BANGLADESH: 100 days on: CPJ urges Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman to break the cycle of press repression

CPJ: After 100 days in office, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman must start living up to his election manifesto pledge of protecting press freedom by breaking the cycle of partisan persecution of journalists in Bangladesh, the Committee to Protect Journalists said.

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BANGLADESH: Policy reform to newsroom practice: Shaping Bangladesh’s media landscape

BBC Media Action: Amid constant pressure on media and political turmoil, meaningful media reform may feel nearly impossible. It takes courage and strategic action to spread the spark of reform in a complex media ecosystem like that of Bangladesh.

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HONG KONG & KAZAKHSTAN: Hong Kong media groups sign Kazakhstan deals to deepen journalism, business ties

SCMP: SCMP’s pact with Kazakhstan’s financial hub will foster investment, innovation and cross-border partnerships, publisher Tammy Tam says

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INDIA: Government says Prasar Bharati holds copyright for content produced or commissioned by it

News on Air: Government today said that Prasar Bharati holds the copyright for content produced or commissioned by it, and no recent cases of copyright violation by media production houses have been reported.

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INDIA: What India’s Latest Press Freedom Ranking Reveals About Its Democratic Trajectory

The Diplomat: The RSF’s score for India is significant not for the number itself, but for what that ranking reflects about deeper structural trends affecting journalism, media ownership, and democratic accountability.

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MALAYSIA: Reporting Through Change: Insights from the Malaysia Digital Dialogues

ABC International Development: In today’s digital media landscape, accuracy alone no longer guarantees trust.

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MALAYSIA: Teo demands transparency after Facebook restriction imposed on news portal

The Vibes: PRESSURE is mounting on the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to explain its actions after Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching publicly called for transparency over restrictions imposed on The Coverage Media’s Facebook page.

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NEPAL: Broadcasting The War: Nepal’s revolutionary journalism or a Communist propaganda?

SBS: The decade-long armed conflict in Nepal claimed the lives of more than 15,000 with more than 1,300 still missing. The rebellion in 1996 by the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) against the government led journalist Manarishi Dhital to become an active part of the conflict.

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SOUTH KOREA: Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission selects 15 groups to nominate public broadcaster directors

Digital Today: South Korea’s Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission said on May 29 it has made its final selection of groups that will nominate directors for public broadcasters.

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TAIWAN: In collaboration with the Lienchiang County Government, the Little Public Television Service (MPS) traveled across the countryside and islands despite dense fog to hold human rights board games, teacher workshops, and pocket film exhibitions, which received unanimous praise. (Press release – Chinese) 

PTS: Despite encountering dense fog and flight cancellations, the Matsu Week school service activity, jointly organized by PTS and the Lienchiang County Government, was successfully completed yesterday (May 31).

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THAILAND: Thai PBS, in collaboration with its partners, invites urban residents to drive public policy, leading up to “BANGKOK ACTIVE ELECTION 2026”. (Press release – Thai)

Thai PBS: The Active, Thai PBS, in collaboration with its network partners, is launching “BANGKOK ACTIVE Networking” to invite urban residents to brainstorm ideas for driving small-scale public policy initiatives leading to “BANGKOK ACTIVE ELECTION 2026,” a festival inviting citizens to participate in designing the future of Bangkok, from June 19-21 at Lumpini Park.

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THAILAND: Thai PBS participated in a forum organized by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and Kasetsart University to exchange ideas on developing media for the hearing impaired, ensuring equal access to information. (Press release – Thai)

Thai PBS: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and Kasetsart University collaborated to present the results of a study on the TTRS (Telecommunications Relay Service) system. Thai PBS reinforced its commitment to being a “public broadcaster” and participated in a forum to elevate the equal communication rights of the hearing-impaired, aiming for sustainable national infrastructure development.

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THAILAND: Thailand’s digital TV future hinges on NBTC roadmap

The Nation: Thailand’s digital television industry is approaching a decisive crossroads as operators wait for the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to set out a clear roadmap before current licences expire in 2029.

