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Voices from the Arab press: Will Tehran celebrate while Netanyahu waits in the wings?

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

DEJA VU: Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks  in Tehran, 2015.
A 2011 display by Reporters Without Borders showing reporters have been held hostage for over 500 days

Journalists forced into exile rise sharply worldwide, Afghanistan accounts for almost half

Choosing the right press release service depends on your goals, budget, and audience.

Best 15 press release distribution services 2026 (Pros, Cons, Pricing)

The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, pictured September 16, 2025; illustrative.

The New York Times must answer serious questions about Kristof column - editorial


Chinese police assaulted BBC journalist at protests, UK broadcaster says

China says that the reporter did not identify himself as a journalist.

 People protest against China's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) curbs in front of the Chinese embassy in London, Britain November 27, 2022 in this still image from a social media video.

Iranian official threatens UK over coverage of ongoing protests

The UK-based Iran International news agency reported recently that its journalists had been threatened by the IRGC.

 A police officer stands on duty outside the Iranian embassy in Kensington, central London December 2, 2011.

Despite danger, journalists in Syria are determined to keep reporting to ensure justice

Journalists who have covered Syria – and paid heavy prices for it – share their stories with The Media Line.

 Hiba Barakat covering the Syrian Civil War.

Top AP brass attend reopening of Gaza bureau after building destroyed in 2021

Israeli officials maintain that Hamas was operating out of the tower.

An explosion is seen near al-Jalaa Tower housing AP and Al Jazeera offices during Israeli missile strikes in Gaza City on May 15

Most US journalists love their work, recognize challenges in news - Pew

Overall, the field of US journalism remains something that is highly valued by those who work in it, but it is one facing numerous challenges, something the journalists are very aware of.

A photojournalist in a press vest [Illustrative]

South African press council expels Jewish newspaper for criticizing BDS cartoon

The South African Jewish Report criticized a cartoon that had been posted by the South Africa BDS Coalition on its Facebook page.

 South African demonstrators and BDS activists hold placards during a protest in May 2021 outside the Israel Trade offices in Sandton, SA, following a flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia claims 20 journalists murdered in Ukraine

The claim that Russian journalists are being killed in Ukraine echoes similar narratives pushed by the Kremlin back in April.

Journalists work near damaged buildings hit in a military strike, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Shevchenkivskyi district in Kyiv, Ukraine, March 23, 2022.

New York Times updates style guide to ‘antisemitism,’ losing the hyphen

The spelling of the term has been the subject of debate for years.


How 'the New York Times' descended from news to nuisance - opinion

Beneath its carefully cultivated veneer of objectivity and integrity, the so-called paper of record was clearly biased and agenda-driven.

 SEND IT to the dustbin: The paper’s New York City office.

Inviting Israeli journalists to Ramallah is a 'big sin' - PJS

PLO’s Committee for Interaction with Israeli Society regularly organizes visits by Israelis to Ramallah to meet officials.

 Paramedics and journalists during clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian demonstrators protesting against Israeli settlements, near Tubas in the West Bank July 27, 2021.