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- Press Freedom Concerns Ignite in Fiji Following Seizure of Journalist's Device
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Politics
The Fiji Police Force is facing international condemnation after seizing a mobile phone belonging to investigative journalist Meri Radinibaravi. The seizure, which occurred followi...
- Syrian Government Confirms Detention of German Journalist Eva Maria Michelmann Following Raqqa Military Sweep
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Middle East
Syrian authorities have officially confirmed the detention of German journalist Eva Maria Michelmann and her colleague Ahmed Polad, who vanished in January during operations agains...
- Prominent Arab-Israeli Journalist Mohammad Magadli Targeted in Death Threat Plot by Medical Professional
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Israel
A 40-year-old female doctor has been arrested in the central Israeli city of Taybeh following a weeks-long investigation into life-threatening calls directed at journalist Mohammad...
- Federal Lawsuit Filed Against National Broadcasting Commission Over Threats to Sanction Media for Governmental Criticism
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) faced a joint lawsuit from SERAP and the Nigerian Guild of Editors on April 24, 2026, following its warning to penalize stations that air...
- American-Kuwaiti Journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin Released Following 52-Day Detention Over Iran War Footage
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Iran War
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has been cleared of all national security charges and has safely departed Kuwait following his arrest in early March. The journalist was detained for nearly two...
- FBI Director Kash Patel Denounces Retaliation Claims Amid Federal Inquiry Into New York Times Reporter
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Politics
FBI Director Kash Patel has dismissed allegations that the bureau engaged in retaliatory investigations against New York Times journalist Elizabeth Williamson following her reporti...
- Knesset committee in turmoil as Karhi accuses Attorney General of “war” over controversial media overhaul
Published: Apr 19, 2026
Section: Israel
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and Likud MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan have faced intense backlash from legal advisers and opposition lawmakers during a heated committee session o...
- USC Freshman Partially Blinded by Federal Projectile During ‘No Kings’ Protest in Los Angeles
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: US & Canada
Tucker Collins, an 18-year-old student at the University of Southern California, lost his right eye after being struck by a projectile fired by a Department of Homeland Security (D...
- NHK Tehran Bureau Chief Shinnosuke Kawashima Released on Bail in Iran Amid Strict Travel Ban
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Middle East
Japanese public broadcaster NHK’s Tehran bureau chief, Shinnosuke Kawashima, was released on bail Monday after more than two months in Iranian detention. While Japanese officials c...
- Nigeria Union of Journalists Demands Formal Apology From Minister Nyesom Wike Over Violent Rhetoric Against Seun Okinbaloye
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigeria Union of Journalists has called for a retraction and apology from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike following his remarks directed at television anchor Seun Okinbaloye. During a...
- Nigeria Union of Journalists Demands Apology from Minister Nyesom Wike Over Violent Threats Against Channels TV Anchor
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigeria Union of Journalists has issued a formal condemnation of a statement made by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike regarding television presenter Seun Okinbaloye. The union characte...
- U.S. Freelance Journalist Shelly Kittleson Kidnapped in Baghdad; Iraqi Forces Launch City-Wide Search
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Business & Economy
On March 31, 2026, American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted in Baghdad by four men in civilian clothing. The Iraqi Interior Ministry has confirmed the kidnapping...