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THAILAND: The names of the 32 teams selected for the “Thai PBS Verify Youth Camp 2026” have been announced, aiming to equip them with skills to combat scammers in the digital age. (Press release – Thai)

Thai PBS: Thai PBS has announced the final 32 teams, selected from 123 teams from schools nationwide (excluding Bangkok and its surrounding areas), to participate in the “Thai PBS Verify Youth Camp 2026: Nurturing Critical Thinkers, Combating Misinformation, and Fighting Scammers.”

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REGIONAL: DW and Vidio launch ‘The Scene’ for Southeast Asia (Press release) 

DW: The Scene marks DW’s first regional OTT lifestyle format, connecting audiences across 11 countries through a shared narrative space.

AUSTRALIA: ABC’s Hugh Marks confirms former news director did not know replacement was being sought

ABC: ABC managing director Hugh Marks has faced questions from Radio National Breakfast show host Sally Sara over the resignation of former news director Justin Stevens.

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AUSTRALIA: Clarification: SBS’s position on definitions of antisemitism (Statement)

SBS: SBS wishes to clarify its position on definitions of antisemitism and its approach to assessing complaints alleging antisemitism.

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AUSTRALIA: Meta hits out at Labor’s plan to make tech giants pay for news 

ABC: Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has criticised Labor’s proposed Media Bargaining Incentive. The plan would see large digital platforms taxed up to 2.25 per cent of Australian revenue unless they strike deals to pay for local journalism.

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AUSTRALIA: New Four Corners boss begins shake-up at current affairs flagship (Paywall)

Sydney Morning Herald: In this week’s On Background, major changes at the ABC’s home of investigative journalism, the uphill battle for Charlie Pickering and ABC Radio Melbourne, Gina Rinehart’s renewal of a deal with News Corp and Waleed Aly’s new gig.

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AUSTRALIA: Official NAIDOC Week education resources launched for 2026 (Press release) 

ABC: ABC Education and the National NAIDOC Committee have launched the official NAIDOC Week Education Resources 2026, giving teachers the tools to bring this year’s theme, ’50 Years of Deadly’, into Australian classrooms.

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AUSTRALIA: Statement regarding unauthorised use of SBS logos on third party social content (Statement)

SBS: “SBS is aware of posts being shared on social media featuring unauthorised use of SBS logos. The posts and individual are in no way associated with our content and have been reported.”

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NEW ZEALAND: RNZ responds to Government expectations over audiences, trust levels and financial performance (Paywall)

The NZ Herald: RNZ has responded to a stern Government letter about its financial performance, saying the New Zealand media industry is navigating the “most disruptive period in its history”.

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NEW ZEALAND: We deserve more transparency from our state media (Opinion)

The Post: It may seem unnecessary to be writing another column about TVNZ’s former political editor Maiki Sherman. For one, it’s almost a month after she announced her resignation citing “unprecedented” scrutiny in the wake of two incidents. 

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REGIONAL: Digital disruption hits Pacific media

FBC: Rising operational costs and rapid digital disruption are placing significant pressure on Pacific broadcasters as global platforms continue to reshape how audiences access and consume news and entertainment.

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REGIONAL: Pacific Media boosts regional content alliances

FBC: Pacific media organisations are under growing pressure from falling revenue, rapid tech change and rising costs.

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REGIONAL: Pacific media fills gap mainstream outlets cannot – political commentator

PMN: As NZ’s media landscape faces political pressure and changing audience habits, Richard Pamamatau says Pacific media remains vital because it speaks directly to communities it serves.

AUSTRIA: Fewer board members, more public rights: Greens want to “de-politicize” the ORF (Austrian Broadcasting Corporation) (German) 

Der Standard: The concept envisions smaller committees, shared leadership, and greater transparency. The upcoming ORF election is “a complete farce,” says Sigi Maurer, deputy leader of the Green Party parliamentary group.

