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Hong Kong Tightens Grip on Foreign Media Ahead of Elections

December 6, 2025

Foreign journalists in Hong Kong got a stern warning from the local security office. They were called in to discuss recent news stories. The focus was on a big fire and upcoming elections. The officials said some reports were not accurate. They claimed these stories spread false information. They al

religion

Cartoon Sparks Controversy and Arrests in Turkiye

July 1, 2025

In Turkiye, a recent cartoon has caused quite a stir, leading to the arrest of four individuals. The cartoon, which appeared in the satirical magazine LeMan, is accused of depicting Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Moses in a controversial manner. The magazine denies these claims, stating that the carto

politics

Trump's Threats to Journalists Over Iran Strike Leaks

June 29, 2025

President Trump has been making some bold statements lately. He's thinking about making journalists spill the beans on who leaked info about a U. S. intelligence report. This report talks about the impact of recent U. S. military strikes on Iran's nuclear program. Trump is not happy about this leak

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Journalists in Jeopardy: A Shift in U. S. Support

June 21, 2025

A significant shakeup occurred at the U. S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees outlets like Voice of America. The Trump administration sent out mass layoff notices, cutting about 1, 400 jobs. This move, part of an executive order from mid-March, slashes 85% of the agency's workforce. The agency

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Turkey's Move Against a BBC Journalist

March 27, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Turkey decided to send a BBC reporter packing. This reporter was in the middle of covering some big protests happening in the country. The Turkish authorities didn't like what they saw and decided to label him as a threat to public order. This all went down after he w

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Rosie O'Donnell's Big Move: A New Start in Ireland

March 12, 2025

Rosie O'Donnell, a well-known figure, has made a big change. She's moved from the United States to Ireland. She's even started the process to become an Irish citizen. Why the big move? Well, she's not happy with what's happening in U. S. politics. She didn't name names, but it's clear she's talking

opinion

The Hidden Truth: China's Car Attack and the Fight for Information

November 26, 2024

In China, a tragic car attack in Zhuhai killed 35 people and hurt 43 more. This wasn't just a sad event; it was also a story that many Chinese people didn't get to hear because their government, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), quickly hid it. They removed online posts, flowers, and even stopped f