Anonymous Source Tracker

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


India's sugar mills, refiners seen importing just half of duty-free quota
... declined to be named in line with company policy. But mills are not interested in imports as domestic supplies are ​expected to rise from mid-October with ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress but says Riyadh must ...
... declined to be identified. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war. Sign up here ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Nigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes ...
The official, who declined to be identified because she was not authorised to speak to the media, said villagers from the communities of Dakera, Gidan-Zana ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


India investigates fragrance giants over price collusion, document ...
The latest case relates to alleged price collusion since 2024, said a source close to the matter, and follows an ongoing investigation into accusations that ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Man United sign midfielder Carlos Baleba - Reuters
Financial details were not disclosed, but a source close to the team said United paid ​an initial 60 million pounds ($81.80 million), with further ​add-ons, for ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Bari Weiss in hot pursuit of Chris Cuomo for CBS News - NY Post
A source close to Weiss pushed back on that characterization, saying the exec is well aware of the CNN lawsuit and other complications related to hiring Cuomo.

New York Post  ∙  August 25, 2026


HHS plans new FDA leadership roles for technology, drugs - CNBC
... asked to remain anonymous because they were not authorized to speak publicly. No final decisions or formal announcements about the new roles have been made ...

CNBC  ∙  August 25, 2026


The other Post Office scandal: how organised crime launders money ...
“After the Mr Bates TV show, it became a real hot potato and nobody wanted to get hold of it,” said one officer, who asked to remain anonymous. “For every ...

The Guardian  ∙  August 25, 2026


Sky owner says Enes Kanter Freedom is banned from home games ...
Freedom and Royce White, another former NBA player, have declared for the WNBA draft, saying they identify as women. But a person familiar with the decision ...

Newsday  ∙  August 25, 2026


Canoodling NYC lawyer's high-powered boss facing gossip of his ...
Savitt and his wife separated more than three years ago and filed for divorce more than a year ago, a source familiar with the situation told The Post.

New York Post  ∙  August 25, 2026


UN charity once chaired by Hunter Biden stands by Texas money ...
An anonymous source close to the financier told the Australian Financial Review on Friday that Qunibi donated to the network in a personal capacity. A ...

New York Post  ∙  August 25, 2026


Russia denies knowledge of US military plane amid CIA director visit ...
The state news agency, citing an anonymous source, claimed it was unlikely the two officials would visit Moscow before the end of August. When Witkoff and ...

Newsweek  ∙  August 25, 2026


Russia Eyes Grain Duty Pause Through Year End on Ukraine Strikes
The government is considering pausing the tax as one of several measures to support the agriculture sector, a person close to the government said, declining ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2026


Nate Burleson's Cadillac ad on Instagram sparks chatter about his ...
A person close to Burleson denied that the broadcaster is phoning it in, noting that during the fall, he often works six days a week with all of his ...

New York Post  ∙  August 25, 2026


Will robotaxis clog up Britain's cities? - Financial Times
... a person close to TfL said. Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2026. All rights reserved. Reuse this content (opens in new window) CommentsJump to ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 25, 2026


Exclusive | 49ers owner Jed York arrest sparks anger at Ohio mobile ...
One local, 72, who asked not to be named, told The Post: “We don't deserve this. This is a beautiful park. Now we're being labeled as running prostitution ...

New York Post  ∙  August 25, 2026


Inside college football's exploding payrolls, NIL. Real cost of winning
Even without the heft of Brendan Sorsby's nullified contract, which two people with direct knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports could have been ...

USA Today  ∙  August 25, 2026


India's Yes Bank, two other peers withdraw dollar debt plan, bankers ...
The bankers ⁠requested anonymity as they are not authorised to speak to the media. Yes Bank did ​not reply to a Reuters email seeking clarification. Banks ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Gunvor in talks to buy Haynesville shale assets for over $1 billion ...
They requested anonymity to discuss confidential matters. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Gunvor declined to comment. Silver Hill did not immediately ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


US starts returning staff to Middle East missions after Iran war ...
... sources said sources said. The United States pulled out staff from ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Russia to extend diesel export ban through September, sources say
One of the sources said extending the ban ​until the end of the year is also ​under discussion. Russia's Energy Ministry did not respond ⁠to a Reuters ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Rubio tells allies U.S. shifting from strikes to sanctions on Iran - Axios
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told several of his foreign counterparts in recent days that "for the time being" the U.S. is not expected to initiate ...

Axios  ∙  August 25, 2026


Spain plans new, stricter data centres rules, sources say - Reuters
... sources said sources ‌said. The ⁠government also plans to apply renewable energy rules ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Volkswagen workers, Lower Saxony submit alternative turnaround ...
... automaker which they plan to introduce at a supervisory ​board meeting next week, ​three people familiar with the matter ⁠said.

