Anonymous Source Tracker

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


QatarEnergy extends LNG force majeure and charters out tankers ...
The trade sources declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak to the media. QatarEnergy did not immediately respond to a Reuters request ...

Reuters  ∙  July 23, 2026


Exclusive | Polo Bar will leave its NYC location for free rent - NY Post
... according to a person familiar with the leasing negotiations. What's more, Related is sweetening the deal with a rent break that could stretch on for years ...

New York Post  ∙  July 23, 2026


War risk insurance costs surge for southern Red Sea voyages after ...
... declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter. Rates for some shipping companies calling at Saudi ports and also Saudi-linked ships were ...

Reuters  ∙  July 23, 2026


Bangladesh president to resign Friday as pressure grows ... - Reuters
He informed ⁠Prime Minister Rahman of his decision to resign on Tuesday, according to one of the sources. All three sources declined to be identified given the ...

Reuters  ∙  July 23, 2026


Asia's rich swap sponsorships for stakes in sports as dealmaking ...
The sources declined to be identified as they were not authorised to speak to the media. A representative for the Goenka family did not respond to a Reuters ...

Reuters  ∙  July 23, 2026


Trump to slap 'sweeping' new tariffs on 60 trade partners - CNBC
The new tariffs on dozens of countries will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, senior administration officials said. The 10% to 12.5% duties will effectively ...

CNBC  ∙  July 23, 2026


Trump sets new tariffs to punish use of 'forced labor,' replacing ...
The senior administration officials said the president's concern over forced labor was genuine. They noted that the U.S. prohibition on goods produced with ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 23, 2026


Trump to impose forced labor duties on Friday as temporary 10% US ...
... lax enforcement of forced labor bans, just as a temporary 10% global tariff expires, senior administration officials said on Thursday.

Reuters  ∙  July 23, 2026


Trump admin announces 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 60 nations over ...
Senior administration officials said Thursday that countries that have begun implementing a forced labor prohibition or law on their books will be hit with ...

New York Post  ∙  July 23, 2026


Stock market news for July 24, 2026 - CNBC
... senior administration officials said Thursday. The duties, set between 10% and 12.5%, will effectively replace President Donald Trump's temporary 10% global ...

CNBC  ∙  July 23, 2026


Paramount-Warner Bros deal paused through August 17, judge rules
... senior administration officials said on Thursday. Worldcategory · Russian bomb attacks injure dozens in eastern Ukrainian cities. 21 hours ago. Reuters logo.

Reuters  ∙  July 23, 2026


E.U. imposes more sanctions on Russia, in compromise deal
companies from starting new contracts and the exemption will be reviewed annually, two European diplomats said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 23, 2026


Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis ...
Four sources familiar with the ‌matter, including two Iranian sources, Yemen's information minister and a regional security analyst, said Iran transferred ...

Reuters  ∙  July 23, 2026


Kalshi hits the back of the net with $27 billion FIFA World Cup windfall
... sources familiar with the matter. Kalshi ​flagged the suspicious activity through information collected via its onboarding and ​market surveillance ...

Reuters  ∙  July 23, 2026


Exclusive: Trump "close" to decision on "massive attack" on Iran
President Trump told Axios on Thursday that he's seriously considering restarting major combat operations in Iran — including strikes that would be bigger ...

Axios  ∙  July 23, 2026


As A.I. Backlash Grows, Trump Says Firms Should Pay More for ...
The effort to prevent data centers from driving up electric bills could be hard to enforce, but it's a sign of growing concern for the White House.

New York Times  ∙  July 23, 2026


Oil executives rush to complete contract migration in Venezuela ...
... framework approved in January, rushing executives to complete the negotiation of terms, four sources close to the talks said.

Reuters  ∙  July 23, 2026


Senate preparing to vote on Russia sanctions next week - Axios
... people familiar with the matter. Why it matters: It would mark a rare bipartisan breakthrough on legislation to help end the war in Ukraine in a Senate that ...

Axios  ∙  July 23, 2026


U.S. intelligence agency quietly cut about 200 jobs since June 1
The latest personnel cuts were confirmed by a congressional staff member and another person familiar with the matter. They spoke on the condition of ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 23, 2026


Kazakhstan slows oil output after drone strikes on export port | Reuters
Sources said drones attacked two more tankers near the terminal on Thursday, setting one of ⁠them on ​fire. Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting CPC tankers ...

Reuters  ∙  July 23, 2026


ECB considering several options to mitigate losses, sources say
... options to mitigate its financial losses, ​in a tense debate that is expected to come to a head in the autumn, four sources said.

Reuters  ∙  July 23, 2026


Germany's Merz could announce cabinet reshuffle on Friday ...
... sources said. Get a look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets with the Morning Bid U.S. newsletter. Sign up here. Frei, ​a longtime Merz confidant ...

Reuters  ∙  July 23, 2026


2 men stabbed during fight with stranger blocks from Times Square
The attacker was not known to either victim, law enforcement sources said. Christopher Sadowski for NY Post. Both victims went to Bellevue ...

New York Post  ∙  July 23, 2026


Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to ...
The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation, said regional countries like Pakistan and Turkey continue to push for ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 23, 2026


Hims & Hers stands to gain if the FDA loosens restrictions on peptides
... requested anonymity. Hims & Hers first announced it would pursue peptide therapies in 2025, when it purchased a manufacturing facility that ​can produce ...

