Anonymous Source Tracker

Examples of how major English-language news organizations use anonymous sources. Updated daily.


Beijing mandates 50% domestic equipment rule for chipmakers ...
The sources did not wish to be identified as the measure is not public. Opinion: In the roiling cold war for AI supremacy, the U.S. has let China back in ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  December 30, 2026


Meta to buy Chinese-founded startup Manus as tech giant aims to ...
Manus, backed by its parent Beijing Butterfly Effect Technology, ⁠raised US$75-million this year at a valuation of around US$500-million, the source said, ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  December 30, 2026


Exclusive: China mandates 50% domestic equipment rule for ...
China is requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically made equipment for adding new capacity, three people familiar with the matter said, ...

Reuters  ∙  December 31, 2025


Justice Dept. Now Said to Be Reviewing 5.2 Million Pages of ...
... people familiar with the matter. The number represents a more precise, and potentially much larger, figure than previous estimates provided by the ...

New York Times  ∙  December 31, 2025


China Buys Two-Thirds of Pledged US Soybeans as 2025 Closes ...
China has bought at least 8 million tons of US soybeans this year, according to people familiar with the matter, putting the world's top importer on track ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 31, 2025


How Meta's Newest Acquisition Target Got Around Worries Over Its ...
Meta's agreement to buy Manus was valued at $2.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. View more. Workers at Butterfly Effect, an artificial ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  December 31, 2025


China begins issuing second batch of 2026 crude import quotas to ...
... sources said. The Reuters Power Up newsletter provides everything you need to know about the global energy industry. Sign up here. The newest allocation ...

Reuters  ∙  December 31, 2025


Indian Oil buys first Colombian oil under Ecopetrol contract, sources ...
IOC has purchased 2 million barrels of Colombian Castilla crude for delivery in late February, the sources said. The refiner has an optional contract to buy ...

Reuters  ∙  December 31, 2025


Mamdani Chooses a Veteran N.Y.C. Education Leader as Schools ...
... people with direct knowledge of the plan. The selection of Mr. Samuels, who has worked in New York, the largest U.S. school system, for roughly two decades ...

New York Times  ∙  December 31, 2025


Trump says US hit 'big facility' linked to alleged Venezuelan drug boats
The explosion was caused by a drone strike carried out by the CIA, according to CNN and the New York Times, which cited sources close to the matter. If ...

BBC  ∙  December 31, 2025


Newspaper headlines: 'Eurostar chaos' and Anthony Joshua's 'mum ...
The paper says the British boxer has said "I feel pain all over my body", with sources close to Joshua saying he will remain in hospital for the new year.

BBC  ∙  December 31, 2025


CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used ...
... requested anonymity to discuss the classified matter. The first known direct operation on Venezuelan soil since the U.S. began strikes in September marks a ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 31, 2025


Ukraine war briefing: 'Attack on global food security' as Russia hits ...
... the source said. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said: “Regarding the attack on [Putin's residence at] Valdai, our negotiating team connected ...

The Guardian  ∙  December 31, 2025


Samsung wins US annual approval on chipmaking tool shipments to ...
The source said that Washington introduced the ‍annual ⁠approval system for exports of chipmaking tools ⁠to China. (Reporting by Hyunjoo ‌Jin; Editing by ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  December 31, 2025


US approves Samsung chipmaking tool shipments to China for 2026 ...
... Electronics to bring in chip manufacturing equipment to its facilities in China for 2026, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Reuters  ∙  December 30, 2025


KKR, Kreate complete purchase of South Korea's Cheongna ...
... a person familiar with the matter said. Asia Pacificcategory · Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib files appeal against 1MDB conviction. 12 mins ago. Malaysia's High ...

Reuters  ∙  December 30, 2025


Pop Mart pushes global expansion amid concerns of 'peak Labubu'
The Beijing-based company is planning to open a flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York, according to a person familiar with its plans, as well as a ...

Financial Times  ∙  December 30, 2025


Investors Pile Into India's Short Bonds on RBI Rate Outlook ...
They declined to be identified because the trading activities are confidential. Next year “will be more of a carry trade year rather than outright capital ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 30, 2025


Trump Administration Updates: Tanker Pursued by U.S. Claims ...
... people familiar with the matter. The number represents a more precise, and potentially much larger, figure than previous estimates the department has ...

New York Times  ∙  December 30, 2025


Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan ...
The CIA carried out a drone strike earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, ...

CNN  ∙  December 30, 2025


Softbank fulfills $40 billion OpenAI backing, sources tell CNBC
The Japanese investment giant sent over a final $22 billion to $22.5 billion last week, according to sources familiar with the matter, who asked not to be ...

CNBC  ∙  December 30, 2025


NYC mom charged with killing 1-year-old son confessed to baby's ...
Nicole Boodhai allegedly killed her baby son -- then called the slain boy's dad to tell him so, law enforcement sources said.

New York Post  ∙  December 30, 2025


Exclusive | Eric Adams wants NYC commission to reshape primaries ...
Sources said the commissioner will be announced on Wednesday as one of Adams' final hurrahs. Councilman Bob Holden (D-Queens), who is term-limited this year ...

New York Post  ∙  December 30, 2025


Maniac slashes stranger on NYC subway with boxcutter, gets out on ...
... sources said. Caleb Polidore, 26, allegedly slashed a 33-year-old man in the ... The wild attack stemmed from an accidental bump as the two strangers passed each ...

New York Post  ∙  December 30, 2025


Exclusive | Beijing-based Luckin Coffee eyes Starbucks' shuttered ...
Another real estate source who is familiar with Starbucks' plans and did not want to be identified said five stores could close due to leases not being renewed.

