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Journalist Freed Following Abduction in Iraq

Journalist Freed Following Abduction in Iraq

Release of Abducted American Journalist Announced Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of Shelley Kittleson, an American freelance journalist who was kidnapped by the Iranian-backed militia, Kataib Hezbollah, in Baghdad, Iraq. In a post on X, Rubio expressed gratitude toward the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of the Army, and Iraq’s […]

Kataib Hezbollah, with Iranian support, is said to have freed an American journalist who was taken hostage in Iraq.

Kataib Hezbollah, with Iranian support, is said to have freed an American journalist who was taken hostage in Iraq.

American Journalist Released After Kidnapping in Iraq An American journalist, Shelly Kittleson, was reportedly freed on Tuesday by the Iranian-backed militia, Kataib Hezbollah, just a week after being abducted in Baghdad’s streets during daylight. Two Iraqi officials informed the Associated Press that her release was confirmed. Kittleson, a 49-year-old freelancer, had been missing since March […]

Journalist Abducted in Baghdad, Suspects Connected to Iran-Supported Militia

Journalist Abducted in Baghdad, Suspects Connected to Iran-Supported Militia

Abduction of American Journalist in Baghdad Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted in Baghdad on Tuesday night. The US State Department indicated that an individual detained by Iraqi authorities has affiliations with Kataib Hezbollah, a Shiite militia that receives support from Iran. Iraq’s interior ministry confirmed the kidnapping of a foreign journalist but did not […]

Journalist Shelly Kittleson abducted in Iraq

Journalist Shelly Kittleson abducted in Iraq

American Journalist Abducted in Baghdad American journalist Shelley Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, amid rising tension in the region, according to U.S. and Iraqi officials. One of the suspected kidnappers is believed to be linked to an Iranian-supported militia. Kittleson was reportedly taken by four unidentified men while she was on Saddun Street on […]

Journalist Placed in Chokehold by IDF Soldiers

Journalist Placed in Chokehold by IDF Soldiers

Incident Involving CNN Journalists in the West Bank Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly detained CNN photojournalist Cyril Theophilos along with a group of journalists, after an altercation occurred while they were interviewing Palestinians in Tayasir, a town in the West Bank. During this incident, soldiers pointed their weapons at the crew and held them for […]

Journalist Nick Shirley explains that doxxers are hindering his work.

Journalist Nick Shirley explains that doxxers are hindering his work.

Rising Risks for Investigative Journalists Independent journalist Nick Shirley has suggested that conducting investigations in major cities now requires professional security due to escalating threats and the sharing of personal information. Shirley initially gained recognition for uncovering fraud in Minnesota, but he soon shifted his focus to California, noting that the risks involved were significantly […]

Journalist reports on-site disorder following unsuccessful NYC bombing at Mamdani’s home

Journalist reports on-site disorder following unsuccessful NYC bombing at Mamdani's home

Attempted Bombing Outside Gracie Mansion Over the past weekend, there was an alarming incident outside Gracie Mansion, the residence of New York City’s Muslim Mayor Zoran Mamdani. During a confrontation between anti-Muslim protesters and their counter-protesters, two teenagers from Pennsylvania—Emir Barat, 18, and Ibrahim Qayumi, 19—were accused of tossing two homemade explosive devices into the […]

Journalist writes children’s book after enduring attack in Ukraine

Journalist writes children's book after enduring attack in Ukraine

Benjamin Hall’s New Children’s Book This week holds special significance for me—my first children’s book, titled “Read All!”, has just been released, and I couldn’t be prouder. As a father to four daughters and a journalist, I often reflect on the world they’re growing up in. It’s a thought that keeps coming back to me: […]