Press Freedom Under Fire: The New York Times asked a federal court to quash Trump-era grand jury subpoenas served on reporters tied to an Air Force One security leak probe, arguing the move is retaliation and threatens constitutional rights. Immigration & Media Access: Homeland Security will sharply shorten foreign journalist visas to 240 days overall and 90 days for Chinese reporters, replacing “duration of status” and drawing backlash from press advocates. Broadcasting Jobs & Local News: Canada’s Corus cut 43 TV jobs and is centralizing production for Global News Calgary/Edmonton, while Unifor warns consolidation is accelerating “news deserts” in Western Canada. Media Regulation & Ethics: Israel’s Knesset passed a controversial media law that loosens broadcasting rules and removes structural separation between owners and news operations, despite warnings it could tilt coverage. Labor & Pay: India’s Swapon urged wage-board action to protect journalists’ pay and stability; Turkey’s AFP photojournalists stayed on strike demanding a living wage. AI & Trust: Malaysia’s Fadillah urged integrity and ethical journalism as AI-generated media spreads fast, while NUJ-backed FOI reforms aim to expand transparency rules. Ad Tech Shake-Up: The Trade Desk hired a new commercial chief to stabilize operations, with a focus on retail media and measurement partnerships.