Press Freedom

Modi avoids Norway media: How that led to storm over India’s press freedom Al Jazeera10:29Norway India Global Issues

Helle Lyng’s question to Modi on Press Freedom falsely linked to op sindoor BOOM India13:07Norway India Global Issues

CPJ urges Israel to free detained journalists after interception of Gaza-bound flotilla Outlook India12:05Gaza Israel Israel/Palestine

Press Council urges release of Indonesian journalists near Gaza Antara News10:08Gaza Israel Israel/Palestine

What did Dutch PM Rob Jetten say on minority rights in India Indian Express12:38India Netherlands Narendra Modi

Lack of understanding: India counters Dutch concerns over press freedom, minorities India Today04:34India Netherlands Narendra Modi

Legal group files fresh Bar complaints against FCC Chairman Brendan Carr The Desk20:15ABC FCC Global Issues

Press groups back ABC in fight with FCC over ‘The View,’ Kimmel Freedom of the Press Foundation22:25ABC FCC Global Issues

Darmanin 'reassured' over fate of detained French journalist after Algiers visit RFI11:39Gerald Darmanin Algeria France

French Minister visits Algeria amid diplomatic thaw France 2415:52Gerald Darmanin Algeria France

Shots fired in Philippines Senate, where a wanted senator is holed up CBS News14:29ICC Philippines US Senate

Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate as police try to arrest senator NPR14:48ICC Philippines US Senate

Recall petition to be issued in Dallas Brodie’s riding of Vancouver-Quilchena Sooke News Mirror22:05Vancouver Global Issues British Columbia

BC Place to be handed over to FIFA in 2 days for final touches before World Cup Kelowna Capital News00:22Vancouver Global Issues British Columbia

Update: 2 separate vehicle incidents have slowed traffic on Richter Street in Kelowna Kelowna Capital News08:16Kelowna Global Issues British Columbia

Photos: Racers rev up 67th annual Knox Mountain Hillclimb in Kelowna Kelowna Capital News01:08Kelowna Global Issues British Columbia

FPF seeks emergency injunction to save presidential records Freedom of the Press Foundation21:33US Global Issues US Politics

Dodging FOIA could now mean arrest and strip search, depending on who’s asking The Intercept11:40US Global Issues US Politics

Govt moves to form Media Commission advisory panel bdnews24.com16:01Global Issues

Forming independent media commission is demand of time: Swapon Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha12:33Global Issues

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Maldives: Two journalists jailed after documentary on president’s alleged sexual harassment and abuse of power. Reporters Without Borders14:04

The destruction of Malian radio station Naata poses new threat to news in Sahel’s tri-border region Reporters Without Borders13:44

In the last 4 hours

Helle Lyng’s Question To Modi On Press Freedom Falsely Linked To Op Sindoor BOOM India13:07

Sadigov extradition shows Georgia’s failure to protect Azerbaijani dissidents Democracy & Freedom Watch13:05

In the last 6 hours

This Is My Job and Duty: Norwegian Journalist Defends Tough Questions After Modi Press Freedom Row Outlook India11:19

CPJ, RSF warn Iran using 83-day blackout to hide press crackdown Committee to Protect Journalists10:04

In the last 8 hours

Why Ukraine could not have held a wartime election on 15 May—the operational figures behind a… Euromaidan Press09:38

Earlier today

Afghan journalist Parwiz Aminzada detained in Pakistan Khaama Press07:35

Lack of Diplomatic Ties Complicates Efforts to Free Citizens Held by Israel Jakarta Globe06:55

Norwegian journalist says Meta suspended her accounts after Modi clash The Independent06:12

Maldives: Attacks on Media Escalate Human Rights Watch03:19

Yesterday

Meta v Agcom and the EU press publishers’ right: what the Court of Justice really said about… radiobruxelleslibera (Weblog)23:04 20-May-26

James Murdoch acquires New York Magazine and Vox AdNews21:51 20-May-26

'Way Out of Line': 15+ Countries Slam Israel's 'Intolerable' Abuse of Gaza Flotilla Abductees Common Dreams19:47 20-May-26

Judge rules Trump White House must comply with Presidential Records Act Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (Press Release)18:55 20-May-26

Trump says he’d win California if Jesus Christ counted votes Daily Kos18:30 20-May-26

Rights, press groups call for release of journalist jailed for insulting Erdoğan, disinformation Stockholm Center for Freedom17:12 20-May-26

IPCC News Comment The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (Press Release)16:25 20-May-26

Key ruling expected on the confidentiality clauses silencing French journalists Reporters Without Borders16:02 20-May-26

“When it comes to China, we’re not dealing with classic disinformation campaigns”: How Albania’s information space is… Reporters Without Borders15:32 20-May-26

Labour MP leads debate on social media 'shadow banning' women's health content The Mirror14:37 20-May-26

How Indy newsrooms are using AI Poynter Online13:55 20-May-26

Cpj Urges Israel to Free Detained Journalists After Interception of Gaza-Bound Flotilla Outlook India12:05 20-May-26

