US Doubles Troop Presence in Syria Amid High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced that 2,000 US troops are currently in Syria, double the previously reported number, as a high-level US delegation prepares to visit Damascus to discuss counterterrorism efforts, human rights, and the search for journalist Austin Tice, amid concerns about the resurgence of ISIS...
US Doubles Troop Presence in Syria Amid High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced that 2,000 US troops are currently in Syria, double the previously reported number, as a high-level US delegation prepares to visit Damascus to discuss counterterrorism efforts, human rights, and the search for journalist Austin Tice, amid concerns about the resurgence of ISIS...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Proposes Eight-Point Plan for Syria's Stabilization
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is traveling to Turkey today to discuss Syria's instability with her Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, advocating for an eight-point plan to stabilize the country and facilitate the return of Syrian refugees while expressing concerns about new violence.
Germany Proposes Eight-Point Plan for Syria's Stabilization
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is traveling to Turkey today to discuss Syria's instability with her Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, advocating for an eight-point plan to stabilize the country and facilitate the return of Syrian refugees while expressing concerns about new violence.
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Turkey Demands End to Support for Kurdish Militias in Syria
Turkish President Erdogan offered to help draft Syria's new constitution, demanding an end to support for Kurdish militias; the US sent officials to meet with Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS), a designated terrorist group now leading Syria; a fragile ceasefire prevents further clashes between pro-Turkish ...
Turkey Demands End to Support for Kurdish Militias in Syria
Turkish President Erdogan offered to help draft Syria's new constitution, demanding an end to support for Kurdish militias; the US sent officials to meet with Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS), a designated terrorist group now leading Syria; a fragile ceasefire prevents further clashes between pro-Turkish ...
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Turkish Family Doctors Plan January Strike Amidst Regulatory Dispute
Turkish family doctors are planning another three-day strike from January 6th to 10th, protesting new regulations that penalize them for patients' missed appointments and change performance-based pay, following previous strikes in November and December. The doctors threaten further action, including...
Turkish Family Doctors Plan January Strike Amidst Regulatory Dispute
Turkish family doctors are planning another three-day strike from January 6th to 10th, protesting new regulations that penalize them for patients' missed appointments and change performance-based pay, following previous strikes in November and December. The doctors threaten further action, including...
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's 2025 Minimum Wage: Conflicting Proposals Spark Debate
Turkey's Minimum Wage Determination Commission is reviewing proposals for a 2025 minimum wage: TÜRK-İŞ suggests 29,583 lira (45% increase plus welfare share), while TİSK proposes a 25-30% increase (21,250-22,100 lira net). The final decision, impacting millions of workers, considers economic conditi...
Turkey's 2025 Minimum Wage: Conflicting Proposals Spark Debate
Turkey's Minimum Wage Determination Commission is reviewing proposals for a 2025 minimum wage: TÜRK-İŞ suggests 29,583 lira (45% increase plus welfare share), while TİSK proposes a 25-30% increase (21,250-22,100 lira net). The final decision, impacting millions of workers, considers economic conditi...
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32% Bias Score
Raqqa Under Siege: Rebuilding Amidst Fears of Turkish Invasion
Amidst fears of a Turkish offensive, Raqqa, Syria, shows a mix of rebuilding efforts and heightened security concerns, with increased refugee numbers straining resources, while Kobani endures daily bombings and ISIS sleeper cell activity.
Raqqa Under Siege: Rebuilding Amidst Fears of Turkish Invasion
Amidst fears of a Turkish offensive, Raqqa, Syria, shows a mix of rebuilding efforts and heightened security concerns, with increased refugee numbers straining resources, while Kobani endures daily bombings and ISIS sleeper cell activity.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey-Syria Maritime Deal Threatens Cyprus's EEZ
Greece and Cyprus are closely monitoring Turkey's potential maritime boundary agreement with Syria, which could significantly curtail Cyprus's sovereign rights in the Eastern Mediterranean, prompting diplomatic efforts among European leaders to counter this move.
Turkey-Syria Maritime Deal Threatens Cyprus's EEZ
Greece and Cyprus are closely monitoring Turkey's potential maritime boundary agreement with Syria, which could significantly curtail Cyprus's sovereign rights in the Eastern Mediterranean, prompting diplomatic efforts among European leaders to counter this move.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Faces Looming Refugee Crisis Amidst Budgetary Concerns
DEM Party Deputy Chairman Sezai Temelli warned of a looming refugee crisis due to the ongoing Syrian conflict and criticized Turkey's 2025 budget for prioritizing security spending over social programs and democratic reforms, linking this to the unresolved Kurdish issue and economic instability.
Turkey Faces Looming Refugee Crisis Amidst Budgetary Concerns
DEM Party Deputy Chairman Sezai Temelli warned of a looming refugee crisis due to the ongoing Syrian conflict and criticized Turkey's 2025 budget for prioritizing security spending over social programs and democratic reforms, linking this to the unresolved Kurdish issue and economic instability.
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56% Bias Score
Erdoğan Accuses CHP of Incompetence in Handling Syrian Crisis
President Erdoğan criticized CHP's handling of Syria, accusing them of incompetence and calling their Syria dialogue suggestions shocking, while asserting AKP's success in preventing the PKK from controlling municipalities and emphasizing the importance of Mardin.
Erdoğan Accuses CHP of Incompetence in Handling Syrian Crisis
President Erdoğan criticized CHP's handling of Syria, accusing them of incompetence and calling their Syria dialogue suggestions shocking, while asserting AKP's success in preventing the PKK from controlling municipalities and emphasizing the importance of Mardin.
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60% Bias Score
Ankara Bribery Trial: Crime Boss Denies Charges, Alleges Police Frame-Up
In Ankara, a trial continues for crime boss Bora Kaplan and four police officers accused of bribery; Kaplan denies the charges, claiming police framed him using previously settled cases.
Ankara Bribery Trial: Crime Boss Denies Charges, Alleges Police Frame-Up
In Ankara, a trial continues for crime boss Bora Kaplan and four police officers accused of bribery; Kaplan denies the charges, claiming police framed him using previously settled cases.
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40% Bias Score
Power Vacuum in Post-Assad Syria Fuels Regional Conflict"
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Turkey, Israel, and the U.S. are actively pursuing their interests, leading to increased fighting among various factions and raising concerns about the resurgence of ISIS. The power vacuum has created a complex and volatile situation, with eac...
Power Vacuum in Post-Assad Syria Fuels Regional Conflict"
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Turkey, Israel, and the U.S. are actively pursuing their interests, leading to increased fighting among various factions and raising concerns about the resurgence of ISIS. The power vacuum has created a complex and volatile situation, with eac...
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Shifting Role in Syria: From Rebel Support to Influence over New Leadership
Turkey's support for Syrian rebels against Assad, initially aimed at his removal, evolved due to domestic pressures and shifting geopolitical realities; now, Turkey seeks to influence the new Syrian leadership, but faces challenges in managing the HTS group and international relations.
Turkey's Shifting Role in Syria: From Rebel Support to Influence over New Leadership
Turkey's support for Syrian rebels against Assad, initially aimed at his removal, evolved due to domestic pressures and shifting geopolitical realities; now, Turkey seeks to influence the new Syrian leadership, but faces challenges in managing the HTS group and international relations.
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40% Bias Score