Media Freedom
Freedom and the big freeze
When it becomes clear that criticism is difficult without trouble, the circle of one's freedom of expression shrinks
 "Freedom and the big freeze")
Poles protest across nation for media freedom, defending US-owned channel
Poles flocked to city centres across the country Sunday to defend a US-owned television network that is being targeted by the country's right-wing government
Unprecedented repression against media in China under Xi: Journalists group
China's violations against its own international commitments to freedom of opinion and expression has significantly increased under the current regime.
 "Unprecedented repression against media in China under Xi: Journalists group")
Media freedom at risk as Taliban censors news reports in Afghanistan
The Taliban announced that no media or news agencies are permitted to publish against the interest of the Taliban's so-called administration in Afghanistan
 "Media freedom at risk as Taliban censors news reports in Afghanistan")
US-based media body condemns tax raids on Dainik Bhaskar, Bharat Samachar
A US-based media body has said New Delhi should drop these investigations aimed at 'intimidating' news outlets critical of its government
 "US-based media body condemns tax raids on Dainik Bhaskar, Bharat Samachar")
Hard knocks for soft power
The state is tightening its control over what we read, watch, hear or laugh at, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. Why not facilitate our soft power instead of clamping down on its strengths?
China says Australian television anchor probed for security violation
Cheng Lei -- an Australian citizen employed by China's state broadcaster CGTN before her detention last month was "suspected of carrying out criminal activities endangering China's national security"
 "China says Australian television anchor probed for security violation")
US-China feud heightens: Beijing expels US journalists in biggest crackdown
The foreign ministry said in a statement the measure was in retaliation for Washington's decision to cut the number of Chinese nationals allowed to work for Chinese state-run media on American soil
 "US-China feud heightens: Beijing expels US journalists in biggest crackdown")
Crackdown on 'deepfakes' indicates danger to credible media dissemination
Deepfake is a catch-all word to describe a large portfolio of AI-driven video-manipulation technologies
 "Crackdown on 'deepfakes' indicates danger to credible media dissemination")
Australian newspapers black out front page to protest media restrictions
A court order prevented media from reporting that the former Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell, was found guilty on child sex abuse charges
 "Australian newspapers black out front page to protest media restrictions")
How to ensure media freedom
Incentivising good ownership structures, reportage and media literacy can be some of the first steps to take
 "How to ensure media freedom")
Shekhar Gupta: Because freedom can't be salami-sliced
The media can disagree, fight and judge itself. But it can survive and thrive only by closing ranks when its freedoms are under attack
 "Shekhar Gupta: Because freedom can't be salami-sliced")
India ranks low at 133 in world press freedom index
Report alleged 'Modi seems indifferent to these threats and problems, there is no mechanism for protecting journalists'
 "India ranks low at 133 in world press freedom index")
