Social Media & Youth Policy: A Philippine House panel approved a bill that would fully ban social media for kids under 13, and restrict short videos, messaging apps, and “harmful content” for ages 13–18. Online Culture & Campus Backlash: At San Jose State, a left-wing student group says it pressured Northrop Grumman to pull out of a career fair, framing it as “no tech for genocide.” Culture Wars in Public Life: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash after attacking an Indian diaspora event at Madison Square Garden tied to Hindu cultural pride. Viral Food Debate: Economist Sanjeev Sanyal defended eating with hands after a wedding-video mockery went viral, reigniting arguments about “colonial” dining standards. Travel & Lifestyle Disruption: Emirates cancelled multiple Dubai–Jakarta flights and Etihad delayed Abu Dhabi–Jakarta services due to volcanic ash closures. Entertainment & Media: “Finding Emily” gets a rom-com spotlight; meanwhile, the White House posted a Green Lantern-themed video tying pop culture to Trump branding. Fashion & Events: Seoul Fashion Week expands venues but faces underwhelming execution, while Korea’s K-Royal Culture Festival returns with broader international access. Food Trends: Korean ballpark menus shift beyond fried chicken toward fresh, social-media-friendly dishes like yukhoe and mulhoe.