Newsroom

 Published 1 hour ago:  Internet shutdowns and network throttling in Iran are crippling journalists and media, impeding reporting, verification and sharing of protest information.

 Published 3 hours ago:  High Court hearings began to sentence Jimmy Lai and co-defendants convicted under Hong Kong's national security law, with potential life terms and implications for press freedom.

 Published 3 hours ago:  UNESCO warns South Korea's new 'fake news' law uses vague definitions and broad enforcement powers that could erode press freedom and spur self-censorship.

 Published 21 hours ago:  Turkey observed Working Journalists' Day on Jan. 10 with official tributes, praising reporters' work and press freedom amid concerns over media restrictions.

 Published yesterday:  PFUJ-Workers warns Pakistan's journalists face a deepening welfare crisis of layoffs, delayed salaries, poverty and health hardships with little support.

 Published yesterday:  Independent U.S. journalists are launching reader-funded newsletters and nonprofit outlets to sustain investigative and local reporting amid newsroom cuts.

 Published 2 days ago:  Exiled Venezuelan editors from Efecto Cocuyo, El Pitazo and others formed a collaborative network to report Venezuela's political crisis from abroad.

 Published 2 days ago:  RSF launches Iran help desk to provide VPNs, digital security, mirror-site support and emergency aid to journalists facing internet censorship.

 Published 2 days ago:  Reporters Without Borders says Iran's communications blackout sharply restricts journalists, isolating reporters and disrupting information flow amid unrest.

 Published 2 days ago:  A weekly global media briefing by JournalismPakistan.com covering press freedom, newsroom trends, platform policies, and major media developments across Asia, the Middle East, and the world.

 Published 2 days ago:  Iran has intensified protest crackdowns with arrests and prosecutions, reported use of lethal force, and tightened internet controls and pressure on journalists.

 Published 3 days ago:  Arunachal journalists urged CM Pema Khandu to implement the delayed working journalists' pension scheme and recognise district press clubs.

 Published 3 days ago:  HRCP demanded the release of Karachi journalist Aslam Shah, calling his arrest under PECA by the NCCIA a direct attack on press freedom.

 Published 3 days ago:  Pacific Media journal warns economic and political pressures are eroding newsroom sustainability in small Pacific markets and risking public accountability.

 Published 3 days ago:  Iran imposed an internet blackout on Jan. 8, sharply reducing connectivity and blocking social media, messaging apps and news sites amid protests.

 Published 4 days ago:  Block Communications will close the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on May 3, 2026, ending its long run after years of financial losses and labor-related legal rulings.

 Published 4 days ago:  The New York Times is suing the Pentagon over credential rules, saying they violate the First Amendment as March hearing heightens scrutiny of military access.

 Published 4 days ago:  Arab states remain among the world's most restrictive places for journalists, where censorship, detentions and legal pressures limit independent reporting.

 Published 4 days ago:  Human Rights Foundation says Pakistani court convicted several journalists in absentia, raising concerns about due process and judicial independence.

 Published 4 days ago:  NewsBrands Ireland says the Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill could weaken journalists' source protections by allowing device seizures and delaying privilege review.

 Published 4 days ago:  Semafor raised $30 million, lifting its valuation to about $330 million to fund expansion of newsletters, podcasts, live events and additional newsroom hires.

 Published 5 days ago:  NBCUniversal sold out all ad inventory for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics over a month before the Games, setting a record for combined TV/digital revenue.

 Published 5 days ago:  U.S. journalism organizations and media unions held a virtual town hall on January 6, 2026 to address rising authoritarianism and threats to press freedom.

 Published 5 days ago:  A federal appeal filed Jan. 6 challenges a court order barring DHS use of force against credentialed journalists at protests, renewing debate over press freedom.

 Published 5 days ago:  The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship is accepting 2026 applications, offering journalists a year of business, economics and finance study with tuition and stipend.

 Published 5 days ago:  AI previews and snippets deliver stories without clicks; newsrooms must ensure clear attribution and framing to preserve trust rather than chase traffic.

 Published 5 days ago:  At least 14 journalists were briefly detained while covering a pro-Maduro march and National Assembly session in Venezuela; one foreign reporter was deported.

 Published 5 days ago:  Israel has urged its Supreme Court to uphold a ban on unrestricted foreign media access to Gaza, citing security concerns as press groups warn of limits on independent reporting.