Signaling Support for Post-Conflict Reconstruction
The Emir of Qatar's visit to Syria on January 30, 2025, marks the first visit by a foreign leader since the fall of Assad's regime, focusing on rebuilding Syria with international support and cooperation, following the appointment of Ahmed Sharaa as transitional president.
Emir of Qatar Visits Syria, Signaling Support for Post-Conflict Reconstruction
The Emir of Qatar's visit to Syria on January 30, 2025, marks the first visit by a foreign leader since the fall of Assad's regime, focusing on rebuilding Syria with international support and cooperation, following the appointment of Ahmed Sharaa as transitional president.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Withdraws Military Equipment from Syrian Port of Tartus
BBC Verify's analysis of satellite imagery reveals Russia is removing military equipment from Syria's Tartus port via vessels linked to the Russian Ministry of Defense, following negotiations with Syria's new government and amid speculation about the equipment's destination.
Russia Withdraws Military Equipment from Syrian Port of Tartus
BBC Verify's analysis of satellite imagery reveals Russia is removing military equipment from Syria's Tartus port via vessels linked to the Russian Ministry of Defense, following negotiations with Syria's new government and amid speculation about the equipment's destination.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Seeks to Secure Military Bases in Syria After Assad's Ouster
Two high-ranking Russian officials met with Syria's new government on Tuesday to discuss maintaining Russia's two military bases following the December overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, emphasizing the importance of respecting Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Russia Seeks to Secure Military Bases in Syria After Assad's Ouster
Two high-ranking Russian officials met with Syria's new government on Tuesday to discuss maintaining Russia's two military bases following the December overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, emphasizing the importance of respecting Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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44% Bias Score
Gabbard's Nomination to Lead US Intelligence Faces Scrutiny
President Trump nominated former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to lead the nation's intelligence service; however, her past comments sympathetic to Russia and criticism of a key surveillance program are expected to face tough questions during her confirmation hearing.
Gabbard's Nomination to Lead US Intelligence Faces Scrutiny
President Trump nominated former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to lead the nation's intelligence service; however, her past comments sympathetic to Russia and criticism of a key surveillance program are expected to face tough questions during her confirmation hearing.
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56% Bias Score
Syria Demands Compensation, Assad's Extradition From Russia
Syria's new government demanded compensation and redress for past wrongs from Russia following talks in Damascus on January 28th, also reportedly requesting the extradition of Bashar al-Assad, while negotiations on Russian military bases remain unresolved, potentially impacting Russia's regional inf...
Syria Demands Compensation, Assad's Extradition From Russia
Syria's new government demanded compensation and redress for past wrongs from Russia following talks in Damascus on January 28th, also reportedly requesting the extradition of Bashar al-Assad, while negotiations on Russian military bases remain unresolved, potentially impacting Russia's regional inf...
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40% Bias Score
Gabbard's Contentious DNI Confirmation Hearing Reveals Bipartisan Concerns
Former U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard faced a contentious Senate confirmation hearing for her nomination as Director of National Intelligence, with both Republicans and Democrats raising concerns about her past statements on Russia, Syria, and surveillance programs, and her lack of intelligence e...
Gabbard's Contentious DNI Confirmation Hearing Reveals Bipartisan Concerns
Former U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard faced a contentious Senate confirmation hearing for her nomination as Director of National Intelligence, with both Republicans and Democrats raising concerns about her past statements on Russia, Syria, and surveillance programs, and her lack of intelligence e...
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48% Bias Score
Steinmeier's Brief Turkey Visit Amidst Syrian Conflict Concerns
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will briefly visit Turkey on February 5th, after trips to Saudi Arabia and Jordan, for a meeting with President Erdoğan focused on Syria and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, amid Germany's pre-election period and concerns about regional stability.
Steinmeier's Brief Turkey Visit Amidst Syrian Conflict Concerns
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will briefly visit Turkey on February 5th, after trips to Saudi Arabia and Jordan, for a meeting with President Erdoğan focused on Syria and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, amid Germany's pre-election period and concerns about regional stability.
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36% Bias Score
German Fact-Check Exposes Misleading Claims on Asylum Seekers
A fact-check of two social media posts reveals that claims about the number of rejected asylum seekers in Germany receiving social welfare and the proportion of Syrians granted asylum are inaccurate and misleading; the actual figures are considerably lower, and various forms of protection beyond ful...
German Fact-Check Exposes Misleading Claims on Asylum Seekers
A fact-check of two social media posts reveals that claims about the number of rejected asylum seekers in Germany receiving social welfare and the proportion of Syrians granted asylum are inaccurate and misleading; the actual figures are considerably lower, and various forms of protection beyond ful...
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Opposition Appoints Interim President After Damascus Takeover
On December 8th, 2024, following the Syrian opposition's capture of Damascus, Ahmad al-Sharq was appointed interim president by the military operations administration, initiating a transitional phase involving significant institutional restructuring and the dissolution of the Ba'ath party and the Sy...
Syrian Opposition Appoints Interim President After Damascus Takeover
On December 8th, 2024, following the Syrian opposition's capture of Damascus, Ahmad al-Sharq was appointed interim president by the military operations administration, initiating a transitional phase involving significant institutional restructuring and the dissolution of the Ba'ath party and the Sy...
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56% Bias Score
Kremlin Silent on Syria's Reported Request for Assad's Extradition
Following reports that Syria's new government requested Bashar Assad's extradition from Russia in exchange for maintaining its military bases, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to comment, stating that dialogue would continue; this follows a Russian official visit to Damascus after Assad's...
Kremlin Silent on Syria's Reported Request for Assad's Extradition
Following reports that Syria's new government requested Bashar Assad's extradition from Russia in exchange for maintaining its military bases, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to comment, stating that dialogue would continue; this follows a Russian official visit to Damascus after Assad's...
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40% Bias Score
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