Anonymous Source Tracker

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


US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire ...
... the source said The source said Mladenov has taken to relaying Israel's demands and warning that Israel will return to war if Hamas does not agree to disarm.

CNN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Qatari emir, US president discuss de-escalation, energy market ...
... according to a person briefed on Tehran's negotiating position, offering a possible path to ease one of the biggest shocks to global energy trade in modern ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


LIV Golf in crisis as PIF considers cutting funding after $5B+ outlay
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is considering ending its funding of LIV Golf, but nothing has been decided, according to someone familiar with ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Exclusive: Iran proposes letting ships exit safely through Oman side ...
The source, who declined to be identified due to the ​sensitivity of the matter, said Iran could be willing to let ships use the other side of the narrow ...

Reuters  ∙  April 15, 2026


India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights ...
They declined to ‌be identified as the discussions are not public. India's federal Ministry of Mines did not respond to a Reuters request for comment. India ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 15, 2026


Oil Rises With Hormuz Still Shut as US, Iran Mull Longer Truce
Oil edged higher as traders weighed signs the US and Iran may extend a ceasefire against a double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that continues to impede ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 15, 2026


Street racing complaints grow in University City as neighbors ...
“I can't sleep, and I just sit there, braced, waiting for a horrific accident that is going to happen,” said the woman, who also did not want to be identified.

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Navy plays deadly game of hide-and-seek with Iranian mines - MSN
And U.S. military intelligence believes that some of those mines have already been deployed at sea, according to one U.S. official briefed on the matter, ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Saudi Arabia on verge of pulling LIV Golf support, FT reports - MSN
... people with direct knowledge of the strategy of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund said earlier this year. Expand article logo Continue reading. Pressure ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks ...
... a person briefed on the matter. The Iranians countered with an offer to suspend enrichment for five years, said the officials, who spoke on condition of ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Confidential Philz Coffee memo: Despite backlash, Pride flags are ...
The employee asked to remain anonymous because they were not authorized to speak publicly and feared repercussions. Philz did not immediately respond to ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Jeanine Pirro's prosecutors make surprise visit to Fed headquarters
... a person familiar with the matter and a letter reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. What Is a Family Trust, and How Do You Set One Up? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Police have identified a man involved with killing a YBC member in ...
... sources said Wednesday. Melvin Seabron, 20, is wanted and expected to be charged with murder and related crimes in connection with the killing of Dahviair ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Israeli strike on Hezbollah more devastating than 2024 pager attack ...
A former Israeli intelligence official, speaking on background, said the strike may not have reached the level of the beeper operation, but appeared to hit ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Saudi Arabia said to consider ending funding of LIV Golf - MSN
LIV Golf, the upstart league that challenged the supremacy of the PGA Tour, might be losing its funding from Saudi Arabia, according to a person familiar with

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Second brother arrested after deadly Sandy Springs shooting - MSN
... did not want to be identified said. That resident said the shooting has them concerned for their safety. "My two nieces, two young children, 14 years old ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


CFTC launches probe into suspicious oil futures trading on CME, ICE
... asked not to be identified as the information is private. The two exchanges were asked to share related data, with the requested data including the so ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran for US-Iran negotiations ... - MSN
... source briefed on the matter. The Iranians countered with an offer to suspend enrichment for five years, said the officials, who spoke on condition of ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Republicans worry White House 'nonsense' is hurting midterm ...
“Everything is made more difficult by the nonsense coming out of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,” said a Republican operative close to the White House. Like ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


NWSL moves to restrict which brands players can wear on the field
Front Office Sports obtained a one-page memo that was sent by the league to players shortly before the 2026 season kicked off in March, a person close to the ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


US blockade on Iranian ports fully implemented amid ongoing ...
... a person briefed on the matter. The Iranians rejected the U.S. plan laid out during last weekend's talks in Islamabad, countering with an offer to suspend ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


US Treasury secretary announces increased economic pressure on ...
... a person briefed on the matter. The Iranians rejected the U.S. plan and countered with an offer to suspend enrichment for five years, the regional official ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Londoners urge for cancer hospital not to be expanded because it ...
One nurse at the hospital, who did not want to be named, told Metro: 'I think it's heartless and yes Nimbyish. We are trying to treat cancer patients here ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Patriots VP addresses Mike Vrabel NFL draft role after Dianna ...
Vrabel will likely speak publicly during the NFL draft, which begins April 23 in Pittsburgh, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports.

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Iran using cease-fire to dig out bombed missile bases hit by ... - MSN
... officials briefed on the matter told The New York Times. While the agencies made no mention of how many missile launchers were left, officials said a CNN ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Amazon Nears Deal for Globalstarin Push to Rival Musk's Starlink
A transaction could be announced as soon as Tuesday, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information was private. More From ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 14, 2026


Strait of Hormuz traffic barely affected on first day of US blockade ...
Traffic remains at only a fraction of the 130-plus daily crossings before the U.S. and ​Israel's war on Iran began on February 28, industry sources said on ...

