The New Arab media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places The New Arab as leaning left. We have seen it on 23 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The New Arab biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places The New Arab as leaning left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is The New Arab left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places The New Arab as leaning left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is The New Arab reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for The New Arab are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What The New Arab has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The New Arab’s own report linked underneath.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi made an unannounced visit to Tehran on Friday, November 6, to mediate between the US and Iran. The trip, requested by US President Donald Trump, focused on de-escalation efforts and preventing wider conflict.
The New Arab reported it asIraqi PM makes secret Iran visit after Trump warning to Baghdad (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
The US Treasury has requested Iraq close all but two of its border crossings with Iran as part of a policy to increase economic pressure on Tehran. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein confirmed the request in an interview with Al Jazeera. Protests have occurred in Maysan province against previous border closures.
The New Arab reported it asUS asks Iraq to shut most Iran border crossings, Iraqi FM says (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
A Houthi missile aimed at Riyadh was intercepted, and falling shrapnel damaged the Saudi Aramco Tower in the King Abdullah Financial District. Saudi officials said no one was killed or injured, and Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree warned Saudi Arabia would pay a heavy price.
The New Arab reported it asAramco skyscraper damaged as Riyadh targeted by Houthi missiles (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that American voters have made their choice and it is now up to the White House to decide. He presented a two-day proposal that includes ending the war on all fronts, warning of dire consequences if the US chooses conflict.
The New Arab reported it asIran vows wider response if US strikes; Democrats win Congress (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that US policy towards Iran will remain unchanged, irrespective of US election results. He warned that any new aggression against Iran would be met with a broader response, referencing historical US interventions.
The New Arab reported it asIran vows wider response if US strikes; Democrats win Congress (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Americans are weary of Israel's role in prolonged conflicts, responding to remarks by US President Donald Trump. Trump had suggested public opposition to the war against Iran contributed to Republican losses in recent elections.
The New Arab reported it asIran vows wider response if US strikes; Democrats win Congress (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
Democrats are projected to win a majority in the House of Representatives and have taken control of the Senate following the US midterm elections. The results mark a significant setback for Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
The New Arab reported it asUS midterms: Democrats take control of Congress in blow to Trump (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
Gold prices surpassed $4,000 per ounce and silver neared $52 as the US dollar index dropped to a five-week low. Markets reacted to potential Democratic control of Congress and geopolitical tensions.
The New Arab reported it asUS midterms: Democrats take control of Congress in blow to Trump (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
A Yemeni staff member of the UN Human Rights Office, Mohammad el Shami, has died in Houthi custody. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is calling for an independent investigation into his death.
The New Arab reported it asUN demands probe into death of its employee in Houthi custody (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
US CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper visited the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that key transit routes are clear of Iranian mines. The command also announced support for over 3,000 commercial vessel transits and 1.5 billion barrels of oil exports in six months.
The New Arab reported it asCENTCOM commander flies over Hormuz Strait, says most ships transiting safely (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men near Hebron in the occupied West Bank. At least five people were injured. Israel's military stated the men carried firearms. Following the incident, Israel ordered its army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank.
The New Arab reported it asHebron shooting: 2 Palestinians killed, 6 Israelis wounded (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Saudi Arabia, prompting the evacuation of its crew. A second tanker was reportedly hit by a rocket-propelled grenade from a small boat. No environmental impact has been reported.
The New Arab reported it asSaudi Arabia reports incoming fire as Egypt weighs sending help (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
US officials prepared a draft statement in early September that would have condemned the UK, France, and Canada for plans to block imports from Israeli settlements. The statement was not released, with sources indicating a lack of support from the White House and senior State Department leadership.
The New Arab reported it asUK kept Israel arms flowing despite Gaza evidence: report (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
US officials prepared a draft statement in early September that would have condemned the UK, France, and Canada for plans to block imports from Israeli settlements. The statement was not released, with sources indicating a lack of support from the White House and senior State Department leadership.
The New Arab reported it asUS drafted memo condemning West Bank sanctions, but not released (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
Algeria has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates and the closure of its airspace to UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft. Commercial flights will be exempt until 2026. The UAE expressed hope the decision is temporary.
The New Arab reported it asAlgeria cuts ties with UAE over 'hostile' actions (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
A Wall Street Journal report has led to criticism of Senator John Fetterman from former staffers and Democratic lawmakers. The report alleges Fetterman has shown little interest in his work, including constituent meetings and attending certain events.
The New Arab reported it asUS Senator Fetterman 'shuns congressional duties', courts Israel (opens The New Arab 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.
The New Arab reported it asUS strikes wedding party in southern Iran: What we know so far (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, has threatened that any neighbouring country joining the US economic measures against Iran would be considered an enemy. He stated their interests would be targeted and accused the US of increasing global nuclear insecurity.
The New Arab reported it asIran condemns US plans to announce new sanctions (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei stated that US President Donald Trump's actions have fueled a global desire for nuclear weapons. Rezaei asserted that Iran adheres to international nuclear treaties and safeguards, while the IAEA has previously noted concerns about Iran's nuclear program.
The New Arab reported it asIran condemns US plans to announce new sanctions (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
Iran exploited the June 17 US-Iran memorandum of understanding to accelerate missile and drone production, appoint hardline commanders, and deploy forces near the Red Sea, according to reports in the Wall Street Journal and Iranian state media. The truce expired on 17 August 2026 with no renewal announced.
The New Arab reported it asIran: will escalate if US does not honour deal within weeks (opens The New Arab in a new tab)
Who says so
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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.
High factuality
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Who owns it
- Fadaat MediaPrivate Equitydirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Official site
- newarab.com
- Seen publishing on
- newarab.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
- 23
- Reports listed
- 24
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 16 August 2026
24 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.
On 15 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and The New Arab ran the story anyway.
Across the 23 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of The New Arab: its report arrived a median of 28 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 15 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 14 November 2026. Ratings pulled 14 November 2026.
Other outlets rated the same way
Publishers carrying the same published leaning as The New Arab, also publishing from United Kingdom, ordered by how often we have seen them on a story. Sharing a rating is not the same as being alike.
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