Lebanon

Government Shuts Down Tele Liban, Lebanon’s Public TelevisionGovernment Shuts Down Tele Liban, Lebanon’s Public Television

Government Shuts Down Tele Liban, Lebanon’s Public Television

The closure of Tele Liban raises concerns about the future of the station and its ability to continue serving as…

2 years ago
Twitter News Media in the Arab Region: Who’s WinningTwitter News Media in the Arab Region: Who’s Winning

Twitter News Media in the Arab Region: Who’s Winning

In the Arab world, global players still boast millions of Twitter followers, but a clutch of fast-growing news media from…

7 years ago
Internet Is Censored in Two-Thirds of the WorldInternet Is Censored in Two-Thirds of the World

Internet Is Censored in Two-Thirds of the World

Many believe the Internet equals freedom of information. Recently, that has been less and less the case. Maung Saung Kha,…

8 years ago
What Happens When Media Oligarchs Go Shopping?What Happens When Media Oligarchs Go Shopping?

What Happens When Media Oligarchs Go Shopping?

Mighty, politically well-connected oligarchs are in the mood for retail therapy, and their targets are media outlets. Their influence over…

9 years ago
Middle East: Online Conversation Moves out of Facebook and TwitterMiddle East: Online Conversation Moves out of Facebook and Twitter

Middle East: Online Conversation Moves out of Facebook and Twitter

Uncomfortable with the government’s aggressive snooping, internet users in the Middle East are increasingly beginning to move their discussions to…

9 years ago
The Middle East: Have You Been Watching?The Middle East: Have You Been Watching?

The Middle East: Have You Been Watching?

As online video consumption skyrockets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, power holders are desperately looking for…

9 years ago
Costa Rica: The Biggest Leap in Technology Use in the WorldCosta Rica: The Biggest Leap in Technology Use in the World

Costa Rica: The Biggest Leap in Technology Use in the World

Costa Rica sported the highest growth in technology use worldwide during the past five years. Other, once sluggish, technology markets…

9 years ago