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Syrian President Appoints Former Kurdish Leader Mazloum Abdi as Advisor

Syrian President Ahmed al-Charaa appointed Mazloum Abdi, the former commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), as a presidential advisor on Friday. The appointment follows the formal dissolution of the SDF, which Abdi announced on Tuesday as part of a transition toward…

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3 sources across 3 countries · France · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Israeli Forces Enter Southern Syria and Fire Shells Near Damascus

Israeli military forces entered southern Syria on Thursday, according to reports from Syrian state media. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) advanced into the Quneitra governorate, specifically entering the village of Bariqa. Additional reports indicate an Israeli patrol entered…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Chile · Israel

Who reported this

  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Syrian President Appoints Former SDF Leader Mazloum Abdi as Presidential Advisor

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed Mazloum Abdi, the former commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), as a presidential advisor. The appointment follows the dissolution of the SDF, which Abdi announced on Tuesday as part of an integration deal with…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · France · Qatar · United States · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Syrian Democratic Forces Dissolve to Join State Military

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are dissolving and joining the Syrian state military. Kurdish members of the force are currently weighing feelings of hope and caution regarding the transition.

development single-lean coverage
2 sources · United States

Who reported this

  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from United States.

· morning


Syrian Kurdish-led SDF Dissolves and Integrates into National Army

Mazloum Abdi, the leader of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), announced on Tuesday the dissolution of the Kurdish-led militia and its integration into the institutions of the Syrian state. The decision follows an agreement with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to merge the…

development
6 sources across 6 countries

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Syrian Kurdish-led SDF Dissolves Following Integration Deal with Damascus

Mazloum Abdi, the leader of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), announced the dissolution of the group as an independent military force on Tuesday. The announcement was made during a televised speech at the presidential palace in Damascus following a meeting with Syrian…

development
8 sources across 6 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


United States Removes Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List

The United States has officially removed Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The decision took effect on Monday following a 45 day review period by the U.S. Congress, which began after President Donald Trump notified the legislature of his intent on July 8. U.S.…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Hungary

Who reported this

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

United States Removes Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List

The United States officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Monday, ending a designation that had been in place since 1979. The decision follows the December 2024 overthrow of former president Bashar al-Assad by rebels led by current president…

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11 sources across 9 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Syria Sentences Former Grand Mufti Ahmad Hassoun to Life in Prison

A Syrian court on Monday sentenced Ahmad Hassoun, the former grand mufti under ex-President Bashar Assad, to life in prison. Hassoun, 77, was found guilty of crimes including justifying murder and inciting sectarian unrest. Judge Fakhreddine al-Aryan stated that the religious…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Germany · Indonesia · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Israel and Turkey Clash Over Military Presence in Syria Following Israeli Airstrike

Israel recently launched an airstrike against the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northwestern Syria, citing intelligence that the facility was intended to host Turkish troops. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel will not…

development single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries · Chile · Germany · Israel

Who reported this

  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

US Envoy Tom Barrack Reaffirms Trump Position on Golan Heights After Initial Comments

US special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack walked back comments he made on Friday regarding the status of the Golan Heights. In an interview with Mario Nawfal, Barrack had stated that Israel still occupies the territory in violation of UN resolutions.…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Israel

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Syria and Israel Hold US Mediated Talks in Jordan to De Escalate Tensions

Syria and Israel held high level negotiations in Jordan on Sunday to reduce tensions following recent Israeli strikes on Syrian territory. The talks were mediated by the United States and involved Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al Shaibani and a high level Israeli delegation led…

development
7 sources across 7 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Syrian Foreign Minister Expresses Hope for Resumption of Security Talks with Israel

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani stated in an interview with Reuters that he expects security negotiations with Israel to resume soon. Al-Shaibani urged Israel to seize a historic opportunity for diplomacy, though he noted that Syria currently does not trust Israel. The…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · Israel · Qatar · United Kingdom · United States · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

