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Armenian Government Accused Of Planning Curbs On Press Freedom

The ministry circulated the bill last week two days before the chief of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian’s staff warned media outlets to “quickly self-regulate” or face government measures which they would consider a “restriction of freedom of speech.” The …

Armenia Ranks Ahead of the U.S. on Press Freedom Index

By KRIKOR  KHODANIAN The international organization Reporters Without Borders published its 2025 global Press Freedom Index this week, revealing that Armenia has not only improved its ranking but has also surpassed the United States—long considered a “ …

Pope affirms support for press freedom in first news conference

Rome, May 12, (dpa/GNA) – During his first audience with the international press on Monday, new Pope Leo XIV made an appeal for media and press freedom and the search for truth. “We must say no to the war of words and images. We must reject the …

Tunisia’s press freedom in dramatic decline

Detained journalists On 11 May 2024, journalists Mourad Zeghidi and Borhen Bsaies and lawyer and commentator Sonia Dahmani were arrested, resulting in the suspension of the programme “L’Émission impossible” on Radio IFM. They are still stuck in detention, …

Europe must become the champion of global media freedom

n the eve of UN World Press Freedom Day, Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) released its annual World Press Freedom Index. The report, for the first time in its history, classified the global state of media freedom as a “difficult situation.” The main threat …

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace and press freedom in his first news briefing

Pope Leo XIV made an impassioned plea for peace and expressed solidarity with imprisoned journalists in his first news briefing since becoming pontiff on Monday, calling for "the precious gift of free speech and of the press" to be protected. Leo …

RSF cites key reasons for decline in Bhutan’s press freedom ranking

Bhutan’s press freedom ranking, as assessed by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), fell this year too, putting Bhutan on the 152nd position, amongst the 180 countries assessed. The significant drop in press freedom has led to calls for a comprehensive review …

The impact of AI on press freedom and the media

‘We are one of the most open Gov’ts’, declares Morris Dixon amid press freedom concerns

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr Dana Morris Dixon, has pushed back against suggestions of a growing mistrust between the Government and the local media. She highlighted the weekly post-Cabinet press briefing as an indication of the …

College editors guild launches electoral agenda, pushes for Campus Press Freedom Bill

The CEGP calls on candidates to put measures in place to defend and strengthen the integrity of the campus press MANILA, Philippines – With the 2025 midterm elections approaching, the College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) launched its 2025 campus …

When does social media freedom turn into criminal acts?

Hypocrisy Behind Caroline James and amaBhungane’s Paternalistic International Press Freedom Day Posturing

By Edmond Phiri On International Press Freedom Day, Caroline James published an article about how investigative journalism platform amaBhungane joined Independent Media to challenge a Durban High Court judgment. However, rather than focusing solely on …

UK Front Pages 11/05: Major Developments in UK Immigration, Trade, and Social Media Freedom

The Sunday Times, The Sunday Telegraph, The Daily Mail, The Financial Times Weekend, and the London Digital Daily bring a mix of significant stories from various sectors. The Sunday Times reports on Graham King, the “migrant hotel king,” who has amassed a …

EDITORIAL: Press Freedom Day Passes Quietly – What Does That Say?

World Press Freedom Day (May 3) has come and gone. For many media organisations worldwide, this day serves as “a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom,” according to the UN. It is also a time for media …

Press freedom and informed citizens play vital role to safeguard democracy: Minister Dr Rana

LALITPUR: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has identified a free press and informed citizens as guardians of democracy, calling for safeguarding press freedom. Addressing the Lomanthang International Media Summit organised today in Lalitpur …

Press freedom and informed citizens are vital to safeguarding democracy: Arzu Rana

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba speaking at a program in Lalitpur. LALITPUR: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Arzu Rana has emphasized the crucial role of a free press and informed citizens in protecting and strengthening democracy, urging …

When Media Defenders Behind the World Press Freedom Index Also Deliver Misinformation, You Need to Laugh

It has been a tough few weeks as far as the media are concerned. The White House Correspondents Association Dinner became the expected embarrassment, and this week the Pulitzer Prizes were doled out, honoring not reporting greatness but examples of …

Press Club of India slams media bans as assault on press freedom

NEW DELHI: The Press Club of India (PCI) has strongly condemned the ongoing crackdown on journalists and independent media outlets across India, calling the recent bans a direct assault on press freedom. The PCI issued a statement denouncing the blocking …

South Sudan Surpasses Uganda in Press Freedom Ranking

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Reporters Without Borders’ rating reveals a noteworthy development in East Africa’s media landscape. South Sudan, for the first time, outranked Uganda in the annual World Press Freedom Index. The report, released to mark World Press …

