Emergency Calling in Australia: After Optus and Telstra outages, the Australian Telecommunications Alliance is rolling out new public guidance on how phones should reach Triple Zero (000) when networks fail, including “emergency camp-on” behavior. Regulatory Clash in Iraq: A Baghdad court ordered a halt to CMC regulatory actions against Korek Telecom, pausing steps that could disrupt SIMs and interconnection. Security and Connectivity in Afghanistan: Residents of Nuristan complain of cut-off communications and near-zero internet, warning that emergency access is breaking down. Insurgency Hits Telecom Infrastructure in Thailand: Dozens of coordinated arson attacks in the southern provinces damaged government offices, vehicles, and telecom towers, with curfews imposed in Narathiwat. SIM Rules Tighten in India: From Aug. 24, operators must stop issuing new SIMs once users hit the 9-connection limit (6 in J&K, Assam and the Northeast), with enforcement via subscriber checks. Digital Governance and Data Trust: The World Bank warns the Philippines’ fragmented data systems are holding back responsible AI, urging investment in data availability, quality, and governance. Asset Management Upgrade in India: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation becomes the first Indian metro operator to earn ISO 55001:2024 for Mumbai Metro Line-3 asset management. Satellite and Broadband Moves: TelOne seeks US$343.17m for FTTH, wireless broadband, and data-centre projects to expand Zimbabwe’s digital infrastructure.