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World press freedom declines as authoritarianism rises

Deutsche Welle 30 Apr 2026
With three in four countries "problematic" or worse, the 2026 World Press Freedom Index offers a bleak picture for global media. The conditions for press freedom are rated "satisfactory" in only a few dozen countries ... .
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World press freedom hits new low as authoritarianism rises

Deutsche Welle 30 Apr 2026
With three in four countries "problematic" or worse, the 2026 World Press Freedom Index offers a bleak picture for global media. The conditions for press freedom are rated "satisfactory" in only a few dozen countries ... .
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PH improves to 114th in 2026 World Press Freedom Index

The Philadelphia Inquirer 30 Apr 2026
MANILA, PhilippinesThe Philippines now ranks at 114th in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, slightly higher than the previous year’s 116.
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Oman advances 7 positions in World Press Freedom Index

Oman Observer 30 Apr 2026
PARIS. The Sultanate of Oman advanced seven positions globally in the World Press Freedom Index issued on Thursday by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), ranking 127th globally in 202 ....
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Gambia makes progress in World Press Freedom Index

The Point 30 Apr 2026
Gambia is now the 8th African country in Africa in terms of press freedom ... ....
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India ranked 157th in RSF’s 2026 World Press Freedom Index

Madhyamam 30 Apr 2026
India has been ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on April 30, falling six places from its 151st rank in 2025.
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Cyprus drops to 80th in world press freedom index

Philenews 30 Apr 2026
Cyprus has fallen three more places in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, ranking 80th out of 180 countries, as concerns grow over legal and administrative attempts to constrain journalism in the country, CIReN reported.
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Taiwan falls four places in RSF’s world press freedom ranking

Taipei Times 30 Apr 2026
Taiwan dropped four places to 28th in this year’s World Press Freedom Index compared with the previous year, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said yesterday, warning that global press freedom conditions were at a record low.
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Commission reaffirms its unwavering support for media freedom ahead of World Press Freedom Day (European Commission - Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

Public Technologies 30 Apr 2026
Free press is the backbone of democracy and journalists must be able to do their work without fear or interference ... As we mark World Press Freedom Day, we stand in solidarity with all those who strive to uncover the truth and hold power to account.
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An ABU Perspective: World Press Freedom Day. Trust Is the New Battleground (ABU - Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union)

Public Technologies 29 Apr 2026
As the global community marks World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, the media industry finds itself at a critical inflection point ... In a world where information is abundant but trust is scarce, the role of trusted media has never been more critical.
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Iran’s FM Calls Islamabad Visit ‘Successful’ After Arriving in Russia

Kashmir Observer 28 Apr 2026
Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News. Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif with Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran in Islamabad ... “We held good consultations with our friends in Pakistan ... .
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Putin Praises Iran’s ‘Heroic Fight’ for Sovereignty

Kashmir Observer 28 Apr 2026
AP photo ... Araqchi said that the world witnessed Iran’s strength in countering the US during the recent war and that the Islamic Republic is a “stable and powerful establishment” ... The trip was successful ... .
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