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Orban’s media empire weakens after Hungary’s election upset

The political and media landscape in Hungary is undergoing significant changes following the recent electoral defeat of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his nationalist government. For more than a decade, Orban and his allies built a powerful media network that strongly influenced public debate......

UN demands answers after Taliban detain Afghan journalists

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has voiced strong concern over the detention of at least three Afghan journalists by Taliban authorities, urging officials to clarify the legal basis for the arrests and guarantee due process protections for the detainees. The arrests add to mounting......

US revokes visas of Costa Rican newspaper leaders amid press freedom concerns

The United States has revoked the visas of several senior figures from La Nación, one of Costa Rica’s leading newspapers, in a move that has raised concerns about press freedom and political tensions in the region. The decision, reportedly taken by authorities in Washington, affects members......

American-Kuwaiti journalist Mohammad Shihab Eldin released after detention over war coverage

American-Kuwaiti journalist Mohammad Shihab Eldin has been released after being detained in Kuwait over allegations linked to his reporting on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to U.S. officials, the journalist left Kuwait safely following 52 days in detention. He had been arrested......

American-Kuwaiti journalist detained in Kuwait amid regional tensions

An American-Kuwaiti journalist has been held in detention in Kuwait for several weeks, according to international press freedom organizations, raising concerns about increasing restrictions on media activity in the Gulf region. The journalist, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, an independent reporter who has previously......

Turkish journalist arrested over “misleading information” charges

A journalist working for the Turkish opposition newspaper Birgün has been arrested on charges of spreading “misleading information,” in a case that has renewed concerns about press freedom in Turkey. The reporter, İsmail Arı, was detained in the northern province of Tokat while traveling......

Jimmy Lai drops appeal against 20 year prison sentence in Hong Kong

Jimmy Lai, the 78 year old founder of the now closed Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily, has decided not to appeal his conviction or his 20 year prison sentence under Beijing’s national security law, his legal team confirmed Friday, bringing one of the city’s most closely watched legal cases......

Turkey condemns arrest of two journalists in Tel Aviv

Turkish authorities have condemned the arrest of two journalists in Tel Aviv who were covering the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to statements from Turkish officials and Israeli police on Tuesday. Emrah Cakmak, a reporter for CNN Türk, and Halil Kahraman, a cameraman, were detained while......

Lebanese media union condemns strikes on Al-Manar and Al-Nour as Hezbollah vows to continue broadcasting

The Syndicate of Audiovisual Workers in Lebanon condemned overnight airstrikes targeting the headquarters of Al-Manar television and Al-Nour radio in Beirut’s southern suburbs, describing the attacks as a direct assault on media institutions. The strikes hit Al-Manar’s headquarters in Haret......

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