Press Freedom Under Fire (US): The DOJ has subpoenaed multiple New York Times reporters to testify before a federal grand jury over the paper’s reporting on security concerns tied to Trump’s new Qatar-gifted Air Force One, with agents reportedly delivering subpoenas to journalists’ homes—prompting condemnation from press groups as an escalation against independent media. Media Regulation & Licensing (US): Sen. Bernie Sanders backed ABC after reports that the Trump administration is threatening to pull broadcast licenses over criticism on “The View,” framing it as a direct attack on democratic norms. Journalist Detention Fallout (Nigeria): IPI Nigeria says journalist Zainab Sodiq was released after DSS detained her over a drone; however, DSS reportedly still withheld phones and equipment, keeping pressure on press operations. Broadcast Oversight (Pakistan): Geo News returned to air after a 15-day suspension and a fine following PEMRA’s ruling tied to a Muharram transmission. Evidence-Based Policy (Sri Lanka): UNFPA and Sri Lanka’s Parliament signed an MoU to strengthen use of population data in policymaking, aiming to shape legislation with demographic evidence. Industry & Trade (Indonesia/Russia): Indonesia used INNOPROM as an official partner to court Eurasian investment, tech transfer, and export deals.