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Saudi Arabia Vows Firm Response as Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Positions

Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond firmly to a series of Houthi missile and drone attacks that wounded 13 civilians in the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif. The escalation follows a rapid Houthi advance along Yemen's western coast, where the Iran backed group has seized…

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9 sources across 9 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Global Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Hostilities and Pipeline Disruptions

Brent crude oil prices have surpassed 100 US dollars per barrel for the first time since July. This surge follows new hostilities in the Middle East and the closure of Saudi Arabian pipelines that bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The International Energy Agency warns that the…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · Thailand · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Houthi Advances and Saudi Pipeline Shutdown Trigger Global Oil Concerns

Iran aligned Houthi rebels have seized strategic territory along Yemen's Red Sea coast, including the port of Mokha, Perim Island, and the Hanish Islands, effectively gaining control over the Bab el Mandeb strait. This military advance coincides with the shutdown of Saudi…

development
15 sources across 10 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Global Markets Slide as Middle East Attacks Drive Oil Prices Toward 110 Dollars

Global stock markets declined on Monday as crude oil prices surged following attacks on energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and shipping vessels in the Middle East. Brent crude rose toward 110 dollars per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate climbed above 103 dollars. These…

development single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Germany · Italy

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Saudi Arabia's Strategic East-West Oil Pipeline Closed Following Drone Attacks

A critical Saudi Arabian oil pipeline was shut down last Thursday following drone attacks that caused damage and injuries in the Riyadh and Medina regions. The East-West pipeline, which spans approximately 1,200 kilometers, allows Saudi Arabia to transport crude from eastern…

development
7 sources across 5 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • MS NOW United States · Left · Versant (spun off from NBCUniversal)
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Oil Prices Surge as Houthis Seize Red Sea Strait and Saudi Pipeline is Attacked

Global oil prices rose more than 3 percent on Monday, with Brent crude reaching approximately 108 dollars per barrel, following a series of attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure and shipping routes. The price increase follows the temporary closure of Saudi Arabia's…

development
16 sources across 13 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • The Hankyoreh South Korea · Left · Reader-owned (60,000+ shareholders)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Houthis Report Dozens of Saudi Airstrikes Following Attacks on Saudi Military Base

Yemen's Houthi group reported on Sunday that Saudi Arabia launched approximately 50 airstrikes against their positions in 24 hours. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree specifically claimed that the Saudi enemy carried out 58 airstrikes. These strikes reportedly targeted the…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · France · United States

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Houthi Activity in Red Sea and U.S. Response

Houthi rebels have seized the Mokha port near Hodeidah and disrupted oil flow in the Red Sea. According to Axios, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made two phone calls to President Donald Trump on Thursday to seek assistance. President Trump declined direct American…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Israel · Japan

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Cristiano Ronaldo Demands Ban After Fans Mock Ruben Neves Over Late Friend

Cristiano Ronaldo has called for a lifetime ban for fans who targeted Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves during a Saudi Arabian league match between Al Taawoun and Al Hilal on Saturday. During the game, home supporters repeatedly chanted the name of Diogo Jota, a close friend of…

2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Norway

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Saudi Arabia Pipeline Attack Threatens 4 Percent of Global Oil Supply

A drone attack on Saudi Arabia's primary east west oil pipeline has threatened to remove up to 4 percent of the global oil supply. The pipeline, which connects western oil fields to the port of Yanbu on the Red Sea, was forced shut on Friday. Industry sources indicate that Yanbu…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · Israel · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Iraq Confirms Saudi Oil Pipeline Attack Launched From Its Territory

The Iraqi government confirmed on Saturday that drone attacks targeting a key Saudi Arabian oil pipeline were launched from Iraqi territory. Saudi authorities traced the launch site to Maysan province in southeastern Iraq, a region near the Iranian border where Iran aligned…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Germany · Qatar · United States · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Saudi Arabia Faces Mounting Threats from Iran and Allies

Saudi Arabia is facing increasing threats from Iran and its allies, including Houthi rebels and Iraqi militias. Houthi rebels have recently seized the port city of Mokha and a Red Sea island from Saudi backed Yemeni government forces, which increases their ability to block Saudi…

development
2 sources · United States

Who reported this

  • MS NOW United States · Left · Versant (spun off from NBCUniversal)
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from United States.

