Akşam media bias and reliability
Akşam is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 210 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Akşam biased?
Akşam is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Akşam left or right?
Akşam is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Akşam reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Akşam. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Akşam has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Akşam’s own report linked underneath.
The US House of Representatives has passed a sanctions package aimed at Russia over its war in Ukraine. The bill includes warnings of 100% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil and targets the country's 'shadow fleet' of tankers. The Kremlin stated these measures will make peace talks harder.
Akşam reported it asRussia Issues a Clear Warning to the US: It Will Complicate the Process. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
Akşam reported it asA Lesson in Humanity From US Rapper Macklemore (opens Akşam in a new tab)
Presidential advisor Mehmet Uçum has stated that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to run for a new term in an early election on April 16, 2028. Uçum indicated this would be Erdogan's final term if he wins, as the Turkish constitution prevents him from running again after his current term.
Akşam reported it asTwo Dates Marked: Election Statement From President's Chief Adviser Uçum (opens Akşam in a new tab)
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated the United States is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks scheduled for this weekend. The discussions aim to prevent the bifurcation of AI systems between the two countries.
Akşam reported it asA Notable Message From Washington to Beijing: We Are Open to Dialogue. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
Akşam reported it asTrump's Message to Europe Regarding Canada: I Will Impose Very Serious Tariffs. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
President Donald Trump has accused Canada of not doing enough to stop drug trafficking, alleging that fentanyl is produced in clandestine Canadian labs. However, he did not include Canada on a list of major drug-producing countries submitted to Congress.
Akşam reported it asA Step Towards "Normalization" with Venezuela... Trump Removed the Country From that List. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a televised address to the nation on September 16 at 6 p.m. Moscow time. The speech is in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the president's speech.
Akşam reported it asPutin Calls on Russian Citizens to Vote: No One Will Be Able to Divide Us. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
The Israeli military and Shin Bet confirmed the killing of Nael Abu Obeid, commander of Hamas's Rafah Brigade, in a strike in southern Gaza. He replaced Mohammed Shabana, who was killed in May 2025. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, 'No terrorist is immune, and Hamas will not be in Gaza.'
Akşam reported it asWelfare Brigade Commander Nail Atiyye Muhammed Abu Ubaid Lost His Life. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
A Pakistan Navy vessel collided with an Indian Navy warship in the North Arabian Sea on September 15, 2026. India lodged a strong protest, citing a violation of a 1991 agreement on advance notice of military exercises. The incident occurred in international waters and caused no major damage.
Akşam reported it asHot Clashes Between Two Rival Countries: Tensions Rise in the Arabian Sea. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
Russian Major General Anton Grunis has been killed in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces. Grunis commanded the 4th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade and had reported to Vladimir Putin about the alleged capture of Konstantinovka.
Akşam reported it asHigh-Ranking Casualty in Russia! Died in Clashes. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
US Vice President JD Vance said American policy in the Middle East cannot be made subservient to Israel. He argued that President Trump has shown a greater willingness than other recent presidents to diverge from Israeli interests when they conflict with American ones.
Akşam reported it asUS Issues Ultimatum to Israel: We Cannot Allow Dependency. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for shooting down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib province. He also alleged Saudi Arabia conducted over 450 airstrikes this week and that other Saudi aircraft were forced to withdraw. Saudi authorities have not confirmed these claims.
Akşam reported it asSaudi Warplane Shot Down! Houthis Lock Onto the Skies with a Locally Produced Missile. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
The U.S. military has released footage of a large-scale combat search-and-rescue operation to retrieve two crew members of an F-15E Strike Eagle shot down by an Iranian missile. One airman was rescued within hours, while the other remained stranded for nearly two days.
Akşam reported it asThis Is How the US Pilot Was Rescued: A Movie-Like Operation. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
US forces intercepted and sank a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, which they stated was used as a refueling station for drug trafficking operations and was linked to the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros. The crew was rescued and will be handed over to Ecuadorian authorities.
Akşam reported it asTense Hours in the Pacific! The US Cut Off the Cartels' Lifeline. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
A Pentagon Inspector General report estimates Iranian attacks caused $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The report also details U.S. war costs and casualties.
Akşam reported it asPentagon Releases figures... The Cost of a War with Iran Revealed. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
Akşam reported it asUS Approves Bombs that Devastated Gaza: $2.8 Billion Sale to Israel on the Table. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
Foreign ministers from Gulf states are planning to meet with their Iranian counterpart in Salalah, Oman, on Monday. The meeting's objective is to exert pressure on Oman and Iran to reach a temporary agreement concerning shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Akşam reported it asTense Moments in the Strait of Hormuz... Iran Shot Down a US Drone. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
Members of Libya's Petroleum Facilities Guards unlawfully closed a valve on the main Hamada-Zawiya crude oil pipeline, leading the National Oil Corporation to halt production at three fields. The NOC has warned it may declare force majeure if the situation persists.
Akşam reported it asOil Valves Have Been Shut Off: Production at Major Fields Has Completely Stopped. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have significantly reduced the country's diesel production. Three of Russia's six largest diesel-producing refineries cut production or halted operations entirely in September due to damage from these strikes.
Akşam reported it asZelensky Calls on Russia: We Are Ready to De-Escalate Tensions. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
Kim Jong Un has pledged to expand and deepen cooperation with Russia in a message to Vladimir Putin. The North Korean leader expressed confidence in Russia's victory in Ukraine and promised unwavering support.
Akşam reported it asA Message of "Allegiance" that Will Infuriate the West! Full Support From North Korea to Russia. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Akşam. We asked on 5 September 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for Akşam.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Seen publishing on
- aksam.com.tr
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 210
- Reports listed
- 225
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
225 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. Akşam has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 210 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Akşam: its report arrived a median of 20 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 5 September 2026.
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