Month: September 2025
Rethinking Our Approach to the Refugee Crisis
The conflict in Syria is one of the most devastating events in human history. It has displaced more than 84 million people, 26.6 million of them refugees. It has also destabilized neighboring countries, including Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey. The burden of sheltering the majority of refugees is disproportionately borne by a small number of poor
Late-Breaking Abstracts at CHI 2025
Until the advent of 24-hour news channels, TV and radio programs only interrupted programming for breaking news events such as an assassination, weather emergencies, or major sporting events. During these “cut-ins,” the lower third of the screen displayed the headline and a ticker of the latest information, while the anchor spoke live about the story.
Planning a News Feature
A news feature is a long story about an event, person, place or issue. It’s a great opportunity to give your listeners/viewers an inside view of something they might not know much about. This is often done through interviews and using other information sources. There’s a lot to consider in making a news feature including
How to Prepare a News Bulletin for Radio
A news bulletin is a short radio broadcast giving the bare facts of news stories before more depth is added in a full programme. The main goal is to ensure that listeners stay tuned. Creating a radio news bulletin requires journalism skills – being clear and concise. It also involves editing skills – selecting and
What is a News Outlet?
A news outlet is any source that shares news with the public. This can include newspapers, television channels, websites and even social media accounts. News outlets can influence how people perceive current events based on the content focus, the tone or style of reporting and even what facts are presented. CNN was one of the
How to Write an Exclusive Report
An exclusive report is a news article that has been published before any other media outlets. It’s a key piece of content for a brand because it offers a unique perspective on an event or announcement. When it’s well executed, it can also serve as a catalyst for viral sharing and word-of-mouth marketing. Having access
What Is a Financial Report?
A financial report is an official snapshot of your business finances on a particular period, such as a quarter or year. It showcases your company’s revenue, expenses, and profits or losses to help investors and lenders assess the health of your business. It also helps you organize your company’s financial data, make decisions and strategic
Peace Talks – Keys to Success
Peace talks are a critical component of the global effort to reduce armed conflict. Very few conflicts are resolved on the battlefield, and even when a ceasefire is achieved, peace agreements don’t always last. Peace negotiations can be challenging, complex, and fraught with tensions. But what are the keys to success? Senior Lecturer in International
How to Write a News Update
A news update is a brief article about a recent, interesting or significant development. This type of article should include a brief lead followed by relevant details and quotes. The goal is to give readers a sense of what’s happening, how it might affect them and why it’s important. News updates should be written in
What is a UN Resolution?
A United Nations resolution is a formal decision that a UN body adopts by a majority vote of its members. Resolutions deal with important questions of international peace and security, the admission or suspension of the rights and privileges of membership in the UN, the expulsion of members, the operation of the trusteeship system, or