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AUSTRIA: How ORF applicants want to help Austria’s film industry get back on its feet (German) 

Der Standard: Young, regional, digital: First round of the hearing marathon for candidates for the ORF Director General position before filmmakers.

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AUSTRIA: ORF household levy “the fairest form of financing,” according to candidate for general, Altenburger. (Q&A – German) 

Der Standard: The media consultant, former ORF program manager, and former Servus TV editor-in-chief is one of seven candidates so far for the ORF Director General position who have been invited to a hearing before the Board of Trustees on Thursday.

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BELGIUM: RTBF: Following the resignation of the MR administrators, Jacqueline Galant and Joëlle Milquet are seeking a solution (French) 

RTBF: Media Minister Jacqueline Galant (MR) and RTBF board chairwoman Joëlle Milquet (Engagés) met Tuesday morning to find a way out of the crisis following the resignation on Friday of the five liberal directors.

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BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA: The BiH Presidency did not adopt the Draft Budget for 2026 

Sarajevo Times: According to the information that appeared after the session, one of the reasons why the budget did not receive the necessary support could be the issue of BHRT financing.

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CATALONIA: 90% of users consider that 3Cat is becoming a key tool for transferring Catalan to digital environments (Press release)

3Cat: According to a study by South 180, 3Cat generates a positive impact on the language, democracy, social cohesion and the Catalan audiovisual industry

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CZECH REPUBLIC: Czech Radio and Czech Television survey: The public is aware of the risks of transferring funding for public service media to the state budget, they most often perceive it as a threat to the independence of public service media (Press release – Czech) 

Czech Television: Control, nationalization, dependence. These are the main attributes that the public associates with the transfer of funding for public service media to the state budget.

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CZECH REPUBLIC: DAB+ is taking off in the Czech Republic, but its implementation is accompanied by a number of obstacles (Czech) 

MediaGuru: Terrestrial digital radio broadcasting in the Czech Republic continues to grow, but its development is being slowed down by technological limitations, high operating costs and a low rate of receiver replacement among listeners.

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CZECH REPUBLIC: Government To Submit Bill On Monday To Abolish TV and Radio License Fees

Brno Daily: Culture Minister Oto Klempir (Motorists) will submit a bill to the parliament on Monday that will abolish television and radio license fees, Prime Minister Andrej Babis (ANO) announced today on social media following a meeting of the working group on public media.

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ESTONIA: Demolition of old ERR buildings to make room for new quarter in Kadriorg

ERR: A completely new residential and commercial quarter, traversed by a new pedestrian and bicycle street, is planned for the site of Estonian Public Broadcasting’s (ERR) current deteriorated buildings on Faehlmanni and Gonsiori streets in Tallinn.

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FRANCE: IPI joins the press freedom mission to France 

IPI: The mission examine rising attacks on journalists, media concentration, SLAPPs, and other challenges ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

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FRANCE: Public broadcasting: the “real” emergencies after the time wasted by the inquiry commission (Paywall – French) 

Le Monde: The attacks by the far-right rapporteur Charles Alloncle against France Télévisions and Radio France have obscured the real challenges facing public media.

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GEORGIA: Interior Ministry’s Anti-‘Hate-Speech’ Division Starts Operating with Ten Staffers (1 June) 

Civil: Human rights observers and government critics have voiced concerns about the initiative, describing it as a censorship mechanism that could further restrict freedom of expression.

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GERMANY: ZDF firmly rejects accusations regarding “unraveling UNRWA”. (Press release – German) 

ZDF: In the online edition of the BILD newspaper on June 1, 2026, at 10:14 a.m., it was alleged that ZDF/ARTE commissioned a documentary, “unraveling UNRWA,” and then suppressed it. ZDF categorically denies this.

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HUNGARY: Head of Hungary’s public media resigns, PM Magyar about to submit reform bill

Daily News Hungary: The chief executive of Hungary’s public media fund has resigned amid plans by Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government to overhaul the country’s public broadcasting system, marking a significant development in the future of state-funded media.