· morning

Houthis Claim Attack on Saudi Military Base Amid Escalating Conflict in Yemen

Yemen's Iran aligned Houthi rebels claim they used drones and missiles to attack a Saudi military base in Sharurah, targeting weapons depots and command and control centers. Saudi authorities reported that a projectile struck the southern Jazan region, wounding two people and…

development
5 sources across 5 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Attack on Strait of Hormuz Vessel and Saudi Pipeline Closure Spark Oil Supply Fears

A ship was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the British navy affiliated agency UKMTO. This incident follows the temporary closure of Saudi Arabia's East West pipeline, a vital route that transports 4 million to 5 million barrels of oil per day,…

development
6 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Saudi Arabia Temporarily Closes East-West Oil Pipeline Following Drone Attacks

Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks that both Riyadh and Baghdad state originated in Iraq. The 1,200 kilometer pipeline is a critical crude export route used to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely shut by war for…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · France · Israel · Japan · Philippines

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Saudi Arabia Shuts Key Oil Pipeline Following Drone Attacks from Iraq

Saudi Arabia has temporarily closed its critical East-West oil pipeline as a precautionary measure after it was targeted by drone attacks. The Saudi foreign ministry stated that the drones originated from Iraq and caused injuries and damage in the Riyadh and Medina regions. The…

development
19 sources across 14 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Houthi Seizure of Red Sea Coast and Drone Strikes on Saudi Pipeline Disrupt Oil Routes

Iran aligned Houthi forces have seized control of Yemen's Red Sea coast and the strategic Bab el Mandeb strait following a rapid offensive. The militants captured the port city of Mocha and the strategic island of Perim, effectively controlling a vital shipping corridor that…

development
13 sources across 12 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Novaya Gazeta Europe Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Middle East Conflict Drives Surge in Fuel Prices and Inflation

Fuel prices have spiked and inflation remains high following clashes in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia shut down a critical crude oil pipeline after it was targeted by multiple drone attacks originating from Iraq. This disruption is expected to lead to higher oil prices, with…

development
2 sources · United States

Who reported this

  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from United States.

· morning

Iraqi Military Commander Dismissed Following Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia

An Iraqi military commander was dismissed early Saturday after investigations confirmed that recent drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia originated from Iraq. According to a statement from the prime minister's office, the dismissed officer led operations in Maysan province in…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Saudi Arabia Shuts Down Key Oil Pipeline After Drone Attacks from Iraq

Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its East-West oil pipeline as a precautionary measure after the conduit was targeted by multiple drones launched from Iraq. The Saudi foreign ministry reported that the attacks occurred in the Riyadh and Medina regions, resulting in…

development
15 sources across 11 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Locations as Saudi Arabia Seeks US Military Aid

Iran aligned Houthi forces have captured the strategic port city of Mocha and advanced to Perim Island and the town of Dhubab, granting them significant control over the Bab el Mandeb Strait. This waterway is a vital global shipping route and the southern outlet of the Red Sea.…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · United States · Argentina · Brazil · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Trump Declines Saudi Request for US Military Strikes on Houthis

President Trump declined requests from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to launch US military strikes against the Houthis. According to a report cited by multiple outlets, the Crown Prince called Trump twice on Thursday to urge this action, but the administration does not…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · Israel · India

Who reported this

  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

US Expands Intelligence and Targeting Support for Saudi Campaign Against Houthis

More than 100 US military advisers are currently on the ground in Saudi Arabia providing intelligence and targeting support for the Kingdom's military campaign against the Iran backed Houthis in Yemen. According to multiple sources familiar with the operation, the total number…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · United States

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Trump Rejects Saudi Request for Houthi Strikes as Iran and Gulf States Seek Hormuz Deal