New York Post  ∙  December 30, 2025


Man killed while streaming on Facebook Live in Florida City ...
A cousin of Melvin, who did not want to be identified, said the family is devastated. "That's disturbing. It is very disturbing," she told CBS News Miami ...

CBS News  ∙  December 30, 2025


Richmond cold weather shelter criticized for weekend closure
A staff member at the shelter who did not want to be identified said more than 50 people came seeking a warm bed Saturday night. 18 Forgotten Benefits Most ...

MSN  ∙  December 30, 2025


U.S. approves Samsung, SK Hynix chipmaking tool shipments to ...
... people briefed on the matter said. SeongJoon Cho | Bloomberg | Getty Images. The U.S. government has granted an annual license to Samsung Electronics and SK ...

CNBC  ∙  December 30, 2025


Donald Trump prioritizes foreign affairs as 2025 closes
One Republican strategist, who requested anonymity to speak candidly, said Trump and the White House will need to make the argument directly to voters about ...

The Hill  ∙  December 30, 2025


From OpenAI to Nvidia, firms channel billions into AI infrastructure as ...
Amazon is considering an investment of around $10 billion in OpenAI, though talks remain "very fluid," according to a source who requested anonymity due to the ...

Reuters  ∙  December 30, 2025


Warner Bros likely to reject Paramount's latest hostile bid, source ...
The board has yet to make a final decision, but is expected to meet next week, said the person, who requested anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.

Reuters  ∙  December 30, 2025


Border czar Tom Homan didn't receive normal background check ...
As he read the contents of the envelope, the official, Emil Bove, closed his eyes and grimaced, according to the people, who requested anonymity to discuss a ...

MSNBC  ∙  December 30, 2025


National news - Minnesota Star Tribune
... requested anonymity to discuss the classified matter. December 30, 2025. Nation · Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after ...

Star Tribune  ∙  December 30, 2025


CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used ...
... requested anonymity to discuss the classified matter. The first known direct operation on Venezuelan soil since the U.S. began strikes in September marks a ...

Washington Post  ∙  December 30, 2025


Yemen strike shows depth of distrust between Saudi Arabia and ...
... the source said. Any further conflagration between Saudi Arabia and the UAE would bode ill for the financially powerful Gulf, which prides itself on being ...

Reuters  ∙  December 30, 2025


Meta to buy Chinese founded startup Manus to boost advanced AI ...
Manus, backed by its parent Beijing Butterfly Effect Technology, raised $75 million this year at a valuation of around $500 million, the source said, confirming ...

Reuters  ∙  December 30, 2025


Zelenskiy discusses US troop presence in Ukraine with Trump ...
This is in itself an act of defiance against President Trump's peace agenda," the source said. The White House declined further comment on the reported ...

Reuters  ∙  December 30, 2025


Warner Bros plans to reject Paramount's latest hostile bid
WBD's board is looking for Paramount to increase its bid in order to unlock new negotiations, according to a person briefed on the matter. The person added ...

Financial Times  ∙  December 30, 2025


Tesla Cybertruck flop proves costly for South Korean supplier - Los ...
... person familiar with the matter. South Korea's L&F Co. disclosed this week that its 3.83-trillion won, or $2.67-billion, supply contract with Tesla, first ...

LA Times  ∙  December 30, 2025


Flacks Group Set for Exclusive Talks on Ailing Italy Steel Plant ...
... in Italy has recommended entering into exclusive negotiations with turnaround specialist Flacks Group, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  December 30, 2025


Israel-backed militias tout themselves as part of Gaza's day-after ...
... refused to be named to be able to speak freely. Advertisement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Mar-a-Lago on Monday, where he met with ...

LA Times  ∙  December 29, 2025


Beijing's Point Person for Finance in Hong Kong to Leave Post ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. He is expected to become a deputy director of an economic committee under the Chinese ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 29, 2025


Canada Pensions Overseeing $1.2 Trillion Revamp Private Equity ...
Some of the country's biggest pension funds are looking to scale back their direct private equity bets, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  December 29, 2025


Blackstone's AirTrunk Considers Singapore REIT Listing, Sources ...
... in a record 2024 deal, is considering options including a potential real estate investment trust listing in Singapore, people familiar with the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  December 29, 2025


KKR Gets First Negotiation Rights to Take Yomeishu Private ...
US investment firm KKR & Co. has received first negotiation rights to take Yomeishu Seizo Co. private, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  December 29, 2025


Russia's CPC Oil Terminal to Halt Intake on Bad Weather With ...
... people familiar with the matter. That combination means the terminal can't accept more supplies, likely forcing lower output at major Kazakh fields, they ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 29, 2025


Exclusive: VinFast-linked GSM eyes international IPO; floats $20 ...
The announcement followed a report by Reuters citing two sources familiar with the matter who said GSM is targeting a debut in Hong Kong by 2027 ...

Reuters  ∙  December 29, 2025


Connecticut boy, 15, killed and another teen wounded in NYC public ...
... the Eastchester Houses building on Adee Avenue near Pearsall Avenue around 6:25 p.m. Saturday, with a gunshot wound to his chest, authorities and sources said.

New York Post  ∙  December 29, 2025


NYC baby dies after he's found drenched in blood, mom tries to ...
Pills were also found nearby, but it was unclear if they played any role, sources said. Advertisement. Queens baby dead Cops on the scene Monday after the ...

New York Post  ∙  December 29, 2025


Knicks' Josh Hart expected to miss at least 3 games with ankle injury ...
Shamet is progressing well, those sources said, and is working toward contact. James L. Edwards III. By James L. Edwards III. Staff Writer, Knicks. Tagged To ...

New York Times  ∙  December 29, 2025