Headlines- An initial deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend the truce for an additional sixty days has been signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- After US President Donald Trump's signing of a deal to end the Middle East conflict, the US lifted a blockade on Iranian ports on Thursday.
- According to a statement from the Swiss foreign ministry, officials from the U.S. and Iran are scheduled to meet in Switzerland on Friday "for initial negotiations on the implementation of the agreement," together with officials from the mediation countries of Pakistan and Qatar.
- After the signing of the deal between President Trump and his Iranian counterpart, there was a discernible uptick in traffic hours on Thursday morning, with at least ten commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Israeli Air Force intercepted missiles fired by Hezbollah toward Israel Defense Forces in southern Lebanon, the IDF reported on Thursday.
- Despite the Iran Memorandum of Understanding, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly denounced the Israeli military's withdrawal from its security zone in southern Lebanon.
Tag: Freedom of Press
Slain Pakistani Journalist’s Widow Losing Hope...
The widow of a prominent journalist from Pakistan who was killed in Kenya two years ago is losing hope to gettingjustice.The case is being brought up as media watchdogs draw attention to Pakistan’s record of failing to investigate attacks on media.
সাংবাদিকতায় ডান বাম বলে কিছু হয়...
পপুলিস্ট ও জাতীয়তাবাদী নেতারা ‘ভুয়া খবর’ বা ‘জাতীয় স্বার্থের পরিপন্থী ‘ এই অজুহাতে সাংবাদিকদের শাস্তি দেওয়ার জন্য কঠোর আইন প্রণয়ন করেছেন বিশ্বের যেসব দেশে তাদের রাজত্ব রয়েছে। সেই আইনগুলি প্রয়োগ করে বিভিন্ন উপায়ে সংবাদ সংস্হাগুলিকে জব্দ করার চেস্টা করে চরম বাম হোক বা ডান পপুলিস্ট এবং জাতীয়তাবাদী নেতারা এবং তাদের কট্টর সমর্থকরা ‘ষড়যন্ত্র তত্ত্ব’ বলে দাগিয়ে দিয়ে সাংবাদিকদের বিভিন্ন ভাবে হেনস্তা করার চেষ্টা করা হয়।
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বিশুদ্ধ বাকস্বাধীনতা এবং আপত্তিকর মন্তব্যের মধ্যে একটি সুক্ষ রেখা রয়েছে৷ আজকের ক্রমবর্ধমান মেরুকৃত সমাজ এবং পক্ষপাতদুষ্ট মিডিয়া সাধারণ মানুষের মধ্যে ধর্মীয় অসহিষ্ণুতা বৃদ্ধিতে সাহায্য করে এবং রাজনৈতিক দলগুলি বিতর্কিত, আবেগপূর্ণ বিষয়গুলিকে পুঁজি করতে মরিয়া৷ ‘বিশুদ্ধ’ বাক স্বাধীনতার লক্ষ্য জনশৃঙ্খলা ব্যাহত করা, সম্প্রদায়গুলিকে বিভক্ত করা এবং জাতীয় অখণ্ডতার উপর অবিলম্বে নেতিবাচক প্রভাব ফেলা।
Despite Taliban Restrictions, Media Students in...
Despite the fact that Afghanistan’s news media are among the least free in the world due to the Taliban, a new generation of journalists is eager to learn up the necessary skills. Even women, who are not allowed to attend universities in Afghanistan, are finding ways to study.
Analysts say,Attacks on High-Profile Female Journalist...
In Pakistan, Nadia Mirza is a well-known journalist. However, her high-profile status does not protect her from online trolls who threaten and target her skills and apperance.According to analysts,the treatment of women in media is a global issue.
Afghan Outlets in Exile Find Ways...
Journalism in Afghanistan is becoming more and more difficult due to Taliban laws and restrictions. But the voices of women and others are still being amplified thanks to the media in exile.
Media Groups Demand Netanyahu be Held...
During his visit to Washington this week to address members of Congress and attend talks at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced criticism from a press advocacy group. Dozens of journalists have been killed while covering the Gaza war, and some in the media blame Netanyahu for this.
Solomon Islands Media Fear Complaints Campaign...
Solomon Islands news organizations suspect they have been targeted in an orchestrated complaints campaign after social media giant Facebook started deleting posts and blocking their stories.
Investigative Journalist in Peru Weathers Physical...
A Peruvian investigative media outlet uncovered high-level corruption in the government. Threats and legal action are now being faced by their journalists.
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.