Indonesia’s Counter-Disinformation Bill Is Still in Discourse, Palace Says

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s government has confirmed that the Draft Law on Countering Disinformation and Foreign Propaganda is still in the discussion stage and has not yet been formally drafted. State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi emphasized that the plan remains a discourse rather than concrete legislation. “The drafting hasn’t started yet. It’s still a discourse,” Prasetyo, … Read more

Navigating the Information Void: Beijing-Backed Media Embrace US Cuts in Asia Amid Concerns of a ‘Black Hole

Global Press Freedom Crisis: Can US Funding Cuts Reshape the World’s Data Landscape? Table of Contents Global Press Freedom Crisis: Can US Funding Cuts Reshape the World’s Data Landscape? Understanding the Impact of Funding Cuts The Strategic Ramifications of this Move The Vulnerability of Journalists and the Role of independent Broadcasting Countering the Rising Tide … Read more

Israeli Hostages Thank Hamas in Released Video

Hamas Releases Video of Hostages Thanking Their Captors; Families Reunite After 455 Days In a move that has sparked controversy, Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, released a video showing four Israeli hostages expressing gratitude towards their captors. The video, which surfaced on Saturday, shows the women thanking Hamas members in Arabic. The hostages, Daniella … Read more