Media

From Tehran to Tel Aviv: How press in Middle East is framing Iran war, ceasefire negotiations?

Coverage across the Middle East reveals sharp divides over Iran’s nuclear program, the Hormuz crisis, President Trump’s diplomacy, and who bears responsibility for the widening confrontation.

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel had launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026 in this screen grab taken from video.
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Memorial Amphitheater during a Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 25, 2026.

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists

 High Court hearing on petitions seeking the dismissal of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, April 15, 2026.

Second Authority chair, council members ask High Court to reject petitions against appointments

A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the Iranian government held by supporters of the Iranian royal family in exile, who marched through central London past the Iranian embassy to the Israeli embassy, in London, Britain, March 8, 2026

Why does the West ignore Iran hanging a child marriage victim? - opinion


WWE changes name of October 7 event after Israeli criticism for 'Invasion' name

WWE issued a public apology stating that they “had no knowledge of what was depicted. As soon as we learned, it was removed immediately. We apologize for this error." 

WrestleMania signage on display the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, US, February 1, 2025; illustrative.

Telling Israel's story: Influencers, educators, and firsthand experience - opinion

The Jewish community is wrestling with a question that cuts to the core of who we are as a people: how do we tell Israel’s story in a world that’s louder, faster, and more divided than ever?

The word influencer is seen on a smartphone screen.

How the media's slander of Netanyahu leads to the slaughter of Diaspora Jews - opinion

The attack on Yom Kippur should surprise no one, but it should terrify us all.

JOHN OLIVER and Kate Norley attend the HBO and Max post-Emmy reception in Hollywood last year. The question that remains is whether figures like Oliver will still champion hatred when those same forces come for them, says the writer.

From rockets to narratives: How Hamas cornered Israel globally

The Gaza War has shown that in the age of social media, the battle for global perception can be just as consequential as the fight on the ground.

An illustrative image of newspapers covering the Israel-Hamas War.

Trump’s war on speech: From journalists to jokers, no one is safe - opinion

Trump is waging a dangerous and paranoid war on free speech, a free press, and free expression, the author writes.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One. The most urgent threat at this moment in US history is Trump’s contempt for the freedoms of speech and press, the writer argues.

My Word: Seeing is not believing in the AI age

May the new year 5786 bring us truly inspirational stories and real good news, and protect us from an AI world that’s sloppy.

Artificial intelligence

Trump's Pentagon says press must agree not to disclose sensitive information

Reporters face potential credential loss under new Pentagon rules requiring approval before publishing sensitive military information, sparking media outcry.

US President Donald Trump delivers a speech during a ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, next to a podium with the emblem of the Department of War.

Media depictions of aging reinforce view of older adults as dependent - study

New research suggests that, through images, popular media too often characterizes older adults as “dependent rather than productive members of society," arguing that these images construct reality.

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

The evolution of sports coverage: From matchday highlights to interactive fan platforms

Outdoor soccer game.

IPTV level up is redefining how global audiences access media

Television will never be the same again.

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