AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUnder-16 Social Media Rules: Malaysia is tightening access for kids under 16, citing risks like sexual grooming, scams, violence, and extremist content; age verification for accounts has been enforced since June 1 under the Online Safety Act 2025. Media Freedom Under Pressure: Armenia’s NDP council is demanding Armat Media’s operations resume after police raided and sealed the outlet ahead of parliamentary elections, calling it a blow to press freedom. Hollywood Merger Backlash: Workers and unions protested Paramount Skydance’s $110B bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, warning regulators in the US and Europe could face antitrust and labor challenges as jobs and competition take a hit. Defence Planning Delays: UK MPs say delays to a long-awaited Defence Investment Plan are harming military readiness and confidence among allies. World Cup Media Access: The International Sports Press Association says many Iranian and African journalists were denied US visas, urging FIFA to intervene. Fake News as Security Threat: Bangladesh’s information minister calls misinformation a national security issue and wants a fast national action plan to tackle cyber risks.
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