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UK convicts two Iranians of spying on journalists
— Two Iranian men have been convicted in the UK of spying on London-based Iran International journalists, renewing concerns over threats to journalists working in exile.
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— As advertising wanes, small independent newsrooms are turning to subscriptions, memberships, donations and events to build sustainable funding for journalism.
Who holds Pakistan's media regulators accountable?
— The article examines how Pakistan's media regulators like PEMRA, PTA and NCCIA are overseen, and whether courts, parliament and legal safeguards ensure transparency and accountability.
Nigerian court jails reporter over investigations
— A Nigerian court remanded Daniel Ojukwu to Kuje until Dec 1 on cybercrime and defamation charges tied to FIJ investigations of alleged contract irregularities.
Absa Komal joins HUM News with new current affairs show
— Absa Komal joins HUM News to host Question Hour, a current affairs show airing Friday-Sunday at 8:03pm, following her exit from BOL News.
Why do Pakistan's biggest media problems never go away?
— JournalismPakistan's 17-year reporting archive reveals why unpaid salaries, newsroom layoffs and threats to journalists persist despite legal reforms and official action.
Key journalism and media events to watch in late 2026
— Late 2026 journalism gatherings in Oslo, Chiang Mai, Amman and Islamabad will examine AI, investigative reporting, newsroom innovation and media sustainability.
Around 70 leave Türkiye's Halk TV after state takeover
— Journalist Onur Dalar says about 70 Halk TV employees have left since a state trustee took over, including those dismissed and those who resigned.
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Media in Pakistan
Media in Pakistan
State actors cited in four of five media threat cases
— Freedom Network recorded five October cases involving threats, an alleged assault or legal pressure against Pakistani journalists.
Who holds Pakistan's media regulators accountable?
— The article examines how Pakistan's media regulators like PEMRA, PTA and NCCIA are overseen, and whether courts, parliament and legal safeguards ensure transparency and accountability.
Why do Pakistan's biggest media problems never go away?
— JournalismPakistan's 17-year reporting archive reveals why unpaid salaries, newsroom layoffs and threats to journalists persist despite legal reforms and official action.
Pakistani journalist Haroon Janjua wins UNCA award
— Pakistani journalist Haroon Janjua won the Elizabeth Neuffer Memorial Prize at the 2026 UNCA awards for his DW report on Afghan refugees facing deportation.
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What AI news errors mean for Pakistani newsrooms
— AI-generated summaries and chatbots can produce inaccuracies, prompting urgent questions about who is accountable: journalists, editors, publishers or technology companies in Pakistani newsrooms.
Xinhua launches global AI standards plan for media
USA Today suspends AI summaries after journalists' protest
EU court adviser says Google Gemini may breach copyright
Media Law and Journalism
US court limits access to journalists' LinkedIn records
— A U.S. appeals court narrowed a government demand for journalists' LinkedIn records, ruling the disclosure and secrecy orders were overly broad and risked exposing unrelated confidential sources.
UK convicts two Iranians of spying on journalists
Nigerian court jails reporter over investigations
Algerian journalist Abdelali Mezghiche sentenced to 3 years
Broadcast News and Television
Fox completes $22 billion Roku acquisition
— Fox completed a $22 billion acquisition of Roku on Nov. 6, 2026, folding Roku into a new Fox Digital Platforms division alongside Tubi and Fox One.
UK orders media plurality review of £1.6bn Sky-ITV deal
Czech Television and Radio strike as thousands rally in Prague
Why are television channels shutting down?
Print Media & Publishing
Novaya Gazeta shuts down in Moscow after 33 years
— Novaya Gazeta staff left their Moscow office after a final meeting; the newspaper blamed state pressure for its closure.
Ethiopia suspends The Reporter's licence indefinitely
Moscow's Novaya Gazeta to cease operations on November 9
UK closes Telegraph probes after Axel Springer takeover
Asia Media Watch
Asia Media Watch
How journalists in exile are keeping Asian news alive
— Exiled journalists across Asia keep independent news alive from abroad despite financial strain, surveillance, legal threats and regional pressures.
How Asian newsrooms are adapting to AI and what Pakistan can learn
— Asian newsrooms are using AI to streamline reporting, investigations and multilingual reach; Pakistan can adopt similar tools while safeguarding editorial quality.
KHK TV journalist, rights advocate detained in Türkiye
— Evrensel reports the detention of KHK TV journalist Ahmet Erkan Yiğitsözlü and platform spokesperson Münir Korkmaz; the reason was not disclosed.
RSF warns of growing Chinese influence on Thai media
— RSF says China is expanding its influence on Thai media through diplomatic pressure, content partnerships and sponsored trips for journalists.