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HUNGARY: What Sixteen Years Under Pressure Taught Me About Journalism (Opinion – Speech)

Veronika Munk Substack: Awards are often moments of celebration, but I found myself thinking less about success than about the long and sometimes painful path that brings journalists to evenings like this. About what it means to work in countries where political power increasingly sees independent reporting as an obstacle rather than a public service.

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IRELAND: New Media Skills and Development Fund to support fact-checking launched (Press release) 

Coimisiún na Meán: Coimisiún na Meán has today (04.06.2026) issued a call for applications for funding to develop and provide training in fact-checking, pre-bunking, and de-bunking.

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IRELAND: SIPTU’s RTÉ members threaten industrial action over outsourcing 

RTÉ: SIPTU members employed in RTÉ have voted overwhelmingly in favour of balloting for industrial action if there is any further outsourcing of production or roles at the broadcaster.

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ITALY: Arson attack on journalist’s home after prior threats 

EFJ: Italian journalist Adriano Cappellari’s home in Enego, northeastern Italy, was targeted in an arson attack on 31 May. The journalist had previously received threatening letters due to his reporting.

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LATVIA: Latvian Public Media begins implementing a unified brand: first changes visible on the LSM.lv portal (Latvian) 

LSM: Latvian Public Media (LSM) is gradually introducing a unified brand and visual identity to make it easier for the audience to recognize the content of the Public Media across different platforms and environments.

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LATVIA: Latvian Public Media is developing a new streaming platform; first new tools – at the end of the year (Latvian) 

LSM: As audiences increasingly consume content in the digital environment, Latvian Public Media (LSM) is developing a new audio and video streaming platform, taking a significant step in the digital development of a unified public media.

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LATVIA: New Latvian media watchdog head confirmed 

LSM: With the Saeima’s approval of the dismissal of National Electronic Media Council (NEPLP) Chair Ivars Āboliņš from his position as a council member, Aurēlija Ieva Druviete was elected as the new NEPLP Chair, the council told the LETA news agency on June 4.

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LITHUANIA: Despite progress on reforms, a lingering loophole could threaten the public broadcaster’s independence 

RSF: Following sustained international criticism, including from Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Lithuanian lawmakers have dropped the most problematic amendments to the law governing the Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT).

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LITHUANIA: Lithuanian parliament adopts softened LRT changes following protests – explainer 

LRT: Lithuania’s parliament adopted watered-down changes to LRT on Tuesday following widescale protests attracting tens of thousands of people.

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LITHUANIA: Residents can find an active shelter map on esministestas.lt (Lithuanian) 

LRT: LRT, together with the Lithuanian Red Cross, is expanding the capabilities of the national campaign “Esminis testas” – on the website esministestas.lt, you can now not only prepare for emergency situations and test your knowledge, but also use an active shelter map, LRT announced in a press release to the media.

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THE NETHERLANDS: Broadcasters ask minister in draft letter for action against Ongehoord Nederland (Dutch) 

NU: All member broadcasters have expressed their concerns regarding Ongehoord Nederland in a joint draft letter to Minister of Culture Rianne Letschert. According to the broadcasters, ON!’s actions are damaging to the entire public broadcasting system. They ask the Minister to intervene.

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THE NETHERLANDS: Joint response from NPO and broadcasters to evaluation report ‘Focus on core values’ (Press release – Dutch) 

NPO: The NPO and the broadcasters have written a joint response to the evaluation report ‘Focus on Core Values’. This has been shared with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.

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THE NETHERLANDS: Looking back on an impactful year for public broadcasting (Press release – Dutch) 

NPO: The public broadcaster continues to score highly on public value, quality, and impact. The overall reach of the NPO channels also remains consistently high, with the streaming services NPO Start and NPO Luister showing further growth.