US Envoy and Israel Clash Over Strike on Syrian Airbase

A public rift has emerged between the United States and Israel following an Israeli airstrike on the Abu al-Duhur military base in northern Syria. Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkiye and special envoy to Syria, stated that Israel failed to provide the US with adequate…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Israel · Qatar · United Kingdom · United States · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Israel carries out strike in southern Syria amid rising regional tensions

Israel conducted a military strike in southern Syria on Saturday, targeting an individual it described as a terrorist. The Israeli military stated the target posed an immediate threat to its soldiers. Conversely, the Syrian foreign ministry described the incident as a drone…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · Hong Kong · Pakistan · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Israel and United States Clash Over Israeli Strikes on Syrian Airbase

Israel and the United States have exchanged conflicting accounts regarding an Israeli airstrike on the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northwestern Syria. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the operation was authorized by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after…

development
8 sources across 6 countries

Who reported this

  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Israel Strikes Syrian Air Base Amid Tensions With Turkey

Israel has carried out an attack on the runway and storage facilities at the Abu al-Duhur air base in Syria's Idlib province. The strike targeted a site located approximately 60 kilometers from the Turkish border, which Israel believed was being prepared for Turkish forces.…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · France · Germany · Israel

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Lebanon Extradites Former Syrian General Adel Issa to Damascus

Lebanese authorities have extradited Adel Issa, a 67 year old former general of the Bashar al Assad regime, to Syria to face charges of premeditated murder and torture. This marks the first time Lebanon has extradited a high ranking military official of the Assad regime since…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Germany

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Israel and Turkey Exchange Threats Following Israeli Airstrikes in Syria

Israel and Turkey have exchanged sharp warnings after Israel carried out airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur air base in northwest Syria. Israeli officials stated the attacks were necessary to prevent Turkey from establishing a military presence at the facility, which they view as a…

development
7 sources across 6 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Syrian Foreign Minister Visits Pakistan for First Time in Nearly Two Decades

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani arrived in Islamabad on Thursday for an official visit, marking the first time a Syrian foreign minister has visited Pakistan since May 2007. During the trip, Shibani met with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif,…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Pakistan · United States

Who reported this

  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Lebanon Extradites Former Syrian General to Damascus to Face Murder and Torture Charges

Lebanon has handed over Major General Adel Issa, a former high ranking officer in the Syrian army, to authorities in Damascus. This marks the first transfer of a Syrian military official since the government of Bashar al Assad was toppled in December 2024. According to Syria's…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · Qatar · United Kingdom · United States · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Israel and Turkey Exchange Warnings After Israeli Strike on Syrian Airbase

Israel conducted airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northern Syria on Tuesday, prompting a sharp exchange of warnings between Israel and Turkey. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the strikes were a response to Syria being on the verge of allowing…

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9 sources across 8 countries

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Israel Strikes Syrian Air Base Amid Rising Tensions with Turkey

Israel carried out eight airstrikes on Tuesday targeting the Abu al-Duhur air base in the Idlib province of northwestern Syria. Syrian authorities reported that the strikes hit the runway and storage facilities but caused no casualties. The Israeli Prime Minister's office stated…

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9 sources across 7 countries

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

IAEA Discovers Tons of Nuclear Material at Undeclared Site in Syria

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has discovered several tons of nuclear material at a previously undeclared site in Syria. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi announced the find on Tuesday during a press conference in Damascus, stating that the material dates back…

development
7 sources across 7 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

US Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Syrian Airbase as Tensions Rise with Turkey

Israel carried out airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northwest Syria on Tuesday, targeting the runway and storage facilities. Syrian state television reported that eight strikes hit the facility, though no casualties were reported. The United States, through…

development
10 sources across 7 countries

Who reported this

  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Syrian Court Sentences Wassim al-Assad to Death for War Crimes

