Keywords: Press freedom


Turkey Seizes Control of Opposition Broadcaster Halk TV as Press Freedom Concerns Deepen

Turkish authorities have taken control of Halk TV, one of the country’s leading opposition television channels, in a police operation that resulted in 11 employees being detained and interrupted the broadcaster’s live transmission. The intervention has intensified concerns over the independence......

Russia warns Japan against using journalism as a cover for espionage

Russia has warned Japan against conducting intelligence operations under the guise of journalism, following the arrest of a Japanese national accused of spying in Russia’s Far East. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Moscow had formally informed Tokyo of its firm opposition......

New Delhi Under Tight Security as Opposition Protests Controversial Electoral Roll Revision

India’s capital remained under heavy security restrictions on Monday as opposition leaders and anti-government activists prepared for another demonstration over a disputed revision of electoral rolls that has reportedly resulted in the removal of around 130 million registered voters. The protest......

US judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico

A federal judge in Washington has ordered the White House to restore press access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after President Donald Trump’s administration barred journalists from the three outlets from entering the presidential complex. The ruling temporarily blocks the ban while the broader......

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over alleged fake news

US President Donald Trump has announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico will be barred from the White House, accusing the three news organisations of repeatedly publishing what he described as “fake news” about his administration. Trump announced the measure on September 18 through a post......

United States: Judge Suspends New Stay Restrictions for International Students and Journalists

A federal judge in Boston decided on Monday to suspend, until further notice, the enforcement of new American rules governing the duration of stay for certain foreign nationals. The regulations, which were set to take effect on Tuesday, September 15, particularly affect international students and foreign......

Swiss Supreme Court upholds legality of Gaza protest coverage

Switzerland’s Federal Supreme Court has overturned an earlier ruling against the German-language Swiss public broadcaster SRF over its reporting on pro-Gaza university protests held across the country in 2024. The dispute dates back to December 2024, when Switzerland’s Independent Complaints......

Younes Mjahed’s academic milestone reflects a lifetime shaping Moroccan journalism

For decades, Younes Mjahed has been recognized as one of the most influential voices in Moroccan journalism and media governance. Now, his career has entered a new chapter with the successful defense of a doctoral dissertation that examines the evolution of Morocco’s journalistic landscape through......

New York Times challenges Trump administration subpoenas in press freedom dispute

The New York Times has asked a federal court to block subpoenas issued by the U.S. Department of Justice targeting journalists who reported on security concerns surrounding a presidential aircraft reportedly donated by Qatar to the United States. According to the newspaper, the legal challenge argues......