Jordan Media & Democracy: The EU Delegation in Amman says independent, professional journalism is “oxygen of democracy,” backing Jordan’s community media push as it marks progress in Reporters Without Borders rankings while warning that regulation, money pressure, and digital-era safety risks can still push outlets toward self-censorship. Community Media Network: Radio Al-Balad and AmmanNet are hosting their second regional conference, “Independent Media… Strong Society,” and say they’ve renewed Journalism Trust Initiative certification for the second time. Digital Shift in Jordan: Separately, the Jordan Press Foundation (Al Rai and The Jordan Times) turns 55 and unveils a new digital media centre and studios, positioning print as part of a wider digital ecosystem. Tech & Jobs in Jordan: A new labor-market snapshot finds 53.3% of Jordan job ads now demand communication/language skills and 51.5% require digital skills, with digital platforms driving most listings. Global Tech/Markets: Indonesia stocks slid after MSCI removed six firms from its index, while the UK faces political turmoil as Starmer resists calls to resign ahead of the King’s Speech.