Sugam Pokharel,

Sugam Pokharel is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in international news reporting. Based in London, he serves as a Senior News Editor at CNN International, overseeing newsgathering in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Prior to this role, Pokharel worked as a producer on CNN's International Desk in Atlanta and was deployed to cover breaking news stories across various regions. He has specialized knowledge of South Asia and spent over five years as a field producer at CNN's New Delhi bureau. Pokharel is a graduate of the University of Evansville and began his career at CNN in 2010.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/sugam-pokharel

69%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • Sugam Pokharel has not demonstrated a clear pattern of bias in their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest have been identified.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In an article about the conflict between Israel and Hamas, contradictory information was presented regarding both sides' commitment to international law and the impact on civilians.
  • In an article about weather in Europe, contradictory information was presented regarding the expected duration and impact of Sahara dust moving to Greece.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • In the article about the conflict between Israel and Hamas, a statement was made that was disputed by Israel.
  • In the article about weather in Europe, an implication was made that the dust moving from northern Africa to Greece is a rare phenomenon when it actually occurs occasionally.

Recent Articles

UN Report: Israel and Hamas Accused of War Crimes and Grave Violations During October 2023 Gaza Conflict

UN Report: Israel and Hamas Accused of War Crimes and Grave Violations During October 2023 Gaza Conflict

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 The UN found Israel and Palestinian militant groups, including Hamas, committed war crimes and grave violations during the October 2023 attacks and Gaza war. Over 1,200 civilians died in Hamas attacks; Israeli forces responded with collective punishment, resulting in over 37,000 deaths. Both sides killed civilians despite identifying as noncombatants. UN report accuses Israeli forces of starvation, arbitrary detention, and killing/maiming thousands of children. Hamas accused of sexual violence and deliberate civilian killings/abductions.
Saharan Dust Turns Greece Orange and Brings Heavy Snow to Finland: Unusual Weather Phenomena in Europe

Saharan Dust Turns Greece Orange and Brings Heavy Snow to Finland: Unusual Weather Phenomena in Europe

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 An unusual weather event in Europe saw parts of Greece turn orange due to a Saharan dust cloud and Finland experience heavy snowfall in April 2024. The Greek meteorological service reported that conditions favored the movement of dust from Africa, while Finland's heavy snowfall disrupted public transport. These weather anomalies were not indicative of larger climate trends or patterns.