Chinese Mainland: Foreign Interference in HK Courts Is Doomed to Fail
Chinese mainland spokesperson in Hong Kong says foreign interference in Jimmy Lai verdict is doomed to fail, accusing critics of smearing and double standards.
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China Condemns Critics of Hong Kong Judiciary After Jimmy Lai Verdict
China slammed foreign criticism of Hong Kong’s judiciary after Jimmy Lai’s verdict, calling concerns over judicial and press freedoms a “blatant slander and smear.”
Jimmy Lai Guilty Under Hong Kong National Security Law
Jimmy Lai was found guilty this Monday under the Hong Kong region’s national security law on charges of colluding with external forces and publishing seditious materials.
Gaza Access Denied: Press Blocked at Erez Crossing Two Years On
Two years after conflict erupted, international press still blocked from entering Gaza via the Erez crossing, despite a first-phase ceasefire in place.
Israel Renews Closure of Al Jazeera Office in Ramallah
Israeli authorities have extended the closure of Al Jazeera’s Ramallah bureau for another 60 days, sparking debate over press freedom in the West Bank.
Five Journalists Among 20 Killed in Gaza Hospital Strikes
At least 20 people, including five journalists, were killed in strikes on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital. Global leaders condemn the attack and call for accountability.
UN Chief Condemns Airstrike Killing Six Gaza Journalists
UN chief Antonio Guterres condemned the killing of six Palestinian journalists in a Gaza airstrike and urged an independent investigation as press freedom comes under fire.
IRIB Denounces Air Strike on Tehran HQ, Lawsuit Planned
IRIB President Payman Jebelli condemned an Israeli air strike on its Tehran headquarters and plans a lawsuit over press freedom violations.
Judge Denies AP’s Request to Reaccess White House
A US judge has rejected the Associated Press’s request to restore full access to White House journalists, maintaining the restrictions set by the Trump administration. 📰🏛️