U.S. Sanctions North Korean Generals, Entities for Supporting Russia's War
The U.S. Treasury and State Departments sanctioned 12 North Korean individuals and 7 entities for providing military and financial support to Russia's war in Ukraine and advancing North Korea's ballistic missile program, including two generals accompanying over 11,000 North Korean troops deployed to...
U.S. Sanctions North Korean Generals, Entities for Supporting Russia's War
The U.S. Treasury and State Departments sanctioned 12 North Korean individuals and 7 entities for providing military and financial support to Russia's war in Ukraine and advancing North Korea's ballistic missile program, including two generals accompanying over 11,000 North Korean troops deployed to...
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44% Bias Score
Lawsuit Accuses State Department of Sidestepping Leahy Law to Protect Israel
A lawsuit alleges the U.S. State Department has created exceptions for Israel to avoid enforcing the Leahy Law, which restricts military aid for human rights abuses, following a 14-month war in Gaza that killed 45,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis; the suit cites specific procedural barriers creat...
Lawsuit Accuses State Department of Sidestepping Leahy Law to Protect Israel
A lawsuit alleges the U.S. State Department has created exceptions for Israel to avoid enforcing the Leahy Law, which restricts military aid for human rights abuses, following a 14-month war in Gaza that killed 45,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis; the suit cites specific procedural barriers creat...
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52% 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
Syrian War's End: Reshaped Middle East Power Dynamics
The Syrian civil war has concluded with rebel forces entering Damascus, significantly weakening Russia and Iran's regional influence while creating a power vacuum and increasing the risk of future instability and conflict in the Middle East.
Syrian War's End: Reshaped Middle East Power Dynamics
The Syrian civil war has concluded with rebel forces entering Damascus, significantly weakening Russia and Iran's regional influence while creating a power vacuum and increasing the risk of future instability and conflict in the Middle East.
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72% Bias Score
U.S. Engages with Syrian HTS Rebels Amidst Syria's Transition
The U.S. has made direct contact with Syria's Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) rebels, despite their terrorist designation, signaling a potential shift in U.S. policy as Syria transitions from Assad's rule; Turkey has also reopened its embassy in Damascus.
U.S. Engages with Syrian HTS Rebels Amidst Syria's Transition
The U.S. has made direct contact with Syria's Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) rebels, despite their terrorist designation, signaling a potential shift in U.S. policy as Syria transitions from Assad's rule; Turkey has also reopened its embassy in Damascus.
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52% Bias Score
US Engages HTS in Syria, Urges Gaza Ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced direct talks with Syria's HTS rebel group to counter terrorism and the need for a Gaza ceasefire, while considering conditional sanctions relief for Syria and urging Israel and Hamas to negotiate peace after a week-long visit to the Middle East.
US Engages HTS in Syria, Urges Gaza Ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced direct talks with Syria's HTS rebel group to counter terrorism and the need for a Gaza ceasefire, while considering conditional sanctions relief for Syria and urging Israel and Hamas to negotiate peace after a week-long visit to the Middle East.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Plans Washington Visit Amidst Ukraine Conflict and Trump's Inauguration
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to visit US President-elect Donald Trump in Washington soon after his inauguration, potentially before Germany's February election; Scholz's refusal to provide Taurus missiles to Ukraine aligns with Trump's opposition to allowing long-range strikes into Russia.
Scholz Plans Washington Visit Amidst Ukraine Conflict and Trump's Inauguration
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to visit US President-elect Donald Trump in Washington soon after his inauguration, potentially before Germany's February election; Scholz's refusal to provide Taurus missiles to Ukraine aligns with Trump's opposition to allowing long-range strikes into Russia.
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44% Bias Score
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
Trump Appoints Grenell as Special Envoy for Missions to North Korea and Venezuela
Former US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell will serve as President Trump's special envoy for missions, focusing on Venezuela and North Korea, reflecting Trump's assertive foreign policy approach.
Trump Appoints Grenell as Special Envoy for Missions to North Korea and Venezuela
Former US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell will serve as President Trump's special envoy for missions, focusing on Venezuela and North Korea, reflecting Trump's assertive foreign policy approach.
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40% Bias Score
US Confirms Contact with Syrian Rebel Group HTS Amidst Regime Collapse
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed direct US contact with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) following the collapse of the Assad regime, aiming to secure the release of American journalist Austin Tice and establish principles for a new Syrian government while preventing IS...
US Confirms Contact with Syrian Rebel Group HTS Amidst Regime Collapse
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed direct US contact with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) following the collapse of the Assad regime, aiming to secure the release of American journalist Austin Tice and establish principles for a new Syrian government while preventing IS...
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48% Bias Score
Blinken Contacts Syrian Rebels Amid Regime Change
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken initiated direct contact with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) following their overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime, outlining principles for supporting a political transition in Syria while also addressing the continued threat of ISIS and oth...
Blinken Contacts Syrian Rebels Amid Regime Change
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken initiated direct contact with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) following their overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime, outlining principles for supporting a political transition in Syria while also addressing the continued threat of ISIS and oth...
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Confirms Contact with Syrian Rebel Group HTS Following Assad's Ouster
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed direct contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the militant group that ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad last Sunday, during a regional diplomatic tour that concluded with an agreement on principles for Syria's transition among eight Arab natio...
U.S. Confirms Contact with Syrian Rebel Group HTS Following Assad's Ouster
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed direct contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the militant group that ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad last Sunday, during a regional diplomatic tour that concluded with an agreement on principles for Syria's transition among eight Arab natio...
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44% Bias Score