Faith and Public Life: Sabah’s Mustapha Sakmud warned parties against using religious language to discredit political opponents, saying faith should unite the state’s diverse communities. In the U.S., the Supreme Court heard arguments over whether publicly funded religious preschools can refuse LGBTQ families while seeking exemptions from Colorado’s nondiscrimination rules. Art and Memory: A Lagos performance-art program is revisiting colonial histories and African cultural heritage, with events exploring how performance can reshape historical narratives. Culture Across Borders: Qatar’s Years of Culture program brings artists and designers together around identity, memory and shared traditions, while the Qatari Forum for Authors honored writers and announced projects to support reading and literary talent. Music on the Move: Japan’s musical roads turn local songs into roadside attractions, using melodies made by tires on grooved pavement to promote regional culture and encourage drivers to keep to speed limits. Art and Ecology: A new musical inspired by a Chinese village’s shift from mining to greener development brings the tensions of environmental change and local livelihoods to the stage.