Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Turkey's Karahan Said to Signal No Rush to Ease Before Late July
... asked not to be identified discussing private comments. More From Bloomberg. Turkish Economy Ahead of GDP Figures. Carry Trade Brings Billions Back to Turkey ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 25, 2026


Rio Tinto in Talks With Vitol Over Venture to Cut Freight Costs
... asked not to be identified as the talks are private. More From Bloomberg. Traders On Floor Of NYSE As U.S. Markets Reopen After Holiday. Investor Who Scored ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 25, 2026


'Nowhere to Go': T.P.S. Ruling Plunges Many Migrants Into Limbo
He declined to give his last name out of concern that it would make it easier for authorities to track him down. “I will just stay here until they tell me I ...

New York Times  ∙  June 25, 2026


Turkey or Türkiye? Who Is the U.S. Playing? - The New York Times
“I call it Turkey, because people don't know Türkiye,” said Raya, a worker at one of the restaurants who declined to give her last name. As for her ...

New York Times  ∙  June 25, 2026


Fear grows as xenophobia spreads in South Africa - NPR
One of them, a 25-year-old Malawian carpenter who asked to be identified only by his first name, Guy, because he fears for his life, says he came to South ...

NPR  ∙  June 25, 2026


Suns finalizing deal to bring back Mark Williams on $38 million, 3 ...
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to bring back center Mark Williams on a $38 million, three-year deal, a person familiar with the negotiations ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 25, 2026


Katie Couric claims ex-'60 Minutes' boss rejected pitch for Lady ...
... a source close to the former executive producer called “simply not true.” AP. About a year later, Couric said, she walked past a newsroom whiteboard and ...

New York Post  ∙  June 25, 2026


Lutnick Delayed Canada Bridge Debut to Seek Bigger Cut of Toll ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter said. Earlier this month, Michigan and Canadian officials planned an opening ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 25, 2026


Hornets trade LaMelo Ball, Josh Green to Timberwolves for Naz ...
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal, first reported by ESPN, has yet to be approved by the league. The three first-round ...

Newsday  ∙  June 25, 2026


UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz ...
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive situation, said the merchant vessel Ever Lovely was attacked by a drone being flown ...

Newsday  ∙  June 25, 2026


The Latest: Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump administration on ...
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the record. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC's ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  June 25, 2026


Yemeni journalist killed in a car bombing after reportedly receiving ...
... requested anonymity for fear of reprisal. An investigation is launched. The death and bombing were confirmed by Rashad al-Alimi, chairman of the country's ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 25, 2026


Quake-hit Venezuela's hospitals care for children left alone
... requested anonymity because staff are not authorized to give statements. "Most of them don't have any family. They arrive alone," another doctor said. "What ...

The Australian  ∙  June 25, 2026


Lizzo's new album fails to chart on Billboard 200, selling fewer than ...
“I think the biggest reason is that she never had a core fanbase,” one former senior label executive, who requested anonymity, told the magazine. “She was a ...

Washington Times  ∙  June 25, 2026


Credit Agricole tells Rome it plans to raise its Banco BPM ... - Reuters
Orcel has been putting the pieces in place to be ready to move over the summer were he to see an opportunity, a fourth source briefed on the matter said. To ...

Reuters  ∙  June 25, 2026


Apple to Skip High-End M6 Mac Chips in Favor of AI-Focused M7 Line
... with knowledge of the matter. But in a first, the company will skip higher-end versions of that chip, said the people, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 25, 2026


A 144-Year-Old Wagon Dynasty Cashes In Billions From Defense Bet
... with knowledge of the matter has said. More From Bloomberg. Rail service suspended nationwide due to radio interference. German Rail Services Disrupted After ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 25, 2026


OpenAI Leans Toward Holding Up I.P.O. Until Next Year
... did not want to be named because they were not permitted to speak publicly about internal deliberations. But a cascade of recent developments has caused ...

New York Times  ∙  June 25, 2026


Vintage Chicago Tribune: How we celebrated major US anniversaries
She refused to give her name, and laughingly remarked that she was no more wet than those who had pushed her from the bridge.” 1926 (150th anniversary).

Chicago Tribune  ∙  June 25, 2026


Iran strikes cargo ship on U.N.-backed route in Strait of Hormuz
The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to provide details that had not yet been publicly announced. The ship suffered damage to its bridge but no ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 25, 2026


EU Extends Tariff Suspension in Boeing-Airbus Trade Dispute
The suspension is open-ended in duration, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. More From Bloomberg. Traders On Floor Of NYSE As U.S. ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 25, 2026


China state refiners considering resuming Iran oil imports, sources say
... sources said. Sinopec enquired with National Iranian Oil Co about possible purchases under the previous 30-day waiver in March, before deciding against it ...

Reuters  ∙  June 25, 2026


China to raise refined fuel export allowance in July, sources say
One of the sources said most of these volumes are allocated for diesel and jet fuel. Exports to Hong ​Kong and Macau are currently pegged at 900,000 tons or ...

Reuters  ∙  June 25, 2026


Russia's NORSI refinery halted after drone attack, sources say
... sources said sources said on Thursday. Ukraine has said its campaign of long-range drone strikes on Russian energy ...

