Zoom News media bias and reliability
Zoom News is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 103 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Zoom News biased?
Zoom News 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 Zoom News left or right?
Zoom News is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Zoom News reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Zoom News. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Zoom News has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Zoom News’s own report linked underneath.
Russia has begun a three-day parliamentary election, the first since the start of the war in Ukraine. Polling stations opened in the Far East, with President Vladimir Putin's party widely expected to win the 450 seats in the State Duma. Voting is also taking place in occupied Ukrainian territories.
Zoom News reported it asUkraine Launches Massive Strike: Over 1,000 Drones Target Russia and Moscow (opens Zoom News in a new tab)
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Saudi Arabia, urging citizens to reconsider travel due to risks including Iranian drone and missile attacks, armed conflict, and terrorism. The border region with Yemen is designated a 'Do Not Travel' area.
Zoom News reported it asUS Issues STEP Alert For 9 Countries After Houthi Attacks On Saudi Arabia (opens Zoom News 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.
Zoom News reported it asUS Denmark Greenland Arctic Security Deal: US Military Presence To Increase (opens Zoom News in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a sanctions package aimed at Russia over its war in Ukraine. The bill includes warnings of 100% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil and targets the country's 'shadow fleet' of tankers. The Kremlin stated these measures will make peace talks harder.
Zoom News reported it asUS House Passes Major Russia Sanctions Bill: Kremlin Warns of Peace Hurdles (opens Zoom News in a new tab)
The US has named India, China, and Pakistan among 23 countries designated as major drug transit or illicit drug-producing nations for fiscal year 2027. The determination acknowledges India's efforts to combat opium cultivation but identifies Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, and Colombia as having failed counternarcotics obligations.
Zoom News reported it asTrump Praises PM Modi: India Recognized as Reliable Partner in Opium Curb (opens Zoom News 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.
Zoom News reported it asTrump Empowered with 100 Percent Tariff Weapon: US House Passes Bill Targeting India and China (opens Zoom News in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for shooting down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib province. He also alleged Saudi Arabia conducted over 450 airstrikes this week and that other Saudi aircraft were forced to withdraw. Saudi authorities have not confirmed these claims.
Zoom News reported it asHouthi Rebels Claim Shooting Down Saudi F-15 Fighter Jet, Release Wreckage Video (opens Zoom News in a new tab)
India's government has introduced a 0.4% fee on UPI transfers over ₹2,000 made to merchants, effective October 15. The Finance Ministry stated that customers will not pay the charge and person-to-person transactions are exempt. Opposition MPs have voiced concerns, calling the move 'anti-people'.
Zoom News reported it asRahul Gandhi Demands UPI Charge Withdrawal Government Sources Reject Reconsideration (opens Zoom News 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.
Zoom News reported it asIndia Pakistan Naval Ships Collide in Arabian Sea, Pakistan Envoy Summoned (opens Zoom News in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
Zoom News reported it asTrump Administration: Plans To Supply 40000 Powerful Bombs To Israel, Reversing Block (opens Zoom News 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.
Zoom News reported it asUS House Advances Russia Sanctions Bill: Will India Face 100 Percent Tariffs? (opens Zoom News 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.
Zoom News reported it asUS Space Force Confirms On-Orbit Weapons Deployment, Warns Russia And China (opens Zoom News 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.
Zoom News reported it asUS Space Force Confirms On-Orbit Weapons Deployment, Warns Russia And China (opens Zoom News 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.
Zoom News reported it asDonald Trump Rejects AI Takeover Fears, Calls It Scam Similar To Global Warming (opens Zoom News 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."
Zoom News reported it asDonald Trump Rejects AI Takeover Fears, Calls It Scam Similar To Global Warming (opens Zoom News 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.
Zoom News reported it asUS Iran Conflict: Three Hidden Figures Reveal Massive Financial Losses For Washington (opens Zoom News 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.
Zoom News reported it asTrump Claims Iran Desperate For Deal And Russia Ukraine Energy Truce (opens Zoom News 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.
Zoom News reported it asRussian Drone Targets Railway Station Near Poland Border, Boris Johnson Narrowly Escapes (opens Zoom News 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.
Zoom News reported it asIndia Russia Trade: India Supplies 70 Percent Of Russia's Fuel Imports In August (opens Zoom News in a new tab)
Leaders of the BRICS nations have issued a joint declaration expressing deep concern over escalating Middle East tensions. They called for maximum restraint and condemned unilateral sanctions not authorized by the UN, stating they violate international law.
Zoom News reported it asBRICS Declaration: US Analyst Michael Kugelman Calls It Major Diplomatic Win For India (opens Zoom News in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Zoom News. We asked on 6 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
We hold no ownership record for Zoom News.
Where it publishes from
- Official site
- zoomnews.in
- Seen publishing on
- zoomnews.in
- 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
- 103
- Reports listed
- 111
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
111 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.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. Zoom News has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 103 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Zoom News: its report arrived a median of 24 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 20 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 20 September 2026. Ratings pulled 6 September 2026.
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