Turkey and Lebanon Condemn Israel's Actions Amidst Escalating Conflict
Turkish President Erdoğan and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati met in Ankara to discuss the escalating conflict in Lebanon caused by Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, with both leaders condemning Israel's actions and calling for international pressure and compensation for damages.
Turkey and Lebanon Condemn Israel's Actions Amidst Escalating Conflict
Turkish President Erdoğan and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati met in Ankara to discuss the escalating conflict in Lebanon caused by Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, with both leaders condemning Israel's actions and calling for international pressure and compensation for damages.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Condemns Israeli Occupation of Syrian Land
Russia accuses Israel of illegally occupying Syrian land, calling for its withdrawal; the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirms Israeli forces' deep incursion into Syrian territory, while the SDF pledges to fight any Turkish aggression in Kobani.
Russia Condemns Israeli Occupation of Syrian Land
Russia accuses Israel of illegally occupying Syrian land, calling for its withdrawal; the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirms Israeli forces' deep incursion into Syrian territory, while the SDF pledges to fight any Turkish aggression in Kobani.
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40% Bias Score
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Criticism and Legal Challenges
Germany's arms exports reached a record €12 billion in 2023, fueled by sales to NATO and EU partners, but also controversially to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, causing criticism from churches and legal challenges due to concerns about human rights violations and regional instability.
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Criticism and Legal Challenges
Germany's arms exports reached a record €12 billion in 2023, fueled by sales to NATO and EU partners, but also controversially to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, causing criticism from churches and legal challenges due to concerns about human rights violations and regional instability.
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48% Bias Score
Diyarbakır Murder Trial: Cell Phone Data, Confession, and Four Suspects
The trial for the murder of Narin Güran in Diyarbakır began on November 7th, with four suspects facing charges of premeditated murder. Key evidence includes cell phone data placing them near the crime scene and a neighbor's confession to moving the body.
Diyarbakır Murder Trial: Cell Phone Data, Confession, and Four Suspects
The trial for the murder of Narin Güran in Diyarbakır began on November 7th, with four suspects facing charges of premeditated murder. Key evidence includes cell phone data placing them near the crime scene and a neighbor's confession to moving the body.
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32% Bias Score
Turkey's Growing Influence in Post-Civil War Syria
Turkey's influence in Syria has significantly increased following the civil war, with its close ties to the now-ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) granting Turkey considerable leverage over the new Syrian government, despite HTS's contested legitimacy and Turkey's denial of controlling Syria.
Turkey's Growing Influence in Post-Civil War Syria
Turkey's influence in Syria has significantly increased following the civil war, with its close ties to the now-ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) granting Turkey considerable leverage over the new Syrian government, despite HTS's contested legitimacy and Turkey's denial of controlling Syria.
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36% Bias Score
Ankara Mayor Accuses Government of Politically Motivated Debt Seizures
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş accused the government of politically motivated seizures targeting six municipal companies, alleging a smear campaign to distract from the SGK's 900 billion lira in uncollected receivables outside municipalities and the AKP's own larger debts.
Ankara Mayor Accuses Government of Politically Motivated Debt Seizures
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş accused the government of politically motivated seizures targeting six municipal companies, alleging a smear campaign to distract from the SGK's 900 billion lira in uncollected receivables outside municipalities and the AKP's own larger debts.
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60% Bias Score
Egypt and Turkey Emphasize Syria's Unity Amidst Renewed Cooperation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Egypt on Thursday, emphasizing Syria's unity and independence, along with increased cooperation to resolve regional conflicts and boost bilateral trade to $15 billion.
Egypt and Turkey Emphasize Syria's Unity Amidst Renewed Cooperation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Egypt on Thursday, emphasizing Syria's unity and independence, along with increased cooperation to resolve regional conflicts and boost bilateral trade to $15 billion.
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32% Bias Score
Putin's 2024 Address: Economic Gains, Ukrainian Advances, and Syrian Instability
During his December 2024 address, Vladimir Putin highlighted Russia's economic growth, military advances in Ukraine, and a new US president reportedly open to a Ukraine peace deal. He downplayed the instability in Syria, asserting Russia's overall success while highlighting potential strategic gains...
Putin's 2024 Address: Economic Gains, Ukrainian Advances, and Syrian Instability
During his December 2024 address, Vladimir Putin highlighted Russia's economic growth, military advances in Ukraine, and a new US president reportedly open to a Ukraine peace deal. He downplayed the instability in Syria, asserting Russia's overall success while highlighting potential strategic gains...
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56% Bias Score
Putin: Syria Intervention Successful, Russian Economy Stable
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his year-end address, stated that Russia's intervention in Syria prevented the creation of a terrorist state and that the Russian economy is stable with a projected growth of 4 percent this year. He also discussed ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the need for a r...
Putin: Syria Intervention Successful, Russian Economy Stable
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his year-end address, stated that Russia's intervention in Syria prevented the creation of a terrorist state and that the Russian economy is stable with a projected growth of 4 percent this year. He also discussed ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the need for a r...
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56% Bias Score
Turkiye Rejects US-Claimed Ceasefire, Vows to Continue Syrian Operation
Turkiye denies a US-claimed ceasefire extension with Syrian Kurdish fighters, vowing to continue its military operation to remove them from northern Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad; a senior Turkish official called the US statement a mistake.
Turkiye Rejects US-Claimed Ceasefire, Vows to Continue Syrian Operation
Turkiye denies a US-claimed ceasefire extension with Syrian Kurdish fighters, vowing to continue its military operation to remove them from northern Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad; a senior Turkish official called the US statement a mistake.
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52% Bias Score
Syrian Kurdish Commander Confirms Non-Syrian Fighters' Withdrawal Upon Ceasefire
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi announced that non-Syrian Kurdish fighters, including PKK members who helped battle ISIS, will leave Syria if a ceasefire with Turkey is reached; this is a major Turkish demand, and the fighters' departure marks a potential shift towards a political solution.
Syrian Kurdish Commander Confirms Non-Syrian Fighters' Withdrawal Upon Ceasefire
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi announced that non-Syrian Kurdish fighters, including PKK members who helped battle ISIS, will leave Syria if a ceasefire with Turkey is reached; this is a major Turkish demand, and the fighters' departure marks a potential shift towards a political solution.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Minimum Wage Decision Imminent: Impact on Businesses and Workers
Turkey's minimum wage is under review, with negotiations between the government, employers, and labor unions ongoing; a decision is anticipated shortly, impacting millions and resulting in increased costs for employers.
Turkey's Minimum Wage Decision Imminent: Impact on Businesses and Workers
Turkey's minimum wage is under review, with negotiations between the government, employers, and labor unions ongoing; a decision is anticipated shortly, impacting millions and resulting in increased costs for employers.
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44% Bias Score