Emergency Alerts & Cybersecurity: Brazil disabled its civil defense cell-broadcast emergency system after a suspected hack pushed fake “Extreme Alert” messages containing “misantropi4/misanthropy” to millions, prompting federal police involvement and a security hardening push. Regulation & Property Rights: Pakistan’s telecom bill debate escalated as lawmakers stalled the Senate review over right-of-way clauses; the IT ministry insists operators can’t enter private land without owner consent or legal process, while a new PM-ordered 10-member committee will scrutinize RoW, deemed approval, and compensation safeguards. Spectrum & 5G Readiness: Nepal’s regulator says 5G frequency allocation is finalised and a spectrum auction is next, with operators preparing for launches in major cities once spectrum is awarded. Data Sovereignty: Nigeria’s ALTON backed the CBN’s plan for local hosting of payment transaction data from Jan 1, 2027, arguing end-to-end control improves integrity and reduces latency and retrieval costs. Digital Government: The Philippines launched Phase 1 of its Mindanao Integrated Government Network, connecting 500 agencies to improve service delivery and disaster resilience. Telecom Business Moves: India’s Reliance Jio Platforms is set to file for a major IPO, while Ncell in Nepal is rolling out app-linked travel and activity discounts. Public Safety Tech: A World Cup-focused report highlights public safety AI being used to manage emergency call surges and multilingual crowd chaos in real time.