Pentagon Leak Hunt: US investigators reportedly gave polygraph tests to about 50 Joint Staff members after reporting on diminished munitions, signaling a tougher line on press leaks. US–China Energy Clash: The US moves to restructure Venezuela’s debt and block China’s claims tied to new oil output, turning Caracas into a new front in Washington’s push for hemispheric dominance. Asia-Pacific Media Cooperation: A Thai journalists leader says cross-border fact-checking and shared reporting across the region can build consensus amid AI-driven misinformation. India Economy & Spending: India’s Q1 FY27 GDP growth hits 7.8%, while PM Modi urges less foreign travel, overseas weddings and gold buying—fueling debate over household spending and the numbers. Housing Finance Shift: A report finds Tier 2/3 cities drive 64% of home-loan volumes and digital processing is rising fast, reshaping India’s mortgage market. Publishing/Books: HarperCollins is set to publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir “Belonging” in India on Nov 10 after a Penguin India dispute. Book Culture: A festival in Odisha blends literature and travel through “Walking BookFairs,” including an “Allen Ginsberg in Odisha” photo exhibition.