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Adam Johnson on how US corporate media sold Israel’s genocide in Gaza
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Modi avoids Norway media: How that led to storm over India’s press freedom
India is currently ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index.
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Norway journalist calls out Modi over avoiding media questions
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Picking up the torch from Shireen Abu Akleh
Shireen’s killing was meant to scare Palestinians into silence. Instead, it has inspired many to speak up.
