bne IntelliNews media bias and reliability
The bias data this site ingests places bne IntelliNews in the centre. It does not name the organisation that made that assessment, so we publish it as an unattributed rating and nothing more. We have seen it on 141 published stories of ours.
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Is bne IntelliNews reliable?
The factuality data this site ingests describes bne IntelliNews as high factuality. It reaches us without a named assessor, so it is an unattributed rating rather than our verdict. It does not guarantee that every report is correct.
What bne IntelliNews has been covering
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Iran announced on Monday that it is engaged in intensive indirect negotiations with the United States, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, to de-escalate tensions and avert potential conflict. The country has also offered to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz under specific conditions.
bne IntelliNews reported it asIran's Ghalibaf says US voters oppose war, warns of "nightmare" response (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that four oil tankers were destroyed after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC stated the vessels were attempting to traverse a prohibited route and had switched off identification systems. Two other vessels were also seized, and a US drone was reportedly shot down.
bne IntelliNews reported it asIran's IRGC says four more tankers hit mines in Hormuz, 56th US drone downed (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
Iran's IRGC Navy stated two oil tankers exploded after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. One vessel caught fire. The tankers were allegedly using an unauthorized route and had disabled navigation systems, with claims of US military support.
bne IntelliNews reported it asIran's IRGC says four more tankers hit mines in Hormuz, 56th US drone downed (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of Israel’s Yashar party, said he will not join a Benjamin Netanyahu‑led government, even if President Donald Trump asks. Opposition parties have recommended he be given the mandate to form a coalition after elections left Netanyahu’s bloc with 53 seats and no clear majority.
bne IntelliNews reported it asIsrael's Eisenkot rules out Netanyahu coalition even under US pressure (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
Iranian state media reported hearing five explosions on Qeshm Island, near Bandar Lengeh in Hormozgan province. Some residents reported seeing two aircraft in the sky. No official confirmation of the source has been released.
bne IntelliNews reported it asUS strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as IRGC says it downed MQ-9 drone (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
The United States will exclude South Africa and Rwanda from the Africa-US duty-free trade deal, known as AGOA, from January 1, 2027. The decision follows concerns over trade barriers and governance practices inconsistent with the agreement's criteria.
bne IntelliNews reported it asUS moves to strip South Africa and Rwanda of duty-free trade access under AGOA from January (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
Qatari mediators have returned to Tehran in an effort to broker a deal between the United States and Iran. The talks are coordinated with Washington, and Qatar has presented a draft peace plan, though a senior Iranian official has rejected it.
bne IntelliNews reported it asIran says Hormuz stays shut until US ends blockade, ball in Washington's court (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
Taiwan's National Security Council secretary-general has highlighted a significant Chinese naval presence, posting a map of 53 vessels including warships and an aircraft carrier. He described the threat to Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines as 'obvious'.
bne IntelliNews reported it asChinese ships threaten naval blockade of Taiwan as US prepares for possible 2027 conflict (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
Thousands gathered in Novi Sad, Serbia, to mark the second anniversary of a railway station canopy collapse that killed 16 people. The tragedy, which occurred on November 1, 2024, is linked to protests that contributed to the fall of the ruling party.
bne IntelliNews reported it asThousands gather in Serbia's Novi Sad two years after deadly station collapse (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul. Discussions focused on bilateral relations, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and security in the Black Sea region. A joint press conference was anticipated following their meeting.
bne IntelliNews reported it asTurkey, Ukraine agree to work on reviving Black Sea grain corridor (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
The US Embassy in Moscow issued a warning about a credible threat of a mass casualty event at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve. Russia's FSB confirmed receiving the information and stated that appropriate measures are being taken.
bne IntelliNews reported it asRussia's FSB confirms US warning of terror plot in Moscow (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
The World Bank forecasts a 23% increase in global commodity prices by the end of 2026, driven by the Middle East conflict and El Nino. Energy prices are noted to be at a four-year high.
bne IntelliNews reported it asWorld Bank sees 23% commodity price jump as Russia-Ukraine war hits Black Sea trade (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
Skirmishes between Indian and Chinese troops persist in Arunachal Pradesh, confirmed by the ITBP Director General. The Congress party has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of cowardice and silence on the issue, while also raising concerns about China's actions.
bne IntelliNews reported it asIndia, China hold talks over border standoff (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
Vladimir Putin stated that attempts to remove Russia from the global gas market have serious consequences, primarily increased costs for foreign consumers. He used a Russian proverb to describe the EU's energy situation, asserting the bloc is harming its own industry and social sector.
bne IntelliNews reported it asPutin says EU phase-out of Russian gas will raise costs (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
The Trump administration is reportedly exploring the possibility of nominating Viktor Orbán as the next UN Secretary-General. The US is said to be seeking support for the Hungarian leader's potential candidacy from Russia and China, with Orbán indicating he would only run if his election was assured.
bne IntelliNews reported it asTrump administration reportedly backs Hungary's Viktor Orban for UN secretary-general post (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth term as Brazil's president, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro challenged the election results, while international leaders congratulated Lula on his victory and commitment to democracy.
bne IntelliNews reported it asBrazil's Lula comes from behind to win historic fourth term (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
The Russian Defence Ministry announced that its drones struck a workshop producing unmanned boats in the Chernomorsk port and hit several vessels, a cargo ship bound for Chornomorsk, a dry cargo ship carrying goods for the United States, and a supply ship heading to Odessa. No casualties were reported.
bne IntelliNews reported it asMissile War Monitor: Oryol missile strike injures eight; channels name Proton plant (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
Russia launched a ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv on October 26-27, 2026. The strikes resulted in at least one death and multiple injuries, damaging key infrastructure like the Southern Bridge and subway lines.
bne IntelliNews reported it asMissile War Monitor: Oryol missile strike injures eight; channels name Proton plant (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
Ukraine has requested five European partners provide 10% of their existing interceptor missile stocks for Patriot and IRIS-T air defence systems. Defence Minister Yevhen Khmara proposed an exchange for future deliveries, while also highlighting the urgent need for MANPADS.
bne IntelliNews reported it asMissile War Monitor: Oryol missile strike injures eight; channels name Proton plant (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
Ukrainian drones struck the Samara Linear Production and Dispatch Station in Russia's Samara region on the night of 2 November 2026. The facility, described as Europe's largest oil tank farm, has been targeted multiple times previously.
bne IntelliNews reported it asMissile War Monitor: Oryol missile strike injures eight; channels name Proton plant (opens bne IntelliNews in a new tab)
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Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Berlin, Germany
- Seen publishing on
- intellinews.com
- 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
- 141
- Reports listed
- 146
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
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Measured 5 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 5 November 2026. Ratings pulled 5 November 2026.
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