Media & Tech Regulation: Australia’s under-16 social media restrictions stay in the spotlight as new research links earlier first use to higher anxiety and depression symptoms, while policy debate continues around opt-outs and algorithm control. Global Platform Scrutiny: Meta’s $18b+ settlement over alleged harms to children keeps pressure on social platforms, as regulators and lawmakers push for tougher safeguards. Child Safety & Age Verification: Pakistan’s Punjab Assembly backs a ban on under-16 social accounts and calls for age-verification across platforms, echoing similar moves abroad. Broadcast & Streaming: Foxtel upgrades playout with BCNEXXT’s Vipe, and Cricket Australia launches “Cricket TV” on Eluvio to extend live and archive cricket beyond existing broadcast markets. MarCom in Action: BILI Social reports Q2 revenue up 220%+ on creator-led social commerce, while moomoo rolls out a major NYC OOH push timed to earnings season. Crisis Coverage: Nepal flood response dominates international attention, with climate-change attribution claims and ongoing rescue efforts shaping how stories spread online.