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 Published last month:  Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut was freed in a U.S.-brokered prisoner swap in late April 2026, ending his long detention on political charges.

 Published last month:  Freedom Network says press freedom in Pakistan has declined as amended PECA and regulatory actions were used to target journalists and curb online dissent.

 Published last month:  Backlash against journalist Matiullah Jan after he spoke with foreign reporters has raised whether discussing press freedom is deemed misconduct in Pakistan.

 Published last month:  CBS News replaced its London bureau chief while restructuring to a centralized foreign editor model intended to streamline international coverage amid internal tensions linked to Gaza reporting.

 Published last month:  Maldivian police raided Adhadhu, seized devices and barred senior staff from travel after a documentary alleged presidential misconduct, prompting criticism over press suppression.

 Published last month:  Tunisian authorities have detained journalist Zied el-Heni over a social media post criticizing a judicial ruling, sparking renewed concerns about press freedom.

 Published last month:  Amar Guriro has been selected for the RevCon Reporters Group to cover the NPT Review Conference through the Stanley Center's Developing Story Project.

 Published last month:  Senior journalist Matiullah Jan has left Neo News after 3.5 years, citing concerns about media freedom following controversy over a journalists' event.

 Published last month:  A magistrate granted post-arrest bail to senior journalist Fakhar ur Rehman in a PECA case after hearing arguments and ordering Rs50,000 surety bonds.

 Published last month:  Dan Qayyum's long-read, seen by over 1.2 million people in three days, challenges legacy media gatekeeping and argues that editorial systems have become arrogant and out of touch.

 Published last month:  President Trump condemned CBS after a 60 Minutes anchor read allegations from a manifesto linked to a suspect in an armed incident near the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

 Published last month:  PNP launches a nationwide online quiz for World Press Freedom Day 2026 to promote media rights, ethical journalism and media literacy; winners announced May 3.

 Published last month:  Trump's return to the White House Correspondents' Dinner prompted protests by over 350 journalists and reignited debates on press freedom, media access and the role of the White House Correspondents' Association.

 Published last month:  Kuwait released U.S.-Kuwaiti journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, who left the country after nearly two months detained over social-media posts about the Iran war.

 Published last month:  This report documents rising arrests, lawsuits, and attacks on journalists, noting legal pressure, conflict deaths, and expanding digital limits on media.

 Published last month:  The nut graf is a concise paragraph that states a story's central point and explains why it matters, helping readers grasp the article's significance.

 Published last month:  Gunfire near the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton prompted evacuations and a major security response; a suspect was taken into custody.

 Published last month:  A prominent Tunisian journalist was detained after publishing a critical commentary of the judiciary, prompting condemnation and renewed concerns over shrinking media freedom.

 Published last month:  A U.S.-led operation dismantled transnational cyber scam networks in Cambodia and Myanmar, leading to arrests, sanctions, and seizure of recruitment platforms.

 Published last month:  Senior journalist Fakhar ur Rehman has been arrested in a PECA case registered by NCCIA, with multiple journalists named and questions raised over due process and transparency.

 Published last month:  Argentina barred journalists from Casa Rosada after TV aired alleged covert wearables footage, citing security concerns and provoking press freedom criticism.

 Published last month:  Authorities arrested suspects and opened cases after Gharidah Farooqi complained of coordinated gender-based online harassment; the cybercrime agency preserved evidence.

 Published last month:  Edition 17 summarizes recent media shifts: rising South Asia press violations, viral independent creators, and the decline of local news and public trust.

 Published last month:  CPJ says Israel's alleged denial of timely medical access to Lebanese reporter Amal Khalil after a southern Lebanon strike may amount to a war crime.

 Published last month:  Journalism Pakistan's AI helps readers understand stories in different ways, including summaries, key points, simple explanations, and Urdu versions, while ensuring that original reporting remains intact.

 Published last month:  A Kuwaiti court has acquitted U.S.-Kuwaiti journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin of all charges, his international counsel said; he is expected to be released imminently.

 Published last month:  A Lebanese reporter was killed covering Israeli airstrikes near the Lebanon-Israel border, highlighting rising dangers for media in frontline areas.

 Published last month:  JournalismPakistan launches an AI-powered system that lets readers understand the news the way they want, offering summaries, Urdu versions, and contextual insights for a more personalized reading experience.