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 Published 2 weeks ago:  Incoming leader Péter Magyar plans to overhaul Hungary's state media, suspend state news broadcasts and pass laws to strengthen editorial independence.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Senior journalist Ansar Abbasi urged legal action after a viral clip showed a TV host being lifted on-air, urging authorities to enforce broadcast standards.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Vietnam is expanding state surveillance systems influenced by China's model, prompting concerns about eroding digital freedoms and risks to independent media.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  International press freedom groups urge Kazakh President Tokayev to halt criminal cases against journalists and overhaul restrictive media laws.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  RIUJ's analysis reveals widespread forced layoffs, salary delays, and erosion of employment protections among journalists and staff in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other centers.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Kuwaiti authorities detained journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin after he shared video of a reported military incident, prompting rights groups to urge transparency and raise press freedom concerns.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  A U.S. judge dismissed Donald Trump's $10bn defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch, saying it failed to prove actual malice.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  IFJ Gender Council re-elected María Ángeles Samperio as chair for 2026-2029 and broadened regional representation to bolster gender equality in journalism.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Social media claims after Islamabad US-Iran talks sparked debate in Pakistan, spilling into disputes over press conduct, polarization and the role of the visiting press centre.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Five incidents show growing legal, economic and state pressure on Pakistan's media, from cybercrime cases and opaque ads to layoffs and access constraints.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Pakistan's regulator PEMRA has issued a notice to Geo News for airing Indian songs and visuals during coverage of Asha Bhosle's death, prompting debate.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Javeria Siddique was elected IFJ Gender Council Regional Coordinator for Asia Pacific, tasked with advancing gender equality and safety for journalists.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Pakistan's media received global attention during Iran-US talks in Islamabad but mostly ran agency tickers and official optics, exposing gaps in beat reporting.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  The review finds journalists facing mounting legal pressure, increased physical danger in conflict zones, and growing digital surveillance and cyberattacks.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  As US-Iran talks in Islamabad concluded, journalists reported that tight security and enforced perimeters limited direct access and source engagement, constraining real-time reporting.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  We explain algorithmic amplification: how platforms' systems prioritize and elevate some news, shaping which stories gain reach and public attention and debate.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Global media coverage of US-Iran Talks in Islamabad reframes Pakistan as a neutral host and facilitator, shifting focus from security concerns to diplomatic role.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  The U.S. State Department settled a lawsuit with conservative media by entering a consent decree that limits its coordination with social platforms and restricts most content suppression.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  A U.S. federal judge ordered the Pentagon to restore press access to defense facilities, finding revised policies unlawfully restricted journalists' reporting.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  International news organizations in Islamabad are framing the Iran‑US peace talks differently, reflecting varied priorities, access and audience concerns.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Pakistani journalists say they faced restricted access and unequal accreditation at Iran-US diplomatic events, citing limited communication by media teams.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  RIUJ condemns Aaj News Islamabad layoffs of staff amid unpaid salaries and newsroom restructuring, urging reinstatement and government intervention.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  This edition surveys global journalism challenges, legal pressure on reporters, shifting business models, digital threats, and press freedom risks globally.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Russian security forces raided Novaya Gazeta and detained investigative journalist Oleg Roldugin on April 9 raising concerns over press freedom and restrictions.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Pakistan will allow visa-on-arrival for foreign journalists and delegates attending the Islamabad Talks 2026; local media reportedly face restrictions on live reporting.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Punjab recorded the highest number of threats against journalists in March 2026, with five reported incidents including arrests, detentions and physical assault.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Spear-phishing attacks have targeted Egyptian and Lebanese journalists, using coordinated cyber-espionage tactics to compromise accounts on major tech platforms.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  A senior Thai cabinet minister has filed criminal defamation suits against two journalists over reports of alleged bribery, raising press freedom concerns.