AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUK Online Safety Push: Keir Starmer warned tech firms at London Tech Week that the government will intervene fast if platforms don’t protect children, with reports pointing to limits on “high-risk” sites and addictive features. Singapore Content Crackdown: Authorities ordered three platforms to block 14 posts targeting Singapore’s Indian community, stressing social cohesion takes decades to build. Royal Commission on Antisemitism: Australia’s inquiry will call the ABC, major media and social platforms to give evidence in a dedicated hearing block from June 29. Media Access & Pressure: The Irish News says journalists were surrounded and threatened while covering protests in Scarva, arguing intimidation aims to shut down reporting. Oman Vision 2040 Meets Sustainability: A Qatar Press Center deal with a strategic research institute highlights growing ties between media and research, while Oman’s environmental protection is framed as an investment asset. Public Health & Enforcement: Sri Lanka inspected 70,000 premises in a dengue drive, with legal action planned where breeding sites are found. Arts Funding Backlash: Composers criticized Ivors Academy’s steep fees for non-members, calling it a shift toward glitz over access.
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