Press Freedom Under Pressure (Philippines): Photojournalists Bullit Marquez and Rene Dilan say police harassed and tried to arrest them while covering protests tied to the Asean ministers’ meeting in Pasay, prompting calls for a swift, transparent PNP probe. Media Regulation & Licensing (Belize): A proposed Broadcasting Act would bring online broadcasters, OTT services and ad-funded creators under licensing or exemptions, expanding oversight beyond radio/TV. Editorial Independence (Bulgaria): The Council for Electronic Media held talks on common standards to protect editorial autonomy, aiming to draft safeguards by September. Journalism Funding (US): New Hampshire’s Business NH Magazine is among outlets selected for the Local Media Association’s Lab for Journalism Funding, part of a push to grow philanthropic support for local news. Digital Media Policy (Nepal): Information minister Dr. Bikram Timilsina says stakeholder input will shape a Mass Media Bill and Media Council Bill, with social media accountability targeted at misinformation and hate speech. Global Press Crackdowns (Turkey/Germany): Deutsche Welle correspondent Alican Uludag was released under travel limits after renewed detention, drawing Germany’s “highly irritated” response. AI & Copyright (US/UK): News Corp countersues Brave over alleged unauthorized reuse of news content for AI customers. Local News Survival (US): The Peekskill Herald’s founder highlights the donor gap as small ads no longer cover costs. Industry Business (Streaming/TV): Netflix filed SEC prospectus documents to refinance debt; meanwhile, Fox-Roku and Comcast-NBCUniversal spin-off chatter keeps reshaping TV distribution.