True Gold Republic Named Money.com’s Best Gold IRA Firm for 2025

True Gold Republic, a leading precious metals investment firm, is thrilled to announce its designation as Money.com’s Top Recommended Gold IRA Firm for 2025. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- True Gold Republic, a …

Cordisco & Saile Attorneys Honored with Membership in The National Traumatic Brain Injury Association

Cordisco & Saile attorneys Michael Saile, Jr. and John Cordisco recognized for their dedication to brain injury advocacy, education, and support. BUCKS COUNTY, PA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cordisco & Saile …

American Food Producers Welcome Trade Deals, Call for Targeted Tariffs to Increase Food Security

Vital industries risk collapse, undermining rural economies and American agricultural independence WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the heels of a historic trade win, a coalition representing four American …

Adaptive Training Foundation Welcomes Class 33, Proudly Sponsored by Global Medical Response

$100,000 Sponsorship Brings ATF’s Transformative Redefine and ReDeploy Programs to 13 Adaptive Athletes CARROLLTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF), proudly announces the launch of Class …

New Book Trilogy Exposes the Dark Nexus of Crime, Power, and State Corruption in Latin America

These works shed light on a shifting geopolitical reality and serve as essential reading for policymakers and anyone concerned with global security MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful new trilogy by veteran …

Libertarian Party of North Carolina State Convention May 16 - 18 in Clemmons, NC

Dr. Mary Ruwart and Ms Christine Villaverde headline discussions on liberty, public health, and threats to the American Bill of Rights CLEMMONS, NC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Libertarian Party of North Carolina (LPNC) …

MacDonald-Bedford Announces Strategic Reset, New President, and Corporate Headquarters Relocation to Raleigh, NC

Raleigh welcomes MacDonald-Bedford! SDVOSB names new President & relocates HQ, ready for growth & innovation in AEC consulting. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MacDonald-Bedford LLC (M-B), a Service- …

FLEOA to Participate in Police Week 2025 Events and Advocacy Efforts on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), the nation’s largest nonpartisan, nonprofit professional association representing federal law enforcement officers, is …

Bolivian government, ALLATRA and Creative Society seminar on civil defense and national security in natural disasters

LA PAZ, BOLIVIA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALLATRA International Public Movement and the Creative Society project, in collaboration with Bolivia’s Vice Ministry of Civil Defense, successfully concluded a four-day seminar titled “Civil …

Films, legislative advocacy and more: Period Poverty Awareness Week (May 12 - 18, 2025) raises issue, inspires action

A national, virtual screening of That’s On Period will be held Tuesday, May 13 at 3 p.m. EDT. NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Alliance for Period Supplies will sponsor a film screening and help activists …

Emerald Intel Joins NCIA’s 13th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days to Champion Industry Reform

Leading Cannabis Industry Data Provider Heads to Capitol Hill to Support Federal Cannabis Policy Reform and Industry Collaboration BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emerald Intel proudly announces its participation …

Lux Forum Named Gold Sponsor of 'Lead Where You Stand' Conference at Westmont College

Celeste White, President of Lux Forum, proudly announces the organization’s Gold Sponsorship of the Lead Where You Stand leadership conference, in Santa Barbara ST. HELENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celeste White, …

Harvey Law Group Unveils Insights from the Global Ancestry Index

Ireland Leads the Way in Citizenship by Ancestry Programs MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harvey Law Group (HLG) is excited to share the results from its recently launched Global Ancestry Index, a groundbreaking …

Harvey Law Group Launches the Global Ancestry Index: A Groundbreaking Resource for Ancestral Citizenship

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harvey Law Group (HLG), a leading multinational law firm with over 32 years of expertise in immigration and business law, is proud to announce the launch of the Global Ancestry Index. …

Scalise: Reconciliation Will Help Struggling Families

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss bringing permanency to the tax code and passing President Trump’s agenda through the reconciliation package. Leader Scalise outlined how unleashing energy production, …

On International Nurses Day, a new State of the World’s Nursing Report charts a path toward Universal Health Coverage

International Council of Nurses issues rallying cry to governments for urgent nursing support, following launch of the WHO State of the World’s Nursing report. GENEVA, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world’s nurses …

Traffic Advisory for May 9, 2025

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of May 12, 2025

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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of May 12, 2025

Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture   On Tuesday, May 13, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee markup of a Committee Print, providing for reconciliation pursuant to H. Con. Res. 14, the …

Madison Education Group Announces Free Certificate Series

Study Free at Madison Education Group's New Free Certificate Series MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this week, Madison Education Group (MEG) announced the launch of a new Success in Business Series of …