Reuters  ∙  July 23, 2026


Navy revises what information about sailors can be released, citing ...
A Navy official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive situation, said Thursday afternoon that Tresch's statement was the result of a ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 23, 2026


2 Men Stabbed on Upper West Side in Possible Hate Crimes, Police ...
The first victim was identified as a 57-year-old Asian man, Chok Sung, according to a law enforcement official with knowledge of the matter. The second ...

New York Times  ∙  July 23, 2026


Secret Service agent on Vance's detail under investigation
The source said the publication of those travel plans triggered unease among the Secret Service, the FBI and White House officials, who “fumed over ...

The Guardian  ∙  July 23, 2026


Scoop: Dems want changes at DCCC after Arizona blunder - Axios
House Democrats are publicly and privately pushing for changes at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee after it spent more than $500,000 backing ...

Axios  ∙  July 23, 2026


Ousted Ukrainian defence chief digs in against Zelenskiy - Reuters
"I think they ​will talk more," ​the source said. Protest ⁠organiser Dmytro Koziatynskyi, a military veteran, said on Thursday that Fedorov had "done the ...

Reuters  ∙  July 23, 2026


Blackstone Tying Up $3 Billion AirTrunk Loan as Data Center Debt ...
, said the people who asked not to be identified discussing a private matter. More From Bloomberg. Apple iPhone 17 Series Goes On Sale in Mumbai. Apple to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 22, 2026


India Weighs Letting Airport Owners Run Airlines to Curb Duopoly
Current rules bar the operators of airports in Delhi and Mumbai from owning more than 10% stake in any airline, said the people, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 22, 2026


Jaime Gilinski's Nutresa Buys Venezuelan Ice Cream Maker Tio Rico
... asked not to be identified. More From Bloomberg. Apple iPhone 17 Series Goes On Sale in Mumbai. Apple to Launch 'Upgrade' Device Leasing Program With Klarna ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 22, 2026


Ford and Geely strike deal for EV production at Spanish plant, ABC ...
Citing sources familiar with the matter, ABC ​said the announcement is expected during a ⁠visit to the Almussafes plant on Thursday ​by Spanish Prime ...

Reuters  ∙  July 22, 2026


Morocco-Germany $30 billion power cable stalled by governance ...
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Morocco also wants the connection to allow electricity to flow both ways ...

Reuters  ∙  July 22, 2026


Trump is upending tradition by campaigning in toss-up races - NPR
Those voters might stay home without Trump on the ballot. A Republican official who spoke on background to describe party strategy told me the goal is to ...

NPR  ∙  July 22, 2026


Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he ... - NPR
"Candidates want the president in their district," said a Republican official who spoke on background to describe party strategy. "They know he's a huge ...

NPR  ∙  July 22, 2026


Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy ...
Sources said the pact omits protocol for IAEA oversight; Pact omits "Gold Standard" barring uranium enrichment, reprocessing of waste; Congress would get ...

Reuters  ∙  July 22, 2026


BOJ on alert to price risks that may lead to faster rate hikes, sources ...
... sources said. "Companies are passing on rising costs at a pretty steady pace ⁠and inflation expectations are heightening, which needs to be taken into ...

Reuters  ∙  July 22, 2026


Dutch auction site Catawiki explores options including sale, sources ...
... sources said. The sources ​cautioned that a transaction is not guaranteed and spoke on condition of anonymity because the matter is confidential ...

Reuters  ∙  July 22, 2026


Glencore plans large LME lead withdrawals after stocks surge ...
Commodity trader Glencore plans to ​withdraw 30000 metric tons of lead from London Metal Exchange warehouses, two industry sources ‌said, after inventories ...

Reuters  ∙  July 22, 2026


Angola's BFA to join China's CIPS to meet growing yuan ... - Reuters
"We have realised, through our clients, that financial ⁠flows with China will have to switch to the CIPS system," the source said, adding: "If ​we remain on ...

Reuters  ∙  July 22, 2026


Trump: U.S. will bomb Iran bridges, power plants if it shoots in Hormuz
The source said Iran remained determined to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz, saying ships would be allowed to pass safely only if their transit ...

CNBC  ∙  July 22, 2026


HSBC appoints cross-bank leaders after Hang Seng privatisation ...
However, ​each of the bank's teams for those functions will operate ​independently, instead of merging, the source said. Sing Tao, a Hong Kong newspaper ...

Reuters  ∙  July 22, 2026


Ukraine agrees to export drones to US for Pentagon plan, source says
Six Ukrainian companies ​have received permission to export about 100 drones each, the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity. There was no ...

Reuters  ∙  July 22, 2026


BOJ Is Said Open to Faster Rate Hike Pace as Yen Adds Risks
... pace than the consensus among economists, as the yen's continued weakness adds to upside inflation risks, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 22, 2026


Diageo teams face up to 30% reductions as CEO 'Drastic Dave ...
... deep reductions in overheads to revive performance at the world's top spirits ‌maker, two sources familiar with the plans said.

Reuters  ∙  July 22, 2026


Nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia may allow uranium enrichment: Report
U.S. officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told The New York Times that the deal was designed to solidify ties between Washington…

The Hill  ∙  July 22, 2026


Democrats demand probe into ouster of IRS lawyer who reportedly ...
The law carries a penalty of up to five years in prison. A person familiar with the matter, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of its ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 22, 2026


Trump administration weighs military options in Mali, officials say
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss military planning. The militant group, whose full name is Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, has established a ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 22, 2026