Amnesty International honours four Palestinian journalists with Human Rights Defender award
The organisation also lauded all journalists in Gaza “including those who have paid the ultimate price — with their lives.
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Fake information might be worsening Chinese people’s view of Japan: The Japan News
The deterioration in sentiment among Chinese people toward Japan probably has various factors behind it, but in addition to China’s anti-Japanese education and its recent…
Government to look into media outlets’ concerns, pledges Malaysia PM Anwar
The concerns raised by several media organisations relate to the proposed amendments to the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (PPPA).
Tell me I fit in: Validation-addicted Koreans seek group acceptance on social media
Instagram and other social media platforms are filled with people like her, seeking approval, advice or validation from friends online over decisions big or small. They could be…
Press freedom in Cambodia: A tug of war between repression and reform
A report by the Cambodian Center for Human Rights highlights how restrictive legislation, government repression and a culture of self-censorship have become major barriers to the…
Bhutanese journalists discuss press freedom, sustainability, and access to information at annual conference
In 2024, Bhutan’s World Press Freedom Index dropped 57 places, from 90th to 147 this year. According to Reporter Without Borders, the decline reflects growing bureaucratic…
Mourning death on Instagram
People who have no problem seeing others grieve online say it is just a new form of mourning that has developed as digital spaces and real life have become more integrated.
Alert issued vs. fake ‘celeb-bait’ INQUIRER.net ads circulating online
INQUIRER.net previously cautioned readers against stories falsely bearing its brand circulating online last October.
Ending impunity for crimes against journalists
A new reality is emerging for journalists covering environmental issues. Just as climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent, journalists reporting on them are facing…
‘Are you a T?’ is a new put-down in South Korea
By definition, people who test as T -- "thinking" -- tend to be more objective and logical, while those who test as F -- "feeling" -- tend to be more sensitive and emotionally…