Newsroom

 Published 4 months ago:  The BBC faces intensified political pressure, affecting its independence and funding amid global scrutiny over public media governance.

 Published 4 months ago:  Reporters Without Borders identifies new Android spyware, ResidentBat, on a detained Belarusian journalist's phone, raising urgent concerns!

 Published 4 months ago:  Myanmar journalist Sut Ring Pan was sentenced to 13 years in prison for fake news, incitement, and terrorism linked to election reporting.

 Published 4 months ago:  Yalda Hakim warns a second deepfake video misrepresenting her reporting has circulated online, impacting journalist safety and trust in media.

 Published 4 months ago:  Pakistan will launch the BEEP secure messaging app for public sector employees by June 2026, offering end-to-end encryption for communications.

 Published 4 months ago:  GTV News designates Gharidah Farooqi as vice president, acknowledging her noteworthy contributions to journalism and the channel's mission.

 Published 4 months ago:  The Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court has reserved its decision on Matiullah Jan's plea to dismiss narcotics charges against him amid legal challenges.

 Published 4 months ago:  Javeria Siddique, widow of journalist Arshad Sharif, reports increased harassment in Islamabad as she seeks justice for her husband's 2022 murder.

 Published 4 months ago:  Russia has labeled Deutsche Welle as an undesirable organization, banning its operations and criminalizing any cooperation in the country.

 Published 4 months ago:  Tunisia's journalists' union warns of escalating repression against reporters through detentions and prosecutions outside press law protections.

 Published 4 months ago:  Reporters Without Borders condemns Jimmy Lai's verdict, warning of the erosion of press freedom in Hong Kong amid national security prosecutions.

 Published 4 months ago:  The Bondi Beach attack highlights significant media failures, contrasting responsible reporting in Australia with sensationalism in Indian television.

 Published 4 months ago:  HRCP warns that the ban on government ads to Dawn threatens press freedom in Pakistan amidst growing economic pressure on media outlets.

 Published 4 months ago:  Bangladesh's Editors' Council denounces the arrest of journalist Anis Alamgir, warning it undermines press freedom and recalls past repression.

 Published 4 months ago:  India's Supreme Court grants interim bail to journalist Mahesh Langa, imposing reporting restrictions related to a money-laundering investigation.

 Published 4 months ago:  The EESC advocates for enhanced labor protections for journalists to combat job insecurity and ensure press freedom in Europe.

 Published 4 months ago:  Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC for editing his January 6 speech, alleging harmful misrepresentation.

 Published 4 months ago:  The Walkley Foundation faces governance disputes leading to board resignations, raising concerns about the independence of Australia's journalism awards.

 Published 4 months ago:  Hong Kong's high court convicts media tycoon Jimmy Lai under the national security law, prompting global condemnation and concerns over press freedom.

 Published 4 months ago:  A UNESCO report reveals a global decline in press freedom and safety for journalists, highlighting severe economic and legal challenges.

 Published 4 months ago:  Human Rights Watch raises concerns over increased risks for journalists amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and attacks on civilian infrastructures.

 Published 4 months ago:  Iran's government is launching a media and tourism strategy to enhance its global image and encourage foreign investment after regional conflicts.

 Published 4 months ago:  International groups renew appeals for the release of Vietnamese journalist Pham Doan Trang, highlighting her health concerns and imprisonment issues.

 Published 4 months ago:  International press freedom organizations condemned recent crackdowns on journalism in Asia, urging governments to respect legal safeguards for the media.

 Published 4 months ago:  Bangladesh police detained a senior journalist following critical reporting, raising concerns about press freedom and journalist safety.

 Published 4 months ago:  Hong Kong's High Court convicted media tycoon Jimmy Lai of sedition and foreign collusion under the national security law, facing a potential life sentence.

 Published 4 months ago:  Pakistan's Dawn Media Group faces an unannounced advertising ban, raising serious concerns about media freedom and public access to information.

 Published 4 months ago:  Belarusian journalist Maryna Zolatava has been freed after over four years in detention, highlighting ongoing issues for press freedom in Belarus.