themalteseherald.com media bias and reliability
themalteseherald.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 21 published stories of ours.
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What themalteseherald.com has been covering
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European intelligence officials have warned that Russia could escalate actions against NATO countries in the coming months. While some suggest potential incursions or drone attacks, others emphasize a lack of imminent threat, suggesting a focus on spreading fear.
themalteseherald.com reported it asEurope expects an attack from Russia: political leaders take their stand (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
themalteseherald.com reported it asTrump declares victory over Greenland: renews decades old agreement (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
French presidential candidate Gabriel Attal has proposed the creation of a 'United States of Europe'. He stated that the current 27-member EU has reached its limits and advocated for a two-speed model and joint European debt.
themalteseherald.com reported it asFrench Presidential candidate Gabriel Attal calls for a United States of Europe (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
themalteseherald.com reported it asCanada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the European Parliament in French: seeks alliance not competition (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a European Security Council to coordinate responses to growing threats. The body would include EU member states alongside the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, and feature a consultation mechanism inspired by NATO's Article 4.
themalteseherald.com reported it asEU Chief closes SOTEU speech with call for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas was funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, who is close to Vladimir Putin. Kremlev paid for hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses, including renting a private island. National security experts expressed alarm.
themalteseherald.com reported it asWho is the Russian oligarch who paid for Donald Trump Jr’s wedding party? (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European officials had travelled on a train that passed through the area shortly before the attack, according to reports. Poland's Prime Minister warned of intensified Russian attacks.
themalteseherald.com reported it asRussia hits Warsaw bound-train in Ukraine in continued wave of attacks during the weekend (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
Germany accused Russia of a drone attack at Leipzig airport on August 4-5. Russian President Vladimir Putin denied involvement, suggesting Germany fabricated evidence to address domestic political issues. Germany closed Russia's consulate and cultural center in Bonn and summoned its ambassador.
themalteseherald.com reported it asGermany to close Russian Consulate in Bonn in response to Leipzig attack - The Maltese Herald (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Venezuela granting the United States majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of the country's oil reserves. Trump described the deal as the largest in world history, predicting it would increase US reserves and reduce fuel prices.
themalteseherald.com reported it asThe US secures majority control of Venezuela’s oil, but where are the concessions for democracy? (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that all mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz, with the US Navy confirming the waterway is demined. He issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening immediate destruction for any vessel attempting to lay new mines.
themalteseherald.com reported it asUS Central Command says Strait of Hormuz is open for shipping as all mines have been cleared (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
The United States is pushing for stronger United Nations sanctions against warring parties in Sudan to pressure them into peace negotiations. The conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and millions displaced, with famine affecting many regions.
themalteseherald.com reported it asUS proposes to expand Darfur arms embargo to all of Sudan following SAF victories (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
Six European Union countries have formally requested the introduction of an EU-wide tax on exceptional profits made by oil companies. The ministers argue that these companies are experiencing profit margins that outpace the rise in crude oil prices, exacerbated by the Middle East conflict.
themalteseherald.com reported it asEuropean countries push for windfall tax on oil and gas companies (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
The United States announced it would impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian products, effective early Saturday. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated Canada declined to finalize a trade deal on previously agreed terms, leading to the tariffs.
themalteseherald.com reported it asNo deal between Canada and the US as trade wars make a comeback (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
Four airstrikes struck the Abu al-Duhur military airport in Idlib, Syria, on 18 August 2026, causing damage to the runway but no reported injuries. The incident marks the first attack on the airport since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, with no official confirmation of responsibility.
themalteseherald.com reported it asIsrael bombs Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Airport (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
Syria’s Interior Ministry announced the arrest of Hamza Abdullah Mohammad, known as Abu Jihad al-Muhajir, a high-ranking ISIS military commander, during a security operation near Manbij in Aleppo governorate on 18 August 2026. The ministry described the operation as part of efforts to dismantle ISIS networks and prevent the group’s resurgence.
themalteseherald.com reported it asIsrael bombs Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Airport (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah struck near the Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, seriously injuring three Israeli soldiers. Israel retaliated by targeting a Hezbollah headquarters in Ansar, killing a battalion commander and reportedly his family. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office accused Hezbollah of using civilians as human shields.
themalteseherald.com reported it asIsrael bombs southern Lebanon under its yellow line: strikes Gaza (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are challenging their extradition to the United Kingdom to face charges including rape and sex trafficking. They appeared in a Miami court seeking release on bond, arguing their online boasts were exaggerated personas.
themalteseherald.com reported it asRead and watch: the highlights of the DOJ submission against Andrew and Tristan Tate (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
A fire broke out on 10 August 2026 at diesel tank No. 402 at Libya’s Zawiya oil depot, destroying an estimated 4.5 million litres of gasoline. The cause remains unknown, and no casualties were reported. The blaze followed a drone strike at the same refinery two days earlier.
themalteseherald.com reported it asZawiyah Energy Complex in Libya struck: Tripoli plans armed confrontation against criminal gangs in the city (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
A drone carrying approximately 800 grams of Semtex was discovered near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport on 5 August 2026. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the incident as a 'new threat scenario', while outlets diverged on attributing responsibility and the plane's cargo.
themalteseherald.com reported it asRussia tries to blow-up Ukrainian cargo ship in Leipzig Halle's Airport - The Maltese Herald (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
Donald Trump warned Iran that the US would launch major strikes unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, while Axios reported an interim deal was near. Oil prices fell below $80 a barrel after US officials expressed hope for a resolution, though no centre-rated outlet covered the story.
themalteseherald.com reported it asIran to sign deal over Strait of Hormuz with Oman and warns US not to interfere: Iran State Media (opens themalteseherald.com in a new tab)
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How reliably it reports fact
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We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
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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
- 21
- Reports listed
- 21
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 6 August 2026
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Measured 23 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 23 September 2026. Ratings pulled 9 September 2026.
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