Celebrity Endorsement Crackdown: India’s Maharashtra FDA issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi ad, alleging it could amount to indirect pan masala promotion—sparking fresh debate on what celebrities can safely advertise. Actor Response: Sunny Deol doubled down, saying his conscience won’t allow pan masala endorsements and he would never take such deals. Gambling Ads Opt-Out Push (Australia): The Albanese government plans a one-stop register so people can opt out of all gambling advertising, plus a new levy on sport betting firms to fund the rollout. Meta Child-Safety Trial (US): States are set to argue in a California trial that Meta’s design choices drive youth addiction and that data collection for under-13s violates federal law. Privacy & New Devices: Commentary warns Meta’s AI glasses are fueling covert harassment and privacy erosion, especially targeting women. Sex-Selection Advertising Controls (Vietnam): Vietnam’s draft plan targets reducing the sex ratio at birth by 2035, including stricter enforcement and monitoring of online advertising for sex-selection services. Outdoor/Media Business Moves: DigiStreet Media expands internationally with app development and four new language sections, while LatinX launches a Latin America-focused FAST/CTV co-viewing offering for Hispanic audiences. Print Quality Recognition: WAN-IFRA’s International Color Quality Club 2026–2028 added 17 publications to its membership list, spotlighting global standards in newspaper color printing. Connected TV Sales Milestone (India): Dish TV Group’s Vzy Smart TV crossed Rs 200 crore in cumulative sales in its first year, betting on ad-supported streaming and unified viewing. Illegal Gambling Ads (Netherlands): A Dutch radio station says rogue operators are targeting vulnerable users on Facebook and Instagram with illegal gambling ads, including language aimed at bypassing self-exclusion. AI Influence War: Politico reports an Israel-linked effort trying to shape what AI systems say about Gaza, pointing to a new battleground in political communications. Creator Economy Education: Arizona State University launched a bachelor’s in content creation, reflecting the shift from hobby to formal career training.