AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPress Freedom Alarm: Reporters Without Borders says global press freedom has hit a record low in 25 years, with more than half of countries now labeled “difficult” or “very serious,” citing tighter security laws and criminalization of journalism. Media Crackdown: Afghanistan’s Taliban shut three local radio stations in Kandahar, accusing them of tax and licensing failures while urging broadcasts to follow “Islamic principles and ethics.” Eritrea Independence Focus: Eritrea’s 35th Independence Day theme, “Our Resilience: Our Guarantee,” filled events from Anseba and Southern Red Sea to Addis Ababa and the African Union in Addis, while India’s S. Jaishankar sent Independence greetings and highlighted ongoing partnership talks. Culture & Sports: Pokémon and Indonesian singer Happy Asmara teamed up for “Kopi Dangdut,” and a new worldwide running study links endurance performance to sex, age, nationality, and distance.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.