Reuters  ∙  June 25, 2026


EU aluminium scrap export curbs delayed until September, group ...
... limit exports of aluminium scrap have been delayed until September, sector lobby group ​European Aluminium and other industry sources said.

Reuters  ∙  June 25, 2026


Indonesia weighs $2 billion cut to Prabowo's signature free meals ...
... with reductions in kitchens and beneficiaries, according to ‌two sources familiar with the matter and an internal presentation.

Reuters  ∙  June 25, 2026


Chemours to Pay $450M in First Federal PFAS Settlement
... the source,” said Jeffrey A. Hall, assistant administrator at the E.P.A.'s Office of Enforcement. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. Governor Patrick Morrisey ...

New York Times  ∙  June 25, 2026


Allentown fire leaves a neighborhood in disbelief: 'It was like they ...
Another neighbor, a 64-year old who declined to give his name, said he saw the flames late Wednesday night as he drove over the Hamilton Street Bridge. By ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, sources say
Iraq has considered leaving OPEC if the oil producer group does not allow Baghdad to ​significantly increase oil production, sources with knowledge of the ...

Reuters  ∙  June 25, 2026


Iraq weighing all options, including exit from OPEC, if production ...
Iraq will consider all available options if its OPEC quota is not significantly increased and has weighed leaving the producer group, sources with knowledge of ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  June 25, 2026


FIA approves proposal to end term limits for president - Reuters
The ⁠BBC, citing sources with knowledge of his intentions, ​said Ben Sulayem wanted ultimately to eradicate age ​restrictions and serve as 'president for life'.

Reuters  ∙  June 25, 2026


Murder remains unsolved after woman's body found behind home
The neighbor did not want to be identified for her safety, but said they all want answers about what happened to Grimes. Anyone with information should ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


Poland and Ukraine's difficult history creates political minefield for ...
Tusk and Zelenskiy met in Brussels just a day ​before Nawrocki decided to strip the Ukrainian president of the Order of the White Eagle. Two sources close to ...

Reuters  ∙  June 25, 2026


Afternoon Update: Liberal denies assaulting Deeming; Stefanovic ...
Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has accused her colleague Matthew Guy of assaulting her at a community event. Sources close to Guy says he denies the ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 25, 2026


A Right-Wing Election Victory in Colombia, With a Little Help from ...
Petro believed were irregularities, according to two people with direct knowledge of the events who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive ...

New York Times  ∙  June 25, 2026


The Latest: Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump administration on ...
Trump repeatedly told Cassidy to sit down, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe a private meeting.

Washington Post  ∙  June 25, 2026


Blue Owl in advanced talks for stake in Cleveland Cavaliers - MSN
The size of the stake is expected to be between 5% and 10%, according to a person familiar with the situation. Sportico values the team at $4.86 billion ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


LaMelo Ball traded to Timberwolves in blockbuster NBA draft deal
A person familiar with the situation confirmed the details to The Associated Press on Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity as the deal, initially ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


FEMA official who said he teleported to a Waffle House steps away ...
... a person familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Related video: WaPo: FEMA ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


US-Iran war live: Tehran says new Hormuz route without Iranian ...
Trump repeatedly told Cassidy to sit down, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe a private meeting.

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


Cubs reportedly acquire David Peterson in a trade with the Mets - MSN
... the New York Mets, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. What Is The Cost of a Financial Advisor for $1M+ Portfolios? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


MLB insider expands on Mets' fire-sale mindset after trading David ...
... a person with direct knowledge of their thinking," Janes explained. "They needed to try something different in their rotation, though exactly what that will ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


Trump administration asks OpenAI to limit next model release over ...
Lutnick wanted to be sure all relevant parts of the government have tested and approved the model, a source familiar with the situation told us. Take A Swig ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


Venezuela quakes kill 1,400 as time running out to find survivors
A Salvadoran rescue worker who declined to give his name put it this way: "At this point, they are probably dead bodies. Thanks to God maybe we can find ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


Been authorized to discuss the matter publicly, the … - MSN
Earlier this week, according to league sources who requested anonymity because they haven't been authorized to discuss the matter publicly, the Knicks and ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


Military services again requiring recruits to get flu shots amid Air ...
... sources familiar with the matter. That's up from 222 cases reported on Tuesday. As of Tuesday, four people had been hospitalized, two people familiar with ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


Warriors Jersey Patch Deal With AI Firm Worth More Than $50 M/Year
The agreement is worth more than $50 million per year, according to someone familiar with the details, and the richest sponsorship deal in the history of ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


Chicagoland resident claims $1.3M lottery ticket sold at Oswego gas ...
A Chicagoland resident, who chose to remain anonymous ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


JPMorgan shakes up Dimon succession race with two new presidents
Dimon is currently expecting to probably stay around for another three years as CEO, a person familiar with the matter said. He has indicated that even ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


Nancy Guthrie case mystery deepens as investigators focus on ...
Who is the mystery tipster? An anonymous source claiming to know details about the case. What do investigators believe? They reportedly think the sender may be ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026