Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Taiwan Seeks Tariff Relief Amid Ongoing Trade Talks With Trump ...
A source familiar with the situation said that the 14 countries on the list were there because the United States felt trade negotiations with them had not made ...

MSN  ∙  July 9, 2025


Trump Jr. Invests in Social Media Firm Building Crypto Hoard ...
made the purchase on the recommendation of his investment adviser and has no other involvement with the company, according to a person close to Trump Jr.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 9, 2025


Planned Nvidia expansion in Israel prompts multiple offers of sites ...
The company has already nearly tripled in size in Israel since its acquisition of Mellanox, which a source said contributed to $13 billion in revenue to Nvidia ...

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


Nigeria's Dangote refinery plans 1.6 mln barrels fuel storage tanks in ...
... A source said last month that a Dangote gasoline cargo was heading to Asia, the first time the refinery was selling gasoline outside the West Africa region ...

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


ED searches farm neta among 'donkey route' agents in illegal ...
Promising them migration through legal channels and through flights, the agents charged them huge amounts (around Rs 45-50 lakh per candidate)," a source said.

MSN  ∙  July 9, 2025


Seven crew rescued from cargo ship that sank in Red Sea after ...
A cargo ship with a tugboat. Eternity C near Split, Croatia in 2023. A source said there were fears the Houthis may have kidnapped some of the crew ...

The Guardian  ∙  July 9, 2025


James Comey Tracked by Secret Service After Post Critical of Trump ...
Comey said he had no intent to cause the president harm. What you should know. The Times makes a careful decision any time it uses an anonymous source.

New York Times  ∙  July 9, 2025


Meta Poached Apple's Ruoming Pang With Pay Package Over $200 ...
... declined to be named discussing unannounced compensation details. Apple didn't try to match the offer, as it far exceeds pay at the company for leaders ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 9, 2025


ChatGPT owner OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to ...
The sources declined to be identified because they are not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Led by entrepreneur Sam Altman, OpenAI upended the ...

New York Post  ∙  July 9, 2025


Greek tanker fleet steps up ship inspections near Russian ports after ...
... declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter, said. Two of the other sources added that other measures such as remote underwater checks of ...

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


India's iron ore pellet makers seek curbs on Iranian imports via ...
... declined to be identified as the deliberations were not public. The ministry did not respond to a Reuters email seeking comments. Advertisement · Scroll to ...

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


Global banks predicted to get 10% trading revenue boost on tariff ...
... declined to be identified discussing client activity. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. "Stocks went down, bonds went down, and the currency went down ...

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


Ambani's Reliance Jio delays India IPO, 2025 listing not on cards ...
Both the sources, who declined to be identified as the strategy is confidential, said Reliance had appointed no bankers so far to discuss a potential stock ...

MSN  ∙  July 9, 2025


Thune Says Russia Sanctions Vote Could Come as Soon as This ...
Trump more control over the application of sanctions, he is unlikely to support the measure, according to a person briefed on the matter who spoke on the ...

New York Times  ∙  July 9, 2025


Former Intel Officials Under Investigation By Trump DOJ - CNN ...
... Comey for possible false statements to Congress following a referral from the current CIA Director John Ratcliffe, according to a person briefed on the matter.

CNN  ∙  July 9, 2025


Ex-FBI Director Comey and ex-CIA Director Brennan are under ...
... to Congress following a referral from the current CIA Director John Ratcliffe, according to a person briefed on the matter.

CNN  ∙  July 9, 2025


India's Rare Earth Ambitions May Draw Vedanta, JSW to Reduce ...
... asked not to be named as the details are not public. Billionaire Anil Agarwal's mining giant Vedanta Group, Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group and EV parts maker ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 9, 2025


Merz to Meet Macron in Bid to Resolve Growing Fighter Jet Rift ...
... asked not to be named because the information wasn't public. France's Dassault Aviation SA has publicly sought to take on a leadership role in the FCAS ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 9, 2025


Merz, Macron Eye Meeting to Resolve Growing Fighter Jet Rift ...
... asked not to be named because the information wasn't public. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Merz acknowledged the differences and expressed confidence ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 9, 2025


Trump praises 'good English' of Liberian president, prompting ...
A Liberian diplomat who asked not to be named told CNN that they felt the comment “was not appropriate.” The diplomat added that “it was a bit condescending ...

CNN  ∙  July 9, 2025


Pentagon policy chief's rogue decisions have irked US allies and the ...
... a person familiar with the Trump administration dynamics. Colby did not respond to a request for comment. William Martin, communications director to Vice ...

Politico  ∙  July 9, 2025


Microsoft says slashing jobs and using AI helped it save $500M: report
The nascent effort was already generating tens of millions of dollars, the report said, citing a person familiar with his comments. AI generated 35% of the ...

New York Post  ∙  July 9, 2025


Taiwan Signals Cautious Optimism After Avoiding US Tariff Letter
... asked not to be identified discussing the sensitive matter. Taiwan was one of the relatively few parties that's been making steady progress in its ...

