Russia has summoned a US diplomat and threatened legal action against American journalists who reported from the Kursk region, which is partially controlled by Ukrainian forces. Moscow views this as a violation of its border and alleges US involvement in the conflict.
Two Iranian journalists, Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi, have had their jail sentences reduced after appeals courts acquitted them of charges of collaborating with the United States. The women, who were initially sentenced for their coverage of Mahsa Amini’s death in custody, will continue to serve their sentences for other charges, but their lawyers hope they will be freed under an amnesty.
British-American journalist Charles Glass was deported from Pakistan after authorities cancelled his visa. Glass had been trying to secure an interview with former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently incarcerated. Sources suggest the visa cancellation was due to his attempt to meet Khan.
A journalist in Turin was brutally assaulted by suspected neo-fascists, sparking widespread condemnation from Italian politicians, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The attack comes amid growing concerns about violence and intolerance in the country, highlighted by another incident involving the assault of two gay men in Rome.
The Caribbean Media Awards returned in 2024 after a five-year hiatus, celebrating journalists, photographers, and digital creators who showcase the Caribbean’s unique culture and tourism experiences. The awards ceremony recognized the exceptional work of media professionals who contribute to the region’s positive image.
American journalist Evan Gershkovich, accused of spying for the CIA, faced a closed-door trial in Russia. The prosecution alleges he gathered sensitive information about a tank manufacturer, while Gershkovich, his newspaper, and the US government maintain he was merely reporting. The trial is expected to continue for months, raising concerns about the case’s transparency and potential for political motivation.
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) honored the winners of the 2024 Caribbean Media Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions in journalism, photography, and digital content showcasing the region’s vibrant culture and tourism experiences.
Sebastien Farcis, a French journalist with 13 years of experience in India, was forced to leave the country after the Ministry of Home Affairs refused to renew his journalist permit. Farcis claims the denial was without justification and considers it a form of censorship, especially as it came on the eve of the Indian general elections. He is the second French journalist to be forced out in the past four months, highlighting concerns about press freedom in India.
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, is facing espionage charges in Russia. Arrested in March 2023, he is the first journalist to be jailed in Russia for espionage since the Cold War. The trial, set to begin next week, will be held behind closed doors. The US government and the WSJ have vehemently denied the espionage allegations, calling them baseless.
Patricia Evangelista’s memoir, ‘Some People Need Killing,’ is a powerful and intimate account of the thousands of lives lost in former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs. Evangelista, a trauma reporter known for her longform literary reportage, chronicles the stories of victims and survivors, and paints a sweeping history of the political and moral climate that led to the Duterte moment. Through her own experiences as a journalist covering the drug war, Evangelista also explores the cost of standing witness and the importance of storytelling in a post-truth world.
