Dangerous. Brazen. Unprecedented. Uncharted territory. Reaction in the media world has been swift and severe to the issue of subpoenas to five New York Times journalists who reported on security questions involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One – a legal maneuver seen as a troubling escalation of the Trump administration´s campaign to control and […]
Press Freedom
Dutch press exchange exposes Modi govt’s media control scrutiny
A recent press interaction during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit to the Netherlands has drawn international attention after a heated exchange between Dutch journalists and Indian officials highlighted concerns over press freedom, minority rights and tightly managed media briefings. Read More: Modi’s election victory based on ‘celebrating 40 killed soldiers Dutch activist The incident […]
Journalists killings rise sharply in Mexico in 2025
A new report by press freedom organisation Article 19 says killings and disappearances of journalists in Mexico have nearly doubled in 2025, highlighting growing threats to media workers in the country. Read More: Murder of Mexican journalist marks third killing in one week According to the UK-based advocacy group, Mexico recorded one journalist disappearance and seven murders this year, compared […]
AI-fuelled online abuse worsening threats against women journalists, UN report warns
A new study by UN Women and partner organisations has found that online violence abuse against women journalists has doubled since 2020, with artificial intelligence making abuse more sophisticated, invasive and harmful. Read More: UN experts slam online attacks on Indian Muslim journalist Released ahead of World Press Freedom Day (May 3), the report highlights how AI tools are […]
Lahore high court sends Punjab defamation law petitions onward
The Lahore High Court has referred petitions challenging the Punjab Defamation Act 2024 to the chief justice after objections raised by the provincial government during ongoing proceedings in Monday hearing. Justice Anwaar Hussain made the decision after lawyers from both sides presented arguments regarding jurisdiction and procedural handling of the constitutional challenge case. The petitions […]
Lahore high court sends Punjab defamation law petitions onward
The Lahore High Court has referred petitions challenging the Punjab Defamation Act 2024 to the chief justice after objections raised by the provincial government during ongoing proceedings in Monday hearing. Justice Anwaar Hussain made the decision after lawyers from both sides presented arguments regarding jurisdiction and procedural handling of the constitutional challenge case. The petitions […]
American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad
An American journalist has been kidnapped by unidentified assailants in Baghdad, prompting an urgent response from Iraqi security forces and international concern over press safety. Read More: SC releases prime accused in Daniel Pearl murder case The journalist was identified as Shelly Kittleson, a contributor to Al-Monitor, which focuses on reporting from the Middle East. […]
Iran detains NHK bureau chief in Tehran
Shinnosuke Kawashima, the Tehran bureau chief of Japan’s public broadcaster NHK, has been arrested in Iran and reportedly transferred to the high-security Evin Prison, according to media reports. Read More: Trump raises prospect of Iran strike in high-stakes address NHK confirmed the detention but said it could not provide further details at this time. “We at NHK […]
Record number of journalists killed worldwide in 2025: CPJ
A record 129 journalists and media workers were killed globally in 2025, marking the deadliest year on record, according to a new report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Read More: 124 journalists killed, most by Israel, in deadliest year for reporters The organization said this was the second consecutive year that journalist fatalities reached […]
Don Lemon released without bond after federal arrest over Minnesota church protest
Former CNN journalist Don Lemon was released without bond on Friday after being arrested by federal agents in connection with his coverage of an anti-ICE protest that disrupted a worship service at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Lemon’s appearance in federal court came a day after his arrest in Los Angeles, where he had […]