White House Press Crackdown: CNN, MS NOW and Politico asked a federal court to block Trump’s ban from White House grounds, arguing the administration is applying restrictions inconsistently and could reinstate a full ban if the order expires. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Afghanistan’s journalists’ watchdog urged UN and international support as Taliban curbs intensify, warning independent media face detention and harassment. Armenia Hate-Speech Case: Screenwriter/playwright Vahram Sahakyan was detained and charged after a Facebook post was deemed to incite hatred; his preliminary investigation continues. Armenia Media Health Alarm: Human rights groups demanded medical exams for Meydan TV journalist Aytaç Tapdıg, citing worsening breathing problems in detention. AI + Privacy Regulation: Connecticut’s CART AI and expanded data privacy rules begin rolling in Oct. 1, with new limits tied to youth social media and surveillance tech. Digital Publishing Push: Sri Lanka’s TruePass launched a shared digital identity layer and formed a publisher alliance to strengthen first-party data and trusted audience access. Media Business Watch: UK News UK invested in ClearDraft, an AI legal clearance tool aimed at speeding newsroom risk checks. Public Service Media Win: Germany’s DW reversed plans to end its Greek-language service, preserving pluralism into 2027.