Javatpoint Logo
Javatpoint Logo

Top 10 news channels in the world

The news channel is the way of broadcasting several latest news events and information through television, radio or the internet. People working in news channels collect every piece of information around the world and present it in the form of videos or audio. The content is produced in a radio studio or television studio newsroom or by a broadcast network. Nowadays, people don't have much time to read newspapers because they just read headlines of particular news that gives incomplete information. So the fastest method to get any news is the news channel, which an individual can watch or listen to at any time via smartphones, laptop (by internet), radio (while driving).

The news channel has become popular means of sharing or broadcasting information to the world. Television programs can vary their focus. Some channels discuss international or national affairs, some focus on weather, movie promotion, celebrity news or sports news, and some focus on regional or local matters.

To know which channel provides the best facts to the world, then below are the top 10 news channels from all over the world:

1. Fox News

Top 10 news channels in the world

Fox News (FNC) is an American multinational satellite and cable television channel. It is headquartered in New York City, and FNC has eight studios in New York City. The channel is owned by Fox Corporation and was launched on 7 October 1996. FNC presents different types of programmes with 15 hours of live broadcasting every day. The chief language of the channel is English, and it broadcasted around 86 countries and overseas territories worldwide. The chief executive officer of FNC is Suzanne Scott. It is the first popular news channel most watched by the public and has a slogan 'fair & balanced.

2. MSNBC News

Top 10 news channels in the world

MSNBC is an American based news channel that is headquartered in New York City. It is owned by NBC universal newsgroup. The channel broadcasts its own reporting, political commentary, and current affairs. The president of MNBC is Phil Griffin. The channel was began in 1996 by Tom Roger (NBC executive). Microsoft invested $221 million for a 50 percent stake in the channel. In 2005, Microsoft took off its stake from the channel. The channel is second most-watched and is broadcasted in almost many countries. The channel on-demand facility can offer the content.

3. BBC News

Top 10 news channels in the world

The British broadcasting corporation channel (BBC) is the world's largest broadcast news company that create 120 hours of radio, internet and television output every day. The company started on 14 November 1922 by broadcasting news from the radio station. There are 3,500 employees, including 2000 are a journalist and it is one of the oldest channels. It is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The news director and the current affair is Fran Unsworth, Mary Hockaday is ahead of the newsroom, and Huw Edwards is the chief presenter. All country and English regions generate their own local news, current affairs, sport and weather programmes. The channel provides the latest and complete information or details to the world.

4. Sky news

Top 10 news channels in the world

Sky News is a British free-to-air television news channel and institute. It is owned by sky group (Comcast). The news channel was launched on 5 February 1989. The head of the company is John Ryley. The news is broadcasted via television, radio and online channels. In 2000, sky news channel started 24 hours active service on demand. The channel is distributed by the Fox network group in the world. The the channel provides news of national and international to commercial radio and community radio stations in the United Kingdom and other countries in the world. The channel is available on amazon fire TV, Roku, apply TV, Pluto TV and YouTube. It also provides Yahoo news.

5. CNN news

Top 10 news channels in the world

The cable news network (CNN) is a multinational news-based organization headquartered in Atlanta, United States. It is owned by CNN worldwide and was founded by Ted Turner in 1980. CNN was the first television channel that provided 24 hours news and was the first news channel in the United States. In June 2021, it got ranked third in viewership. The president of CNN is Jeff Zucker. CNN programs are aired via CNN international; it was watched by viewers in about 212 countries and territories worldwide. CNN is the third most watchable news channel and popular.

6. Al Arabiya

Top 10 news channels in the world

Al Arabiya is an international Saudi broadcaster news channel which is based in Dubai media city, United Arab Emirates. It is owned by the MBC group. The channel was launched on 3 March 2003. Since 2014, the head of the channel has been Adel Al toraifi. The channel broadcasts programmes of sports news, current events, financial market and business market. The language of Al Arabiya news is Arabic for the Middle East and North Africa citizens. Still, on the website, the news is available in English for English language country, in Persian and Urdu for the northeastern part of South Asia.

7. Al Jazeera

Top 10 news channels in the world

AlJazeera is a television news channel broadcasted all over the world by the Al Jazeera media network. It was established on 15 November 2006 in Doha, Qatar. Al Jazeera owner is Qatar's government. The channel is also recognized as the Jazeera satellite channel. Before, this channel used to provide current affairs and Arabic news but not the channel that provides news in numerous languages. The company has 80 distinct branch offices in the world. It has become one of the popular news channels after the Afghanistan war.

8. Euro news

Top 10 news channels in the world

Euro News is a European news network, which was launched on 1 January 1993 by the company media global networks. It is headquartered in Lyon, France. The channel provides a multi-language news program that is broadcasted in 166 countries. It reaches over 170 million European households by cable, satellite and terrestrial. It also provides live streaming news through its website on YouTube, on several mobile devices and digital media players. Media globe network owns an 88 percent stake of the channel, which is led by Naguib Sawiris (chairman of the supervisory board).

9. NDTV News

Top 10 news channels in the world

New Delhi television ltd is an Indian news media company. The company was launched by the economist Prannoy Roy and her wife journalist, Radhika Roy, in 1984. It was the first news channel that broadcasted news 24*7 and the first lifestyle channel in the country. The company is headquartered in New Delhi, India. NDTV is the fourth watched news channel in India. NDTV also provide content through their website, app and social media assets. There are other channels of NDTV Company that are NDTV good times, NDTV profit, NDTV Worldwide and NDTV prime.

10. Geo News

Top 10 news channels in the world

Geo News is a private Pakistani news channel that was launched in 2002 by the Jang group of newspapers. It is the most popular news in the Urdu language. The channel has various other channels like GEO Kahani, GEO entertainment, GEO suer (sports), GEO News and GEO Tez (comedy). In June 2014, the channel got banned by Pakistan electronic media regularity authority with a fine of one crore.







Youtube For Videos Join Our Youtube Channel: Join Now

Feedback


Help Others, Please Share

facebook twitter pinterest

Learn Latest Tutorials


Preparation


Trending Technologies


B.Tech / MCA