World Media News

 Published 7 months ago:  Ukrainian journalist Heorhiy Levchenko is sentenced to 16 years in a Russian penal colony for treason and extremism amid wartime reporting.

 Published 8 months ago:  A recent Russian strike on Ukraine damaged three media offices, highlighting ongoing threats to journalists in the region amidst escalating violence.

 Published 8 months ago:  US envoy Tom Barrack's comments to Lebanese journalists incited outrage and calls for an official apology during a press conference in Beirut.

 Published 8 months ago:  Belarus journalist Aleh Supruniuk sentenced to three years in prison for extremism, raising concerns about his health and safety behind bars.

 Published 8 months ago:  Reuters and AP demand accountability from Israel after an airstrike in Gaza kills five journalists, including freelancers and contractors.

 Published 8 months ago:  An Israeli airstrike on Gaza's Nasser hospital resulted in the deaths of five journalists and at least 20 others amid ongoing conflict.

 Published 8 months ago:  Ethiopian journalist Yonas Amare was abducted by masked men, raising serious concerns over press freedom and journalist safety in Ethiopia.

 Published 8 months ago:  Qatar's amendments to its cybercrime law raise serious concerns about press freedom and could threaten the work of journalists and bloggers.

 Published 8 months ago:  Israel's military claims to have killed Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif, accused of being a Hamas leader, amid widespread condemnation.

 Published 8 months ago:  UAE authorities warn social media users that online insults and defamatory comments can lead to severe legal consequences and hefty fines.

 Published 9 months ago:  Four major news organizations have issued a joint statement highlighting the severe starvation risk for journalists in Gaza amidst a deteriorating humanitarian.

 Published 9 months ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges international action to safeguard Al Jazeera reporter Anas Al-Sharif amid Israeli smear campaigns.

 Published 9 months ago:  Gaza faces a humanitarian crisis as AFP urges the evacuation of journalists trapped amid dire conditions, highlighting severe starvation risks.

 Published 9 months ago:  A Mexican judge imposes a gag order on journalist Jorge Luis González and newspaper Tribuna, restricting coverage of Governor Layda Sansores.

 Published 9 months ago:  Russia's proposed law to penalize internet searches for extremist content threatens press freedom and could impose fines on millions of users.

 Published 9 months ago:  Mexican journalists Óscar Balderas and Luis Chaparro receive death threats, highlighting ongoing violence against reporters covering organized crime.

 Published last year:  The PJS reports 219 Palestinian journalists killed by Israeli attacks since October 7, highlighting the dangers faced by media in conflict zones.

 Published last year:  Algerian authorities suspended Echorouk News TV for 10 days after it posted a racist slur about African migrants on social media.

 Published last year:  A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plans to dismantle Voice of America, protecting over 1,200 employees from termination.

 Published last year:  Turkish authorities deported BBC journalist Mark Lowen, citing a public order threat, amidst widespread protests related to Istanbul's Mayor Imamoglu's imprisonment.

 Published last year:  Several journalists have been injured and detained by Turkish police during protests against government actions, highlighting concerns over press freedom.

 Published last year:  The Trump administration has ordered furloughs for employees at US-funded broadcasters, including VOA, in a move to cut federal funding.

 Published last year:  Senior TV producers in the UK are forced into low-paying jobs as the industry faces a severe crisis, impacting thousands of experienced professionals.

 Published last year:  Russian journalist Ekaterina Barabash faces house arrest for 'fake' news as authorities crack down on dissent regarding the Ukraine war.

 Published last year:  Five journalists were attacked while covering the Ashanti elections, prompting calls for swift investigation and press protection in Ghana.

 Published last year:  The killing of Mozambican blogger Albino Sibia and the disappearance of editor Arlindo Chissale highlight a worsening press freedom crisis in Mozambique.

 Published last year:  Ukraine's SBU opens a criminal case over state secrets disclosure following Ukrainska Pravda's report on military intelligence statements.

 Published last year:  The killing of journalist Alejandro Gallegos in Tabasco highlights the ongoing violence against the press in Mexico and calls for a thorough investigation.