Delhi HC sets aside order staying FIR registration against Abhijit Iyer Mitra Hindustan Times11:17 20-May-26

Modi avoids Norway media: How that led to storm over India’s press freedom Al Jazeera10:29 20-May-26

Norwegian Journalist Claims Meta Suspended Her Accounts Days After Questioning Modi on Press Freedom Outlook India10:03 20-May-26

Qatar Media Corporation, Media City Qatar sign pact Gulf Times09:51 20-May-26

Qatar Media Corporation, Media City Qatar forge partnership to advance media innovation The Peninsula09:09 20-May-26

The illusion of online public opinion in Lebanon’s political conflicts Global Voices09:00 20-May-26

Update: 2 separate vehicle incidents have slowed traffic on Richter Street in Kelowna Kelowna Capital News08:16 20-May-26

PWD Goa refutes false Rs 1,000 crore scam claims in contractor enlistment process AniNews.in06:43 20-May-26

Letters to the editor: Cockroach Janata Party cleverly turns insults into symbols of resilience The Telegraph, Calcutta04:30 20-May-26

Mexican journalist, IPFA recipient Maria Teresa Montaño targeted in possible malware, surveillance attacks Committee to Protect Journalists02:12 20-May-26

Small price to pay: Norwegian journalist says Insta, FB accounts suspended India Today00:12 20-May-26

In the last 7 days

Complaint: Judge ruled for Trump in Pulitzer case while seeking nomination Freedom of the Press Foundation22:25 19-May-26

Press groups back ABC in fight with FCC over ‘The View,’ Kimmel Freedom of the Press Foundation22:25 19-May-26

Norway journalist calls out Modi over avoiding media questions Al Jazeera21:25 19-May-26

Legal group files fresh Bar complaints against FCC Chairman Brendan Carr The Desk20:15 19-May-26

Kentucky’s Sylvia Goodman receives national award for early career journalists Louisville Public Media19:52 19-May-26

Dutch journalist and activists detained as Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla NL Times18:33 19-May-26

CPJ calls on Israel to release press detained on Gaza-bound flotilla Committee to Protect Journalists16:41 19-May-26

Serbia: Fresh setback for Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation’s quest for justice Article 1916:22 19-May-26

Tempo Expresses Concern for Journalist Detained by Israel Tempo16:19 19-May-26

Russia adds CPJ to its list of ‘undesirable organizations’ Committee to Protect Journalists16:11 19-May-26

Czech Republic: Thousands protest to protect public service broadcasting International Federation of Journalists15:03 19-May-26

Australia targets Google and Meta: RSF calls for a tax to fund journalism Reporters Without Borders13:26 19-May-26

Serbia: Solidarity with Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation following another setback in its quest for justice European Federation of Journalists (Press Release)12:11 19-May-26

Darmanin 'reassured' over fate of detained French journalist after Algiers visit RFI11:39 19-May-26

Russia’s fakes stopped reaching Ukraine. So it changed the target Euromaidan Press11:31 19-May-26

Govt seeks release of Indonesian journalists detained by Israel Antara News11:29 19-May-26

‘Godforsaken, ignorant NGOs’: MEA spars with Norwegian journalist after Modi press row The Telegraph, Calcutta11:12 19-May-26

Google and Meta targeted by Australia: RSF calls for a tax to fund journalism Reporters Without Borders10:54 19-May-26

MEA defends Indian’s democracy, media freedom for second time on PM’s tour Hindustan Times10:40 19-May-26

Press crackdowns in Gulf spike following Iran war, risk becoming permanent Committee to Protect Journalists10:33 19-May-26

Press Council urges release of Indonesian journalists near Gaza Antara News10:08 19-May-26

Who is Sibi George, Indian diplomat who faced off with Norwegian reporter? India Today09:56 19-May-26

Panasonic acquires HIVE Advanced Television09:50 19-May-26

Why did PM Modi refuse to answer Norwegian reporters' questions on human rights? MEA clarifies DNA India09:42 19-May-26

'Not a spy': Who is the Norwegian journalist whose question to PM went viral? India Today09:36 19-May-26

MEA’s Sibi George defends India’s global credibility during tense exchange with Norwegian journalist Indian Express07:49 19-May-26

‘No understanding of the scale of India’: MEA secretary hits back at media on press freedom and human rights again, in… The Week (India)07:04 19-May-26

Who is Sibi George, the Indian diplomat being praised for taking on Norway press Hindustan Times06:26 19-May-26

Queenstown Lakes Council Has No Business Deciding Who Counts As A Journalist Scoop05:50 19-May-26

Firm advocates ethical AI deployment, funding incentives for media industry Nigerian Guardian04:33 19-May-26

UK backs press freedom, ethical journalism in Nigeria Nigerian Guardian04:33 19-May-26

Aurora City Council clamps down on police department’s communications channels Denver Post, Colorado04:10 19-May-26

Godforsaken, ignorant NGOs: Indian official schools reporter over rights record India Today04:09 19-May-26

‘People have no understanding of India’: MEA slams ‘ignorant NGO reports’ as Norway press meet… The Statesman04:02 19-May-26

