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India's Bombay High Court has convicted Tarun Tejpal, 63, former editor of investigative magazine Tehelka, of raping a junior journalist in a Goa hotel lift in 2013. The verdict reversed his acquittal in a case that sparked national attention.
ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn has underscored the critical importance of media in strengthening public engagement with the bloc and cultivating a cohesive regional identity as ASEAN advances towards its Community Vision 2045 goals.
eBay has agreed to a nearly US$50 million settlement with David and Ina Steiner, who were targeted by former company employees in a harassment campaign designed to silence their critical coverage of the e-commerce platform.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has underscored the critical importance of ethical and independent media in sustaining democratic institutions and combating the spread of false information in Malaysia.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called for the media to balance press freedom with ethical responsibility as artificial intelligence and digital technology transform journalism, emphasising that ethics must guide technological use.
Israeli authorities arrested four suspects Saturday for allegedly damaging a vehicle carrying CNN journalists in the occupied West Bank, an incident the US broadcaster characterized as an attack by Israeli settlers.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has introduced a complaints mechanism requiring grievances against journalists be submitted to the Malaysian Media Council before any official investigation or action proceeds.