Kim Sengupta

Kim Sengupta is a veteran journalist who has covered conflicts and diplomatic issues around the world. He joined The Independent in 2014 as World Affairs Editor after working for Reuters and The Times of India.

Biography:  https://www.independent.co.uk/author/kim-sengupta

62%

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

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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

60%

Examples:

  • The author also appears to be sympathetic towards Iran and Houthi rebels, downplaying their role in destabilizing the region and supporting terrorist groups.
  • The author seems to have a pro-Israel bias as he portrays Israel as the victim of Hamas' attacks and does not mention any Israeli violations or human rights abuses.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, some readers may question his impartiality due to his extensive reporting from conflicts across the globe and his role as World Affairs Editor for The Independent.
  • There is no clear conflict of interest declared in the author's biography.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author also contradicts the facts by stating that Israel has been suspected of killing Iranian scientists without providing any evidence or sources for this allegation.
  • The author contradicts himself by claiming that there were no effects from previous warnings to Houthi militants while also admitting that US military strikes against them occurred.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The article contains several deceptions such as lying by omission, exaggerating the situation on the ground, and using sensationalist language to manipulate the reader's emotions.
  • The author also uses misleading statements that may serve to deflect blame from Iran or promote his own agenda.

Recent Articles

Red Sea Becomes Flashpoint in Israel-Iran Conflict, Global Trade Suffers as Houthi Militants Target Shipping with Impunity

Red Sea Becomes Flashpoint in Israel-Iran Conflict, Global Trade Suffers as Houthi Militants Target Shipping with Impunity

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 The Red Sea has become a major flashpoint in the conflict between Israel and Iran, with Houthi militants targeting shipping for months despite warnings. As a result, global trade has declined significantly due to increased freight costs and doubled prices after attacks by the Houthis. The US Navy SEALs seized Iranian-made missile parts bound for Yemen in a raid last week but two commandos went missing. A new ship came under suspected fire from the Houthis and sustained damage.
The Escalation of the Middle East Conflict: A New Threat for Peace

The Escalation of the Middle East Conflict: A New Threat for Peace

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024 The assassination of Saleh al-Arouri, a high-ranking Hamas official in Beirut and the bombings in Iran that killed 103 people during memorial ceremonies for Commander Qassem Suleimani have heightened fears of war spreading across the Middle East. Arouri was one of the founders of Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's military wing and a key adversary to Israel since the start of Gaza War.