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Inside Russia’s Intense Battle to Silence the Press

Russia's assault on press freedom is intensifying, with the Committee to Protect Journalists exposing a sharp rise in arrests, censorship, and harassment aimed at silencing reporters. Media voices face growing danger as the government clamps down harder than ever

China Critic Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Behind Bars

Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai has been slammed with a staggering 20-year prison sentence, marking a severe crackdown on dissent by Beijing. This shocking verdict has ignited widespread international outrage and deepened concerns about the future of press freedom