Pentagon Press Access: A federal judge blocked the Pentagon’s requirement that credentialed journalists be escorted inside headquarters, a win for First Amendment press access as the NYT lawsuit continues. Uganda Crackdown: Uganda’s military chief ordered shutdowns of major outlets including NTV and Daily Monitor, deepening international scrutiny of press freedom and civil liberties. Malta Daphne Caruana Galizia Trial: Yorgen Fenech pleaded not guilty as jury selection began in the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination case, with reporting restrictions and a long, closely watched process ahead. Pakistan Media Regulation: PEMRA sought an opinion from Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology over Geo News’ Muharram visuals, keeping the broadcaster’s licensing fight in focus. EU–Turkey Rights Tension: An EU Ankara visit ahead of NATO emphasized security and migration cooperation while critics say democracy and human rights concerns are being sidelined. Creator Economy Shift: VidCon 2026 highlighted creators moving toward business infrastructure and monetization tools, not just content. Media Business Moves: Lumine Group completed acquisitions tied to video supply-chain capabilities, including Synamedia’s video network unit (Quortex) and Imagine Communications. Platform Policy Watch: Mexico plans a post–World Cup national debate on AI and social media regulation, framed around freedom of expression. Journalism Under Pressure: Turkey’s insult prosecutions show journalists and routine reporting targeted via social media and news reports. NPR Reputational Hit: NPR retracted a false Alito retirement story after a mishearing explanation, underscoring newsroom process risks. WhatsApp Privacy: India issued a notice to Meta over WhatsApp usernames, asking for details and pausing rollout pending consultations.