Ofcom’s response to potentially shutting down RT in UK cleverly appeases both sides in freedom of speech debate When talk turns to pulling the plug on international broadcasters operating in any realm, then things have certainly turned serious. But if the UK broadcast regulator Ofcom is seriously considering shutting down RT, it should be making […]
Etichetă: politicians
Politicians, judges, and TV reporters seen as least ethical – poll
Teachers, nurses, and military officers are among the most trusted A new poll has found Americans have an unfavorable opinion of the ethics and honesty of people who mainly work in the media and politics. Gallup’s Wednesday survey noted that five of the 22 professions examined find themselves at “new lows in public esteem,” showing […]
India’s Supreme Court orders investigation into allegations government used Pegasus spyware to monitor journalists and politicians
The Supreme Court of India has ordered an independent probe into the government’s alleged ‘Orwellian’ use of the Pegasus spyware, made by Israeli firm NSO, to monitor activists, opposition politicians and reporters. Following petitions from reported targets of the spyware, the Supreme Court’s Chief Justice N.V. Ramana ruled on Wednesday that an independent investigation should […]
Sudanese general al-Burhan confirms ousted PM is being kept at his own house for his ‘safety’ after military detained politicians
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Sudan’s top general, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has confirmed he is keeping ousted Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok at his own house, claiming it is for the politician’s “own safety.” The statement from the military leader comes after speculation about the location of Hamdok and other detained politicians, who were […]
Pope Francis calls for ‘compassion’ and not ‘condemnation’ for Biden and for other abortion-supporting Catholic politicians
Pope Francis has sidestepped a question on whether President Joe Biden and other Catholic politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Holy Communion, but he called for priests to show compassion to such leaders. Priests must use the “style of God” in ministering to elected officials, showing their flocks “closeness, compassion and tenderness,” Francis told […]



