Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Protests in Rawalakot/PoK continued after allegations of lethal force by security forces, with reports of 40+ civilian deaths and an internet shutdown limiting independent reporting. Freedom of expression & due process: In Azerbaijan, Freedom Now condemned pressure on the mother of Meydan TV journalist Aytaj Tapdyg, after travel bans and repeated interference with relatives. Philippines policing & protest rights: Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla defended arrests of 51 SONA rally participants as “minimum force,” while a rights group renewed calls for investigation into a bystander death linked to the Sept. 21 anti-corruption riots. International justice: A coalition in the Philippines condemned US threats to “dismantle” the ICC as an attack on accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Religious freedom: A Chinese underground church leader was released and reunited with family in the US after a crackdown. Media freedom in Europe: Moldova faced complaints over hate speech in parliament and SLAPP pressure on investigative media. Online safety: Malaysia’s Online Safety Act debate centers on age checks that avoid full ID sharing while protecting children.