Hegseth's emoji taunt comes back to bite him as NYT hauls him back to court The Raw Story00:10 19-May-26

Reuters retaliated against a journalist for raising concerns about the company’s ties to ICE,… Poynter Online21:16 18-May-26

NUJ FCT, Hospital provide free medical checks for journalists as press week begins The Nation, Nigeria19:02 18-May-26

African Commission: Highlighting pressures on civic space in Kenya and Rwanda Article 1917:28 18-May-26

Hyderabad Police launch AI-powered social media surveillance platform ‘SOCEYE’ The Hindu16:23 18-May-26

French Minister visits Algeria amid diplomatic thaw France 2415:52 18-May-26

Interfax-Ukraine joins Artificial Intelligence Alliance Interfax-Ukraine15:34 18-May-26

The 15 May deadline for Ukrainian elections has passed. Only one in ten Ukrainians wanted to… Euromaidan Press14:19 18-May-26

Indonesia's Republika Journalist Detained by Israeli Forces Tempo14:11 18-May-26

India reacts after Netherlands expresses concern over minority rights The Independent14:00 18-May-26

Why one longtime media reporter still has hope for journalism Poynter Online13:07 18-May-26

What did Dutch PM Rob Jetten say on minority rights in India Indian Express12:38 18-May-26

Suspended cars and podcast studio as UK’s 11th biggest media company opens new 130,000 sq ft Manchester HQ Prolific North10:18 18-May-26

“Media in Southeast Europe” conference begins in Tirana RTKLive09:45 18-May-26

NUJ FCT, Nizamiye hospital provide free medical checks for journalists as journalists The Authority09:26 18-May-26

In Central Asia, abusive complaints filed in L’Oréal’s name fuel online censorship Reporters Without Borders08:05 18-May-26

South Korean court gives 4 people suspended terms for assaulting reporters during courthouse… Anadolu Agency07:00 18-May-26

One killed as fire erupts at house in New Karachi The Nation04:43 18-May-26

Lack of understanding: India counters Dutch concerns over press freedom, minorities India Today04:34 18-May-26

India rejects Dutch concerns on media freedom and minority rights during Modi trip The Telegraph, Calcutta00:28 18-May-26

‘Lack of understanding’: MEA rejects Dutch PM’s remarks on press freedom, minority rights in India Indian Express22:31 17-May-26

FPF seeks emergency injunction to save presidential records Freedom of the Press Foundation21:33 17-May-26

Govt moves to form Media Commission advisory panel bdnews24.com16:01 17-May-26

India strongly defends record on minority rights, press freedom during PM Modi’s Netherlands… The Statesman11:44 17-May-26

'It's a vibrant democracy': Indian diplomat rejects Dutch PM's concerns over press freedom, minority rights The Week (India)11:17 17-May-26

India rejects allegations of decline in minority rights, press freedom in rebuttal to Dutch PM The Telegraph, Calcutta10:54 17-May-26

Media leaders discuss AI, digital transformation at Kazan Forum Gulf Times10:41 17-May-26

India pushes back on minority rights question during PM Modi's Netherlands trip Hindustan Times09:48 17-May-26

Traditional and digital journalism: Navigating media transformation The Peninsula06:25 17-May-26

NUJ FCT, Nizamiye Hospital provide free medical checks for journalists as journalists kick off press week The Authority01:09 17-May-26

PHOTOS: Racers rev up 67th annual Knox Mountain Hillclimb in Kelowna Kelowna Capital News01:08 17-May-26

French judge to investigate 2018 killing of Khashoggi euronews14:43 16-May-26

France's Justice Minister to Visit Algeria amid Diplomatic Thaw Asharq Al-Awsat11:13 16-May-26

Anatomy of penetration: How Kremlin narratives penetrate the Dutch media landscape Ukrinform08:40 16-May-26

Ecuadorian court orders press freedom organization Fundamedios to remove content IFEX23:07 15-May-26

CPJ, press freedom organizations renew call for justice on 9th anniversary of journalist Javier Valdez Cárdenas’ murder Committee to Protect Journalists22:45 15-May-26

“I can no longer bear to live”: Veteran Russian rights activist Nina Litvinova takes her own life, citing war and… The Insider21:20 15-May-26

Legacy of smǝlqmíx Elder cewel’na honoured at syilx water gathering Sooke News Mirror21:05 15-May-26

When ‘national security’ is code for ‘bury the truth’ Freedom of the Press Foundation19:19 15-May-26

CPJ bashes Rupa, Babu’s arrests in Shapla Chattar case bdnews24.com19:08 15-May-26

Publisher’s Note | MFP Journalism Interrogates Systems Toward Real Change Mississippi Free Press18:33 15-May-26

‘Journalists must be able to work without fear’: UK Envoy Lindsay Ariana News17:18 15-May-26

WSJ, CBS News among NY Press biz journalism winners Talking Biz News15:04 15-May-26

Freedom of the press must be upheld says govt spokesman Cyprus Mail14:45 15-May-26

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