Freedom of Information & Media Oversight: Malaysia’s Media Council welcomed the government’s move to send the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee for clause-by-clause scrutiny, arguing it should enshrine a presumption of maximum disclosure and align secrecy laws with public access rights. Anti-SLAPP Push in Alberta: A coalition of journalists, academics, civil society and labour groups backed anti-SLAPP legislation in Alberta, warning that costly lawsuits are being used to intimidate and silence public-interest reporting. Press Freedom Under Pressure in Nepal: Media outlets in Kathmandu reported a coordinated vehicle blockade of major news offices and a political leader’s residence, with journalists’ groups calling it a new tactic to terrorize the press. Civil Society & Accountability in Nigeria: A coalition urged Nigeria to publish a detailed Ajaokuta Steel revival roadmap, saying decades of promises have left the plant largely idle. Human Rights, Trade & Courts: The EU Parliament’s Pakistan minority debate over a contested religious-minority case drew criticism for risking politically selective judgment that could spill into trade and rights compliance. Community-Led Climate Action: A commentary argues climate action starts with ownership, not just funding—communities must organize and take responsibility before waiting for donors. Public Health & Rights: Lesotho launched a multi-sector mechanism to coordinate action on non-communicable diseases and injuries, bringing government, civil society and partners into one response system. Immigration Enforcement & Evidence: Minnesota prosecutors received federal evidence in killings tied to immigration agents, a move that could shape whether criminal charges proceed.