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Global Journalist Fatalities 2025: Israel Accounts for Nearly Half of Media Deaths According to RSF Report
Dec 09, 2025 03:32 pm CST
According to Reporters Without Borders' annual report, Israel was responsible for 43% of journalist deaths worldwide in 2025, with 29 Palestinian reporters killed in Gaza. The global journalist fatality count reached 67, with Mexico, Ukraine, and Sudan also ranking among the most dangerous countries for media professionals. The report additionally documented 503 journalists currently imprisoned across 47 countries, with China, Russia, and Myanmar identified as the most repressive nations for press freedom.
Why Xi Jinping's Laughing Photos From White House Meeting Won't Appear in Chinese Media
Nov 07, 2025 01:13 am CST
Chinese authorities maintain strict control over President Xi Jinping's public image, ensuring rare photos of him laughing and smiling during international meetings like his recent encounter with Donald Trump are censored from domestic social media platforms. This deliberate image management reflects China's broader information control strategies, with state media portraying Xi exclusively as a serious leader while suppressing any content that doesn't align with official narratives.