Arab Book Award: Qatar’s Arab Book Award says it received 835 nominations for its 2026 fourth edition, with 682 entries in the single-book category and 153 in achievement, led by linguistic/literary/critical studies (33%) and historical studies (27%). Forensic Accounting & Fraud: At Dhaka University, PM adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir used a new book-launch on forensic accounting to argue Bangladesh’s market system is “captured,” linking financial-sector corruption to regulator-bank “nexuses,” while also citing a drop in NPLs to 32.6% (from 35.5% after a forensic audit). Kindle vs Kobo: Amazon quietly hardened Kindle DRM via a firmware update, and Kindle users are also reacting to changes affecting Libby—fueling renewed interest in alternatives like Kobo. Privacy law shift: Australia’s planned “right to erasure” would let people demand social platforms delete personal data, with extra protections expected for AI and smart glasses. Publishing under pressure: Ukraine’s publishing sector reports massive book losses from Russian drone strikes, including warehouses serving Ukrainian publishers. Digital publishing growth: China’s digital publishing is expanding with AI and overseas expansion, according to recent coverage.