US Opens Dialogue with Syria's New Rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
Top US diplomats met with Syria's new de-facto rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), in Damascus on Friday, marking the first official US-HTS meeting since HTS overthrew the Assad regime in December 2023 and a potential shift in US foreign policy toward Syria.
US Opens Dialogue with Syria's New Rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
Top US diplomats met with Syria's new de-facto rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), in Damascus on Friday, marking the first official US-HTS meeting since HTS overthrew the Assad regime in December 2023 and a potential shift in US foreign policy toward Syria.
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US Opens Dialogue with Syria's New Rulers Amidst Uncertainty
A senior US delegation, including the top State Department official for the Middle East and the US hostage envoy, has initiated the first formal diplomatic engagement with Syria since 2011, meeting with representatives of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), other groups, and seeking information on missing A...
US Opens Dialogue with Syria's New Rulers Amidst Uncertainty
A senior US delegation, including the top State Department official for the Middle East and the US hostage envoy, has initiated the first formal diplomatic engagement with Syria since 2011, meeting with representatives of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), other groups, and seeking information on missing A...
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52% Bias Score
US Drops Reward for Syrian Militant Leader After Damascus Meeting
The US has dropped its reward for the capture of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abou Mohammad al-Jolani following a meeting with US officials in Damascus on December 8th, amid concerns about the group's potential to pose threats to US interests and regional stability.
US Drops Reward for Syrian Militant Leader After Damascus Meeting
The US has dropped its reward for the capture of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abou Mohammad al-Jolani following a meeting with US officials in Damascus on December 8th, amid concerns about the group's potential to pose threats to US interests and regional stability.
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44% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Hostage Talks See Renewed Progress in Doha
Following renewed diplomatic efforts by the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, Israeli and Qatari negotiators are meeting in Doha to discuss a prisoner exchange deal and ceasefire, with an Israeli technical team traveling to Qatar on Monday and a senior Hamas official stating that a deal is closer than e...
Israel-Hamas Hostage Talks See Renewed Progress in Doha
Following renewed diplomatic efforts by the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, Israeli and Qatari negotiators are meeting in Doha to discuss a prisoner exchange deal and ceasefire, with an Israeli technical team traveling to Qatar on Monday and a senior Hamas official stating that a deal is closer than e...
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48% Bias Score
Gaza Ceasefire Deal Imminent: Sullivan Optimistic
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan believes a deal on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release may be imminent, involving a short truce, release of a few hostages, and a surge in humanitarian aid; seven American hostages are involved, four presumed dead.
Gaza Ceasefire Deal Imminent: Sullivan Optimistic
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan believes a deal on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release may be imminent, involving a short truce, release of a few hostages, and a surge in humanitarian aid; seven American hostages are involved, four presumed dead.
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32% Bias Score
Blinken to Visit Turkey Amidst Syrian Crisis
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Turkey on Friday to discuss the Syrian crisis with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime after a large-scale offensive by armed groups led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) starting on November 27th, resulting...
Blinken to Visit Turkey Amidst Syrian Crisis
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Turkey on Friday to discuss the Syrian crisis with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime after a large-scale offensive by armed groups led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) starting on November 27th, resulting...
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Diplomats Visit Syria After Assad's Ouster
Following President Bashar Assad's ouster, the first U.S. diplomats visited Syria on Friday to meet with interim leaders, prioritize the return of missing American journalist Austin Tice, and engage with Syrian society to gauge the nation's future direction.
U.S. Diplomats Visit Syria After Assad's Ouster
Following President Bashar Assad's ouster, the first U.S. diplomats visited Syria on Friday to meet with interim leaders, prioritize the return of missing American journalist Austin Tice, and engage with Syrian society to gauge the nation's future direction.
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U.S. Officials Visit Damascus to Find Missing Americans, Engage in Political Talks
A high-level U.S. delegation, including the Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs, visited Damascus, Syria, for the first time in over a decade to locate missing Americans, engage with Syrian society, and discuss a Syrian-led political transition, including meetings with the U.S.-designated terrorist gr...
U.S. Officials Visit Damascus to Find Missing Americans, Engage in Political Talks
A high-level U.S. delegation, including the Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs, visited Damascus, Syria, for the first time in over a decade to locate missing Americans, engage with Syrian society, and discuss a Syrian-led political transition, including meetings with the U.S.-designated terrorist gr...
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44% Bias Score
US Conditions Direct Talks with HTS in Syria on Concrete Steps
Following positive statements from HTS leader Muhammed El Colani, the US stated it might send officials to Syria for direct talks if HTS takes concrete steps towards an inclusive transition process, potentially leading to HTS's removal from the terror list.
US Conditions Direct Talks with HTS in Syria on Concrete Steps
Following positive statements from HTS leader Muhammed El Colani, the US stated it might send officials to Syria for direct talks if HTS takes concrete steps towards an inclusive transition process, potentially leading to HTS's removal from the terror list.
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52% Bias Score
Hostage Deal Progressing, but Concerns Remain Over Post-Ceasefire Military Action
High-level talks between US and Israeli officials are underway to secure a hostage deal with Hamas within a month, complicated by Hamas's concerns about potential military action after an initial 40–60-day ceasefire under the incoming Trump administration.
Hostage Deal Progressing, but Concerns Remain Over Post-Ceasefire Military Action
High-level talks between US and Israeli officials are underway to secure a hostage deal with Hamas within a month, complicated by Hamas's concerns about potential military action after an initial 40–60-day ceasefire under the incoming Trump administration.
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36% Bias Score
Gaza Ceasefire Deal Imminent: Sullivan
U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan stated that a deal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release is close, involving a limited number of hostages and a short pause in hostilities, aiming for a resolution by the end of January, although at least 35 Palestinians were killed in Israeli bombings...
Gaza Ceasefire Deal Imminent: Sullivan
U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan stated that a deal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release is close, involving a limited number of hostages and a short pause in hostilities, aiming for a resolution by the end of January, although at least 35 Palestinians were killed in Israeli bombings...
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40% Bias Score