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U.S. State Department says Evan Gershkovich ‘wrongfully detained’

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3 years ago

April 11, 2023

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The Wall Street Journal reporter has been accused of spying, which the White House labels ‘ridiculous’.

The United States says that Russia “wrongfully detained” an American Wall Street Journal reporter.

A State Department spokesperson says “Journalism is not a crime” and “condemns the Kremlin’s continued repression of independent voices in Russia”

Russia arrested Evan Gershkovich last month, accusing him of spying.

The White House called the espionage charge “ridiculous.”

U.S. President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised Washington’s concerns over the reporter’s “unacceptable detention.”

The case will now be transferred to the Office of the Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs.

This raises the political profile of the case and allows the government to allocate more resources to help free the reporter.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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21 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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