Arts Policy: Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has postponed the National Arts Awards (ASN) 2026, citing government expenditure control—while saying arts capacity-building and heritage work will continue. Museum Spotlight: Shelburne Museum opened “America 250 at Shelburne Museum,” a self-guided exhibit of paintings, sculpture, textiles and decorative arts tracing how Americans celebrated history and identity. Literary Culture: Vermont Writers’ Prize winners were announced, with Emily Rinkema taking prose for “The Apprentice” and Laura Kujawa winning poetry for “Sugarhouse Steel.” Community Festivals: Romsey Festival returns July 4–19 with music, talks, workshops and heritage events across the town. Theatre & Legacy: Buffalo’s Botanical Gardens hosts a Yalla Gala June 26 to honor Ujima founder Lorna C. Hill and spotlight her play “Yalla Bitch,” now touring. Refugee Art: Leamington’s Threads of Courage quilt project weaves refugee men’s stories into stitched squares for Refugee Week display. Craft & Heritage: UC Berkeley launches a live online Armenian sociolinguistics course, while Armenia marks a milestone with its first professional female khachkar carver, Narine Poladian. Design & Food Culture: Sri Lanka bans processed meats, sugary snacks and instant foods from school canteens under new healthy-canteen guidelines. Global Arts & Film: Tai Kwun’s summer exhibition “Better Together” celebrates brotherhood in classic Hong Kong movies.