US Confirms Contact with Syrian Terror Group HTS, Announces Regional Agreement on Post-Assad Syria
The U.S. confirmed direct contact with the designated terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to secure the release of Austin Tice, a kidnapped American journalist, while also announcing a regional agreement on principles to support a post-Assad Syria, focusing on a Syrian-led transition and prev...
US Confirms Contact with Syrian Terror Group HTS, Announces Regional Agreement on Post-Assad Syria
The U.S. confirmed direct contact with the designated terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to secure the release of Austin Tice, a kidnapped American journalist, while also announcing a regional agreement on principles to support a post-Assad Syria, focusing on a Syrian-led transition and prev...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Recognizes Two States on Cyprus, Ending Decades of Talks
Turkey's Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun declared that Turkey will no longer pursue a unified Cyprus and recognizes two separate states, following decades of failed UN-mediated negotiations.
Turkey Recognizes Two States on Cyprus, Ending Decades of Talks
Turkey's Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun declared that Turkey will no longer pursue a unified Cyprus and recognizes two separate states, following decades of failed UN-mediated negotiations.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Offers Potential Military Support to Syria
Turkey's Defense Minister Yaşar Güler announced potential military support for Syria, citing the burden of the Syrian conflict on Turkey and highlighting recent territorial gains by Turkey-backed forces against the SDF in northern Syria, impacting the SDF's funding and aiming to counter what Turkey ...
Turkey Offers Potential Military Support to Syria
Turkey's Defense Minister Yaşar Güler announced potential military support for Syria, citing the burden of the Syrian conflict on Turkey and highlighting recent territorial gains by Turkey-backed forces against the SDF in northern Syria, impacting the SDF's funding and aiming to counter what Turkey ...
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's Strengthened Position in Post-Assad Syria and the Challenges Ahead
Following the fall of the Assad regime, Turkish columnist Mehmet Ocaktan emphasizes Turkey's strengthened regional position and the need for a cautious approach, highlighting potential responsibilities in preventing external attacks on Syria and navigating complex relationships with regional and glo...
Turkey's Strengthened Position in Post-Assad Syria and the Challenges Ahead
Following the fall of the Assad regime, Turkish columnist Mehmet Ocaktan emphasizes Turkey's strengthened regional position and the need for a cautious approach, highlighting potential responsibilities in preventing external attacks on Syria and navigating complex relationships with regional and glo...
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28% Bias Score
Syrian Autonomous Administration Releases 10-Point Reconstruction Plan
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria released a 10-point statement outlining its plan for post-Assad Syria's reconstruction, calling for unity, an end to hostilities, and the inclusion of all political forces, while condemning Turkish military operations and advocating for Syrian te...
Syrian Autonomous Administration Releases 10-Point Reconstruction Plan
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria released a 10-point statement outlining its plan for post-Assad Syria's reconstruction, calling for unity, an end to hostilities, and the inclusion of all political forces, while condemning Turkish military operations and advocating for Syrian te...
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44% Bias Score
Somaliland-Ethiopia Agreement Under Review After Somalia-Ethiopia Deal
Somaliland's former foreign minister confirmed a prior agreement with Ethiopia, now under review by Somaliland's new government, while disputing Somalia's claim that the agreement is invalid. The new government will decide the future of the deal.
Somaliland-Ethiopia Agreement Under Review After Somalia-Ethiopia Deal
Somaliland's former foreign minister confirmed a prior agreement with Ethiopia, now under review by Somaliland's new government, while disputing Somalia's claim that the agreement is invalid. The new government will decide the future of the deal.
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36% Bias Score
Trump: Turkey Holds Key to Syria's Future
President-elect Trump stated that Turkey holds the key to Syria's future after the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by Islamists; he is unsure about keeping 900 US troops in Syria, and his comments on Iran and Israel were vague.
Trump: Turkey Holds Key to Syria's Future
President-elect Trump stated that Turkey holds the key to Syria's future after the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by Islamists; he is unsure about keeping 900 US troops in Syria, and his comments on Iran and Israel were vague.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's 2025 Minimum Wage: Conflicting Inflation Data Shapes Debate
Turkey's minimum wage for 2025 will be discussed today, with the government using TurkStat's inflation data (47.09% in November, targeting 21% for 2025), while Türk-İş will present cost of living figures (20,562 TL hunger threshold, 66,976 TL poverty threshold for a 4-person family).
Turkey's 2025 Minimum Wage: Conflicting Inflation Data Shapes Debate
Turkey's minimum wage for 2025 will be discussed today, with the government using TurkStat's inflation data (47.09% in November, targeting 21% for 2025), while Türk-İş will present cost of living figures (20,562 TL hunger threshold, 66,976 TL poverty threshold for a 4-person family).
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Journalist Detained After Interviewing Designated Terrorist Leader
Journalist Nevşin Mengü was detained in Turkey after interviewing Salih Müslüm, a leader of a group Turkey designates as a terrorist organization, sparking criticism due to a previous meeting between Turkey's MİT head and the same leader. She was later released under judicial control.
Turkish Journalist Detained After Interviewing Designated Terrorist Leader
Journalist Nevşin Mengü was detained in Turkey after interviewing Salih Müslüm, a leader of a group Turkey designates as a terrorist organization, sparking criticism due to a previous meeting between Turkey's MİT head and the same leader. She was later released under judicial control.
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56% Bias Score
Greece Doubles Defense Budget Amidst Turkey Tensions
Greece's 2025 defense budget has increased to \"6.1 billion euros, nearly double the 2019 amount, driven by tensions with Turkey and a need for improved drone defense, with 159 of 299 parliament members voting for the increase.
Greece Doubles Defense Budget Amidst Turkey Tensions
Greece's 2025 defense budget has increased to \"6.1 billion euros, nearly double the 2019 amount, driven by tensions with Turkey and a need for improved drone defense, with 159 of 299 parliament members voting for the increase.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Pledges Continued Support for Syria Amidst Concerns of Renewed Conflict
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced continued support for the Syrian people, emphasizing humanitarian aid and the need for a stable Syria while warning of potential renewed conflict; he also addressed concerns about social media's impact on families and the rise of Islamophobia globally.
Turkey Pledges Continued Support for Syria Amidst Concerns of Renewed Conflict
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced continued support for the Syrian people, emphasizing humanitarian aid and the need for a stable Syria while warning of potential renewed conflict; he also addressed concerns about social media's impact on families and the rise of Islamophobia globally.
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60% Bias Score
Syria's Shift: Turkey-Iran Relations Navigate Cooperation Amidst Competition
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei criticized Turkey's role in Syria's regime change, while Turkey and Iran simultaneously engaged in trade talks to boost bilateral economic ties to $30 billion, highlighting the complex dynamics between the two regional powers.
Syria's Shift: Turkey-Iran Relations Navigate Cooperation Amidst Competition
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei criticized Turkey's role in Syria's regime change, while Turkey and Iran simultaneously engaged in trade talks to boost bilateral economic ties to $30 billion, highlighting the complex dynamics between the two regional powers.
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36% Bias Score