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The US Justice Department is investigating whether five major TV networks – ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox News – violated federal antitrust law when they temporarily suspended coverage of President Donald Trump last month. The probe follows the networks' solidarity pause after the White House revoked press badges for reporters from several outlets.
An Iranian Foreign Ministry official has denied media reports alleging negative Iranian views on China's role in regional and international affairs, calling them completely false. The official reaffirmed that Iran-China relations are based on mutual respect and mutually beneficial cooperation, with regular exchanges and close coordination in bilateral and multilateral forums.
More than 180 prominent Jewish figures, mainly in entertainment, have publicly supported actor Mark Ruffalo after he faced accusations of antisemitism for opposing the Paramount-Warner Bros merger, linked to Oracle and the Israeli military. The letter dismissed the accusations as a 'false and dangerous weaponization' of antisemitism. Experts say the incident highlights a broader pattern of silencing criticism of Israel.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to refer NBC journalist Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over her reporting on primary results, which he claims was inaccurate. This is part of his ongoing pressure on media outlets, including lawsuits and regulatory moves, amid concerns over press freedom.
The official leadership message for Solidarity Week will be made public this Sunday, as announced by organizers. It will stress the role of unity in societal progress and encourage collective participation.
A Hamas delegation led by Khaled Meshaal visited IRNA's headquarters in Tehran on December 25 to discuss regional developments and the role of media. Talks with IRNA's chief and staff focused on accurate coverage of Gaza and strengthening media cooperation.
Iran's parliament on Tuesday strongly criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump for misrepresenting remarks made by Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, calling the distortion a hostile act against the Iranian nation. Lawmakers accused Trump of running a systematic misinformation campaign to undermine Iran's stance on regional and international issues, and urged the Foreign Ministry to take the matter to international bodies.
An independent arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah and provide back pay, ruling the newspaper lacked just cause for her dismissal. Attiah was fired in September 2025 over social media posts about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and she hailed the ruling as vindication.
Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS has announced it will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, citing a loss of neutrality due to international conflicts, particularly the Gaza war. The decision follows a series of boycotts over Israel's participation and comes as the event faces declining viewership.
