Newsroom

 Published 8 hours ago:  Despite rising threats and misinformation, journalism in Pakistan remains vital in 2026. Here are 10 reasons why independent reporting is crucial for public trust and accountability.

 Published 10 hours ago:  A US federal judge blocks the detention of British anti-disinformation activist Imran Ahmed, a ruling with implications for journalists, digital rights advocates, and cross-border speech protections.

 Published 11 hours ago:  The IMF and New Media Academy held a Dubai workshop for MENA journalists on economic reporting, social media content, and AI, highlighting regional investment in media capacity building.

 Published 15 hours ago:  Journalists in Bangladesh face rising online threats after mob attacks on media offices, amplifying fear for press freedom and safety in a tense political climate ahead of elections.

 Published 19 hours ago:  A video showing Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal briefly interrupted during a live ARY News interview has gone viral, prompting debate over media control and official clarifications.

 Published yesterday:  An in-depth year-ender examining how Pakistani media navigated layoffs, legal pressure, censorship, and innovation in 2025, highlighting key reporting, risks, and what lies ahead.

 Published yesterday:  European leaders push back against US visa bans on digital policy figures, warning the move could strain cooperation and deepen disputes over online speech and tech regulation.

 Published yesterday:  Morocco’s parliament has approved reforms to the National Press Council law, prompting protests from journalists who warn the changes may weaken self-regulation and media independence.

 Published 2 days ago:  Indian media organizations are debating ethical rules for artificial intelligence as newsrooms adopt AI tools, raising concerns over accuracy, accountability, and the future role of journalists.

 Published 2 days ago:  Media groups warn that a Democratic-backed bill could expand defamation liability, raising concerns over press freedom, investigative reporting, and potential chilling effects across U.S. newsrooms.

 Published 2 days ago:  Kashmiri journalist Irfan Meraj has spent over 1,000 days in detention by Indian authorities in Kashmir, renewing concerns over press freedom and legal pressure on independent media.

 Published 2 days ago:  South Korea’s parliament passed a law imposing tougher penalties on the media for false information, raising concerns from journalists over press freedom and investigative reporting.

 Published 2 days ago:  Israel’s Knesset has extended emergency legislation allowing limits on foreign media outlets until 2027, prompting renewed concern from press freedom groups over long-term impacts on reporting.

 Published 2 days ago:  Press freedom groups led by CPJ call for swift, transparent investigations into attacks on Bangladesh media, warning that violence against news outlets threatens free expression ahead of elections.

 Published 2 days ago:  China has introduced new rules banning the sharing of obscene content on private messaging platforms, raising concerns among media analysts over censorship, privacy, and digital news circulation.

 Published 2 days ago:  Indonesian journalists urge the government to adopt fair, non-discriminatory policies to support journalism as newsrooms face layoffs, digital disruption, and pressure from social media platforms.

 Published 2 days ago:  RSF says more than 500 journalists will spend the year-end holidays in prison, highlighting China, Russia, Myanmar, and Belarus as leading jailers of the press worldwide.

 Published 3 days ago:  A Freedom of the Press Foundation report finds verified assaults on U.S. journalists surged in 2025, largely during protests, raising press safety and First Amendment concerns.

 Published 3 days ago:  An analysis of how Indian media coverage of Pakistan in 2025 blurred the lines between journalism and nationalism, shaping conflict narratives in politics, security, and sports across South Asia.

 Published 4 days ago:  Israel’s cabinet approved a plan to shut down Army Radio by March 1, 2026, sparking criticism from press freedom advocates who warn of risks to democratic norms

 Published 4 days ago:  CBS News has postponed a 60 Minutes segment on Venezuelan migrant deportations to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, igniting internal disputes over editorial independence and political influence.

 Published 4 days ago:  Journalists in Dhaka protested after arson and vandalism at Prothom Alo and The Daily Star offices, warning that impunity for attacks on the media threatens press freedom.

 Published 4 days ago:  Reporters Without Borders warns of online harassment campaigns targeting journalists, accusing OpIndia of fueling coordinated attacks that threaten press freedom and reporter safety.

 Published 4 days ago:  Leading Bangladeshi newspapers face backlash during unrest, highlighting risks to press freedom, journalist safety, and independent reporting amid rising political polarization.

 Published 4 days ago:  A Hong Kong court is hearing a wrongful dismissal case by former Wall Street Journal reporter Selina Cheng, raising concerns over labor rights, union activity, and press freedom.

 Published 4 days ago:  India has rejected Bangladeshi media reports on a protest outside its High Commission, calling them misleading and underscoring how diplomatic tensions are increasingly playing out through media narratives.

 Published 5 days ago:  Applications are now open for the World Press Institute Fellowship 2026, a fully funded nine-week U.S. journalism program for international journalists. Apply by February 15, 2026.

 Published 5 days ago:  Reuters Editor-in-Chief Alessandra Galloni reflects on major journalism challenges of 2025, including conflict zone risks, political pressures, and the rise of AI-driven misinformation.