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US Lifts Syria Sanctions to Prevent Government Collapse
The United States lifted all sanctions on Syria, surprising Israeli officials, to prevent the collapse of the transitional government led by Ahmed al-Shara, a former Al-Qaeda leader who now leads the HTS, despite concerns over his past. This followed the December 2023 overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
US Lifts Syria Sanctions to Prevent Government Collapse
The United States lifted all sanctions on Syria, surprising Israeli officials, to prevent the collapse of the transitional government led by Ahmed al-Shara, a former Al-Qaeda leader who now leads the HTS, despite concerns over his past. This followed the December 2023 overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
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52% Bias Score
US Threatens 500% Tariffs on Russian Resource Buyers
A proposed US bill seeks to impose 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, gas, and uranium, supported by 77 senators; simultaneously, the EU announced a new sanctions package targeting 149 oil tankers, viewed as a routine measure; experts warn of significant economic implications for Russia.
US Threatens 500% Tariffs on Russian Resource Buyers
A proposed US bill seeks to impose 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, gas, and uranium, supported by 77 senators; simultaneously, the EU announced a new sanctions package targeting 149 oil tankers, viewed as a routine measure; experts warn of significant economic implications for Russia.
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64% Bias Score
Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions Despite Israeli Opposition and Internal US Debate
President Trump lifted US sanctions on Syria this week, a decision driven by Saudi and Turkish lobbying and aimed at boosting Syria's economy despite Israeli opposition and internal US debate over engaging with Syria's new, formerly jihadist leader.
Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions Despite Israeli Opposition and Internal US Debate
President Trump lifted US sanctions on Syria this week, a decision driven by Saudi and Turkish lobbying and aimed at boosting Syria's economy despite Israeli opposition and internal US debate over engaging with Syria's new, formerly jihadist leader.
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48% Bias Score
US Sanctions Cripple International Criminal Court
US sanctions imposed in February 2024 severely cripple the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, hindering its basic operations and jeopardizing investigations into war crimes and crimes against humanity, including those in Sudan, due to financial restrictions and visa limitations impacti...
US Sanctions Cripple International Criminal Court
US sanctions imposed in February 2024 severely cripple the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, hindering its basic operations and jeopardizing investigations into war crimes and crimes against humanity, including those in Sudan, due to financial restrictions and visa limitations impacti...
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48% Bias Score
US Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Despite Israeli Concerns
US President Donald Trump lifted sanctions on Syria despite Israeli lobbying efforts, prompting a mixed reaction from US officials who see this as an experiment to encourage Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa to cooperate with the West and Israel, emphasizing that failure to meet expectations could l...
US Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Despite Israeli Concerns
US President Donald Trump lifted sanctions on Syria despite Israeli lobbying efforts, prompting a mixed reaction from US officials who see this as an experiment to encourage Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa to cooperate with the West and Israel, emphasizing that failure to meet expectations could l...
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40% Bias Score
US Sanctions Cripple International Criminal Court
US sanctions imposed in February severely cripple the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, halting investigations into war crimes and impacting approximately 30 of its 900 American staff members; the sanctions followed ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
US Sanctions Cripple International Criminal Court
US sanctions imposed in February severely cripple the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, halting investigations into war crimes and impacting approximately 30 of its 900 American staff members; the sanctions followed ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
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48% Bias Score
US Issues Ultimatum to Iran: Halt Uranium Enrichment or Face Consequences
The US warned Iran to halt all uranium enrichment, a condition for any deal to prevent nuclear weaponization, despite four rounds of Oman-brokered talks showing no progress; Iran insists on its right to peaceful nuclear technology under the NPT.
US Issues Ultimatum to Iran: Halt Uranium Enrichment or Face Consequences
The US warned Iran to halt all uranium enrichment, a condition for any deal to prevent nuclear weaponization, despite four rounds of Oman-brokered talks showing no progress; Iran insists on its right to peaceful nuclear technology under the NPT.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions, Igniting Regional Uncertainty
President Trump lifted US sanctions on Syria this week after months of quiet diplomacy with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, surprising some US officials and ignoring Israeli concerns; this decision could reshape the Middle East but faces significant implementation challenges.
Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions, Igniting Regional Uncertainty
President Trump lifted US sanctions on Syria this week after months of quiet diplomacy with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, surprising some US officials and ignoring Israeli concerns; this decision could reshape the Middle East but faces significant implementation challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Lifts All Sanctions on Syria After Meeting with Former Al-Qaeda Fighter
President Trump lifted all US sanctions on Syria following a meeting with President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda fighter, signaling a potential shift in US foreign policy and raising concerns about human rights and regional security.
Trump Lifts All Sanctions on Syria After Meeting with Former Al-Qaeda Fighter
President Trump lifted all US sanctions on Syria following a meeting with President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda fighter, signaling a potential shift in US foreign policy and raising concerns about human rights and regional security.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Accuses South Africa of Genocide, Imposes Sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump accused South Africa of genocide against white farmers, prompting sanctions, aid cuts, and a boycott of its G20 presidency; this followed South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice and is further fueled by allegations of anti-American foreign...
Trump Accuses South Africa of Genocide, Imposes Sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump accused South Africa of genocide against white farmers, prompting sanctions, aid cuts, and a boycott of its G20 presidency; this followed South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice and is further fueled by allegations of anti-American foreign...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions After Meeting with Former Jihadi Leader
President Trump met with Ahmed Al-Sharq, Syria's new leader and former jihadi, in Riyadh, lifting decades-old sanctions after Al-Sharq's forces ousted Bashar al-Assad. This unprecedented move potentially unlocks billions in investment but raises human rights concerns.
Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions After Meeting with Former Jihadi Leader
President Trump met with Ahmed Al-Sharq, Syria's new leader and former jihadi, in Riyadh, lifting decades-old sanctions after Al-Sharq's forces ousted Bashar al-Assad. This unprecedented move potentially unlocks billions in investment but raises human rights concerns.
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56% Bias Score
US Sanctions Target Iran-China Ballistic Missile Nexus
On May 15, the US sanctioned entities and individuals in China and Hong Kong supporting Iran's ballistic missile program, continuing a crackdown on the Iran-China nexus involved in procuring materials for ballistic missiles and drones, as part of its "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran.
US Sanctions Target Iran-China Ballistic Missile Nexus
On May 15, the US sanctioned entities and individuals in China and Hong Kong supporting Iran's ballistic missile program, continuing a crackdown on the Iran-China nexus involved in procuring materials for ballistic missiles and drones, as part of its "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran.
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48% Bias Score
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