Heather Chen
Heather Chen is a journalist who has written for CNN, primarily focusing on Middle Eastern affairs. She is known for her live updates and breaking news articles. Despite her bias in some articles, she maintains a high level of readability and does not have any known conflicts of interest or deceptive practices.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
80%
Examples:
- In the article 'Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, Gaza evacuations, hospital crisis', there is a bias in favor of the Israel Defense Forces as the author dismisses the allegations made by the PRCS about hospitals being under siege.
Conflicts of Interest
100%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
100%
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Deceptions
100%
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Recent Articles
Israel and Hamas at Odds: Ceasefire Negotiations Hinge on Hostage Release
Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024Israel and Hamas remain at odds over ceasefire terms, with Israel demanding hostage releases and Hamas seeking an end to military operations. The latest conflict, sparked by clashes at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, has resulted in significant damage and loss of life on both sides. Despite calls for a ceasefire from the international community, it remains uncertain if a mutually acceptable deal can be reached. South Korea's Prime Minister and Top Officials Offer to Resign After Election Defeat, Setting Back Yoon Suk Yeol's Domestic Agenda
Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024South Korea's Prime Minister and top presidential officials offered to resign after the ruling party suffered a crushing defeat in parliamentary elections. The liberal opposition forces will prolong their control of parliament until 2027, likely setting back Yoon Suk Yeol's domestic agenda and weakening his grip on the ruling party as he faces an intensifying political offensive during his remaining three years in office. Israel-Hamas War: 100 Days of Violence and Destruction in Gaza
Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024The ongoing Israel-Hamas war has resulted in the deaths of over 125 Palestinians and injuries to more than 265 people in Israeli attacks within the past 24 hours. This is by far the longest, bloodiest, and most destructive conflict between Israel and Hamas since October 7th when Hamas carried out a deadly attack on southern Israel. The war has also caused widespread hunger among Palestinians as hospitals struggle to cope with an influx of patients. Despite calls for peace from around the world, including international organizations such as UN monitors, Israel continues its assault on Gaza. 
Israel and Hamas Conflict: What Postwar Governance Could Look Like in Gaza?
Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to renewed debate over postwar governance in Gaza. One proposed plan is for a multinational task force, but it's been met with resistance from some quarters due to divisions within Israel's war cabinet and concerns about the role of Hamas or Palestinian Authority. 
Indians aboard grounded charter flight return to Mumbai: what rules face those who stayed back in France
Broke On: Tuesday, 26 December 2023On December 26, 2023, a charter plane carrying 276 Indians was grounded in France for suspected human trafficking. The minors on the plane were transferred to appropriate government agencies for care. Two passengers who were questioned by police are still in custody, monitored by the Paris prosecutor's office. 25 of the passengers did not return to India, instead requesting asylum in France. France has a generous system for asylum-seekers, providing them upto 300 euros a month while they wait for their papers to be processed. Foreign residents get social security benefits, which includes assistance in paying rent, childcare, etc. The new law on immigration, which cleared Parliament on December 19, deepens faultlines in the centrist coalition headed by President Emmanuel Macron. Some key changes the Bill brings in include: Longer wait for non-EU migrants to get welfare, review of medical care access, asylum-seekers can be detained, tougher citizenship rules, students have to make a deposit, easier permits for sectors seeing labour shortage. The bill will go to the Constitutional Council, which will check if it complies with the French constitution. Health minister Aurelien Rousseau has resigned in protest. Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues to escalate, with the humanitarian crisis worsening. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has invoked Article 99 to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Palestinian PM Mohammad Shtayyeh has suggested that Hamas become a junior partner under the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) to help build a new independent state. The Israeli military is under review for an incident where tank fire killed a Reuters journalist and injured several others. Israel has agreed to allow a minimal supply of additional fuel to prevent a humanitarian collapse and the outbreak of epidemics. Mount Marapi Eruption: 22 Climbers Confirmed Dead, One Missing
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023Mount Marapi, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, erupted unexpectedly, leading to the confirmed deaths of 22 climbers, with one person still missing. The eruption, which lasted for 4 minutes and 41 seconds, spewed ash 9,800 feet into the air, covering nearby villages in volcanic debris. The volcano has been at the third highest alert level since 2011, indicating a heightened state of activity. Rescue operations faced numerous challenges, including bad weather, difficult terrain, and heat from the eruptions. Three people were found alive, and 49 climbers were evacuated, many of whom are being treated for burns. The eruption has led to the evacuation of 75 people in total and the closure of climbing routes and trails. Mount Marapi has been showing increased volcanic activity since January, and tourism was not recommended within two miles of the peak.
