Anonymous Source Tracker

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


US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of ...
The helicopter went down after colliding with an Iranian drone, according to a U.S. official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 9, 2026


US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of ...
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private call between Rubio and von der Leyen, said it's time for action and that without it ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 9, 2026


US military launches new strikes on Iran after Apache downing
A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said a one-way Iranian attack ​drone brought ​down ⁠the Apache. Central Command has said the two ​crew ...

Reuters  ∙  June 9, 2026


Afghan protesters injured during demonstration against Taliban ...
Another eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity for security reasons, said he saw three people injured. Richard Bennett, the United Nations ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 9, 2026


Knight signs 1-year contract with PWHL expansion Las Vegas. Next ...
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to reveal the trade. The person said Las Vegas will acquire Detroit's ...

Newsday  ∙  June 9, 2026


Trudeau's red carpet gesture fuels Perry pregnancy rumours - MSN
Sources close to the couple denied the rumours, stating Perry is not pregnant and that they are in a happy 'honeymoon phase' while focusing on their ...

MSN  ∙  June 9, 2026


US intelligence employees brace for cuts under new director | Reuters
... sources familiar with the matter said. That group has already faced setbacks following Gabbard's cuts last year, which included the firing of two CIA ...

Reuters  ∙  June 9, 2026


Trump blindsided some AI companies with government equity talk
Four sources familiar with the matter told the Washington Examiner that certain AI companies had not been engaged in the conversations the president alluded to.

Washington Examiner  ∙  June 9, 2026


Trump administration warns over 500 hospitals to provide more ...
A senior administration official who requested anonymity to provide the list said President Donald Trump plans to tighten enforcement of price transparency ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 9, 2026


US Army Apache helicopter goes down near Strait of Hormuz - MSN
The newspaper, citing two people briefed on the matter, reported that the helicopter's two crew members were rescued safely. Sponsored Content. This Portable ...

MSN  ∙  June 9, 2026


'Devil been busy:' South Memphians shocked after animal shelter ...
“The devil been busy,” said a woman who lives nearby and did not want to be identified. “This is real cruel to animals. People need to learn how to respect ...

MSN  ∙  June 9, 2026


India's gold tariff hike fuels smuggling revival, squeezes banks and ...
He declined to be named because he was not authorised to speak to media. Pressure Washers Are Becoming Obsolete Thanks to This Compact Invention · Ad. Jetterix.

MSN  ∙  June 9, 2026


AI technology boss, 54, found dead at £2.5m family home as woman ...
'Neil did a lot for the local football club,' said one, who did not want to be named. 'I heard about it in the village shop this morning. It is a real shock ...

MSN  ∙  June 9, 2026


Nuvei in advanced talks to acquire payment firm Payoneer for $2.7 ...
The talks are ongoing and it's possible the plans could change and a deal may not materialize, said the sources, who declined to be identified while discussing ...

MSN  ∙  June 9, 2026


California in talks for superstar tech lawyer to challenge Paramount
Van Nest met with California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office on Friday to discuss a role on the case, said a person familiar with the situation. No ...

MSN  ∙  June 9, 2026


Did Peloton cut ties with Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams after ...
let's clear it up. A source familiar with the situation told. Deuxmoi. that the end of Peloton's partnership with Hudson was simply the natural end of a ...

MSN  ∙  June 9, 2026


UAE Sells Bumper Gulf Oil Volumes for Loading Over Coming Months
... asked not to be identified as they aren't allowed to speak to the media. Even more is likely to be bought, as Adnoc is running another tender with similar ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


Universal Music Sounds Out Investors for €1 Billion Bond Sale
... asked not to be identified. More From Bloomberg. Pete Hegseth. House Republican Says Hegseth's D-Day Remarks 'Inappropriate'. President Trump Makes An ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


Blackstone Looks to Sell $2 Billion of Private Fund Stakes - Bloomberg
... asked not to be identified discussing private information. More From Bloomberg. Private Credit Funds Cap Withdrawals As Exodus Grows. Blackstone's BCRED Caps ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


Arcmont, Ares Lead €1.1 Billion Loan to Software Firm Cegid
are also involved in the financing, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. More From Bloomberg. Pete Hegseth.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


India Rupee Defense Lifts Key Forex Tool Past $110 Billion Mark
... asked not to be identified as the information is private. The book was at $95.3 billion in April, down from a record high of $103.1 billion the previous ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


JPMorgan Hiring Nomura's International AI Strategy Chief
... asked not to be identified discussing private details. Zafar was promoted to his current role in March 2025, according to his LinkedIn profile. More From ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


Danantara to Start US Bond Roadshow as Indonesia Rout Deepens
... asked not to be identified discussing private matters. More From Bloomberg. Pete Hegseth. House Republican Says Hegseth's D-Day Remarks 'Inappropriate ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


Blackstone looks to sell $2bn of stakes in private investment funds
... a person familiar with the deal said. The surge in CFO issuance hadprompted investors to be more selective, and recent deals have taken longer to garner ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 8, 2026


New AI espionage powers trigger Putin camera scare
During December 2025 protests in Iran, the regime installed new video cameras to monitor the crowds, said a person familiar with the situation. Israel was ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 8, 2026


Middle East conflict: Iran and Israel call halt to military operations
A person briefed on the matter said that Israel had also decided to halt its attacks on Iran. They did not comment on whether this was the result of a ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 8, 2026


Indonesia Weighs Export Rule Exemptions for Commodity Traders
They asked not to be named as the conversations were private. More From Bloomberg. Indonesian President Joko Widodo Visits National Cemetery. Indonesia Denies ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


Floods, strikes and fog turned my long weekend into a eight-day ...
Some passengers who asked not to be named said they were running out of vital medications because BA had unilaterally extended their planned stay by cancelling ...