MSN  ∙  July 9, 2025


Adani Units in Talks with MUFG for $250 Million Offshore Loans ...
and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., will raise about $100 million and $150 million respectively, said the people who asked not to be identified discussing private ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 9, 2025


SMBC Loses Two Senior Loan Distribution Bankers in Asia ...
... asked not to be identified discussing private matters. At least one other senior banker has departed SMBC in recent months. Head of primary and secondary ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 9, 2025


Taiwan Shows Cautious Optimism On Trade Talks After Avoiding ...
... asked not to be identified discussing the sensitive matter. Taiwan was one of the relatively few parties that's been making steady progress in its ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 9, 2025


Apple Readies First Upgrade to Vision Pro Headset (AAPL ...
There also will be a new strap to make it easier to wear the headset for long periods of time, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 9, 2025


New German chancellor set for first China visit later this year, source ...
... a person with direct knowledge a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. The visit from the head of ...

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


Apple bids for Formula 1 rights in US after success of Brad Pitt film
F1 is yet to make a decision on its future broadcasting arrangements and ESPN may yet retain the rights, according to a person with direct knowledge of the ...

Financial Times  ∙  July 9, 2025


Trump v Musk: The fight for control of DOGE | The Australian
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. When Musk first attacked Trump on X a month ago, leading to the real-time implosion of their relationship ...

The Australian  ∙  July 9, 2025


The Fight Between Musk Acolytes and the White House for Control ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. When Musk first attacked Trump on X a month ago, leading to the real-time implosion of their relationship ...

MSN  ∙  July 9, 2025


Germany News | Latest Headlines & Stories | Reuters
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. German lower house of parliament Bundestag budget session, in Berlin. July 8, 2025. Germany Inc weighs ...

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


Regulatory & Policy News | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. German lower house of parliament Bundestag budget session, in Berlin · Autos & Transportationcategory· 20 ...

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


Robert Mueller news - Today's latest updates - CBS Minnesota
... a person with direct knowledge of the investigation. Nov 3, 2017 · robert-mueller.jpg. 1st Guilty Plea, Indictment Of Fmr. Trump Aides In Russia Probe. On a ...

CBS News  ∙  July 9, 2025


Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk's X
Yaccarino did not give a reason for her departure, but her exit had been in the works for more than a week, a person familiar with the matter told NBC News.

CNBC  ∙  July 9, 2025


Ex-FBI Director Comey and ex-CIA Director Brennan are under ...
... according to a person briefed on the matter.

MSN  ∙  July 9, 2025


Trump Live Updates: Tariffs News, Mass Layoffs and More - The ...
Trump more control over the application of sanctions, he is unlikely to support the measure, according to a person briefed on the matter who spoke on the ...

New York Times  ∙  July 9, 2025


Livvy Dunne struck out in bid to buy Babe Ruth's NYC home after ...
“This is New York City, this is co-op stuff,” said another building resident who declined to give her name. Renovated kitchen in Babe Ruth's former ...

New York Post  ∙  July 9, 2025


Suns sign Devin Booker to 2-year, $145 million max extension ...
... people with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The people spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 9, 2025


Shooting survivor saves mother, child from gunman at northwest Las ...
She also did not want to be identified. She immediately looked over at her 8-year-old daughter, who is neurodivergent.

MSN  ∙  July 9, 2025


Police officer seriously hurt in encounter with man in Francestown ...
Some relatives of the suspect who did not want to be identified said they hope the incident comes to a peaceful resolution. "We love you," a relative said ...

MSN  ∙  July 9, 2025


Man charged with murder after shooting, carjacking in Hamilton
A local resident, who did not want to be named, said earlier on Wednesday she had seen about six to 10 armed police and four to five police cars around the ...

MSN  ∙  July 9, 2025


UniCredit irks Germany with Commerzbank manoeuvre pending ...
... people close to the matter told Reuters on condition of anonymity. A European Commission spokesperson said Brussels was "working as fast as possible" to ...

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


Reliance delays Jio IPO: here's why the $100 billion giant is holding ...
According to people close to the matter, the company has hit pause on what many had anticipated would be India's biggest-ever stock market debut, a ...

MSN  ∙  July 9, 2025


Trump Administration Live Updates: President Promises More Trade ...
... people briefed on the matter. The Collapse of the F.D.A.: Since R.F.K. Jr. was confirmed as Trump's health secretary, the Food and Drug Administration has ...

New York Times  ∙  July 9, 2025


Trade deal ball in U.S. court: India
“The ball is in the US court, we negotiated with the US officials, now it is up to them,” said an official, who refused to be identified. Citing the Vietnam ...

MSN  ∙  July 9, 2025


Hegseth did not inform the White House before he authorized pause ...
... sources familiar with the matter, setting off a scramble inside the administration to understand why the halt was implemented and explain it to Congress and ...

MSN  ∙  July 9, 2025


Treasury official Julia Hahn to leave as tariff and trade negotiations ...
... sources familiar with her plans. Julia Hahn, assistant secretary for public affairs, has said she is leaving soon, likely to start her own public affairs ...

CBS News  ∙  July 9, 2025


Indian state-owned banks to raise $5.25 billion in 2025-26 via QIP ...
State Bank of India (SBI.NS) , opens new tab, the country's biggest lender by assets, will launch its QIP soon, the source said.

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


Royal Air Maroc in talks to buy Embraer aircraft, source says | Reuters
... the source said. Sign up here. Earlier on Wednesday, local newspaper Folha de S.Paulo reported that Royal Air Maroc was in talks with several suppliers ...

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025