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


US plans to appoint two new FDA deputy commissioners for tech ...
Jared ⁠Seehafer is the leading candidate for the technology role, ​according to three people familiar with the matter, although the ​report did not disclose ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Air India seeks $1.5 billion from owners Tata, Singapore ... - Reuters
... months after the second-largest Indian airline posted a record annual loss, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Italy says won't sell MPS stake before M&A battle concluded | Reuters
... the source said, confirming a Reuters report early this month. Banco BPM, whose main investor is France's Credit Agricole (CAGR.PA) , opens new tab with a ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


CIA director Ratcliffe visits Moscow - Axios
CIA director John Ratcliffe is visiting Moscow on Tuesday for talks with Russian officials, two U.S. officials said. Why it matters: This is Ratcliffe's ...

Axios  ∙  August 25, 2026


CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly on Moscow visit - The Guardian
CBS News quoted sources familiar with the situation as confirming Ratcliffe's trip, saying it was his first known visit to Russia as CIA chief. Axios ...

The Guardian  ∙  August 25, 2026


Shein's up to $1.8 billion Hong Kong IPO order book ... - Reuters
Investor orders for the offering have come from a number of existing shareholders, China-focused and ​multi-strategy funds, said the sources with knowledge of ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Trump's influence put to the test in South Carolina Senate run-off
... declined to give his name due to his job with the state. “Anytime we needed anything, from a state standpoint, they always delivered. She will have that ...

CNN  ∙  August 25, 2026


Brazil government to extend gasoline subsidy until September 9 ...
Brazil's government will extend a gasoline ​subsidy worth 0.44 reais ($0.0855) per liter until September ‌9, two sources close to the matter told Reuters on ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


SLB gains access to Venezuela's coveted oilfield data ... - Reuters
... sources close to sources close to ‌the negotiations said. The deal will allow SLB to organize and upgrade ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Trump Administration to Return Diplomats to Middle East Embassies
The changes were also described by three U.S. officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk with the press. The ...

New York Times  ∙  August 25, 2026


Immigration officers are being diverted to Trump's voter-fraud effort
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal security operations. The officers' work screening immigration applications for false information and ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 25, 2026


Trump has submitted civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to ...
All four spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly on the classified matter. The agreement was signedlast month ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 25, 2026


Arizona State to investigate after hockey player hospitalized
Matthew Mayich, 21, suffered what was described as a possible cardiac event and was in a coma, according to a person close to the family. ASU was reviewing ...

USA Today  ∙  August 25, 2026


Shein's Purchase of Everlane Faces US National Security Review
... asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations. More From Bloomberg. Trump Says He'll Appeal White House Ballroom Ruling At Supreme Court. US ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 24, 2026


Citi, Axis Bank Team Up on Leveraged India Dollar Deposit Boom
... asked not to be identified because the information is private. The arrangement allows leverage on the amount invested by an NRI, they said. More From ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 24, 2026


EXCLUSIVE Japan eyes tax breaks for non-core business sales in ...
... that could accelerate long-delayed corporate restructuring and spur industry consolidation, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  August 24, 2026


BlackRock Pitches TCP Private Credit Assets to Rival Managers
... loans held by its TCP Capital Corp. as the firm ramps up efforts to overhaul the troubled private credit fund, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 24, 2026


Accounting at Guggenheim unit was 'appropriate', executive tells ...
... with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Guggenheim is not facing any inquiries into its ‌investment ⁠or trade ...

Reuters  ∙  August 24, 2026


In candid interviews, National Guard members speak out about D.C. ...
All of them are relatively far along in their military careers, each with more than a decade of service. They all spoke to me on the condition of anonymity ...

NPR  ∙  August 24, 2026


Scoop: Anthropic candidates face blunt money question - Axios
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is worried employees are coming to the AI lab for the wrong reasons.

Axios  ∙  August 24, 2026


Trump moves to reshape White House's South Lawn
... on the condition of anonymity to describe planned construction. A White House official said Monday afternoon that the helipad project would involve ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 24, 2026


Trump administration dives into U.N. secretary general race
insider, one of several who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the secret voting process. “They have until the end of December,” said a second ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 24, 2026


AIPAC Wants to Back This Republican, but He Has Some ...
... on the condition of anonymity to disclose sensitive conversations, reflects the stark challenges confronting the organization as it looks to influence ...

New York Times  ∙  August 24, 2026


German state leader urges joint action to avert Volkswagen plant ...
The supervisory board has blocked key elements of his restructuring and is next set to meet on September 4, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  August 24, 2026


Five questions Kevin Warsh must answer this week - Newsweek
According to a report earlier this month from the Wall Street Journal, based on anonymous sources familiar with the matter, the president has repeatedly ...

Newsweek  ∙  August 24, 2026


Everything to know about Hayden Panettiere's death, investigation
ABC News also reported the development, citing "sources familiar with the matter." The DEA declined to comment on the matter when reached by USA TODAY. The ...

USA Today  ∙  August 24, 2026