Syrian Rebel Victory Sparks New Conflict, Threatening Kurds
Following the Syrian rebels' recent victory, the Turkey-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) attacked the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), capturing Manbij and sparking intense battles before a US-brokered ceasefire; this highlights Turkey's hostility towards the Kurds and uncertainty regardin...
Syrian Rebel Victory Sparks New Conflict, Threatening Kurds
Following the Syrian rebels' recent victory, the Turkey-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) attacked the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), capturing Manbij and sparking intense battles before a US-brokered ceasefire; this highlights Turkey's hostility towards the Kurds and uncertainty regardin...
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Conditional Support for Post-Assad Syria Amidst Regional Tensions
Germany plans to aid Syria's post-Assad transition, prioritizing inclusive participation, but faces challenges from Israel's Golan Heights troop deployment and Turkey's influence, as well as the complex role of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group.
Germany's Conditional Support for Post-Assad Syria Amidst Regional Tensions
Germany plans to aid Syria's post-Assad transition, prioritizing inclusive participation, but faces challenges from Israel's Golan Heights troop deployment and Turkey's influence, as well as the complex role of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's Assertive Foreign Policy and New Communication Strategy
Turkish President Erdoğan, in a message to the Stratcom Summit 2024, highlighted Turkey's active role in regional conflicts and its new communication model emphasizing justice and ethical principles, particularly in countering disinformation.
Turkey's Assertive Foreign Policy and New Communication Strategy
Turkish President Erdoğan, in a message to the Stratcom Summit 2024, highlighted Turkey's active role in regional conflicts and its new communication model emphasizing justice and ethical principles, particularly in countering disinformation.
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52% Bias Score
Nine Face Prison for Anti-Israel Protest at Erdoğan's TRT World Forum Speech
Nine individuals face up to three years in prison for protesting Israeli trade during Turkish President Erdoğan's speech at the TRT World Forum in Istanbul; the indictment cites organized actions and slogans against Israeli trade and the event.
Nine Face Prison for Anti-Israel Protest at Erdoğan's TRT World Forum Speech
Nine individuals face up to three years in prison for protesting Israeli trade during Turkish President Erdoğan's speech at the TRT World Forum in Istanbul; the indictment cites organized actions and slogans against Israeli trade and the event.
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56% Bias Score
Syria After Assad: ISIS Resurgence, Regional Conflicts, and a Humanitarian Crisis
After the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, the US is scrambling to prevent ISIS resurgence amid conflicts between Turkey-backed fighters and the US-backed SDF, Israeli strikes, and a humanitarian crisis impacting tens of thousands of displaced civilians.
Syria After Assad: ISIS Resurgence, Regional Conflicts, and a Humanitarian Crisis
After the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, the US is scrambling to prevent ISIS resurgence amid conflicts between Turkey-backed fighters and the US-backed SDF, Israeli strikes, and a humanitarian crisis impacting tens of thousands of displaced civilians.
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44% Bias Score
Syria's Collapse Weakens Iran, Shifts Regional Power Dynamics
The unexpected collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria has significantly weakened Iran, creating a power vacuum and potentially destabilizing the region. Israel's actions against Iranian proxies inadvertently contributed to the regime change, creating a more favorable strategic environment f...
Syria's Collapse Weakens Iran, Shifts Regional Power Dynamics
The unexpected collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria has significantly weakened Iran, creating a power vacuum and potentially destabilizing the region. Israel's actions against Iranian proxies inadvertently contributed to the regime change, creating a more favorable strategic environment f...
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52% Bias Score
Greece Shifts National Security Strategy, Diversifies Alliances
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced a shift in Greece's national security strategy, diversifying alliances and enhancing defenses with anti-drone systems and a cost-effective Aegean missile shield, alongside planned military service reforms in early 2025, while addressing demographic conc...
Greece Shifts National Security Strategy, Diversifies Alliances
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced a shift in Greece's national security strategy, diversifying alliances and enhancing defenses with anti-drone systems and a cost-effective Aegean missile shield, alongside planned military service reforms in early 2025, while addressing demographic conc...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's 2025 Budget: Healthcare Spending Skewed Towards Private Hospitals
Turkey's 2025 budget allocates 10% (104.6 billion TL) of the Health Ministry's budget to 18 city hospital operators, while preventative care receives only 26.8%, highlighting skewed priorities and reliance on international loans for vaccine production.
Turkey's 2025 Budget: Healthcare Spending Skewed Towards Private Hospitals
Turkey's 2025 budget allocates 10% (104.6 billion TL) of the Health Ministry's budget to 18 city hospital operators, while preventative care receives only 26.8%, highlighting skewed priorities and reliance on international loans for vaccine production.
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56% Bias Score
Ocaktan Critiques Erdoğan's 'New Turkey' Narrative
Mehmet Ocaktan criticizes President Erdoğan's "old" versus "new" Turkey comparison, arguing that economic mismanagement, compromised justice, and suppressed freedoms persist despite the AK Party's claims of reform; he cites economic crises, compromised institutions, and curtailed freedoms as evidenc...
Ocaktan Critiques Erdoğan's 'New Turkey' Narrative
Mehmet Ocaktan criticizes President Erdoğan's "old" versus "new" Turkey comparison, arguing that economic mismanagement, compromised justice, and suppressed freedoms persist despite the AK Party's claims of reform; he cites economic crises, compromised institutions, and curtailed freedoms as evidenc...
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56% Bias Score
Istanbul Implements Steep İSPARK Parking Fee Hikes
Istanbul's İSPARK parking fees saw substantial increases, ranging from 12.82% to 49.07% in various zones, with a 99.91% rise in the Historic Peninsula and Kadiköy Wharf to curb traffic and promote public transit, effective January 1, 2025.
Istanbul Implements Steep İSPARK Parking Fee Hikes
Istanbul's İSPARK parking fees saw substantial increases, ranging from 12.82% to 49.07% in various zones, with a 99.91% rise in the Historic Peninsula and Kadiköy Wharf to curb traffic and promote public transit, effective January 1, 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Attacks on SDF Jeopardize Counter-ISIS Efforts in Syria
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a key US partner in the fight against ISIS, has been forced to relocate ISIS detainees and halt anti-ISIS operations due to attacks by Turkish-backed militants in northern Syria, raising concerns about a potential ISIS resurgence and jeopardizing the US-led counte...
Turkish Attacks on SDF Jeopardize Counter-ISIS Efforts in Syria
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a key US partner in the fight against ISIS, has been forced to relocate ISIS detainees and halt anti-ISIS operations due to attacks by Turkish-backed militants in northern Syria, raising concerns about a potential ISIS resurgence and jeopardizing the US-led counte...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Rising Influence in Post-Assad Syria
Following Assad's regime change in Syria, US Secretary of State Blinken and EU Commission President von der Leyen will visit Ankara to discuss the implications for the Middle East, highlighting Turkey's increased geopolitical importance in the new Syria and the EU's leadership vacuum.
Turkey's Rising Influence in Post-Assad Syria
Following Assad's regime change in Syria, US Secretary of State Blinken and EU Commission President von der Leyen will visit Ankara to discuss the implications for the Middle East, highlighting Turkey's increased geopolitical importance in the new Syria and the EU's leadership vacuum.
Progress
48% Bias Score