#press-freedom

#press-freedom

The merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media, valued at approximately $8 billion, received approval from the Federal Communications Commission, paving the way for imminent completion.

The Freedom of the Press Foundation expressed serious concern about ICE agents harassing journalists, indicating that their conduct raises significant First Amendment and press freedom issues.

Turkey has been ranked 159 out of 180 countries in the 2025 global press freedom index by Reporters Without Borders. Only four journalists are currently imprisoned, yet risks persist.

The Indian government ordered X to block 2,355 accounts, including two Reuters handles, citing Section 69A of the IT Act, threatening criminal liability for non-compliance.

Paramount has argued that it did nothing wrong. Regardless, the company likely decided to settle because it is currently awaiting approval from the Federal Communications Commission for its proposed merger with Skydance Media.

Germany's previous government banned Compact magazine, with the then-Interior Minister describing it as a central mouthpiece of the right-wing extremist scene, agitating against Jews and democracy.

Donald Trump should not receive one red cent from CBS. Media outlets mustn't acquiesce to him, as doing so threatens the freedom of the press.

The increased trust among Republicans in mainstream news could signal a slow shift, revealing that not all factors affecting media perception are permanent.

The law has been misused in a way that they pick up journalists prior to filing a case against them. The same procedure was followed in my case.

The new law allows the UAE to acquire a 15% stake in the Telegraph, increasing from the previous 5-10% limit, signaling potential foreign influence.

Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of free speech and urged journalists to embrace peace-building through their words, rejecting the 'paradigm of war'.