Former Ofcom chair Michael Grade defended GB News, stating broadcasters are 'embarrassed' by its coverage of the 'majority agenda.' Critics, including former Ofcom director Chris Banatvala, dispute his claims, arguing Ofcom failed to apply consistent regulatory standards to GB News.
A Cardiff University study found UK TV news coverage of recent elections prioritized breadth over depth, relying heavily on "vox pops" and failing to scrutinize political claims, potentially due to strict impartiality rules.
India's Supreme Court raised concerns over the inclusion of a cabinet minister in the selection panel for election commissioners, citing potential bias towards the Prime Minister and undermining independence.
In a stunning political upheaval, the Philippine House has voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte amid serious graft and corruption charges, which could jeopardize her ambitions for the 2028 presidency. The trial will be overseen by a Senate led by an ally of Duterte, raising questions about the impartiality of the proceedings.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized Donald Trump's congratulations to PM Modi on the West Bengal election results, calling them premature and misplaced. Raut asserted that state elections are an internal matter and alleged the polls were conducted amid fear and systemic pressure, questioning the Election Commission's impartiality.
An Iranian MP has questioned Pakistan's impartiality as a mediator in US-Iran talks, citing Islamabad's perceived alignment with American interests. This comes as Iran's Foreign Minister visited Pakistan and Oman to advance diplomatic efforts, though US President Trump indicated Iran could initiate contact for negotiations.
