Broadcast News and Television

 Published yesterday:  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.

 Published 3 days ago:  The UK government has ordered regulators to review Sky's £1.6bn bid for ITV's media arm to decide if it threatens media plurality, press freedom or competition.

 Published 4 days ago:  Czech public broadcasters struck over a proposed funding overhaul; Prime Minister Andrej Babiš says protests will not change the coalition's plan.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Broadcasters worldwide are closing scheduled television channels as viewers shift to streaming, forcing media to rethink linear models and funding for programs.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Christiane Amanpour will leave CNN in June 2027; her CNN International show goes weekly in January, ends in May, and she will remain through June to assist the transition.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Euronews crew filming looting in Paris on Oct 17 were attacked; the camera was returned without its memory card and staff suffered minor injuries.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  AEMEND elected Azhar Abbas president and Tariq Mahmood secretary, warning that greater use of state powers and cyber laws is eroding press freedom in Pakistan.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is 'minded to intervene' in Sky's proposed £1.6bn purchase of ITV's broadcasting and streaming assets over concerns about media plurality.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  What do PEMRA's attack coverage rules mean for TV newsrooms and viewers? JournalismPakistan examines verification, time delays, and editorial oversight.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  PEMRA renewed restrictions on live TV coverage of explosions, shootings and terrorist attacks and other incidents, warning broadcasters of legal action for violations.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Turkish authorities seized control of Halk TV in a police operation, appointed a state trustee and halted live broadcasts over allegations against its chairman.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Taliban authorities suspended BBC FM broadcasts nationwide, cutting a key radio source while the BBC seeks talks with authorities to restore service and has not been given a timetable for resumption.

 Published last month:  Rachel Jupp has been appointed director of BBC News and current affairs, overseeing about 4,500 staff and joining the broadcaster's executive committee in October.

 Published last month:  Channel 4 has ruled out a merger with the BBC but is exploring making its programmes available on BBC iPlayer while undergoing major restructuring to cut costs.

 Published last month:  Deutsche Welle will keep its Greek-language service in reduced form from Jan 1, 2027, integrated into Connect Europe after union campaigns and funding cuts.

 Published 2 months ago:  RAI removed investigative presenter Sigfrido Ranucci from Report, drawing criticism and raising concerns about editorial independence at the public broadcaster.

 Published 3 months ago:  Cambodia's ministry has demanded Channel NewsAsia publish a public correction after authorities found a Singaporean had travelled to Cambodia voluntarily.

 Published 3 months ago:  Geo TV said Tabish Hashmi will remain host of Hasna Mana Hai after his Instagram farewell post sparked confusion and reports he was leaving; the show's official X account announced a refreshed season.

 Published 3 months ago:  Comedian Tabish Hashmi has announced his exit from Geo TV's talk show Hasna Mana Hai after five years, thanking colleagues and fans while giving no reason.

 Published 3 months ago:  Former PTV newscaster Jahan Ara Moeen has died in Islamabad; she was known for a distinguished broadcasting career, environmental education work and long public service.

 Published 3 months ago:  A federal judge denied a temporary injunction sought by Paramount+ subscribers against the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

 Published 3 months ago:  Broadcast TV must rethink models as advertising shifts online; survival requires diversified revenue, digital strategies and tighter cost control.

 Published 3 months ago:  PEMRA upheld Geo News' 15-day suspension and Rs10m fine for a Muharram program, ordering channels to create in-house editorial boards to improve compliance.

 Published 4 months ago:  Launching news channels hinges on leadership, diplomacy and trust rather than technology, with team management and stakeholder relations shaping success.

 Published 4 months ago:  Aaj News staff struck over unpaid April-June salaries, halting the 3pm bulletin; they say delayed pay has left many unable to afford basic needs.

 Published 4 months ago:  Ataullah Tarar criticized TRT World for calling those behind the Karachi Rangers attack 'militants' and demanded they be called 'terrorists'.

 Published 4 months ago:  PEMRA suspended Geo News for 15 days after it aired a Muharram 10 documentary deemed to contain religious visualization and risk public order; Geo apologized.

 Published 4 months ago:  Taliban shut Tamadon TV after armed raids on its Kabul offices and sealed it during Muharram; CPJ calls the move an escalation against press freedom.