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Entity Type: Domestic Media Company

Al Yamamah Press Establishment

Al Yamamah Press Establishment founded in 1963 in Riyadh, is one of Saudi Arabia’s most influential media companies. The establishment publishes the Arabic daily newspaper Al Riyadh (الرياض), whose first issue was published on May 1, 1965. The company also publishes the weekly magazine Al Yamamah (اليمامة), originally founded by prominent Saudi journalist and historian Sheikh Hamad Al Jassir (حمد الجاسر) in 1953. The magazine was initially titled Al Riyadh and later renamed Al Yamamah. In 1963, Al Yamamah Press Establishment began publishing the magazine on a weekly basis after acquiring the rights from Al Jassir. The company also publishes Riyadh Daily, an English-language publication that began as a newsletter in the 1960s, was developed into a broadsheet in 1985, and transitioned to a digital-only format on January 1, 2017.

Le Quotidien

Le Quotidien is a major independent Senegalese daily newspaper founded in February 2003 by Madiambal Diagne, a lawyer and former journalist from Wal Fadjri. Published by Avenir Communication SA, the newspaper maintains its independence by deriving approximately 60% of revenue from sales rather than advertising, allowing it to maintain what Diagne describes as editorial content that “tells things as they are.” Operating from Dakar, Le Quotidien has established itself as “among Senegal’s leading newspapers, and probably the most circulated independent newspaper” through its critical reporting on political, economic, social, and cultural issues. The publication gained international attention when Diagne was imprisoned for over two weeks in July 2004 for articles alleging government corruption, though charges were later dropped following domestic and international pressure.

Uryadovy Kuryer

Uryadovy Kuryer, or “Government Courier,” is the official newspaper of Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers, published since October 1990. A state-owned enterprise publishing in Ukrainian five times weekly, it serves as the primary outlet for government decrees, laws, and presidential activities. Initially edited by Mykhailo Soroka and now by Sergii Braga (Сергій Брага), the paper is consistently ranked among Ukraine’s top three newspapers. As an official government publication, it publishes legally binding texts including Cabinet resolutions and parliamentary laws. The paper, according to the [description on its website](http://Uryadovy Kuryer (Урядовий кур’єр), or “Government Courier,” is the official newspaper of Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers, published since October 1990. A state-owned enterprise publishing in Ukrainian five times weekly, it serves as the primary outlet for government decrees, laws, and presidential activities. Initially edited by Mykhailo Soroka and now by Sergii Braga (Сергій Брага), the paper is consistently ranked among Ukraine’s top three newspapers. As an official government publication, it publishes legally binding texts including Cabinet resolutions and parliamentary laws. The paper is relied upon by international agencies like Reuters and Bloomberg.), is relied upon by international agencies like Reuters and Bloomberg.

Europa Press

Founded in 1953, Europa Press is one of Spain’s leading private news agencies. Initially established as a book distribution company by five monarchists, it transformed into a full news agency in 1966. The agency broadcasts news 24 hours a day, publishing approximately 3,000 articles per day. Under Antonio Herrero Losada’s leadership (1963-1989), Europa Press survived political pressure and gained prominence by providing the worldwide exclusive on dictator Francisco Franco’s death in 1975. The agency expanded territorially across Spain in the 1990s.

Aajkaal

Aajkaal is a Bengali-language daily newspaper founded in 1981 by Abhik Kumar Ghosh and headquartered in Kolkata, India. The broadsheet publication, owned by Aajkaal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., covers business, entertainment, politics and other subjects with what it describes as “political neutrality” and “strong principles and authentic reporting.” The newspaper includes an evening edition Sandhya Aajkaal and maintains regional editions in Siliguri and Agartala, Tripura state, in addition to its online presence. Chief Editor Gour Kishore Ghosh, described as “a veteran journalist and socialist,” helped establish the paper’s early credibility, while current Editor-in-Chief Ashok Dasgupta brings sports journalism experience. In May 2021, Aajkaal Tripura correspondent Samir Dhar was attacked by alleged ruling party supporters, marking his third such incident since 2018, prompting demands for investigation from professional associations.

Lao Future Media Co Ltd

Lao Future Media Co. was founded in Vientiane in 2012. The company offers Lao news to Chinese and Lao business clients via paper publications and internet platforms. It is dedicated to developing a media information platform for Chinese and Chinese businessmen in Laos. The company utilizes various online platforms, such as the Lao Information Network official WeChat account, official Facebook, and Weibo accounts. The company claims it has become “Laos’ most influential Chinese-language media” and partners with Lao state television, Lao Economic Daily (老撾經濟日報), Vientiane Times (萬象時報), and Chinese state media including People’s Daily Online and China News Service. On November 9, 2023, Lao-China Enterprise Services Company acquired Laos Info Network from Laos Future Media Company, with Samanoh Bensena as board chairman, Savang Bensena as general manager, and Long Pan (龍攀) as Laos Future Media’s chairman attending the signing ceremony. Zhou Zeyu (周澤宇) was nominated as the network’s general manager.

Euractiv

Euractiv is a European news website focused on EU policies, founded in 1999 by French media publisher Christophe Leclercq and headquartered in Brussels. The outlet, which was acquired by Belgian media company Mediahuis in 2023, covers European politics and policy across eight specialized hubs including energy, agriculture, and technology. According to the outlet, it employs about 50 journalists across multiple European countries and produces content in 11 languages. Euractiv describes itself as covering “policy processes upstream of decisions” without taking sides, though it faced controversy in January 2025 when its editor-in-chief published an opinion piece on Holocaust Memorial Day that Amnesty International condemned as hate speech against Muslim communities. The outlet has also entered into paid arrangements with the Chinese government, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), for content reflecting Chinese state narratives.

NIU Solomons

NIU Solomon is a local multimedia production company located in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The company provides comprehensive video production services, including pre- and post-video production, outside broadcasting with multi-camera operations, and hosting streams for social media platforms.

Chinese News and Media Group

The Chinese News and Media Group is one of Australia’s most established media organizations, founded in 1986 as a premier media brand serving Australia’s Chinese community. Based on company materials, it claims to be “Australia’s most wide-reaching and multi-dimensional media group,” operating across print, digital, and social media platforms in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. The group publishes major Chinese-language newspapers including Sydney Chinese Daily (澳洲日報), Melbourne Chinese Daily (墨爾本日報), and Queensland Chinese Daily (昆士蘭日報), alongside specialized property publications like Chinese Sydney Property Weekly (華聲地產), Chinese Sydney Property Weekly (澳華地產), and Chinese Queensland Property Weekly (昆士蘭地產). Their digital presence includes the news portal 1688.com.au, described as “Australia’s longest-running and most widely visited Chinese news website,” the real estate website ozhome.com.au, and the “1688 Australia” news app. The company has expanded into social media with the WeChat public account “Australia Fresh News” (澳洲新鮮事), Facebook page “1688 Australia News,” and Weibo account “Australia News Information.” According to company materials, for nearly 30 years the group has been “dedicated to providing timely and comprehensive reporting of local and international news” while helping Chinese Australians “better understand Australia and integrate into society.”