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- 1US and China embassies clash over Second Thomas Shoal stand-off▼Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassies
A tense stand-off at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea has prompted a sharp diplomatic exchange between the United States and Chinese embassies. The two sides traded accusations over the incident, underscoring rising friction between Washington and Beijing over freedom of navigation and territorial claims in the contested waterway.
- 2Trump disputes that China is repressive toward journalists●Q: China is one of the most repressive countries for journalists in the world-- TRUMP: Well, I don't know about that. I
When asked whether China is one of the most repressive countries in the world for journalists, Donald Trump pushed back, saying he did not know about that and adding that he thinks the United States is also repressive. The exchange has drawn wide attention, with critics calling the remark an unfair comparison between the two countries' press freedom records.
- 3China and US agree eight points on Iran nuclear issue▼China and US oppose Iran nuclear arms and waterway tolls in eight-point consensus
China and the United States have reached an eight-point consensus opposing Iran's acquisition of nuclear weapons and opposing tolls or restrictions on international waterways. The rare joint position between the two powers was reported by Thai media and is drawing attention for what it signals about coordination on Middle East security and freedom of navigation.
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico are preparing to sue Donald Trump over a ban restricting their access to the White House. The legal challenge marks an escalation in the ongoing dispute between the administration and major news organisations over press access, with the outlets arguing the exclusion is unlawful. The move has drawn widespread attention to questions of press freedom in the United States.
- 5Trump clashes with CNN reporter at UN amid media ban ruling▼Trump reaction to CNN reporter at UN and possible judge ruling impacting White House media ban
President Trump reacted sharply to a CNN reporter during an appearance at the United Nations, in an exchange captured on video and widely shared. The moment comes as a judge weighs a possible ruling on the White House's ban on certain media outlets, a policy already contested by press freedom groups. Together, the two developments have reignited debate over the administration's treatment of journalists.
- 6White House press ban disrupts coverage of Xi Jinping visit●Заборона доступу трьох медіа до Білого дому ускладнила висвітлення візиту Сі Цзіньпіна - CNN Рішення Дональда Трампа заб
Donald Trump's decision to bar three media outlets from working inside the White House disrupted plans to cover Xi Jinping's visit, according to CNN. The move has caused frustration among both American and Chinese journalists, complicating reporting on a high-profile diplomatic event and raising fresh concerns about press access and media freedom in the United States.
- 7Freedom United warns traffickers exploit social media to sell children●# News : Freedom United warns # traffickers are using # socialmedia to groom and sell children while # BigTech hides beh
Anti-trafficking organisation Freedom United warns that traffickers are using social media platforms to groom and sell children, while major technology companies avoid liability under Section 230 of US law, which shields platforms from responsibility for content posted by users. The campaign group argues the legal framework lets BigTech evade accountability for enabling child trafficking, and is pressing for stronger children's rights protections and reform of platform immunity rules.
- 8UN declares September 29 International Day for Universal Access to Information●UN declares Sep 29 as International Day for Universal Access to Information - JURIST - News
The United Nations has declared September 29 as the International Day for Universal Access to Information. The designation gives global recognition to the right of the public to seek and receive information, including from governments and public bodies. Observers see it as a boost for transparency, press freedom and open-government efforts, and it is expected to be marked annually with events promoting access-to-information laws worldwide.