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THE NETHERLANDS: Public broadcaster acknowledges the need for radical improvement (Dutch) 

Spreekbuis: The NPO and the broadcasters acknowledge that public broadcasting must undergo radical change. In a joint response to the evaluation report *Focus on Core Values*, they write that the report underscores the great importance of a strong public broadcaster, but also makes clear that the current structure requires improvement and reform.

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POLAND: Belsat, Slava TV and Vot Tak in the “Svoboda” satellite package (Press release – Polish) 

TVP: The language bands of the TVP Media Centre for Abroad – Belarusian Belsat, Ukrainian Slava TV and Russian Vot Tak, all broadcast on Belsat – at the beginning of June 2026 were included in the ” Svoboda” satellite package , managed by the international organization Reporters Without Borders , which fights for freedom of speech around the world.

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POLAND: TVP World has started satellite broadcasting (Press release – Polish) 

TVP: TVP World , Telewizja Polska’s English-language news channel, began broadcasting via satellite in early June 2026. Broadcasting from the popular Hot Bird 13E satellite, the channel significantly expanded its reach across Europe.

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RUSSIA: Russian state TV ratings slump as audiences turn away from Kremlin messaging 

TVP World: Russian state-run TV has suffered double-digit drops in viewing figures this year as audiences increasingly turn away from Kremlin messaging, an independent Russian investigative outlet has reported.

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SLOVAKIA: STVR denies that it would stop supporting Slovak productions or resign from children’s viewers. (Slovak) 

DennikN: It stated this in response to Denník N’s interview with producer Katarína Kerekesová about the suspension of the evening show Lesná pěťka.

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SLOVAKIA: STVR stopped the continuation of the new evening show. I don’t understand the reasons, says producer Kerekesová (Paywall – Slovak) 

DennikN: The discontinuation of the series threatens the only Slovak animation studio that has been continuously producing original domestic work for fifteen years.

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SWITZERLAND: Simona Caminada will become director of Radiotelevisiun Svizra Rumantscha (RTR) (Press release – German) 

SRG SSR: With Simona Caminada, an experienced media professional with deep roots in the Romansh-speaking region takes over the leadership of the SRG regional unit based in Chur. As a further step in the comprehensive transformation of the SRG, the management teams at SRF, RTS, and RSI, as well as in the supra-regional programming division, were simultaneously appointed.

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UK: BBC director-general Matt Brittin: ‘It’s worth fighting for’ (Paywall)

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UKRAINE: Co-production without borders: The Suspilne Ukraine — ARTE partnership presented at DOCU/PRO (Press release) 

Suspilne: How the partnership between Suspilne Ukraine and ARTE works and what opportunities it creates for Ukrainian documentary filmmakers were discussed during the panel “Co-production Without Borders” at DOCU/PRO, the industry platform of the 23rd International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival Docudays UA. 

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REGIONAL: Nordic broadcasters explore microdramas as public-service fiction moves into the feed 

Nordisk Film & TV Fond: Nordic broadcasters are embracing microdrama not as a replacement for prestige series, but as a sharper, faster route to young audiences and emerging talent.

IRAN: Iran’s state media ramps up disinformation campaign as the US-Iran conflict wages

Euronews: Iran’s state media outlets have significantly increased disinformation efforts, including alleged battlefield victories which are supported by old or manipulated images, according to a report.

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IRAQ: Iraq media watchdog sanctions analyst and television program

Shafaq: Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission (CMC) on Sunday barred political analyst Sajjad al-Quraishi from appearing on all local and foreign media outlets operating in Iraq for 45 days and issued a warning to Al-Rasheed TV over content aired during the same program.

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IRAQ: Korek Telecom Accuses Iraq’s Media Regulator of Deliberately Sabotaging Its Operations

Kurdistan 24: The Kurdish telecom firm says the CMC’s cancellation of a settlement agreement is illegal and coercive, and vows to pursue every available legal remedy to protect its subscribers and shareholders

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LEBANON: The safety of journalists in Lebanon must be guaranteed

International Federation of Journalists: In recent weeks, a number of journalists working in Tyre, southern Lebanon, have reported receiving threats and evacuation warnings from the Israeli military.

