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Modi avoids Norway media: How that led to storm over India’s press freedom
India is currently ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index.
From: NewsFeed
Norway journalist calls out Modi over avoiding media questions
A Norwegian reporter asked Narendra Modi why he wouldn’t speak to the media after a press conference in Oslo on Monday.
Published On 19 May 2026
Israel’s Netanyahu says suing New York Times over Palestinian rape article
Israel launches ‘defamation’ suit after Nicholas Kristof article detailing alleged sexual violence by Israeli forces.
From: NewsFeed
Cannes juror denounces Hollywood boycott of actors for Gaza war views
2026 Cannes Film Festival juror Paul Laverty denounced Hollywood for boycotting actors who’ve opposed the Gaza war.
Published On 12 May 2026
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Picking up the torch from Shireen Abu Akleh
Shireen’s killing was meant to scare Palestinians into silence. Instead, it has inspired many to speak up.
Gaza filmmakers slam BBC after shelved documentary wins Bafta
‘We refuse to be silenced and censored,’ journalist and presenter Ramita Navai says while accepting the award.
Niger suspends nine French media bodies: Watchdog slams ‘abusive’ decision
Niger’s military government has banned dozens of local and foreign reporters since seizing power in 2023.
FBI’s lack of progress on Israeli killing of journalist ‘troubling’: CPJ
The CPJ says the ‘lack of concrete progress’ in the FBI investigation represents a failure by the US government.
CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
No cause of death disclosed for the US media mogul who revolutionised news broadcasting.
Burkina Faso authorities accused of secretly detaining prominent journalist
RSF says investigation found Atiana Serge Oulon held at Ouagadougou villa, contradicting authorities’ account.
