Regulation & Youth Safety: Philippines Education Secretary Sonny Angara says the government will coordinate with DICT and DOJ to push telcos and social media platforms to tighten rules on violent content after a school shooting allegedly linked to online games and social media. US–China Telecom Tensions: China announced new countermeasures to US restrictions on Chinese firms, including tighter drone export controls and a national security review into imported printers and copiers, with telecoms repeatedly cited in the broader dispute. Network Slicing Pricing: India’s TRAI issued draft service quality norms that would enable differential pricing for 4G vs 5G and other services, while requiring operators to meet capacity and spectrum conditions before launching slices. Consumer Protection: Mozambique launched a free online IMEI checker backed by GSMA data to help consumers and operators spot counterfeit devices. UAE Marketing Crackdown: TDRA fined telemarketers Dhs19.2m after thousands of violations, cutting services for thousands of numbers tied to unwanted marketing. Digital Public Services: Liberia’s PPCC began phase two of its e-GP rollout, distributing ICT equipment to ministries and agencies to speed up digital procurement. Broadband Buildouts (US): Kinetic announced major fiber expansions across Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas, adding tens of thousands of homes in each state. AI Risk Governance: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is expanding a cross-industry coalition focused on AI risks for critical infrastructure, including telecoms. Space Connectivity: SpaceX reported a US$541m quarterly loss despite revenue growth, with Starlink driving results and plans to connect smartphones directly.