Sports Media Deal: Zee Entertainment secured FIFA World Cup 2026 and 2030 media rights in India through 2034, launching four dedicated Unite8 Sports channels and streaming on ZEE5, ending weeks of uncertainty for fans and advertisers. Digital Advertising & Measurement: A new Global Signage Attention Benchmark ranks the world’s biggest digital billboards by estimated real audience efficiency, challenging assumptions about “iconic” screen value. Broadcast Innovation: beIN MEDIA GROUP won two Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards for digital transformation and IP broadcast solutions, highlighting automated on-air graphics and social media content tools. Youth & Social Platforms: Malaysia begins enforcing a ban on social media accounts for children under 16, requiring age verification for major platforms. India Politics Online-to-Streets: “Cockroach Janta Party” founder Abhijeet Dipke says he’ll return June 6 to lead a Delhi protest seeking Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Cross-Border Security: India and Myanmar discussed cyber scam networks along the border, with India citing thousands repatriated and pushing for wider regional action. China-US Tech Controls: The US moves to close a loophole on advanced Nvidia AI chip exports to Chinese-linked overseas affiliates.