World Media News

 Published 3 months ago:  Qatar’s new cybercrime law amendment criminalizes publishing photos or videos of people in public without consent, raising serious press freedom concerns. The Committee to Protect Journalists warns that the vague provision could silence journalists, photojournalists, and bloggers in the country.

 Published 3 months ago:  Israel says it killed Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif in Gaza, alleging he was a Hamas cell leader. Rights groups dispute the claim, calling it an attack on press freedom.

 Published 3 months ago:  UAE police warn social media users that abusive or defamatory comments, even in live streams, can lead to jail and fines up to Dh500,000, Khaleej Times reports.

 Published 4 months ago:  Reuters, BBC, AFP, and AP raise alarm over Gaza journalists facing starvation, urging Israel to allow media access and food aid—a dire warning on the collapsing state of press freedom in conflict zones.

 Published 4 months ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urges urgent international protection for Anas Al-Sharif, Al Jazeera’s Gaza correspondent, amid an escalating smear campaign by Israel that could precede his assassination.

 Published 4 months ago:  AFP has called on Israel to immediately evacuate its journalists trapped in Gaza as starvation worsens. Al Jazeera reports growing fears of deaths among media workers in the besieged enclave.

 Published 4 months ago:  A Mexican judge has imposed a gag order on journalist Jorge Luis González and the newspaper Tribuna for reporting on Governor Layda Sansores. CPJ warns of escalating legal harassment against critical media in Mexico.

 Published 4 months ago:  The CPJ warns that a new Russian bill imposing fines for accessing so-called 'extremist' content online would further suppress press freedom and access to independent information, deepening digital censorship in Russia.

 Published 4 months ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Mexican authorities to urgently investigate death threats against reporters Óscar Balderas and Luis Chaparro and ensure the safety of all journalists covering organized crime.

 Published 6 months ago:  PJS reports 219 Palestinian journalists killed in Israeli attacks since October 7, with 30 women among the victims. Over 430 were injured and 685 family members were killed. Read more on the systematic targeting of media in Gaza.

 Published 7 months ago:  Algerian authorities suspend Echorouk News TV for 10 days after it used a racist slur against African migrants. ANIRA demands an apology, calling it a violation of human dignity.

 Published 7 months ago:  An Italian newspaper, Il Foglio, successfully published a month-long AI-written insert and praised its irony and analytical abilities, while affirming that AI will complement—not replace—quality journalism.

 Published 8 months ago:  A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle Voice of America (VOA), ruling that the move likely violated legal procedures. The decision protects over 1,200 journalists and media staff.

 Published 8 months ago:  Turkey deports BBC journalist Mark Lowen over 'public order' threat and fines opposition TV channels covering Istanbul Mayor's arrest. Critics condemn crackdown on press freedom amid rising political tensions.

 Published 8 months ago:  Turkish authorities must release detained journalists covering protests and end press crackdowns. CPJ condemns police violence and home raids targeting media workers.

 Published 8 months ago:  The Trump administration has ordered furloughs at U.S.-funded broadcasters, including Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia, raising concerns about press freedom and government control over media funding.

 Published 9 months ago:  Senior UK TV producers are taking shelf-stacking and pub jobs as the industry faces a prolonged crisis. Thousands are unemployed, with freelancers struggling to find work. Learn more about the factors behind this collapse.

 Published 9 months ago:  CPJ urges Russian authorities to drop charges against journalist Ekaterina Barabash, who faces up to 10 years in jail for criticizing the Ukraine invasion. Learn how fake news laws are being used to silence dissenting voices in Russia.

 Published 9 months ago:  Ghanaian authorities must investigate the attack on five journalists covering Ashanti Region elections. CPJ urges accountability to ensure press freedom and safety.

 Published 10 months ago:  Mozambican journalist Albino Sibia was killed while filming police brutality, and reporter Pedro Junior was shot covering his funeral. Arlindo Chissale remains missing. These attacks highlight the dire state of press freedom in Mozambique amid post-election unrest.

 Published 10 months ago:  Ukraine’s security service (SBU) has opened a criminal case for disclosure of state secrets following Ukrainska Pravda’s report on statements by military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov. CPJ urges authorities to respect press freedom and journalist protections.

 Published 10 months ago:  Journalist Alejandro Gallegos Leon was found dead in Tabasco, Mexico after being reported missing. CPJ urges authorities to swiftly investigate and address the ongoing violence against journalists.

 Published 10 months ago:  The Trump Administration is revamping White House press access by inviting podcasters, influencers, and independent journalists to the briefing room. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlights the need to adapt to modern media consumption.

 Published 10 months ago:  A CPJ report reveals that 361 journalists were jailed globally in 2024, with China, Israel, and Myanmar leading. The alarming trend highlights threats to press freedom and rising authoritarian repression worldwide.

 Published 11 months ago:  Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigns after her cartoon depicting media moguls, including Post owner Jeff Bezos, kneeling before Donald Trump was rejected, sparking debate about editorial independence and press freedom.

 Published last year:  Aaron Brown, the renowned CNN anchor known for his 9/11 coverage and journalistic excellence, has passed away at 76. A tribute to his life and legacy.

 Published last year:  Duong Van Thai, an independent Vietnamese blogger who went missing in Thailand, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on anti-state charges. CPJ condemns the harsh sentence, urging his immediate release and the Vietnamese state to end its crackdown on press freedom.

 Published last year:  The tragic killing of journalist Patricia Ramírez Gonzalez marks the second journalist murdered within 24 hours in Colima, Mexico, spotlighting urgent concerns over press safety in President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration.