Obama's Foreign Policy: Unintended Consequences and Regional Instability
Obama's foreign policy, characterized by a "lead from behind" approach, yielded unintended negative consequences such as the Syrian Civil War (resulting in over 500,000 deaths and 13 million displaced), the Libyan intervention's creation of a failed state, and the Iran nuclear deal's failure to curb...
Obama's Foreign Policy: Unintended Consequences and Regional Instability
Obama's foreign policy, characterized by a "lead from behind" approach, yielded unintended negative consequences such as the Syrian Civil War (resulting in over 500,000 deaths and 13 million displaced), the Libyan intervention's creation of a failed state, and the Iran nuclear deal's failure to curb...
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60% Bias Score
Turkey Claims Success in Countering Over 2,000 Disinformation Campaigns
Turkey's Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, announced at the 2nd Communication Congress's preparatory workshop in Ankara that they've countered over 2,000 disinformation campaigns targeting the country.
Turkey Claims Success in Countering Over 2,000 Disinformation Campaigns
Turkey's Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, announced at the 2nd Communication Congress's preparatory workshop in Ankara that they've countered over 2,000 disinformation campaigns targeting the country.
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68% Bias Score
Syria-Jordan Ties Strengthen: High-Level Delegation Visit and Test Flight to Damascus
A high-level Syrian delegation, including ministers of foreign affairs, defense, and oil, visited Jordan on Tuesday for the first time since the Syrian civil war began, focusing on boosting bilateral cooperation in various sectors, while a Jordanian plane conducted a test flight to Damascus, signali...
Syria-Jordan Ties Strengthen: High-Level Delegation Visit and Test Flight to Damascus
A high-level Syrian delegation, including ministers of foreign affairs, defense, and oil, visited Jordan on Tuesday for the first time since the Syrian civil war began, focusing on boosting bilateral cooperation in various sectors, while a Jordanian plane conducted a test flight to Damascus, signali...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Syria Stance: Troop Withdrawal Unconfirmed, Turkey Praised
President Trump avoided confirming a U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria, describing it as a military strategy related to Turkey; he praised Turkey's role in the Syrian conflict and mentioned concerns regarding the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Trump's Syria Stance: Troop Withdrawal Unconfirmed, Turkey Praised
President Trump avoided confirming a U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria, describing it as a military strategy related to Turkey; he praised Turkey's role in the Syrian conflict and mentioned concerns regarding the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
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44% Bias Score
SBS Troops Face Murder Charges Over Libya Killing
British Special Boat Service troops face potential murder charges for killing a suspected Libyan terrorist during a 2021 covert operation; this follows similar investigations into alleged unlawful killings by SAS troops in Syria and Afghanistan, raising concerns about accountability and soldier welf...
SBS Troops Face Murder Charges Over Libya Killing
British Special Boat Service troops face potential murder charges for killing a suspected Libyan terrorist during a 2021 covert operation; this follows similar investigations into alleged unlawful killings by SAS troops in Syria and Afghanistan, raising concerns about accountability and soldier welf...
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Leader's Handshake Refusal and Image Blurring Spark Controversy
On January 3, 2025, Syrian leader Ahmed al-Charaa refused to shake German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's hand, sparking controversy and raising questions about gender roles in Syria's new power structure; the pro-government media outlet Almharar blurred Baerbock's image in some published photo...
Syrian Leader's Handshake Refusal and Image Blurring Spark Controversy
On January 3, 2025, Syrian leader Ahmed al-Charaa refused to shake German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's hand, sparking controversy and raising questions about gender roles in Syria's new power structure; the pro-government media outlet Almharar blurred Baerbock's image in some published photo...
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48% Bias Score
Syria's New Government Restores Key Services Amidst Infrastructure Challenges
On January 7, 2025, the new Syrian government resumed international flights at Damascus Airport, announced incoming power-generating vessels from Türkiye and Qatar to boost electricity, and reported ongoing maintenance at the Baniyas Refinery alongside a security operation targeting former governmen...
Syria's New Government Restores Key Services Amidst Infrastructure Challenges
On January 7, 2025, the new Syrian government resumed international flights at Damascus Airport, announced incoming power-generating vessels from Türkiye and Qatar to boost electricity, and reported ongoing maintenance at the Baniyas Refinery alongside a security operation targeting former governmen...
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's New Syria Strategy: Balancing Security and Reconstruction
After the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8, 2024, Turkey is recalibrating its Syria strategy, focusing on national reconciliation, economic development, and the return of Syrian refugees while addressing security concerns posed by the YPG and Israel's actions.
Turkey's New Syria Strategy: Balancing Security and Reconstruction
After the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8, 2024, Turkey is recalibrating its Syria strategy, focusing on national reconciliation, economic development, and the return of Syrian refugees while addressing security concerns posed by the YPG and Israel's actions.
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40% Bias Score
Syria's New Leader: A Facade of Moderation Masks Concerning Intentions
Following his takeover of Damascus on December 8th, Ahmed al-Charaa (formerly Abou Mohammed al-Joulani) has adopted a diplomatic facade, promising minority rights and appointing women to high positions, while simultaneously attempting to Islamize the education system and appointing individuals with ...
Syria's New Leader: A Facade of Moderation Masks Concerning Intentions
Following his takeover of Damascus on December 8th, Ahmed al-Charaa (formerly Abou Mohammed al-Joulani) has adopted a diplomatic facade, promising minority rights and appointing women to high positions, while simultaneously attempting to Islamize the education system and appointing individuals with ...
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56% Bias Score
Misinformation Fuels Instability in Post-Assad Syria
Following the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria, the spread of misinformation has increased dramatically, with various factions and foreign actors using false narratives to further their agendas, impacting domestic stability and international perceptions.
Misinformation Fuels Instability in Post-Assad Syria
Following the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria, the spread of misinformation has increased dramatically, with various factions and foreign actors using false narratives to further their agendas, impacting domestic stability and international perceptions.
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36% Bias Score
US Grants Six-Month Syria Sanctions Waiver for Essential Services
The US issued a six-month sanctions waiver for Syria to ensure access to essential services like electricity, water, and sanitation, while continuing to monitor Islamist rebel groups and linking future sanctions relief to political progress.
US Grants Six-Month Syria Sanctions Waiver for Essential Services
The US issued a six-month sanctions waiver for Syria to ensure access to essential services like electricity, water, and sanitation, while continuing to monitor Islamist rebel groups and linking future sanctions relief to political progress.
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36% Bias Score
Syria's Uncertain Future Under HTS Leadership
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime after a 13-year war, Ahmed al-Shara of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leads Syria, facing challenges including internal conflicts, international sanctions, and regional power dynamics.
Syria's Uncertain Future Under HTS Leadership
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime after a 13-year war, Ahmed al-Shara of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leads Syria, facing challenges including internal conflicts, international sanctions, and regional power dynamics.
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48% Bias Score