U.N report expresses concern at possible discrimination stemming from algorithmic assessments used to determine the detention of migrants GENEVA – The U.N. Human Rights Office has published a report warning about the potential human rights violations due to the use of digital border technologies. While recognizing the security advantages...
RABAT, Morocco (AA) – A Moroccan media watchdog has said that it filed a complaint against two French newspapers for their “unethical coverage” of a devastating earthquake that hit the kingdom earlier this month. The Moroccan National Press Council (NPC) said it filed a complaint to the Press and Mediation Ethics Council in F...
Opposition claims that many news anchors from different TV channels are biased toward ruling party, leading to exclusion of minorities NEW DELHI, India – India’s opposition coalition challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to boycott 14 anchors from different TV networks. They accuse these...
The Collective to Combat Islamophobia in Europe praised both Sephora and Les Hijabeuses for spotlighting Muslim women in France PARIS, France – A recent advertisement by cosmetics giant Sephora featuring Muslim hijabi female soccer players has sparked a wave of far-right criticism in France. The ad features members of Les Hijabeuses, an ...
Lawsuit alleges media giant allowed its Fox News station to broadcast misleading information about the 2020 election NEW YORK – New York City and Oregon state pension funds have filed a lawsuit against Fox Corporation. The lawsuit alleges the media giant allowed its Fox News station to broadcast misleading information about the 2020 elec...
The way U.S. president could not hold a press interaction after bilateral interactions in India exposed hollowness of commitments adopted at G-20 summit By Muslim Network TV A day after the G-20 summit in New Delhi affirmed its commitment to religious respect, Muslim community in Maharashtra’s Satara district was reportedly attacked. The...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Malaysia has said it is considering regulating the online digital platforms, including Meta and Google, to pay for news content in the Southeast Asian nation. Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said it is considering adopting regulatory frameworks similar to those implemented in Australia and Canada. Aust...
Report looks at alleged crackdown on the Kashmiri press that has seen several journalists arrested NEW DELHI, India – Police in Indian-administered Kashmir say they are considering action against the BBC for publishing a report on the problems faced by journalists in the region. The report, titled “Every Story Could Be Your Last,”...
Speakers underlined importance of mural not only for Abu Akleh, but also for all victims of Israeli occupation BETHLEHEM, Palestine – A mural honoring slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has been unveiled by the municipality in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem. The event on al-Mahd Street was attended by Abu Akleh’s family, colleagues, a...
– Committee to Protect Journalists urges release of Aasif Sultan, imprisoned 5 years ago under anti-terror law SRINAGAR, Jammu and Kashmir (AA) — An international media watchdog on Sunday called on Indian government to release Kashmiri journalist Aasif Sultan, who has been imprisoned for five years. “Sunday marks five years of the ...
