media
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under national security law
World
December 11, 2020
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under national security law
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 73, has been charged under the city’s national…
Iran’s Supreme Court upholds journalist’s death sentence
Middle East
December 8, 2020
Iran’s Supreme Court upholds journalist’s death sentence
Iran’s Supreme Court upheld the death penalty of a once-exiled journalist over his online work that helped inspire nationwide economic…
Egypt’s Prime Minister says that new media raises challenges to government
Egypt
November 22, 2020
Egypt’s Prime Minister says that new media raises challenges to government
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Saturday stressed that the future of media poses a challenge for governments and media professionals.…
Founder of UAE state-run WAM news agency dies at 78
Middle East
October 20, 2020
Founder of UAE state-run WAM news agency dies at 78
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ibrahim al-Abed, the founder of the United Arab Emirates’ state-run WAM news agency and…
China tells Indian media not to call Taiwan a country, Taiwan says “get lost”
World
October 8, 2020
China tells Indian media not to call Taiwan a country, Taiwan says “get lost”
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – China was accused by Taiwan of trying to impose censorship in India after its embassy in…
Media is the true tool of enlightenment: Sisi
Egypt
September 27, 2020
Media is the true tool of enlightenment: Sisi
During a Sunday speech made at the inauguration of several petroleum projects in Mostorod, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said he…
Turkey probes death of American journalist Andre Vltchek
Middle East
September 22, 2020
Turkey probes death of American journalist Andre Vltchek
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities are investigating the death of an American author and journalist who died while traveling…
Welcome to the world of public diplomacy
Opinion
September 17, 2020
Welcome to the world of public diplomacy
“Why did the West win the Cold War? Not by use of arms. Weapons did not breach the Iron Curtain.…
Egypt’s international broadcasting: The Untapped Weapon
Opinion
July 11, 2020
Egypt’s international broadcasting: The Untapped Weapon
Egypt has always been known for its diverse soft power resources. Throughout history, Egyptian civilization, culture, heritage, values, media and…
Harry, Meghan lawyers issue warning over photos of duchess
World
January 22, 2020
Harry, Meghan lawyers issue warning over photos of duchess
Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have issued a legal warning over photographs of the duchess out walking her…