New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- A total of 128 journalists and media workers were killed worldwide in 2025, making it another deadly year for journalism, with the Middle East and Arab World emerging as the worst-affected region, according to the final Killed List released by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).

According to the reports released on Wednesday, the IFJ said the Middle East and Arab World accounted for 74 of the total deaths--nearly 58 per cent of all journalists killed globally--largely due to reporting in conflicts, particularly the war in Gaza.

Of these, 56 journalists were killed in Palestine alone, highlighting the severe risks faced by media professionals in conflict zones.

"The Middle East and Arab World holds a ...