Press Freedom Under Pressure (US–China): The Trump administration is drastically shortening foreign journalist visa stays to 240 days and limiting Chinese reporters to 90 days, prompting China to warn of reciprocal “countermeasures.” Regulation vs. Chaos (India): India’s Delhi High Court backed press freedom but said it can’t shield “self-styled reporters” and irresponsible journalism, calling for a regulatory framework that preserves freedom while enforcing accountability. Legal Pressure on Journalists (Philippines): Bacolod-based journalist Marchel Espina posted bail after surrendering over an unjust vexation case tied to an opinion piece published while she led SunStar Cebu—media groups say it’s meant to chill reporting. Safety and Impunity (Kenya): Journalists covering the Ol Kalou by-election were assaulted and had phones/cameras stolen, renewing calls for arrests and protection for reporters. Rights Defenders at Risk (Thailand–China): UN experts and dozens of groups urged Thailand to halt the forced return of Chinese investigative journalist Bai Zhaodong, citing torture and persecution risks. Media Ethics Push (Malaysia): Malaysia’s PM and communications minister urged outlets to embrace AI and digital tools without losing ethics, accountability, or national identity. Media Business/Local News: Canada Post-linked distribution and shifting rules are blamed as Winnipeg’s Free Press Community Review shuts down, ending door-delivered community papers for 200,000 households. Global Media Policy (EU): The European Commission’s rule-of-law reporting highlights Greece’s media transparency and journalist protection reforms.