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'Alarming deterioration' of US press freedom under Trump, says RSF
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» PARIS - Media rights group RSF warned Friday about "an alarming deterioration in press freedom" in the United States under President Donald Trump as well as "unprecedented" difficulties for independent journalists around the world.
Trump escalates immigration crackdown to mark 100 days
AFP, Published on 28/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - The White House announced Monday a crackdown on "sanctuary cities" that defy Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies, as the president closes in on his first 100 days in office.
Russia says deadly Sumy strike hit army meeting
AFP, Published on 14/04/2025
» SUMY (UKRAINE) - Russia said Monday that its missiles hit a meeting of Ukrainian army commanders in Sumy, accusing Ukraine of using civilians as a "human shield" after Kyiv said the attack Sunday killed at least 34 people in one of the deadliest strikes of the entire war.
Hundreds of thousands join Istanbul protest rally
AFP, Published on 29/03/2025
» ISTANBUL — Waving flags and chanting slogans, hundreds of thousands of anti-government demonstrators rallied in Istanbul Saturday calling for democracy to be defended after the arrest of mayor Ekrem Imamoglu which sparked Turkey's worst street unrest in over a decade.
Turkish court jails 7 journalists after protests
AFP, Published on 25/03/2025
» ISTANBUL - A Turkish court on Tuesday remanded in custody seven journalists for covering the mass protests that erupted following the arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival, in a crackdown that has led to the arrests of more than 1,400 people.
Deadly Israeli strikes mar fragile Gaza truce
AFP, Published on 16/03/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Gaza's civil defence agency said nine people including journalists were killed in Israeli strikes on Saturday, attacks which could further endanger the fragile truce in the Palestinian territory.
‘New strategies’ needed for Thai media
Published on 04/03/2025
» The Thai media is being urged to develop new strategies to keep up with the rapidly evolving and overcrowded media landscape that is threatening its survival.
‘Don’t shelter scammers,’ hotels warned
Online Reporters, Published on 22/02/2025
» Thai authorities cracking down on transnational criminals linked to scam call centres and human trafficking are warning businesses that assist or enable these activities will face severe penalties, including fines exceeding 5 million baht.
Trump unveils plans for 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports
Published on 10/02/2025
» US President Donald Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum into the United States, broadening his trade salvo and threatening ties with some of the country’s top trading partners.
Thaksin urges Myanmar communities to boot out scam centres
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/02/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has urged communities in Myanmar to support efforts to crack down on call-centre scammers along the border, saying Thailand will resume the supply of power and internet to the neighbouring country once criminal networks are rooted out of the areas concerned.