A Syrian court in Damascus has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of ousted former President Bashar al-Assad, to death on Tuesday. Judge Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan of the Fourth Criminal Court convicted the 46 year old of crimes against humanity and war crimes, specifically citing…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · France · Germany · Hong Kong · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

US and Syria Condemn Israeli Airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur Airbase

Eight airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northwestern Syria's Idlib province early Tuesday morning. Syrian state media reported that the attacks targeted the runway and storage facilities, causing infrastructure damage but resulting in no casualties. The…

development
8 sources across 8 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

US Envoy Condemns Israeli Air Strikes on Syrian Base

Tom Barrack, the special presidential envoy for Syria and US ambassador to Turkey, called Israeli air strikes on the Abu al-Duhur Airbase an unnecessary escalation on Tuesday. Barrack stated that the strikes do not advance regional stability. Damascus condemned the event as an…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Belgium · Israel

Who reported this

  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Syrian Court Sentences Ousted President Bashar al-Assad to Death in Absentia

A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The ruling also applies to his brother, Maher, and his cousin, Atef Najib. The court cited crimes including premeditated murder, the killing of children…

development
7 sources across 7 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Russia and Syria Reach Agreement on Military Base Transitions

Russia and Syria have signed a memorandum of understanding to settle the future of Russian military bases at Tartous and Hmeimim following 18 months of negotiations. Under the deal, military facilities will be repurposed as joint training centers, a transition expected to be…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · United States · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Syrian Court Sentences Ousted President Bashar al-Assad to Death in Absentia

A Syrian court in Damascus has sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia. The court convicted the former leader of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including premeditated murder of multiple people and children, torture, and arbitrary arrest. This…

30 sources across 20 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • MS NOW United States · Left · Versant (spun off from NBCUniversal)
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Novaya Gazeta Europe Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • Premium Times Nigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Three Israelis Detained After Crossing Border into Syria

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) located and detained three Israeli citizens who crossed the border into Syrian territory from the Mount Hermon area. The individuals were returned to Israel and transferred to police for questioning. The IDF strongly condemned the incident,…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Israel

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Violence and Curfews in Syria Following Attack on Returning Kurdish Displaced Persons

The Syrian government has suspended the return of displaced Kurds to the town of Ras al-Ain and imposed a curfew in Kobane following a wave of violence on Monday. The unrest began when a first group of approximately 2,500 returnees, traveling under a January agreement to merge…

2 sources across 2 countries · Israel · United States

Who reported this

  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Syria and Russia Agree to Convert Mediterranean Military Bases into Joint Training Centers

Syria announced on Sunday that it has reached an agreement with Russia to transform two strategic military bases on the Mediterranean coast into joint training and capacity building centers. The deal, which follows 18 months of negotiations, concerns the Hmeimim airbase and the…

development
10 sources across 6 countries

Who reported this

  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Syria and Russia Reach Agreement on Future of Military Bases

Syria and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding to redefine the Russian military presence in Syria following 18 months of negotiations. The agreement concerns the future of the Hmeimim airbase and the Tartous naval base, which were used by Moscow to support former…

5 sources across 5 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Bombing of Minibus Near Damascus Kills Two

At least two people were killed and between 13 and 14 others wounded when a bomb exploded on a minibus in Jaramana, a town near Damascus, Syria. State media and security sources reported that the explosion was caused by an explosive device planted on the vehicle. Footage and…

5 sources across 4 countries · Germany · France · Singapore · United States · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Two Killed in Minibus Bombing Near Damascus

A bomb planted in a minibus killed two people and wounded 14 others on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria, on Thursday night. Syrian officials reported that the blast occurred in Jaramana, a predominantly Druze area. A security source speaking to state run Ekhbariya TV stated that…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


International Smuggling Network Dismantled in Joint Operation

German and Serbian authorities have arrested three Syrian men as part of a coordinated strike against an international human smuggling network. The operation, coordinated by Europol and involving several Bavarian public prosecutors and the Federal Police, resulted in arrests in…

2 sources · Germany

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Germany.

· evening