Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Spanish airport operator Aena seeks 6.5% hike in airline fees next ...
... more cash to fund investments, newspaper El Pais reported on Wednesday, citing unidentified sources close to the negotiations.

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


Apple Poised to Compete for U.S. Formula 1 Broadcast Rights After ...
Sources close to the discussions revealed that Apple's interest has been fueled by the strong reception of its recent Formula 1-themed film starring Brad Pitt.

MSN  ∙  July 9, 2025


Latest Red Sea attack on Greek ship kills four crew, wounds two ...
A drone and speedboat attack off Yemen killed four seafarers on a Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier, an official with knowledge of the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


Three-tim MVP Nikola Jokic will delay signing extension with ...
Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has decided to delay a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets this summer, a person with knowledge of the matter told ...

Star Tribune  ∙  July 9, 2025


Air India jet's fuel switches in focus, as crash preliminary report ...
A preliminary report into the deadly crash of an Air India jetliner in June is expected to be released by Friday, three sources with knowledge of the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


German Gearbox Maker Renk Is Said to Mull Options for Civilian ...
Renk Group AG is considering options for its civilian industrial business, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the German gearbox maker looks ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 9, 2025


Scoop: Pro-Collins super PAC raised $5.6 million in first half of 2025
In the 2026 cycle, the new PAC plans to raise twice as much, according to the person familiar with the matter. Collin's official reelection campaign ...

Axios  ∙  July 9, 2025


US Treasury's Bessent to skip South Africa G20 meeting, heading to ...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will skip a Group of 20 finance officials meeting in South Africa next week, sources familiar with his plans told ...

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


Musk's Starlink receives India's final regulatory nod for launch ...
... the only remaining regulatory hurdle for the satellite provider to enter the market, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


Ukraine war briefing: US weapons supply pause 'caught Trump off ...
The Associated Press cited three people familiar with the matter, one of whom described Trump as being caught “flat footed” by last week's announcement. A ...

The Guardian  ∙  July 9, 2025


Trump Delayed Reciprocal Tariffs After Bessent Wanted More Time ...
1 after advisers including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told him he could get trade deals with more time, according to people familiar with the matter.

MSN  ∙  July 9, 2025


Trump caught off guard by Pentagon's abrupt move to pause ...
... week — a move that he felt wasn't properly coordinated with the White House, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Star Tribune  ∙  July 9, 2025


Trump says he's 'not happy' with Putin and blames him for 'killing a ...
... people familiar with the matter. But the president refused to provide more details on that matter Tuesday. “I don't know," he said sarcastically to a ...

ABC News  ∙  July 9, 2025


Deadly fireworks blast: Officers raid S.F. home linked to firm owner
... declined to give his name said he saw law enforcement arrive around noon and stay for about two hours. He said he did not see anything being taken in or out ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  July 9, 2025


Head of football in Republic of the Congo accused of embezzling ...
“All the funds have been blocked and nothing is happening,” said a source who did not want to be named. “It's been such a long time and no one understands ...

The Guardian  ∙  July 9, 2025


Apple eyes US Formula 1 broadcast rights after 'F1: The Movie ...
... sources familiar with the matter. women uses her iPhone mobile device as she passes a lighted Apple logo at the Apple. An Apple logo is seen at the entrance ...

Reuters  ∙  July 9, 2025


Shares of Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica jump on reported Meta ...
... sources familiar with the matter. Meta declined to comment when contacted by CNBC while EssilorLuxottica did not immediately respond. EssilorLuxottica ...

CNBC  ∙  July 9, 2025


Singapore's Future Bankers Vie for Spots at Elite College Finance ...
... declined to give her last name. Many don't see demand to join these clubs cooling down, despite the stress. “Sadly, so many people have a really strong GPA ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 9, 2025


Mamdani, Urged to Keep Tisch as Police Commissioner, Is ...
Mamdani to keep the commissioner include Letitia James, the state attorney general, according to a person familiar with the matter. Ms. James has ...

New York Times  ∙  July 9, 2025


India Set to Release Report This Week on Deadly Boeing 787 Crash ...
plane crash, according to a person familiar with the plan. The report will provide reasons for the accident, based on an examination of data extracted from ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 9, 2025


Linda Yaccarino resigns as CEO of X - POLITICO
But Yaccarino's resignation was unrelated to the Grok incident, according to a person familiar with her departure who was granted anonymity to speak freely.

Politico  ∙  July 9, 2025


Manus Quickens Shift From China to Singapore as AI Race Heats Up
The startup has laid off dozens of China-based staff and is preparing to shift many of those roles to Singapore, according to a person familiar with the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 9, 2025


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


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