AI & Kids Safety: A London charity campaign says children are being exposed to sexually explicit deepfakes and chatbots, with billboards using real school-shirt accounts and calls for tech to slow down. Diplomacy via Pop Culture: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim turned BRICS into a playlist moment, pairing summit photos with Bollywood songs—an easy-to-share cultural signal that’s now driving online chatter. Travel Boom to China: Foreign tourism to China is rising fast, with visa-free transit rules and easier mobile payments cited as key reasons people feel safe and welcome. Culture in the Classroom: China’s Hebei schools are getting digital libraries and film screenings through public-benefit programs, blending education and media access. Local Flavor Economy: Henan’s mint-like herb jingjie is being remade into drinks and tourism, showing how food heritage becomes business. Hospitality Trends: Abu Dhabi hotels are leaning into experience-led stays, betting that memorable, shareable moments matter more than just rooms. Online Harm & Education Policy: US districts debate generative AI in schools as some move to outright student bans, reflecting a widening culture clash over learning tech. Arts & Institutions: Sunderland’s Culture House opens a new Northern Gallery space with Audrey Amiss’s “Kitchen Sink Realism,” spotlighting everyday life as art. Media & Power: A Philippine public mood piece argues corruption is increasingly seen as a system, not isolated scandals. Tourism & Etiquette Tensions: Israel’s ambassador to Thailand warns of a growing perception that some Israeli visitors think rules don’t apply, fueling anger and calls for tougher enforcement.