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Press freedom under pressure as detentions and threats persist
— Press freedom faces growing pressure worldwide as journalists face detentions, threats, economic strain and legal challenges.
Courts, arrests and closures tighten pressure on journalism
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Journalism Terms
Content provenance: How news traces its digital origins
— Content provenance logs origins and edits; UK trials of content credentials aim to reveal sources, but provenance alone cannot prove an item's claims.
What journalists need to know about hash values
What is answer engine optimization and how does it work?
What geoblocking in digital publishing means and why it matters
Misinformation and Fake News
Dawn News journalist seeks NCCIA action over alleged AI videos
— Dawn News bureau chief Ali Akbar has filed a complaint with the NCCIA over AI videos and synthetic voice clips falsely linking him to allegations.
Pakistan ministry flags AI voice in fake Khawaja Asif video
Facebook pages apologize over claims against Sharjeel Memon
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Middle East Journalism & Media
Middle East Journalism & Media
Israel releases Palestinian journalist without charges
— Israel released journalist Abed Abu Shehadeh after five days in custody over alleged foreign contact; The Jerusalem Post said no charges were filed.
CPJ: Israel detains four journalists in four days
— CPJ says Israeli authorities detained four journalists in early November; two remained in custody when the group reported on November 5.
Israeli police detain Palestinian journalist over podcast
— CPJ says Israeli authorities detained journalist Abed Abu Shehadeh on suspicion of contacting a foreign agent and called for his release.
CPJ condemns detention of journalists after West Bank settler attack
— CPJ condemned the detention of two journalists after a West Bank settler attack; Israeli police said two suspects were being held for questioning.
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Can small independent newsrooms survive without advertisers?
— As advertising wanes, small independent newsrooms are turning to subscriptions, memberships, donations and events to build sustainable funding for journalism.
Key journalism and media events to watch in late 2026
— Late 2026 journalism gatherings in Oslo, Chiang Mai, Amman and Islamabad will examine AI, investigative reporting, newsroom innovation and media sustainability.
Colombian media face bomb threats as RCN office attacked
— An explosive attack on RCN's offices in Cali follows bomb threats against Colombian media in Bogotá, prompting CPJ calls for stronger protection of journalists.
AFP launches global environmental and climate law desk
— AFP has launched a specialist environmental and climate law desk with support from two philanthropic funders.
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Sports
Abhishek Sharma's template of percentage cricket
— Abhishek Sharma has remade limited-overs batting by punishing straight and angled balls, turning conventional strokes into efficient, percentage-based scoring.
Mike Hesson and Pakistan cricket's gathering chaos
— Mike Hesson said Pakistan were 'accustomed to a little bit of chaos', a phrase that fitted a tour of heavy defeats in England and abrupt coach and player exits.
Pakistan's greatest Test wicketkeepers: Who was the best?
— A look at Pakistan's greatest Test wicketkeepers, from Hanif Mohammad's unlikely early role in 1952 to later specialist keepers, and the debate over who was best.
The rise and fall of Pakistan's fast-bowling tradition
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Media in the Digital Age
Straight Arrow News shuts down after five years
— Straight Arrow News, founded by Joe Ricketts in Omaha, abruptly shut down after five years, citing financial strain and failed premium subscription efforts.
Salon closure raises questions for Pakistan's digital media
— Salon's closure offers Pakistani digital newsrooms a reason to examine their revenue and audience risks without assuming the same causes.
Meta halts web-scraping terms after publisher protests
— Meta has suspended proposed web-scraping terms following publisher and expert backlash over fears the rules could let it use news content without consent.
Rest of World to end standalone publishing in January
— Rest of World will end standalone publishing in late January 2027 unless it secures a new institutional home, with staff and freelancers given time to transition.
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Women in Media
Absa Komal joins HUM News with new current affairs show
— Absa Komal joins HUM News to host Question Hour, a current affairs show airing Friday-Sunday at 8:03pm, following her exit from BOL News.
Network backs Asma Shirazi, Amber Shamsi over online abuse
— A women journalists' network backs Asma Shirazi and Amber Rahim Shamsi, urging colleagues to stop amplifying online abuse and promising names and evidence.
How women journalists can report online abuse to NCCIA
— Women journalists in Pakistan can start an NCCIA complaint online, but the agency requires in-person verification. Preserve evidence and prepare identification.
PFUJ, IFJ urge ethical reporting on gender violence
— PFUJ and IFJ urged media to adopt privacy-conscious, ethical reporting on gender-based violence, warning that sensationalism and victim-blaming worsen harm.
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