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A prominent Philippine vlogger known for political commentary was shot dead in Caloocan City on Friday morning, with her partner also sustaining injuries in the attack. Authorities have launched a special task force investigation.
eBay has agreed to pay nearly US$50 million to settle a lawsuit brought by journalists David and Ina Steiner, who were subjected to a coordinated harassment campaign by former company employees seeking to silence their critical coverage of the e-commerce platform.
EBay and three former top executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to settle a harassment lawsuit filed by David and Ina Steiner, publishers of a critical newsletter about the e-commerce giant.
Six Indonesian press unions have demanded President Prabowo Subianto apologise for calling journalists 'londo ireng' (black Dutchmen) during a speech, characterising the term as denigrating and carrying colonial-era connotations of disloyalty.
Hong Kong's top security official has told booksellers they must ensure titles do not endanger national security, after police arrested five people linked to independent bookstores this week.
A Philippine vlogger known for political commentary was fatally shot in Caloocan City on Friday. Her partner was wounded. Authorities have launched a special investigation into the motorcycle-riding assailants.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysian media practitioners to embrace technological advancement while safeguarding journalistic values, ethics, and national identity in an age of digital disruption.
Vietnam has arrested three senior executives at a major publishing house and the author of a biography on Ho Chi Minh, extending a broader clampdown on narratives about the communist founder deemed to distort party history.
Israeli authorities arrested four suspects on Saturday for allegedly attacking a CNN news crew vehicle in the occupied West Bank, an incident that highlights ongoing tensions between Israeli settlers and foreign media coverage in the region.
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat advanced two competition amendment bills and tabled rice industry regulations during its third sitting week, while MPs debated press freedom, MSME financing, and 1MDB's RM51.4 billion liabilities.
South Korea has enacted tough penalties for online misinformation, imposing fines up to 1 billion won for repeat offenders. However, press freedom advocates and opposition lawmakers worry the vague law could stifle legitimate criticism and journalism.
Vietnam has arrested Nguyen Thanh Nam, founder of FPT telecom, and influencer Tran Viet Anh over a disputed biography of Ho Chi Minh. Both face charges of distorting revolutionary history and insulting state leaders.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called for the Malaysian Media Council to be strengthened as a self-regulatory mechanism, with government support during its early stages and encouragement for social media platforms to join the initiative.