Journalism

Court halts Pentagon rule requiring escorts for journalists

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have continuously tried to limit journalists’ access to his department’s buildings and staff.

Turkey editor, NGO staff held on ‘terror’ charge ahead of NATO summit

Demonstrators chant slogans during a protest against preparations and park closures for the upcoming NATO Summit in early July in Ankara, on June 25.

Al Jazeera rejects Israeli accusations against journalist killed in Gaza

Mourners attend the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Wishah, who was killed in an Israeli strike on June 17, 2026.

ST bags Asian publishing award for story on South-east Asia navigating US-China rivalry

Three ST projects received the awards at the Society of Publishers in Asia Awards 2026.

BBC eyes compulsory redundancies in cost-cutting drive

The BBC has been plagued by a series of controversies and scandals in recent years that have rocked public confidence in it.

Social networks, online video outweigh traditional media in 2026

News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for information, a respected report said.

A Panini sticker album sparks a World Cup journey to Mexico

The Straits Times sports journalist Deepanraj Ganesan with his World Cup Panini sticker book collection.

Taliban leader who took US journalist hostage sentenced to 42 years’ jail

Former Taliban commander Haji Najibullah was described by a judge as having carried out the hostage taking with "casual brutality" and "psychological torture".

Tunisian court sentences prominent journalist Boukrim in absentia to four years

Iraq World Cup striker Aymen Hussein questioned for hours at US airport before entry, source says

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Final - Iraq v Bolivia - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - March 31, 2026 Iraq's Aymen Hussein celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Raquel Cunha/File Photo

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