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— Taliban ban on smartphones for government employees across provinces limits journalists' access to official information and hampers public communication.
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Digital authoritarianism explained: Technology and state control
— Digital authoritarianism describes governments using surveillance, censorship, biometric IDs and platform controls to monitor citizens and limit online freedoms.
Supreme Court reporters set up open-air press room
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Supreme Court shutters press room amid backlash
— Pakistan's Supreme Court shuttered its longstanding press room and tightened access for court reporters, drawing criticism from journalists and raising transparency concerns.
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Taliban smartphone ban further limits media access in Afghanistan
— Taliban ban on smartphones for government employees across provinces limits journalists' access to official information and hampers public communication.
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— Taiwan condemned China after reports that New York Times correspondent Vivian Wang was expelled related to a Lai Ching-te interview, raising concerns about press freedom.
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— Asia's journalism faces AI-driven false content, economic and political pressure, eroding public trust, forcing newsrooms to tackle deepfakes and automation.
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UAE sets minimum social media age at 15 in Arab world first
— The UAE has set a minimum social media age of 15, requiring platforms to verify users' ages and strengthen protections for minors under new regulations.
Israel deports French journalist over West Bank reporting concerns
— Israel deported RFI journalist Alice Froussard after she sought to report from the West Bank, drawing criticism from media groups over limits on access.
Israel tightens wartime media restrictions on strike coverage
— Israeli military has renewed restrictions on media reporting of missile strikes and sensitive sites, barring images or geolocation that could expose impact locations.
Israel-Lebanon talks proceed as conflict hinders reporting
— Israeli and Lebanese officials began talks in Washington as cross-border fighting and airstrikes along the border hinder journalists' reporting.
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Journalist exile crisis deepens as countries forcing reporters to flee doubles
— Reporters Without Borders says the number of countries forcing journalists into exile has doubled in five years, reflecting a global deterioration in press freedom and safety.
Ethiopia expels French journalist after Tigray reporting
— Ethiopia expelled French reporter A. Passilly after Tigray reporting, drawing criticism from press groups as retaliatory and damaging to press freedom.
Mali arrests of journalists spark press freedom concerns
— Press freedom groups condemned the arrests of journalists Keita and Takiou in Mali, saying the detentions reflect growing legal pressure on independent media.
UK court convicts two men in attack on Iran International journalist
— A London court convicted two men for the March 2024 stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati, highlighting global concerns about threats to journalists abroad.
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Social media becomes top source of online news worldwide
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UK plans social media ban for under-16s
— UK plans to ban under-16s from major social media like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X under new online safety rules, officials say, to protect children.
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— Pakistan should strengthen laws and newsroom policies, boost digital security, and create complaint cells to protect women journalists from harassment.
Pakistan women journalists announce Razia Bhatti Award
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