Headlines- Iran's President Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf met with Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister to discuss ongoing efforts to defuse the situation in the region.
- According to Iran's security chief, Moshen Rezaei, his country is preparing together a list of conditions to submit to the United States in order to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- In an attempt to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, further escalating his conflict with Canada and its prime minister.
- At least 362 people were killed and another 1,300 went missing on Wednesday after landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet.
- Mazloum Abdi, the leader of the now-dissolved Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has been named presidential advisor by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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Fears of Authoritarianism Raised When Pakistan...
Critics say Pakistan is turning into an increasingly authoritarian state. A military Spy agency was given permission by the government to tap into people’s phones on Monday.
Wikileaks Assange’s Emotional Homecoming But Supporters...
After agreeing a plea deal with US prosecutors over espionage charges, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange,arrived in his native Australia on Wednesday. An extraordinary 14-year legal odyssey comes to an end with the deal. Although Assange’s supporters welcomed his release,but say the prosecution sets a dangerous precedent for press freedom.
Kenya’s Media Hub Supports Journalists Living...
Thanks to a fellowship provided by media organizations, journalists in exile in Kenya are finding support to continue working in their profession
At Their Peril, Student Journalists Cover...
Protests related to Israel-Hamas war have erupted on American college campuses, with some leading to clashes between student groups and police.And despite the dangers, student journalists and their news organizations are leading press coverage.
Philippine Police Arrest 3 Suspects Over...
Police in the Philippines have arrested three men suspected in the killing of community radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon, who was gunned down while broadcasting live on Facebook.
Netanyahu Vows to Shut Down Al-Jazeera...
Under a new law allowing the closure of foreign networks deemed a threat to national security, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will shut down the operations of the Qatar-based Al-Jazeera news network in Israel.
Venezuelan Censorship Roadblock Dodged by Mobile...
Mobile news trucks are one way that a media group is bringing the news directly to their audiences, as large parts of Venezuela are without access to the information.
Despite All Odds, Women Journalists Keep...
Attacks and threats against the media are increasing on a global scale, and experts say that female journalists are particularly vulnerable to harassment. Many refuse to be silenced despite the risks.
Myanmar’s Media Navigates Risks to Get...
After three years of military rule in Myanmar, the country’s journalists are rebuilding their newsrooms in exile and finding out how to protect their sources while still getting news on the conflict between the junta and the resistance movement.
Journalists Always Face Challenges While Covering...
Reporters say it’s always challenging covering the West Bank.But restrictions on journalists have increased since the Hamas terror incident on October 7. PRESS