SANA media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places SANA on the left. We have seen it on 143 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is SANA biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places SANA on the left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is SANA left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places SANA on the left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is SANA reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for SANA are Media Bias/Fact Check: Mixed factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What SANA has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with SANA’s own report linked underneath.
Early in-person voting for the U.S. midterm elections began on September 18, 2026, in Virginia and other states. The elections will determine control of the House and Senate, with key issues including the cost of living and the war in Iran.
SANA reported it asStarting Early Voting in the Mid-Renovation Elections of the United States Congress. (opens SANA in a new tab)
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on Thursday, September 17, 2026. They discussed preparing for future high-level interactions and the situation in West Asia, ahead of an anticipated meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
SANA reported it asThe Foreign Ministers of China and the United States Are on the Phone Looking at Regional and International Developments. (opens SANA in a new tab)
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
SANA reported it asWorld Meteorological Organization (WMO) Cautions Against Depletion of Freshwater Reserves (opens SANA in a new tab)
Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), a military coalition of 10 NATO allies. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the application, which aims to diversify Canada's defence ties beyond the United States.
SANA reported it asCanada Officially Requests to Join a British-Led Military Alliance. (opens SANA in a new tab)
Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv and Odesa, injuring at least 13 people and damaging buildings including residential structures, warehouses, and a gas station. A child was among those wounded in Odesa.
SANA reported it as13 People Injured in Russian Raids on Kiev and Odessa (opens SANA in a new tab)
Russia launched missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, injuring at least 19 people, including children. Ukrainian forces responded with overnight strikes targeting an oil refinery in Yaroslavl and a military airfield in Rostov.
SANA reported it as13 People Injured in Russian Raids on Kiev and Odessa (opens SANA in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
SANA reported it asThe U.S. House of Representatives Has Passed a Bill to Increase the Penalties for Russia and Iran. (opens SANA 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.
SANA reported it asTrump Is Threatening to Charge the European Union because of the Proposal to Include Canada as a Partner Member. (opens SANA in a new tab)
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
SANA reported it asFrom Washington to the Gulf, the U.S. Federal Decision Moves Money Markets and Interest Rates. (opens SANA 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.
SANA reported it asThe U.S. Army Is Intercepting an East Pacific Floating Gas Station. (opens SANA 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.
SANA reported it asIndia Calls on a Pakistani Diplomat to Protest "Sea contact." (opens SANA in a new tab)
North Korea's Ministry of Defense has stated that nuclear weapons could be used in response to actions by the US and South Korea. This statement follows defense talks between the two nations aimed at strengthening cooperation against potential weapons of mass destruction attacks from Pyongyang.
SANA reported it asSeoul Seeks $32.5 Million in Compensation for the Bombing of the Liaison Office. (opens SANA in a new tab)
Malaysian authorities have seized three containers carrying electric bicycle parts bound for Israel at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas. The seizure is part of Malaysia's restrictions on exports to Israel, with an investigation underway into the contents.
SANA reported it asMalaysia Refuses to Use Its Territory as a Conduit for Shipments in Support of the Israeli Army. (opens SANA 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.
SANA reported it asThe Libyan Petroleum Corporation Warns of the Consequences of the Closure of the Main Oil Pipeline Valve. (opens SANA in a new tab)
British, US, and Dutch intelligence services have issued a joint warning about Iranian state-linked spyware known as 'CHOSEN BRICK'. The malware is used to steal sensitive information from dissidents, activists, and journalists through spear-phishing attacks.
SANA reported it asBritain, America and the Netherlands Are Issuing a Warning About Iranian Spying Programs. (opens SANA in a new tab)
Microsoft has released a provisional 37-page code of conduct to govern its artificial intelligence models, restricting content related to weapons, dangerous substances, and explicit material. The move follows calls for slower AI development and researcher resignations over safety concerns.
SANA reported it asMicrosoft Is Setting up a Code of Behavior Control for Artificial Intelligence Models. (opens SANA in a new tab)
Donald Trump has rejected calls for new regulations on artificial intelligence, stating that the U.S. government already possesses adequate power to control AI firms. He described efforts to implement guardrails as a "sick conspiracy" that could cede technological leadership to China.
SANA reported it asTrump dismisses AI safety concerns as debate over safeguards grows (opens SANA in a new tab)
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
SANA reported it asTrump dismisses AI safety concerns as debate over safeguards grows (opens SANA in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
SANA reported it asWashington Reveals for the First Time Weapons Based in Earth's Orbit. (opens SANA in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
SANA reported it asWashington Reveals for the First Time Weapons Based in Earth's Orbit. (opens SANA in a new tab)
Who says so
One organisation has published a rating for this outlet. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
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How reliably it reports fact
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Mixed factuality
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Who owns it
- State MediaGovernmentdirect owner
Where it publishes from
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
- 143
- Reports listed
- 146
- We could read
- 31
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
115 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 31 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 82 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and SANA ran the story anyway.
Across the 142 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than SANA’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 21 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 3 September 2026.
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