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LEBANON & ISRAEL: Israeli strike on press in south Lebanon: ‘A deliberate attempt to silence us,’ says injured journalist

L’Orient-Le Jour: A new Israeli strike on the Qannayat bridge in Qasmieh (Sour district) wounded Russia Today journalist Steve Sweeney when he was hit in the hand by shrapnel.

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PALESTINE: The war on journalists in Palestine

Manassa: No conflict in modern memory has seen the deliberate killing of press workers on the scale Israel has carried out in the Gaza Strip.

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QATAR: Al Kass Channels marks 20 years

Gulf Times: The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) celebrated the 20th anniversary of the launch of Al Kass Sports Channels, which began its media journey on June 6, 2006.

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SYRIA: Information Minister, ASBU chief discuss strategic media partnership

SANA: Syrian Minister of Information Khaled Zaarour met with Director-General of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) Abdul Rahim Suleiman in Damascus to discuss ways to strengthen the existing strategic partnership between Syria’s official media institutions and the union.

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TURKEY: Turkish journalists’ group urges UN action over algorithmic suppression of news content

Turkish Minute: A Turkish journalists’ organization has urged the United Nations to examine the impact of social media algorithms on press freedom, arguing that content moderation systems and visibility restrictions on major digital platforms are limiting the reach of independent journalism in Turkey.

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: UAE’s Sky News Arabia split from Sky raises issue of media, power in Gulf

Al-Monitor: UK-based Sky News recently announced that it would relinquish its stake in the 24-hour Arabic-language channel launched with Emirati partner International Media Investments.

CANADA: CBC/Radio-Canada’s new accessibility plan to make digital platforms more accessible and strengthen representation of people with disabilities (Press release) 

CBC/Radio-Canada: CBC/Radio-Canada today launched its 2026–2029 National Accessibility Plan, with a renewed commitment to make our content and platforms fully accessible to all Canadians, and to provide a workplace that is inclusive and barrier-free to all employees.

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CANADA: Government of Canada announces immediate support to strengthen Canadian culture and ensure Canadian content remains affordable (Press release) 

Government of Canada: Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announced federal investments of $600 million per year to provide stability and immediate support to Canada’s audio and audiovisual sectors and to keep our culture accessible and affordable for all Canadians. 

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CANADA: How our coverage of Milano Cortina 2026 brought Canadians together and strengthened our relationship with the public we serve (Blog)

CBC/Radio-Canada: A survey commissioned by CBC/Radio-Canada has shown just how deeply our coverage of Milano Cortina 2026 resonated with the public. According to the survey, which was administered over an eight week period during the Games, 62% of Canadians reported watching CBC/Radio-Canada’s coverage. 

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CANADA: It’s time for the media to stop rejecting objectivity (Commentary) 

The Hub: In Canada, as in other Western democracies, trust in the media is low. According to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, 39 percent of Canadians trust the media overall—down almost 20 percentage points from 2018.

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CANADA: Leading Canadian news organizations join SPUR’s global coalition to shape the future of AI and journalism (Press release)

CBC/Radio-Canada: CBC/Radio-Canada, The Globe and Mail, La Presse, Postmedia, Quebecor, Torstar and TVO Media Education Group today announced they will join the Standards for Publisher Usage Rights (SPUR) Coalition, becoming part of a growing international alliance of news publishers working to shape the technical and commercial environment in which intellectual property owners can control and monetize the use of their content by generative AI applications.

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CANADA: Private broadcasters seeking more collaboration from CBC

Broadcast Dialogue: Golden West Broadcasting CEO Elmer Hildebrand is among the private broadcast executives who aren’t happy with the CBC’s recent bureau expansion.

