Media Freedom Under Pressure (Georgia): Transparency International Georgia says the Georgian Dream is using new parliamentary accreditation rules to restrict or revoke access for critical journalists, undermining public oversight. Public Trust in Digital Finance (Ghana): A Digital Economy Forum warns Ghana’s cash-lite push is being held back by fraud and weak coordination, calling for stronger real-time fraud intelligence sharing and better consumer protection. Health System Strain (Canada): A new Canadian survey links burnout to emergency physicians cutting hours or leaving the specialty, raising fears for patient care. Emergency Preparedness (Australia/Jordan): Australia’s AusAlert test shows broad tower coverage but may require a second nationwide trial; Jordan begins mobile emergency warning system tests across governorates. Regional Development & Jobs (Malaysia/Philippines/US): Malaysia reports strong development spending and boosts business-event planning; Tagum City approves a mental health ordinance; Flint creates a new public health office to tackle neighborhood health gaps. Aviation & Trade (IATA/Australia): Saadia Zahidi is set to become IATA’s first woman DG; Western Sydney International Airport opens its 24-hour cargo precinct. Culture & Identity (Georgia/US/Philippines): An MMA fighter launches a “people’s movement” to protect Georgian identity; a US museum debuts “Un/Bound” on free Black Virginians; SB19 is named a tourism ambassador.