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South China Morning Post
3 hours ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Beijing slams foreign news outlets for ‘smearing' Hong Kong national security law
China's foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong has slammed foreign media outlets for 'smearing' the Beijing-imposed national security law with their coverage of the fifth anniversary of its implementation. Advertisement The Commissioner's Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong issued a statement of strong condemnation on Tuesday, slamming BBC News Chinese and the Japanese newspaper the Nikkei for 'distorted reports, comments or editorials'. '[These pieces] were rooted in ideological bias … [and] deliberately smear the national security law and discredit the successful practice of 'one country, two systems' in Hong Kong,' a spokesman said. The office urged the media outlets involved to stop publishing 'erroneous remarks' about Hong Kong. The office did not specify which articles it was referring to. Advertisement On June 30, BBC News Chinese launched a special series that reviewed the law's impact on local society, and included interviews with teachers, students and other members of the public.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Nine denies Lattouf contempt over pro-Israel lobbyists
Pro-Israel lobbyists harassed for complaining about an ABC radio host's views on Palestine want another media company to be prosecuted for revealing their names. Antoinette Lattouf was ousted from her casual position on ABC Radio Sydney's Mornings program in December 2023. She was awarded $70,000 for her unlawful termination in June. Federal Court Justice Darryl Rangiah found the national broadcaster removed her from air following pressure from an orchestrated campaign by pro-Israel lobbyists. Nine of those who complained had their names suppressed in February as the hearing started. The group returned to court on Monday, asking Justice Rangiah to refer Nine-owned newspapers to a registrar for prosecution for alleged contempt of court. Prominent barrister Sue Chrysanthou SC argued at an earlier hearing Nine failed to promptly take down or amend January 2024 articles published in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age containing the names of four individuals who complained. It took the publisher six weeks to remove the names despite repeated letters, she said. A separate article by the Nine-owned Pedestrian TV also identifying some of the complainants was taken down in April. There had been no apology nor a promise to not divulge the names in the future. "All of the respondents are completely unrepentant in relation to the infringement of the order," Ms Chrysanthou said in June. The contempt case has also been brought against journalists Michael Bachelard and Calum Jaspan, editors Bevan Shields and Patrick Elligett and Nine's in-house lawyers Larina Alick and Sam White. Nine's barrister Tom Blackburn SC denied there was any contempt at all when the hearing continued on Monday. His clients could not have breached the court's order suppressing any names or identities because the wording did not specify who the order related to, he argued. 'It's just impossible that there could be a wilful and contumacious contempt in this case in circumstances where we didn't know who the protected people were," he said. The case against the two journalists was "utterly hopeless" as neither had the power to remove or amend the articles, Mr Blackburn said. Similar submissions were made regarding the "incoherent" case brought against the two in-house lawyers. Mr Blackburn argued the case should not be referred to a registrar and that the pro-Israel group should be made to pay his clients' legal costs. Ms Chrysanthou urged Justice Rangiah to refer the matter on, saying the judge only needed to be convinced there was an arguable case of contempt. Nine knew exactly who the suppression order referred to and eventually removed the precise names of the complainants from the articles, she said. Justice Rangiah will deliver his decision at a later date.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Longtime WNBA Official: 'Our Players Just Don't Get It'
Longtime WNBA Official: 'Our Players Just Don't Get It' originally appeared on The Spun. A longtime WNBA official made a telling admission to USA TODAY journalist Christine Brennan. Brennan, a longtime sports reporter and columnist, took a lot of heat last year for her Caitlin Clark coverage. She asked WNBA guard DiJonai Carrington following an Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun game if she intentionally poked Clark in the eye. The WNBA Players' Association was not happy. Advertisement The WNBAPA called for Brennan, a respected journalist, to lose her media credential. WNBA Players' Association executive director Terri Jackson was furious. Jackson called Brennan's question "a blatant attempt to bait a professional athlete into participating in a narrative that is false and designed to fuel racist, homophobic and misogynistic vitriol on social media." She called for USA TODAY to punish Brennan. "USA Today Sports should explain why a reporter with clear bias and ulterior motives was assigned to cover the league," Jackson added. Brennan, who is releasing a book, "On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports," spoke to a longtime WNBA official who admitted that most women's basketball players just don't get it when it comes to media coverage. Advertisement WNBA players are now facing the kind of media coverage that NFL, MLB, NBA, etc. players have faced for decades. "Unfortunately, most of our players have zero idea what real media exposure is," the league official told Brennan. "They don't know what real coverage is, they have been shielded at college, and then they come to the WNBA not knowing what real questions are. Frankly, our players just don't get it." UNCASVILLE, CT - JUNE 10: DiJonai Carrington #21 of the Connecticut Sun plays defense against Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the game on June 10, 2024 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)As the WNBA increases in popularity, so too, will the media coverage. It's not always going to be positive. And there are going to be hard questions. That is something the league should welcome, though, as it's a clear sign of growth. Advertisement But will they? Longtime WNBA Official: 'Our Players Just Don't Get It' first appeared on The Spun on Jul 6, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Arabian Business
03-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Blackspire Partners expands Gulf operations with regional lead Omar Abdelmonem
Blackspire Partners, the international public relations and marketing firm known for delivering high-impact, guaranteed media coverage, has announced the expansion of its presence across the Gulf region. Omar Abdelmonem, who now heads the agency's regional operations, is leading this strategic move. Omar, who has lived in Dubai for most of his life, brings a unique blend of cultural insight and analytical acumen to the role. A graduate in Physics from the University of St Andrews—one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious and historic universities—he combines technical precision with a nuanced understanding of the Gulf's fast-evolving media and business landscape. While Blackspire Partners has already delivered successful campaigns for clients from the UAE to Lebanon, Omar's leadership marks a new chapter in the agency's regional strategy—offering fully bilingual campaign execution in both Arabic and English, tailored to clients in sectors ranging from real estate and finance to entertainment, consumer goods, and tech. 'Omar's appointment strengthens our ability to operate on the ground with deep regional context,' said Edward Bruce, co-founder of Blackspire Partners. 'The Gulf is a key market for us, and with Omar at the helm, we're equipped to deliver best-in-class PR for brands looking to grow their presence locally and internationally.' Known for its transparent pricing model and contractual guarantees on media deliverables, Blackspire Partners is rapidly gaining traction among Gulf-based clients seeking both strategic clarity and measurable impact. With growing regional partnerships and a dedicated local lead, Blackspire is now actively onboarding new clients across the Gulf seeking a fresh approach to public relations and media strategy.
