Sumi Somaskanda

Sumi Somaskanda is a chief presenter on the BBC's news channel. She is based in Washington DC and previously served as a senior presenter and correspondent for DW News, Germany's international broadcaster where she covered global politics and current affairs. Her reporting has focused on providing accurate and impartial information to viewers across the world.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2023/bbc-tv-news-teams-united-states

85%

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:

  • Sumi Somaskanda is a chief presenter on the BBC's news channel. In her previous role at DW News, she covered global politics and current affairs.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Sumi Somaskanda previously served as a senior presenter and correspondent for DW News, Germany's international broadcaster.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • China exports dual-use semiconductors and satellite capabilities to Russia, enabling it to inflict more destruction on Ukraine and evade sanctions.
  • China is providing Russia with technologies crucial for building missiles and weapons used against Ukraine, according to Stoltenberg.
  • Nato seeks global partnerships, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, due to China's support for Russia in Ukraine.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

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Recent Articles

Nato Chief Calls on China to Face Consequences for Aiding Russia in Ukraine Conflict with Crucial Technologies

Nato Chief Calls on China to Face Consequences for Aiding Russia in Ukraine Conflict with Crucial Technologies

Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg calls on China to face consequences for providing Russia with crucial technologies, fueling the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II. Concerns grow over a potential anti-US front between Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran as Putin prepares for a trip to North Korea. Evidence suggests illegal transfers of ballistic missiles and munitions from North Korea to Russia.