Askanews media bias and reliability
Askanews is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 195 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Askanews biased?
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Is Askanews left or right?
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Is Askanews reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Askanews. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Askanews has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Askanews’s own report linked underneath.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London. The UK will accelerate the supply of surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine and is preparing new sanctions against the Russian Federation. The meeting follows criticism of Zelensky by Donald Trump.
Askanews reported it asZelensky From Burnham, Applause in Front of Downing Street (opens Askanews in a new tab)
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has described the US-Russia diesel supply deal as a "very risky choice." She warned the agreement could provide new revenue for Russia to finance the war in Ukraine and legitimize Moscow's actions.
Askanews reported it asUkraine, Melons: - Select Trump on Very Risky Russian Diesel (opens Askanews in a new tab)
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy and communications infrastructure, hitting facilities in Kyiv and Kharkiv. Russia's Defence Ministry stated the targets served military purposes, while Ukraine reported civilian deaths and injuries and a lack of prior warning from Western allies.
Askanews reported it asUkraine, Massive Russian Missile Attacks: Affected Energy Infrastructure in Kiev (opens Askanews in a new tab)
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine did not receive advance intelligence from its partners regarding a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv. He described the attack as "particularly vile" and stressed the importance of early warnings for saving lives.
Askanews reported it asUkraine, Massive Russian Missile Attacks: Affected Energy Infrastructure in Kiev (opens Askanews in a new tab)
President Donald Trump announced a deal to purchase diesel fuel from Russia following a phone call with Vladimir Putin. The US Treasury Secretary has affirmed the agreement's legality and benefit to Americans, while concerns remain regarding sanctions law.
Askanews reported it asTrump: We Continue to Help Kiev. Agreement on Diesel with Russia for the Benefit of the Whole World (opens Askanews in a new tab)
The Saudi-led coalition conducted airstrikes on oil facilities west of Sanaa, Yemen. This action follows a coalition warning for residents to evacuate the area and Houthi threats of a severe response.
Askanews reported it asYemen, Escalation Houti-Saudi Arabia: Explosions in the Capital Sana'a (opens Askanews in a new tab)
Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported that Saudi Arabia struck Sanaa International Airport. This comes amid escalating clashes, with the Saudi-led coalition previously accusing Houthis of an attack on Riyadh's airport that caused civilian casualties.
Askanews reported it asYemen, Escalation Houti-Saudi Arabia: Explosions in the Capital Sana'a (opens Askanews in a new tab)
The Saudi-led coalition asked civilians to evacuate the area around the Yemen Petroleum Company in Sanaa ahead of planned operations. Houthi rebels stated a harsh response would follow.
Askanews reported it asYemen, Escalation Houti-Saudi Arabia: Explosions in the Capital Sana'a (opens Askanews in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthi rebels have warned civilians and employees to evacuate Saudi Aramco oil facilities, declaring them legitimate targets. This follows an evacuation warning issued by the Saudi-led coalition for a facility in Sanaa.
Askanews reported it asYemen, Escalation Houti-Saudi Arabia: Explosions in the Capital Sana'a (opens Askanews in a new tab)
President Donald Trump has suggested he may meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming Asia trip. Trump described a potential meeting as 'exciting' and said he 'gets along' with Kim.
Askanews reported it asKim Jong An Exhibition of His Most Advanced Missiles in the World (opens Askanews in a new tab)
Leaders from the IMF and World Bank met in Bangkok to discuss the economic implications of artificial intelligence. Kristalina Georgieva stated AI infrastructure investment is supporting global growth, while Ajay Banga highlighted potential job creation in developing nations. The IMF also issued a warning about rising global debt.
Askanews reported it asFMI: "IA Boom for the USA and Asia, Most Vulnerable Poor Countries" (opens Askanews in a new tab)
Thailand is set to host the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok from October 12-18, expecting over 15,000 participants. The event is projected to boost the Thai economy, with authorities implementing traffic management measures.
Askanews reported it asWar in Iran, IMF: for Poorer Countries Cuts or Restructure Debt (opens Askanews in a new tab)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine would organize elections if Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to a 60-day ceasefire. Zelensky also offered to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries in exchange for Moscow ceasing strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Askanews reported it asLavrov: Zelensky Does Not Deserve a Truce to Go to the Ballot Box (opens Askanews in a new tab)
Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov declared Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hysterical and incapable of rational action, saying this blocks any negotiated peace. The comments came after Donald Trump urged Ukraine to replace Zelensky and Dmitri Medvedev praised Trump, calling Zelensky a bloodthirsty clown.
Askanews reported it asLavrov: Zelensky Does Not Deserve a Truce to Go to the Ballot Box (opens Askanews in a new tab)
The EU has added nearly 1,600 individuals and entities to its sanctions list against Russia. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated over half are linked to the ballistic missile production chain. This marks the largest single addition of entities since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Askanews reported it asEU Council Sanctioned Russian Military-Industrial Complex (opens Askanews in a new tab)
EU foreign ministers have agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia, targeting its military-industrial complex and missile production. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the measures, calling it the largest expansion of the EU sanctions list ever.
Askanews reported it asEU Council Sanctioned Russian Military-Industrial Complex (opens Askanews in a new tab)
The European Union has approved its largest-ever package of sanctions against Russia, targeting over 1,600 individuals and entities. This comes as US President Donald Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply diesel fuel to global markets, a move met with skepticism by European officials.
Askanews reported it asEU Council Sanctioned Russian Military-Industrial Complex (opens Askanews in a new tab)
President Donald Trump announced a deal to purchase diesel fuel from Russia following a phone call with Vladimir Putin. The US Treasury Secretary has affirmed the agreement's legality and benefit to Americans, while concerns remain regarding sanctions law.
Askanews reported it asUkraine, Source Axios: Furious Trump, Zelensky Takes US Help for Granted (opens Askanews in a new tab)
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, has outlined a strategy for countering any attack on alliance members. The "theory of victory" involves a three-step approach to "block, blunt and break" an aggressor, amid ongoing warnings about potential Russian escalation.
Askanews reported it asToday NATO Will Expose Its 'Theory of Victory' (opens Askanews in a new tab)
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has welcomed an announced energy truce between Russia and Ukraine but expressed doubt that Russia will abide by it. She stated that the truce would benefit Russia more than Ukraine and called for continued pressure on Moscow.
Askanews reported it asTrump Announces Cease-Fire Energy Russia-Ukraine (opens Askanews in a new tab)
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How reliably it reports fact
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We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Italy
- Official site
- askanews.it
- Seen publishing on
- askanews.it
- 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
- 195
- Reports listed
- 215
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 30 August 2026
215 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. Askanews has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 195 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Askanews: its report arrived a median of 33 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 15 October 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 15 October 2026. Ratings pulled 29 September 2026.
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