Dhaka, May 3 -- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has said amidst spiraling conflict, climate chaos, growing divisions, and a rapidly changing digital landscape, a free press is more vital than ever.

"A free and independent media is the lifeblood of a resilient society," he said in a message marking the World Press Freedom Day that falls on May 3.

The theme of the day is "Reporting in the Brave New World - The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media."

Turk said the media help them understand the world around them and encourage critical thinking and dialogue.

He said a free, independent, and diverse media can help to heal the divisions in the societies. "We must do everything in our ...