US Troop Presence in Syria Doubles Amidst High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced the U.S. has approximately 2,000 troops in Syria, double the previously reported number, deployed to fight ISIS; a high-level U.S. delegation will visit Damascus to discuss counter-terrorism strategies and the search for journalist Austin Tice.
US Troop Presence in Syria Doubles Amidst High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced the U.S. has approximately 2,000 troops in Syria, double the previously reported number, deployed to fight ISIS; a high-level U.S. delegation will visit Damascus to discuss counter-terrorism strategies and the search for journalist Austin Tice.
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40% Bias Score
Iran Seeks to Salvage Influence in Post-Assad Syria Amidst Regional Uncertainty
Iran seeks to salvage influence in Syria after Assad's fall to rebel groups, facing criticism for its past support and navigating new challenges from Turkey and internal crises.
Iran Seeks to Salvage Influence in Post-Assad Syria Amidst Regional Uncertainty
Iran seeks to salvage influence in Syria after Assad's fall to rebel groups, facing criticism for its past support and navigating new challenges from Turkey and internal crises.
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44% Bias Score
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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40% Bias Score
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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56% Bias Score
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
IS Resurgence in Syria Heightened by Turkish Attacks
Amidst the ongoing Syrian conflict, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) warn of a resurgent Islamic State (IS), fueled by Turkey's attacks diverting SDF resources from counter-terrorism operations and creating a security vacuum, leading to increased IS activity and a potential prison break from facil...
IS Resurgence in Syria Heightened by Turkish Attacks
Amidst the ongoing Syrian conflict, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) warn of a resurgent Islamic State (IS), fueled by Turkey's attacks diverting SDF resources from counter-terrorism operations and creating a security vacuum, leading to increased IS activity and a potential prison break from facil...
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48% Bias Score
Syria Conflict: 150,000 Displaced as Turkey Threatens Kobane
Up to 150,000 people have been displaced in northeastern Syria due to the advance of pro-Turkish militias, prompting Îlham Ahmad to appeal for international aid and a ceasefire, while Turkey continues its military buildup near Kobane.
Syria Conflict: 150,000 Displaced as Turkey Threatens Kobane
Up to 150,000 people have been displaced in northeastern Syria due to the advance of pro-Turkish militias, prompting Îlham Ahmad to appeal for international aid and a ceasefire, while Turkey continues its military buildup near Kobane.
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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