Yahoo  ∙  June 8, 2026


Chip rout puts Korea's 'ant' investors to the test as margin debt soars
"I used to trade U.S. equities, but I bought SK Hynix ​just before the war broke out," said a 40-year-old housewife in Seoul, who asked not to be named.

Reuters  ∙  June 8, 2026


In Maine, Platner Supporters Plow Ahead, With Some 'Trepidation'
... a person familiar with the matter said. Jill Biden's Memoir: The former first lady's new book reflects an insular White House where loyalty was prized and ...

New York Times  ∙  June 8, 2026


The Costs of War - The New York Times
One merchant, who asked to remain anonymous for his safety, showed us a receipt for fees he was paying and said: “The scarcer it is in Gaza, the higher the ...

New York Times  ∙  June 8, 2026


Chips, ships and guns: South Korea booms on AI race and global ...
... asked to remain anonymous. “Our production capacity is running at nearly 100 per cent or more. We are truly very busy.” 2025. Header logo. South Korea's ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 8, 2026


Why It Cost This Man $250,000 to Help His Family Survive in Gaza
“The scarcer it is in Gaza, the higher the coordination fee,” said another Gazan merchant who asked to remain anonymous for his safety. In March 2026, the ...

New York Times  ∙  June 8, 2026


Tencent seeks $4 billion via US dollar bond and offshore ... - Reuters
Calls with global investors began on Monday, said the sources, who were not authorised to speak to media and declined to be identified. Tencent said in a ...

Reuters  ∙  June 8, 2026


From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social ...
However, a source close to the matter said a formal ban was unlikely to come that week. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. CHINA. China's cyberspace ...

Reuters  ∙  June 8, 2026


CEO's Exit Shines a Light on Turmoil at Glenfiddich Maker
... declined to be named discussing a sensitive issue. Contact us: Provide news feedback or report an error · Confidential tip? Send a tip to our reporters · Site ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


China's global e-commerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs ...
... declined to be named because he is not authorised to speak to the media. Air freight rates are likely to stay high because of jet fuel prices and will take ...

Reuters  ∙  June 8, 2026


CEO's exit shines a light on turmoil at Glenfiddich maker - MSN
... declined to be named discussing a sensitive issue. Over a period of a months, the people said, a potentially explosive situation had been developing -- a ...

MSN  ∙  June 8, 2026


Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes on each other for now
A source briefed on the matter said Israel had also decided to halt its attacks on Iran. Tehran had fired missiles towards Israeli territory late on Sunday ...

Reuters  ∙  June 8, 2026


Iran and Israel halt strikes on each other for now - The Globe and Mail
A source briefed on the matter told Reuters that Israel had also decided to halt its attacks on Iran. Israel struck Iranian targets after Tehran fired ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  June 8, 2026


Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project | Reuters
A European source briefed on the matter said the two sides were moving towards a face-saving solution in which the systems outside the core fighter, ‌such ...

Reuters  ∙  June 8, 2026


Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project, German officials say
A European source briefed on the matter said the two sides were moving toward a face-saving solution in which the systems outside the core fighter, such as ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  June 8, 2026


Germany and France drop joint fighter project - MSN
A European source briefed on the matter said the two sides were moving towards a face-saving solution in which the remaining systems outside the core ...

MSN  ∙  June 8, 2026


Wanted in India, Free in the US, Canada; Transnational Gangs Thrive
A spokesperson, speaking on background to Newsweek, described close work with India under a joint drug policy framework and said, "We have had incredible ...

Newsweek  ∙  June 8, 2026


Artisanal or Exploitative? Unraveling the Story of Mexico's World ...
Some artisans have also complained about the pay. One woman, who requested anonymity to preserve her job, said that she is paid $6 to $8 per T-shirt she ...

New York Times  ∙  June 8, 2026


CBSE fails trust test, Bengaluru students rush to join pre-university ...
We could get 25 in that, of which three went to PU. The CBSE controversy is having a negative impact,” said a principal, who did not want to be identified.

MSN  ∙  June 8, 2026


Minnesota Star Tribune owner denies interest in selling to Alpha News
A person familiar with the matter said Taylor was approached by an intermediary who said they knew of a suitor interested in discussing a potential merger ...

Star Tribune  ∙  June 8, 2026


BOE Raises Concern Over X Posts Showing Fake Farage-Bailey Fight
... barrage of bizarre online posts using fake images of the party's leader Nigel Farage fighting Governor Andrew Bailey, a person familiar with the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


Brightline West Moves Ahead With New Railway Infrastructure ...
The deals were signed in late May, said a person familiar with the matter. More From Bloomberg. Pete Hegseth. House Republican Says Hegseth's D-Day Remarks ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


Sumitomo finances Ambatovy stake sale to exit project, sources say
Some of ​the money will be used to repair cyclone damage to Ambatovy's facilities, the source said. Production has been suspended since February and is due ...

Reuters  ∙  June 8, 2026