Publishing Under Fire (Ukraine): Russian strikes have burned through more than 10 million Ukrainian books, with Kyiv-region warehouse hits destroying tens of thousands of copies for major publishers and online sellers, prompting calls for targeted support for small presses. Book Safety & Supply Chains: Nova Poshta-linked storage damage has forced some retailers to pause shipments, showing how war is now disrupting reading itself. Literacy in the Real World (Canada): In Greater Victoria, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is still growing—over 2,000 free books delivered so far—keeping “the Book Lady” alive for kids through monthly mail. Education & STEM (Malaysia): Selangor says its 2027 budget will strengthen education support and push more students into STEM. Book Controversy & Politics (India): Penguin Random House India is again in the spotlight over Sonia Gandhi’s memoir “Belonging,” with Congress accusing the publisher of yielding to pressure while PRHI insists it remained willing to publish. Censorship by Violence (India): A Malala Yousafzai memoir reading in Ahmedabad turned violent, with arrests after Bajrang Dal-linked workers confronted attendees. YA & New Tech Ethics: A new YA VR thriller prizewinner, “Traumaland,” spotlights what happens when therapy tools lose the clinician. Community Events (Bulgaria): Sofia’s Book Alley returns Sept. 7–13 with author talks, signings, and kids’ programming.