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Press Freedom Concerns Raised by Pope, NGOs, and Regional Reports

On World Press Freedom Day, the Pope lamented violations against journalists, while various reports and organizations, including Reporters Without Borders and regional governments, highlighted ongoing challenges and debates surrounding press freedom in places like Hong Kong, Greece, and Nigeria.

4 May, 02:39 — 4 May, 06:32
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bloombergHigh3h ago

Hong Kong Property Shares Rally as Morgan Stanley Feeds Optimism - Bloomberg.com

Hong Kong Property Shares Rally as Morgan Stanley Feeds Optimism  Bloomberg.com

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SCMPMostly Factual37m ago

Hong Kong extends tax waiver for residents displaced by deadly Tai Po fire

Residents displaced by the deadly Tai Po fire will have their taxes waived for an additional year, the Hong Kong government has announced. In a statement on Monday, the government said homeowners and residents of Wang Fuk Court would be exempted from the final tax payable for the 2025-26 assessment year to “ease the financial burden on people affected by the fire”. The move follows a similar announcement in December, when authorities waived the final tax for 2024-25 and the provisional tax fo...

By Leopold Chen

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straits-timesMostly Factual3h ago

ITE Hong Kong 2026: Plenty of Bright Spots - The Straits Times

ITE Hong Kong 2026: Plenty of Bright Spots  The Straits Times

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RapplerMostly Factual1h ago

Tech regulation, newsroom collaboration keys to journalism’s ‘existential crisis’

For World Press Freedom Day, we discuss how newsrooms can adapt in the age of AI in an episode of the Good As News podcast

By Gelo Gonzales

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hk-free-pressMostly Factual3h ago

Hong Kong gov’t and Reporters Without Borders trade barbs over press freedom ranking

The Hong Kong government and legislature have condemned Reporters Without Borders (RSF) after the city was ranked low in the NGO’s annual press freedom index. They also hit out after German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) awarded jailed media tycoon and Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai a press freedom prize. In RSF’s 2026 global press […]

By Tom Grundy

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star-malaysiaMixed53m ago

HK superstar Aaron Kwok to hold one-night concert in KL on Sept 12 - The Star

HK superstar Aaron Kwok to hold one-night concert in KL on Sept 12  The Star

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taiwan-newsMostly Factual3h ago

French May Arts Festival 2026 presents: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Meet Mona Lisa & Portraying the Renaissance officially launched in Hong Kong - Taiwan News

French May Arts Festival 2026 presents: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Meet Mona Lisa & Portraying the Renaissance officially launched in Hong Kong  Taiwan News

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ukrinformMixed4h ago

Budanov expresses gratitude to journalists and media organizations

On World Press Freedom Day, Kyrylo Budanov thanks media outlets that work honestly and adhere to professional standards.

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punch-ngMostly Factual56m ago

Kano reaffirms commitment to press freedom, urges responsible journalism

Kano State Government reaffirms its commitment to press freedom, urging responsible journalism and promising an enabling environment for media practice. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-reaffirms-commitment-to-press-freedom-urges-responsible-journalism/

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myjoyonlineMixed2h ago

Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters

Pope Leo on Sunday marked World Press Freedom Day by condemning persistent violations of media freedom ​around the world and paying tribute to journalists killed ‌while reporting from conflict zones.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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First report: nikkei-asia · 3 May, 21:00Full coverage: 14 · 10hWindow: 10h
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nikkei-asia3 May, 21:00First to report

Hong Kong's new listing pipeline undeterred by Iran war volatility - Nikkei Asia

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iefimerida4 May, 00:25

Ένοπλες συρράξεις: Διεθνείς Οργανισμοί καταγγέλλουν αποτυχία στην προστασία της Υγείας

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ukrinform4 May, 02:39

Budanov expresses gratitude to journalists and media organizations

straits-times4 May, 03:15

ITE Hong Kong 2026: Plenty of Bright Spots - The Straits Times

aktualne-cz4 May, 03:30

Nikde jsem nezažil nic horšího než v Súdánu, říká nový šéf Lékařů bez hranic

hk-free-press4 May, 03:42

Hong Kong gov’t and Reporters Without Borders trade barbs over press freedom ranking

bloomberg4 May, 03:48

Hong Kong Property Shares Rally as Morgan Stanley Feeds Optimism - Bloomberg.com

taiwan-news4 May, 04:04

French May Arts Festival 2026 presents: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Meet Mona Lisa & Portraying the Renaissance officially launched in Hong Kong - Taiwan News

myjoyonline4 May, 04:30

Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters

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Rappler4 May, 05:37

Tech regulation, newsroom collaboration keys to journalism’s ‘existential crisis’

punch-ng4 May, 06:13

Kano reaffirms commitment to press freedom, urges responsible journalism

star-malaysia4 May, 06:17

HK superstar Aaron Kwok to hold one-night concert in KL on Sept 12 - The Star

SCMP4 May, 06:32

Hong Kong extends tax waiver for residents displaced by deadly Tai Po fire

avgi4 May, 06:36Latest update

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