Language & Identity: Romanian language advocate Daniel Vodă pushes back against Dan Dungaciu, arguing the language in Moldova is defended daily by children, teachers, families and artists—not by “conspiracy theories.” Sports Governance: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup triggers a widening backlash, with UEFA and others threatening boycotts and the proposal now looking politically toxic. Cultural Memory: “Yiddish Glory: The Silenced Songs of World War II” brings back Holocaust-era Yiddish music nearly erased under Stalin, touring Asia with newly assembled performances. Family & Rights: A Russian mother’s four-year fight to regain custody of her child taken to Armenia continues through legal action after police and guardianship authorities stalled. Refugee Protection: Chechen asylum-seeker Muslim Alkhazov faces deportation risk to Russia as European immigration rules tighten, with activists warning decisions are made without adequate return-risk review. Education Access: Parents in Florida’s Pinellas County call for more special-needs resources and therapy support in both public and private schools as ESE staffing and class ratios come under scrutiny. Arts & Recognition: Azerbaijan’s culture minister visits composer Tofig Bakikhanov, praising his role in blending national musical traditions with contemporary composition. International Study: Russia ramps up recruitment of international students, highlighting growing Asian enrollment at RUDN as universities market affordable education despite Western tensions.