6G Alliance: India has joined a US-led pact with 24 other countries to shape next-generation 6G networks, with a focus on security, interoperability, competitiveness and innovation after talks between US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and India’s Jitin Prasada at the G20 Innovation Ministerial. Disaster Response & Connectivity: Indonesia’s home affairs minister urged quake-hit NTT regions to speed up use of Rp200 billion in contingency funds, noting telecom networks are among key infrastructure being restored. Cybersecurity Cooperation: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed an MoU to strengthen cybersecurity collaboration, including sharing expertise and best practices, during LEAP 2026. Huawei in Court: Huawei is set for a US trial in New York tied to sanctions and IP allegations, with prosecutors still pursuing multiple charges despite some dropped counts. SIM Registration Rules: The Philippines’ DICT is considering reducing accepted IDs for SIM registration to national ID, passport and license to curb identity falsification. Ghana Fibre Damage: Ghana reported 8,578 fibre cuts in 2026, with road construction causing 49% and illegal mining 25%, and said repairs are costing about US$20m.