Reuters  ∙  April 14, 2026


US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on ...
The waiver is set ​to expire on April 19. The U.S. did not renew the waiver on Russian oil at sea which expired on Saturday, the sources said. Advertisement · ...

Reuters  ∙  April 14, 2026


UBS CEO Ermotti may stay late into 2027 due to new rules ... - Reuters
CHAIRMANSHIP OPTION. UBS wants ​at least one of the top two jobs to be a Swiss citizen, the sources said, adding that Ermotti, who returned as ...

Reuters  ∙  April 14, 2026


Brazilian steelmaker CSN pushes ahead with cement unit sale
... people ‌familiar with the matter people ‌familiar with the matter. The talks involve local and international players, including Brazil's Votorantim ...

Reuters  ∙  April 14, 2026


China lifts BHP iron ore bans after executive visit, sources say
... sources with knowledge of the matter who sought anonymity, as the topic is sensitive. The Reuters Power Up newsletter provides everything you need to know ...

Reuters  ∙  April 14, 2026


United‑American airline merger idea sparks antitrust and fare worries
... sources familiar with the matter, but industry officials were quick to highlight the formidable antitrust obstacles such a deal would face. The details of ...

USA Today  ∙  April 14, 2026


United-American mega deal pitch pushes up shares; antitrust ...
... sources familiar with the matter, but industry officials were quick to highlight the formidable antitrust obstacles such a deal would face. The details of ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 14, 2026


US and Iran to resume talks in Pakistan amid nuclear standoff - MSN
According to sources familiar with the matter, the atmosphere during the initial phase of talks last weekend was indeed positive. However, disagreements ...

MSN  ∙  April 14, 2026


United, American Airlines possible merger discussed at White ...
... by Bloomberg, which cited two unnamed sources familiar with the matter as saying that a potential combination...

Yahoo  ∙  April 14, 2026


US and Iran set to resume Pakistan talks this week - MSN
According to sources familiar with the matter from the Pakistani government, the atmosphere during the early stages of negotiations last weekend was indeed ...

MSN  ∙  April 14, 2026


LAUSD strike is off, schools open Tuesday - Los Angeles Times
“I thought it was weird the school didn't say anything,” the mother, who would not give her name, citing her immigration status, said in Spanish. “I would ...

LA Times  ∙  April 14, 2026


Zepto trims cash burn before IPO, pitches profitability by FY29 ... - MSN
... did not wish to be identified. That person added that Zepto reduced its quarterly cash burn to Rs 850-900 crore in the January-March period, down from ...

MSN  ∙  April 14, 2026


In Rare Direct Talks, Israeli and Lebanese Officials Seek Way Forward
But the talks will be largely preparatory, according to a Lebanese official and another person briefed on them, who both requested anonymity to discuss ...

New York Times  ∙  April 14, 2026


Trump Jr.-linked cage-fighters make pitch to train US military - MSN
... requested anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. Expand article logo Continue reading. The training plan would make MMA.Inc the latest in a growing ...

MSN  ∙  April 14, 2026


Memphis basketball lands transfer sharpshooter Rihards Vavers
The source requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. The 6-foot-7 senior forward from Adaži, Latvia, was a top-30 ...

USA Today  ∙  April 14, 2026


ING Plans SRT Tied to Project Finance, Including for Oil and Gas
Final terms of the transaction are subject to discussions with investors, according to people familiar with the deal who requested anonymity because the details ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 14, 2026


BlackRock's Asia Private Credit Fund Sees China Borrower Default
... requested anonymity discussing private matters. The unpaid interest is around $12 million, they added. More From Bloomberg. TOPSHOT-UAE-US-IRAN-DIPLOMACY.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 14, 2026


Scoop: McCormick to rake in $1.2 million for House GOP colleagues
... person familiar with the matter. Why it matters: The freshman senator is leveraging his Senate position — and extensive fundraising network — to boost the ...

Axios  ∙  April 14, 2026


Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, seafarer ... - Reuters
... groups, ranging ​from possible sanctions on Iran ⁠to cooperation with industry ​to ensure maritime transit, a ​person familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  April 14, 2026


Britain's Ofwat board split over approval for Thames Water rescue ...
... ​to approve a rescue deal offered by the ‌creditors of Thames Water, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  April 14, 2026


Oil steadies as traders track moves to restart Iran-US talks
... person familiar with the matter. The global oil market has been jolted by the conflict, which triggered an unprecedented supply shock. Surging prices for ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 14, 2026


Carlyle Draws $1.5 Billion for Asset-Backed Fund in First Round
... person familiar with the matter. Instead of having a limited life span like most credit vehicles, the fund will remain outstanding indefinitely, said the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 14, 2026


Pope and world leaders call for Iran de-escalation | Reuters
... people close to the matter told Reuters. Brazil's Labor Ministry said the dismissal was "an administrative act," without providing further details. Mello ...

Reuters  ∙  April 14, 2026


Morgan Stanley and Goldman Space X IPO plan to curb post-float ...
... people close to the matter. But the structure isn't final, and could still be ditched. What Is a Family Trust, and How Do You Set One Up? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  April 14, 2026