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Why is India vetting books in Kashmir in search of ‘anti-national’ content?
Authorities in disputed region are auditing school, college and public libraries to look for ‘objectionable’ material.
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‘Disgraceful’: Egypt jails activist Douma after article on its prisons
Rights group PEN America says Douma’s ‘case embodies part of an escalating crackdown on writers in Egypt’.
Iran expands tiered internet access amid continued online blackout
Iranians have had limited internet access during the war, with the government now looking at tiered services.
From: NewsFeed
Gaza documentary dropped by the BBC wins BAFTA
A documentary exposing Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s health system and personnel won Best Current Affairs at the BAFTAs.
Published On 11 May 2026
Niger suspends nine French media bodies: Watchdog slams ‘abusive’ decision
Niger’s military government has banned dozens of local and foreign reporters since seizing power in 2023.
From: NewsFeed
Trump says US to begin ‘guiding’ ships in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to ‘guide’ stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 4 May 2026
From: NewsFeed
Police arrest demonstrators at pro-Palestine rally in Berlin
Video footage shared on social media shows two women being arrested at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Berlin.
Published On 25 Apr 2026
Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groups
Amnesty International calls the latest Traore government crackdown a ‘flagrant attack’ on basic rights.
From: NewsFeed
European Parliament’s Rima Hassan: I’m a target of ‘political harassment’
European Parliament member Rima Hassan says she’s facing “genuine judicial and political harassment”.
Published On 4 Apr 2026
‘My phone is a brick’: Russians scramble for information as data blocked
As Ukrainian drones rain down, authorities have implemented blackouts citing ‘security concerns’.
Missiles overhead, silence below: Israel’s home front holds firm
Censorship and unity in the face of the Iranian threat combine to stifle dissent as Israel’s war with Iran drags on.
