Media groups challenge India’s privacy law at top court
News organisations are challenging the law, arguing it could hamper investigative journalism and endanger sources.
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US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute attackers of American journalist
US Secretary of State Rubio separately urges Israel to ‘crack down’ on settler violence after attack on photographer.
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Palestinians, US journalist attacked in West Bank pogrom: What we know
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives and severely beat Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine.
Judge extends White House access for US media outlets amid Trump standoff
CNN, MS Now and Politico can continue to access White House as judge maintains Trump’s ban likely illegal.
From: NewsFeed
Dozens of journalists in India detained while covering anti-gov’t protests
Police in India detained at least 35 media workers covering protests in New Delhi over a 48-hour period.
Published On 13 Oct 2026
Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists
Six journalists from independent platform Matsadaash allege torture in detention, which Egypt denies.
Indian opposition protesters in New Delhi call on election chief to quit
Thousands of police officers and security personnel were deployed across central New Delhi for a third straight day.
US opens antitrust probe into TV networks for halting Trump coverage
Department of Justice says it’s investigating whether the White House press pool’s decision violated antitrust laws.
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New Delhi police crack down on protesters ahead of anti-gov’t march
India’s police have detained dozens of protesters, including ‘Cockroach’ party leaders ahead of an anti-gov’t march.
Published On 10 Oct 2026
Journalist Hamurabi Huesca Manzano killed in Mexico’s Oaxaca
Conflicting reports emerge on the circumstances of the killing, prompting calls for justice from advocacy groups.
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Why Paramount-Warner merger has sparked fears about press freedom
Chairman’s family ties to Trump and Israel raise questions over editorial independence at CNN and CBS.
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