Culture Funding: Malta is boosting culture investment by €1.24m for 32 artistic and theatrical projects, arguing public spending on arts is a choice about the country it wants to become. Heritage Under Pressure: Bangladesh’s Sonargaon Folk Art Museum-linked heritage site faces calls for an independent probe after a Coke Studio Bangla shoot allegedly damaged historic Sardar Bari, raising questions about approvals and restoration oversight. Tradition Meets Modernity: Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek is in the spotlight as the SCO summit and the VI World Nomad Games converge, with the games marketed abroad as “ancient culture Olympics” for traditional sports. Diaspora & Soft Power: India’s finance minister met the US Indian diaspora in Chicago, pitching destination-led tourism and cultural travel as Hyatt expands ties. Community Culture: Birmingham’s Spring Hill Library is being rescued by the Midlands Turkish Society, aiming to turn a crumbling landmark into a shared neighbourhood hub. Arts & Identity: Scotland’s new culture secretary Mairi McAllan says she wants “art for art’s sake,” while still driving arts for the economy. Sports as Culture: The World Nomad Games expand internationally, with Team USA and Team Great Britain building online guides to introduce traditional disciplines.