Pantau.com media bias and reliability
Pantau.com is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 133 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Pantau.com biased?
Pantau.com 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 Pantau.com left or right?
Pantau.com is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Pantau.com reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Pantau.com. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Pantau.com has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Pantau.com’s own report linked underneath.
President Donald Trump stated that a decision regarding Iran would be made "very soon," criticising the country's economy and its ability to pay troops. Reports also noted Iranian ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and separate US negotiations with Russia and Ukraine.
Pantau.com reported it asTrump Threatens Further Action Against Iran, Says He Will Not Allow Tehran to Obtain Nuclear Weapons (opens Pantau.com in a new tab)
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the possibility of a new large-scale military operation against Iran last week. Trump publicly stated on October 8 that the US would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections.
Pantau.com reported it asTrump and Netanyahu Reportedly Discussed New Attack on Iran Ahead of Election, White House Denies War Plans (opens Pantau.com 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.
Pantau.com reported it asDonald Trump Has Opened the Door to Meeting Kim Jong UN During His November 2026 Asia Visit. (opens Pantau.com in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia is investigating a failure in its air defense systems after a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport killed at least 13 people and wounded over 300. The investigation aims to understand how the barrage of missiles and drones was not intercepted, with initial findings suggesting a tactic of using drones to precede missile strikes.
Pantau.com reported it asUN Urges Investigation Into Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport That Killed 13 People (opens Pantau.com 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.
Pantau.com reported it asTrump Announces Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Effective Immediately, Zelensky Admits He Was Unaware of the Agreement (opens Pantau.com 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.
Pantau.com reported it asSaudi Arabia Intercepts and Destroys Houthi Ballistic Missile Targeting Khamis Mushait (opens Pantau.com 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.
Pantau.com reported it asSaudi Arabia Intercepts and Destroys Houthi Ballistic Missile Targeting Khamis Mushait (opens Pantau.com 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.
Pantau.com reported it asSaudi Arabia Intercepts and Destroys Houthi Ballistic Missile Targeting Khamis Mushait (opens Pantau.com 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.
Pantau.com reported it asSaudi Arabia Intercepts and Destroys Houthi Ballistic Missile Targeting Khamis Mushait (opens Pantau.com in a new tab)
The United States has threatened to halt weapons and intelligence supplies to Ukraine if Kyiv continues to attack Russian oil refineries. US officials have contacted Kyiv and European capitals to urge an end to these strikes, with the potential suspension of the PURL mechanism also mentioned.
Pantau.com reported it asThe US Threatens to Cut Off Weapons and Intelligence Supplies to Ukraine if Attacks on Russian Oil Refineries Continue (opens Pantau.com in a new tab)
Pope Leo has undergone surgery to remove part of his right lung due to lung cancer. The Vatican reports he is recovering well, walking and eating normally, though questions remain about the extent of the cancer and its impact on his upcoming tour.
Pantau.com reported it asPope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Surgery in Rome After Doctors Discover Nodules, Vatican Reveals Condition and Recovery Timeline (opens Pantau.com in a new tab)
The Panama-flagged oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2 was attacked by a drone at Sharjah Anchorage on October 9. All 22 Indian seafarers on board were reported safe, confirmed by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The UAE National Guard also reported rescuing 22 Asian crew members after a fire broke out on the tanker.
Pantau.com reported it asTanker Catches Fire After Being Hit by a Projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, All Crew Members Safe and Authorities Investigate Incident (opens Pantau.com in a new tab)
A U.S. fighter jet struck the Panama-flagged cargo ship Ocean Molica in the Gulf of Oman, disabling its propulsion system. The U.S. Central Command stated the ship's crew ignored repeated warnings before the 10 October 2026 incident.
Pantau.com reported it asUS Military Attacks Panamanian Cargo Ship in Gulf of Oman, Disabling Propulsion System After Ignoring Warnings (opens Pantau.com in a new tab)
A missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured over 300, Saudi authorities reported. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels, while US President Donald Trump stated the US was evaluating joining strikes against the group.
Pantau.com reported it asHouthi Attack Kills 12 People at Riyadh Airport, Saudi Arabian Coalition Calls War Crimes and Prepares Firm Response (opens Pantau.com in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump stated that the Houthis in Yemen are 'behaving very badly'. He made the comments to reporters before leaving for Alaska, as a conflict escalation continues in Yemen following the breakdown of a 2022 truce.
Pantau.com reported it asTrump Considers Joining the US in Attacking Houthis in Yemen After Riyadh Airport Was Targeted by Missiles and Drones (opens Pantau.com in a new tab)
President Donald Trump told a rally in Tennessee that Iran could step up attacks before the November 3 midterm elections, but the United States could end the conflict quickly. He added Washington might join Saudi Arabia in strikes after a Riyadh airport attack that killed 12 and injured 309.
Pantau.com reported it asTrump Says Iran Could Increase Attacks Ahead of the November 3 US Election, Washington Claims It Can End the Conflict Quickly (opens Pantau.com in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine needs a new president capable of reaching an agreement with Russia and condemned Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded that President Zelensky has the support of the Ukrainian people and deserves backing.
Pantau.com reported it asDonald Trump Urges Ukraine to Elect a New President, Accusing Zelenskyy of Failing to Seize Opportunity to End Russia's War (opens Pantau.com in a new tab)
Elon Musk has publicly supported Donald Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Musk stated on X that Zelensky has "gone too far," a comment made in response to Trump's call for Ukraine to find a new president and his criticism of attacks on Russian oil refineries.
Pantau.com reported it asDonald Trump Urges Ukraine to Elect a New President, Accusing Zelenskyy of Failing to Seize Opportunity to End Russia's War (opens Pantau.com in a new tab)
Malaysia's government has unveiled a RM459.8 billion budget for 2027, featuring an increased minimum wage, tax relief for middle-income earners, and support for gig workers and farmers. The budget aims to sustain economic growth while reducing the fiscal deficit.
Pantau.com reported it asMalaysia Raise Minimum Wage to Rp 8.7 Million Starting June 2027, Anwar Ibrahim Urges Private Companies to Comply with Regulations (opens Pantau.com in a new tab)
Donald Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply over 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, with further shipments planned. Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian special representative, stated the cooperation would benefit global markets.
Pantau.com reported it asRussia Is Ready to Export 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel Starting in October 2026, with Supply Potentially Reaching 3 Million Tons per Month. (opens Pantau.com in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Pantau.com. We asked on 28 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
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Where it publishes from
- Official site
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- Seen publishing on
- pantau.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
- 133
- Reports listed
- 141
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 29 August 2026
141 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 133 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Pantau.com: its report arrived a median of 30 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 15 October 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 16 October 2026. Ratings pulled 28 September 2026.
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