AI Governance & Rights: Canada’s UN ambassador David Lametti says Ottawa is pushing for safer, more equitable AI rules at the UN, warning countries want a voice—not just to be “technology-takers.” Hong Kong Crackdown: Human Rights Watch says Beijing has reshaped Hong Kong’s governance to answer to Party leadership, erasing rights and tightening repression since the 2020 national security law. Mali Civilian Abuses: Human Rights Watch reports serious abuses by Islamist fighters, Malian forces and Russian-linked mercenaries, calling for independent UN and AU investigations. Kenya Enforced Disappearances: Rights groups warn enforced disappearances are returning after missing activist Davis Lichuma was found alive, urging a transparent probe into alleged detention and torture. Philippines Press Freedom: A trio of signals—falling public trust, UN warnings about laws weaponized against journalists, and a broadcaster’s assassination attempt—highlights a deepening press freedom crisis. India NGO Pressure: India’s FCRA 2026 rules tighten reporting and bank routing, with critics saying smaller rights groups face disproportionate burdens ahead of elections. Turkey/China Transnational Repression: Taiwan warns China’s planned London mega-embassy could be used to detain dissidents abroad. International Justice: The UN’s next secretary-general is urged to defend the Charter amid wars, sanctions and widening global inequality.