President Trump has rejected a request from the Saudi crown prince to launch U.S. military strikes against Yemen's Houthis. According to two U.S. officials cited by Axios, the United States will not take military action against the Iran backed rebels at this time. Separately,…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Israel · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Pakistan States Makkah Defence Pact Will Not Expand for Now

Pakistan's Foreign Office announced on Thursday that the Makkah Defence Alliance, comprising Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, is defensive in nature and that expansion of the pact is currently not on the cards. Sajjad Haider Khan, the Foreign Office spokesperson, stated that…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Bangladesh · France · Pakistan · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

OPEC Oil Output Falls in August as Saudi Arabia Reports Sharp Decline

OPEC oil output fell in August, according to a Reuters survey. Saudi Arabia, the largest producer in the cartel, reported to the OPEC secretariat that its crude output dropped by 1.9 million barrels per day to 6.238 million barrels per day. This figure represents the kingdom's…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Pakistan Warns Iran to Restrain Houthis Following Major Attacks on Saudi Arabia

Pakistan has delivered a warning to Iran to rein in its Houthi allies after the group launched a series of attacks on southern Saudi Arabia. According to Saudi, Pakistani, and Iranian sources, the message was conveyed in a coordinated effort to prevent the crisis from spiraling…

development
6 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


LIV Golf Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid Saudi Funding Withdrawal

LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States on Tuesday as the breakaway league attempts to restructure its business. The filing follows the withdrawal of funding from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), which had invested an estimated $5…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · United Kingdom · Germany · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Spark Regional Escalation and Test New Defense Pact

Iran backed Houthi rebels launched one of their largest attacks on Saudi Arabia in years on Tuesday, targeting oil installations and military sites. The strikes hit the King Khalid airbase, Abha international airport, and Saudi Aramco facilities, wounding 73 people and causing…

development
8 sources across 7 countries

Who reported this

  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Le Monde Afrique France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

South Korean Men's Basketball Team Opens Asian Games Against Saudi Arabia

The South Korean men's basketball team will begin its Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games tournament in Japan on Thursday with a game against Saudi Arabia. The tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya. This match marks the first official action for South…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

Oil Prices Near $100 Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

Oil prices rose for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, with Brent crude reaching $99.49 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude hitting $94.63. The price surge follows intensified attacks in the Middle East, including strikes by Iranian backed Houthis on Saudi cities…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Indonesia · Norway · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Facilities Spark Fears of Regional Escalation

Yemen's Iran backed Houthis launched a wave of missile and drone attacks against four cities in southern Saudi Arabia, wounding 73 people and setting oil installations ablaze. The strikes targeted facilities belonging to the state oil company Aramco in Abha and Jizan, as well as…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · South Africa · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

LIV Golf Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection Amid Restructuring Efforts

LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a New Jersey federal court on Tuesday. The move follows the decision by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) to withdraw its multibillion dollar funding in April. Court documents indicate that LIV Golf has estimated…

9 sources across 6 countries

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Saudi Arabia and Houthis Exchange Strikes in Yemen

Saudi Arabia has launched several strikes in Yemen following a large scale attack on its own territory. This escalation occurs as Yemen plunges back into war. Regarding the duration of the conflict, Saudi political analyst Khaled Batarfi stated that the war with the Houthis will…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · France · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Oil Prices Surge Toward $100 Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict and Houthi Attacks

Global oil prices rose to their highest levels in over six weeks on Tuesday, with the Brent crude benchmark nearly reaching $100 per barrel. The surge follows attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi militants on energy facilities and cities in southern Saudi Arabia, which left at least…

development
7 sources across 7 countries

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Houthi Attacks on Saudi Energy Facilities Leave Dozens Injured

Yemen's Iran backed Houthi movement launched a wave of drone and missile attacks against southern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding 73 people and causing fires at energy facilities. Saudi authorities reported that the strikes targeted civilian and economic sites in the cities of…

development
14 sources across 11 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Escalation in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Leaves Dozens Injured and Several Dead

