Film & Politics: Israel’s Culture Minister Miki Zohar escalated a cultural fight by threatening to revoke citizenship of Oscar-winning NAZA directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after the Gaza documentary won a Venice Film Festival prize, calling it “treason.” Reality TV: Gaurav Khanna quit Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 after winning an elimination stunt, citing injury and health concerns. Heritage Through Food: South Africa’s Heritage Month spotlighted KwaZulu-Natal dishes—from Durban mutton curry and biryani to steamed bread and sugar beans—treating recipes like living history. Design With a Story: E G Sain’s “Edible Heritage” honey castella gift set won Silver in the A’ Packaging Design Awards, blending cultural storytelling with eco-friendly packaging. Culture as Development: Vietnam’s localities are expanding cultural spaces to turn heritage into tourism and growth, while UK PM Andy Burnham pushes a “culture shift” to back entrepreneurs. Pop Culture Exports: India’s “Sarang – Festival of India in Korea” kicks off in Seoul and other cities, and Nongshim markets Shin Ramyun as pop-culture lifestyle at a UAE comic convention. Books & Screen: Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic 2 adaptation hits theaters, and Fauda Season 5’s Oct 7-focused episodes 7 and 8 come with a “can skip” warning. Cats & Pets: A Dyson Ball Animal 2 deal targets pet hair, while a surge in pet-luring scams and pet-safety chatter continues online.