LoudFact media bias and reliability
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Is LoudFact reliable?
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What LoudFact has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with LoudFact’s own report linked underneath.
US and Iranian delegations held lengthy indirect talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, facilitated by mediators who shuttled between the sides. Special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed hope the discussions would prove constructive and promising, and stated that mediators would continue their work.
LoudFact reported it asUS and Iran Hold Three-Hour Talks at UN as Hormuz Deal Emerges (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump met in New York to discuss the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Red Sea. They also spoke about a potential moratorium on attacks targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine.
LoudFact reported it asMacron and Trump Discuss Possible Ukraine-Russia Energy Truce (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
Iran communicated a set of conditions to the United States through Qatari mediators, with its security chief stating seven demands were delivered. The statements came as Houthi forces intensified attacks on Saudi targets, prompting varied coverage across left, centre and right outlets.
LoudFact reported it asIran Sends War-Ending Conditions to US Through Qatar, Awaits Trump's Response (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz stated that President Trump will attend the UN General Assembly to push allies to enforce sanctions against Iran. Waltz also discussed the administration's efforts to reform the UN and a new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland.
LoudFact reported it asTrump to Meet Six Gulf Leaders at UN to Chart Iran War's Next Phase (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has stated that there will be no negotiations with the United States until Iran's conditions are met. He responded to US President Donald Trump's statements about being open to negotiations, asserting that the balance of power regarding oil and the straits has changed.
LoudFact reported it asIran Rejects Talks as Trump Says Tehran Wants a Deal "Quickly and Badly" (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner that Russian forces could occupy the entire Donbas region within months. Jared Kushner expressed doubt about Putin's claims, reminding him that similar statements were made a year prior. Both Kyiv and Moscow are reportedly frustrated with Witkoff.
LoudFact reported it asTrump Says Ukraine and Russia Agreed to Stop Hitting Energy Targets (opens LoudFact 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.
LoudFact reported it asPentagon Watchdog Puts Iran War Cost at $33.4 Billion, Confirms Weapons Shortfall (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region following a Ukrainian drone attack. The fire was extinguished, and regional officials reported that 65 drones were shot down over the area.
LoudFact reported it asTrump Demands Ukraine Halt Russian Refinery Strikes as Diesel Hits Record High (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in New Delhi, discussing ways to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030. They reviewed progress in defence, energy, and space, and Modi gifted Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural.
LoudFact reported it asPutin, Xi, and Iran's President Converge on India as BRICS Faces Its Biggest Test (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a car ride in Delhi on Friday. This was their fourth joint car journey, following previous instances in Bishkek and Tianjin. The leaders met at Bharat Mandapam before the BRICS summit.
LoudFact reported it asPutin, Xi, and Iran's President Converge on India as BRICS Faces Its Biggest Test (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
Explosions were reported near Iran's Kharg Island and the port city of Jask. A US official confirmed strikes on Iranian oil tankers, while Iran's military warned of retaliation if its vessels are attacked. Oil prices rose following the news.
LoudFact reported it asUS Destroys Five More Iranian Tankers as Iran Fires on Jordan and Bahrain (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
President Donald Trump stated the war in Iran will conclude immediately after the US midterm elections in November. He accused Iran of prolonging the conflict to influence the election outcome and suggested the country seeks nuclear weapons.
LoudFact reported it asUS Destroys Five More Iranian Tankers as Iran Fires on Jordan and Bahrain (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
US envoy Jared Kushner described the Israeli government as "a little irrational" regarding Gaza due to domestic political pressure ahead of upcoming elections. He made the comments during a press briefing in Kyiv on Sunday, linking Israeli decision-making to the country's political climate.
LoudFact reported it asKushner Calls Israel "A Little Irrational" on Gaza Ahead of Election (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
A US strike in southern Iran hit a wedding celebration, killing at least four people, including a child, and wounding over 50, according to the Iranian Red Crescent. US Central Command confirmed strikes on IRGC targets.
LoudFact reported it asIran Says US Strike Hit a Wedding, Killing at Least Four Including Children (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump and senior officials are considering a plan for limited strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Developed by US Central Command, the plan aims to stop Iran from rebuilding military capabilities to attack ships.
LoudFact reported it asUS Strikes Iranian Tankers as Trump Floats Renaming Hormuz "Trump Strait" (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
US military Patriot missile interceptor stocks in Europe are at a critical shortage, according to defense and NATO officials. The depletion is attributed to the war with Iran and previous transfers to Ukraine, raising concerns about European defense capabilities.
LoudFact reported it asUS Patriot Missile Stocks in Europe Hit "Beyond Critical" Levels (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
Iranian state media broadcast a video that allegedly suggests how to kill Barron Trump and offers a $10 million bounty for information. The Secret Service confirmed it is aware of the video and investigating the threats.
LoudFact reported it asSecret Service Investigates Iranian State Media Video Threatening Barron Trump (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia reserves the right to consider British involvement in Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory as direct participation in the war. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed Britain’s '100%' support for Ukraine, dismissing Moscow’s warnings.
LoudFact reported it asRussia Threatens UK "Consequences" Over British Drones in Ukraine Strikes (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
The United Arab Emirates announced a full suspension of trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran on 18 August 2026, citing regional escalation after Iranian ballistic missiles were detected targeting maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has not claimed responsibility for the attacks on UAE state-owned ADNOC vessels.
LoudFact reported it asTrump Announces "Crushing Economic Operation" on Iran as UAE Cuts Ties (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 50 per cent tariff on $28 billion of Canadian goods is scheduled to take effect just after midnight. The tariffs will be enacted unless officials finalize a trade agreement.
LoudFact reported it asUS and Canada Race to Avert 50% Tariffs Before Midnight Deadline (opens LoudFact in a new tab)
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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
- 25
- Reports listed
- 25
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 9 August 2026
25 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.
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Across the 25 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than LoudFact’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 2 days after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 24 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 24 September 2026. Ratings pulled 10 September 2026.
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