Cultural Heritage: A new memorial corner in Kirkuk honors Iraqi Turkmen singer “Haba,” aiming to revive Qoriyat and pass the legacy to younger generations. Classical Music Globalization: The Ysaye International Music Competition will hold its finals in Korea for the first time, reflecting Asia’s growing pull in the violin world. Public Health & Migration: South African civil society warns that undocumented migrants’ fear of clinics could spark a healthcare humanitarian crisis, while critics say the blame game misses deeper system failures. Street Art vs Vandalism: “Pam the Bird” graffiti on Melbourne’s Bolte Bridge has led to arrests and renewed debate over whether the work is art or criminal damage. Environment & Diplomacy: Civil society says transparency and access were sidelined in Nairobi’s plastics treaty talks, with concerns about how production and chemical risks are being handled. Culture & Faith: India’s Calcutta High Court says the right to profess religion can’t be used to hurt others’ faith, in a case involving social media posts by a proposed professor. Arts Funding & Film Industry: Azerbaijan launches a Creative Cinema Incubation Program to support young filmmakers with masterclasses and short-film development. Music & Society: A report alleges Hindutva “hate music” is spreading on major tech platforms and monetizing anti-minority rhetoric. Community Arts: New Zealand’s Matariki Nights festival brings Māori-led public art and music across Wellington for the Māori New Year.