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GMA strengthens global digital presence, leads Southeast Asia in media engagement
GMA Network climbed to No. 15 in Tubular Labs’ Worldwide Rankings for June 2025, reinforcing its position as a digital leader in Southeast Asia, the media company said Thursday. The ranking marks a rise from No. 18 in May, based on Tubular Labs...

Fake social media accounts being used to spark caste tensions: Adityanath
Taking a firm stance against divisive forces, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday condemned attempts to fuel caste and communal tensions via fake social media identities. Recalling a specific incident, he said, “A few years ago,...

Gus Bilirakis highlights constituent service and legislative actions in recent social media posts
Gus Bilirakis, U.S. Congressman representing Florida’s 12th district since 2007, recently shared a series of posts on his official social media account highlighting legislative efforts and constituent service.On July 16, 2025, Bilirakis wrote,...

Fake social media accounts being used to spark caste tensions, says CM Yogi…
CM Yogi slams divisive forces at National Seminar on Birsa Munda in Varanasi Varanasi, July 18 – During his two-day visit to Varanasi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the National Seminar on Tribal Pride Birsa Munda at Vasant Mahila...

Some Creating Fake Social Media Accounts To Incite Caste Conflict: CM Yogi
(MENAFN- IANS) Varanasi, July 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that certain elements are attempting to create caste-based tensions in society by operating fake social media accounts.Speaking at the inauguration...

National roundtable demands protection of media and digital freedoms
ISLAMABAD - The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), with support from the European Union, convened a national roundtable in Islamabad on Thursday to address the growing restrictions on freedom of expression and the shrinking space for...

Bangladeshi students reject political and media hostility
DENMARK Bangladeshi students have voiced strong concerns over increasingly hostile media coverage by the right-wing press, fuelling fears of growing ‘Muslim immigration’ at Denmark’s universities, and claims by right-wing politicians that they are...

Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid. What it means for LAist
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. The House has approved a Trump administration...
Air India Boeing 171 Crash: AAIB rejects premature global media speculation after WSJ report on pilot error
In a strongly worded appeal, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has condemned “selective and unverified reporting” by sections of the international media, particularly following a report by The Wall Street Journal that...

Social media use linked to declining focus and emotional strain in youth
The use of social media is contributing to declining attention spans, emotional volatility, and compulsive behaviors among young people, reveals a new report by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Singapore-based...

Global Media Alliance, Japan Motors Mark 15th Run, Walk
Officials of Global Media Alliance and Japan Motors Global Media Alliance (GMA), in partnership with Japan Motors, has officially launched the 15th edition of Corporate Run and Walk. The five-kilometer run and walk, which is designed to coincide...

The Mid-Career Cliff: Why Media Can’t Afford To Bleed Talent In Their Prime
In media, we love to call ourselves progressive, but there’s one of the most expensive and damaging blind spots we keep ignoring: the mid-career cliff, writes Marilla Akkermans, founder and managing director of Equality Media + Marketing. Women in...

Air India flight 171 crash: AAIB flags 'irresponsible' global media coverage, urges restraint amid ongoing probe
Amid ongoing investigations into the Air India flight 171 crash, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Thursday cautioned against “selective and unverified reporting” by sections of the international media, calling such coverage...

Global Media Alliance hosts high-level PR Fireside Chat to climax 2025 WPRD Festival
Leading integrated marketing communications agency, Global Media Alliance, is set to hold an exclusive PR Fireside Chat on July 18, 2025, with two leading PR practitioners. The much-anticipated event will serve as the grand finale of the 5th...

Trump Forces Media Giants to Settle Lawsuits for Millions
New York, NY – President Donald Trump has compelled two major media organizations, Paramount Global and Disney, to pay him a total of $16 million to settle lawsuits concerning their coverage of him. The settlements mark a high-profile example of...

Global Media Alliance, Japan Motors mark 15 years of Corporate Run & Walk
Global Media Alliance (GMA), in partnership with Japan Motors, has officially launched the 15th edition of Corporate Run and Walk. The five-kilometre run and walk, which is designed to coincide with the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day on Monday,...

Gouldsboro lobsterman gains social media following by sharing his life on the job
GOULDSBORO, Maine (WABI) - A lobsterman out of Gouldsboro’s Birch Harbor has gained just shy of eight-thousand followers on TikTok as well as a YouTube following for sharing his way of life. Sixth-generation lobsterman Tyler Rice began uploading...

Air India flight 171 crash: AAIB flags 'irresponsible' global media coverage, urges restraint amid ongoing probe
Amid ongoing investigations into the Air India flight 171 crash, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Thursday cautioned against “selective and unverified reporting” by sections of the international media, calling such coverage...

What will cuts to NPR, PBS funding mean for Ideastream Public Media?
The U.S. Senate's approval of President Donald Trump's rescission request stands to impact public radio and TV stations across the country, including Ideastream Public Media. As of this publication, action still needs to be taken by the House of...

Teach children about money to avoid their exploitation, Children’s Society says
LOW levels of financial awareness are a significant reason that children and young people are being used for money-laundering, new research has found. Social media and online games are the main channels through which abusers make contact. A total...