IFJ Releases South Asia Media Bulletin for September 2025

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The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has published its monthly media bulletin for South Asia, highlighting key developments in press freedom, journalist safety, and media industry trends across the region. The September 2025 edition covers incidents of censorship, attacks on journalists, and ongoing efforts to protect media workers in countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. This bulletin serves as a vital resource for understanding the challenges faced by the media in South Asia amid political and social upheavals.

AJA Newsbites for September 14

The Asia Journalists Association released its Newsbites roundup on September 14, 2025, featuring major news from across Asia. Curated by AJA members, it covered a range of developments in the region. The update provides a snapshot of current events.

Paramount names Bari Weiss CBS News editor-in-chief

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Paramount Global has acquired The Free Press and appointed its co-founder Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief of CBS News. The move aims to bring balanced journalism to a wider audience amid efforts to modernize the network. Weiss, a former New York Times opinion writer, will retain leadership of her independent publication.

Franz Josef Wagner has died

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Franz Josef Wagner, the well-known columnist for Bild newspaper, has passed away. He viewed himself as a failed writer who nonetheless brought poetry to tabloid journalism. This obituary honors his independent spirit.

Review of Erika Bjerström's book on climate and populism

In her new book 'Democracy Dies in the Heat,' SVT journalist Erika Bjerström reveals how right-wing populism uses climate denial as election bait. She also details the personal attacks directed at her online. Reviewer Sara Martinsson describes the book as an urgent alarm report.