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CANADA & CHILE: TVO Announces International Online Learning Partnership with the Center for Mathematical Modeling of the University of Chile (Press release) 

TVO: The pilot project, funded by the Chilean National Agency for Research and Development (ANID), brings together TVO’s expertise as Ontario’s designated distance‑learning provider with the University of Chile’s academic and data‑science leadership.

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US: APTS Urges Congress to Create a New Fund for Local Public Stations 

TV Tech: Stations were “disappointed” that House subcommittee did not include essential funding for local public stations in FY27 appropriations bill. 

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US: Arkansas TV will keep PBS affiliation after foundation raises funds to cover dues 

Current: The Arkansas Educational Television Commission voted 6-0 Thursday to use the funds its foundation has raised to maintain its affiliation with PBS for the upcoming fiscal year.

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US: Go Pound Sand!

CJR: Local journalists feel the doors closing to public officials who “are taking their cue from President Trump.”

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US: Lawmakers eye funding stream for NJ PBS, local news

New Jersey Monitor: New Jersey lawmakers are poised to tap unused film tax credits to shore up the state’s local and public media.

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US: NPR lays off its chief climate editor (Opinion)

ClimateColoredGoggles: When CBS News gutted its climate team, lots of folks told me the company’s new Trump-friendly owners must have given the order. Same thing when the Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post laid off most of its climate reporters.

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US: NPR names Nadine Zylstra as Chief Content Officer to drive audience-centric digital strategy (Press release) 

NPR: Zylstra joins the organization at a critical moment for public media, arriving with a mission to build on the best of NPR’s world class journalism and storytelling while developing and leading new strategies to serve the public in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

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US: Why don’t reporters stand up to Trump when he insults them? (Opinion) 

Poynter: When Trump attacks reporters, many viewers expect someone to push back. Journalists see a different calculation.

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US & UK: Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in defamation case

The Guardian: Request for evidence to support claims of reputational and financial harm from Panorama documentary dismissed as ‘fishing expedition’. 

A.I., Journalism and the Uncertain Future of the Public Square 

The New York Times: Publisher A.G. Sulzberger warns A.I. companies are violating settled law and urges news organizations to stand up for their rights to ensure a sustainable future for reporting.

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By overusing AI, are journalists at risk of impoverishing the language? (French) 

RTBF: Historically, journalism has helped to spread new words and name the world’s transformations. If AI-generated texts become dominant, this dynamic of linguistic innovation could weaken.

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Can artificial intelligence endanger the principles of ethical journalism? (Listen – Urdu)

SBS: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world of news and journalism. However, the question is whether this change represents a revolution or the beginning of a crisis.

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Factbox-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children’s social media access

AL-Monitor: Australia in December became the world’s first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook.

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New tool for journalists: MethodKit for Journalism and AI 

DW Akademie: DW Akademie and MethodKit have launched a new set of 75 cards to guide journalists on how to integrate AI in their newsrooms and workflows.

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One Company, One Beat

CJR: …Major corporations in the United States have never been as rich and powerful as they are now. How do you adequately cover any given behemoth? For some reporters, the answer is to make it your whole job. 

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Press association ‘concerned’ about journalists’ visa situation ahead of World Cup (Paywall) 

The Brussels Times: The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has raised concerns about “unfair visa restrictions” preventing journalists from entering the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

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Who controls the narrative? The power struggle between the press, the authorities, and the media platforms. (Arabic) 

Al Jazeera: The battle of contemporary journalism is no longer limited to reporting the news and interpreting events, but has extended to a broader struggle over who has the right to formulate the narratives that shape the consciousness of societies and determine the priorities of public debate.

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Writing is an exercise in the art of persuasion. If we use AI we lose the art (Opinion) 

The Guardian: Every reader deserves to be informed about whether what they are reading is human or AI

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YouTube overtakes Netflix in average daily viewing around the world

The Guardian: Analysts say Alphabet-owned platform’s evolution is one of the defining media shifts of the decade.