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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 Published last week:  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 last week:  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.

 Published last week:  Indonesia's new criminal code took effect in early January, prompting concern from rights groups and journalists over free speech, protest rules, and broad legal provisions under the updated KUHP.

 Published last week:  Indonesian journalists in Aceh condemn an army officer for seizing a reporter's phone during a peaceful flood protest, calling it unlawful intimidation and urging stronger press protection.

 Published last week:  JournalismPakistan has become the media partner of Asia Ink Expo 2026, a leading international ink industry event focusing on sustainable, water-based printing innovations.

 Published last week:  Pakistani journalists abroad issue a joint statement rejecting in absentia convictions, citing lack of due process, constitutional violations, and international human rights obligations.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Growing burnout among journalists in the relentless 24/7 news cycle is affecting their mental health, job satisfaction, and retention, driven by stress stemming from excessive workload, long hours, and constant connectivity.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  News avoidance is rising globally as audiences disengage from journalism. Media experts warn it may pose a bigger threat than misinformation to the future of news.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  A data-driven outlook on Pakistan and global media in 2026, examining legal risks, platform dependence, AI adoption, audience trust, and newsroom survival trends.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Pakistan's Dawn warns that life sentences for journalists and YouTubers accused of defaming state institutions risk chilling press freedom and setting a dangerous legal precedent.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Arab journalist unions from Jordan and Egypt announce deeper cooperation on training and advocacy, stressing media freedom and the role of Arab media in shaping global narratives.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights highlights ongoing restrictions on journalists in occupied territories, impacting press freedom and humanitarian reporting.