Headlines- The US's ongoing blockade of Iranian ports, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp, has caused control of the Strait of Hormuz to "return to its previous state."
- US President Donald Trump stated that a peace agreement was "very close," even though Tehran denied his assertion that it was prepared to turn over nuclear weapons.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry denied claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding the nation's enriched uranium stockpile, stating that it would not be moved "anywhere."
- After Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, oil prices fell by about 10% on Friday.
- The six-week conflict in Lebanon has resulted in the deaths of over 2,000 people and the displacement of one in five.
Tag: Freedom of Press
Comoros: Two Journalists Arrested and Placed...
The police had already arrested several of the rally organizers that morning and blocked the place where it was to take place, preventing the event from taking place. The first round of legislative elections, scheduled for Sunday January 19, is boycotted by the opposition
Regulation, Transparency and Scrutiny Key to...
Since 2017, leaders from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have accelerated a decade-long expansion in the regime’s ability to shape narratives about China around the world, Washington-based Freedom House said in its report “Beijing’s Global Megaphone,” with the use of what it called “new and more brazen tactics” by Chinese diplomats, state-owned news outlets, and CCP proxies
Threats Against Cambodian Journalists Linger After...
Independent news organizations in Cambodia are struggling to recover from a major crackdown on the free press during the 2018 election
Watch Out: Bangladeshi Minister Comments on...
Obaidul Quader, the minister of road transport and bridges, made the statement the same day that New York-based Human Rights Watch called on Bangladeshi authorities to unblock online access to the Sweden-based website after it showed photos of the minister wearing a variety of what appeared to be luxury timepieces
Pakistani Reporter Nasrullah Chaudhry Sentenced to...
The anti-terrorist court in Karachi (southern Pakistan), sentenced journalist Nasrullah Chaudhry to December 5, 2019 to five years’ imprisonment and a fine of 10,000 rupees (125 euros). Editor of the daily newspaper in Urdu language Nai Baat , he was arrested on November 11, 2018 for “possession of documents inciting religious hatred and jihad”
New denial of justice for Cambodian...
On November 14, 2017, in the wake of their arrest, the pro-government website Fresh News had indeed leaked information according to which the police had found pornographic material “produced with foreign nationals” on the computer of the one of the two journalists. It is on the basis of this pseudo-information that the judge decided to continue the investigation
American Stories
One of Washington’s most unique museums – called The Newseum – closed its doors on New Year’s Eve…The more you give, the richer you become that’s the philosophical idea behine the gift economy. It’s an idea that’s catching on
Thailand Journalist Suchanee Cloitre Sentenced to...
The case dates back to 2016. In that year, the Thai government ordered Thammakaset to pay compensation to 14 migrant workers exploited in poultry farms. A decision that Sucheena Cloitre, then attached to the channel Voice TV , relayed in a tweet
Venezuela Newspaper Under Threat
Venezuela’s well-known newspaper, “El Nacional”, known for its critical line against the Maduro government, is facing new threats. The newspaper halted its print version after a top government official filed a lawsuit against it in 2018 and now says he plans to take control of it
Police Shoot at Journalist in CAR:...
Bruno Makilo , journalist for Radio Maigaro , one of the two stations in Bouar in western CAR, did not attend the end of the wreath laying ceremony in front of the war memorial on Saturday 30 November, the day before the National Day