A sharp escalation in hostilities between the Saudi led coalition and Yemen's Houthi rebels has resulted in numerous casualties on both sides. The Saudi led coalition reports that Houthi attacks on the Saudi cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran wounded 73 civilians,…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · India · Israel · Qatar · United States · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Iran Threatens US with Economic Warfare as Houthis Attack Saudi Arabia

Iran has threatened the United States with economic warfare and the creation of a maritime exclusion zone in the Persian Gulf, while Iran backed Houthi rebels launched attacks on Saudi Arabian cities. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated…

development
7 sources across 6 countries

Who reported this

  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Attacks on Tankers and Refinery

Oil prices rose on Monday, with Brent crude exceeding 97 US dollars per barrel and WTI increasing to 92.37 US dollars. The price surge follows a series of military escalations between the United States and Iran, including attacks on oil tankers and a refinery. On Monday, the…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Saudi Arabia to Grant IAEA Expanded Nuclear Monitoring Powers

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi announced on Monday that Saudi Arabia is preparing to grant the UN nuclear watchdog additional verification and monitoring authorizations. While a planned civil nuclear power cooperation agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia reached in July does…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Israel · Pakistan · United States

Who reported this

  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Eight Muslim Majority Nations Condemn Israeli Ministers' Proposals for Gaza Population Removal

Eight Muslim majority nations, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Turkey, issued a joint statement on Sunday condemning proposals by Israeli ministers to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. The foreign ministers…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · France · Israel · Pakistan

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Gabriel Martinelli transfers from Arsenal to Al Hilal

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal on a permanent transfer. The 25 year old Brazilian international has signed a four year contract with the club. While the official fee was not disclosed, British media reports estimate the deal to be…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Two Filipino Seafarers Killed in Attack on Saudi Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Two Filipino seafarers died after a security incident involving the Saudi owned supertanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The Saudi national shipping company Bahri confirmed the deaths on Wednesday, stating the vessel was hit by projectiles while transiting the…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · Philippines · Hong Kong · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Richard Ríos Set for Loan Move from Benfica to Al-Ittihad

Benfica has reached an agreement with the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad for the loan of Colombian midfielder Richard Ríos. The deal is for a single season and does not include an option to buy. Under the terms of the agreement, Benfica is expected to receive between 3 million…

2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Colombia

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • El Espectador Colombia · Centre-left · Grupo Santo Domingo

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Oil Prices Surge Following Attacks on Saudi Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Two supertankers carrying Saudi crude oil were struck by unknown projectiles late Monday while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. According to shipping intelligence firms Marisks and Kpler, the Saudi Arabian flagged vessel Sidr and the Liberian flagged vessel Senegal Prosperity…

development
7 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · United Kingdom · South Korea · United States

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Air India Express Flight from Dammam to Delhi Makes Emergency Landing in Ahmedabad After Bomb Scare

An Air India Express flight traveling from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to Delhi made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad International Airport on Monday evening after a crew member discovered a piece of tissue paper with the word bomb written on it in a lavatory. All 32 passengers on…

2 sources · India

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· morning

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Establish Secretariat for Makkah Defence Alliance

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to establish a secretariat in Saudi Arabia to institutionalize the Makkah Defence Alliance. The decision was reached on Monday during the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee held in Istanbul. A secretary…

5 sources across 5 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Formalize Mecca Defence Alliance

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan held the first high level meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee in Istanbul on Monday to operationalize the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. Signed on August 7 in Mecca, the pact establishes a mutual defense commitment where an…

development
8 sources across 7 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan to Hold First Meeting Under Makkah Defence Pact

Top officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan will meet in Istanbul on Monday, August 31, for the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee. This committee was established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, which the three nations signed on…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Pakistan · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Trump Submits Saudi Civil Nuclear Deal to Congress with Normalization Condition

President Donald Trump has submitted a proposed civil nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review. The agreement, reached in July, would allow U.S. companies to export civilian nuclear technology to the kingdom. However, a U.S. administration official…

development
6 sources across 4 countries · Israel · United States · Japan · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • MS NOW United States · Left · Versant (spun off from NBCUniversal)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

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