Cross-Border Violence: The Taliban says Pakistani airstrikes hit eastern Afghanistan’s Paktia, Paktika and Kunar, killing 36 civilians (including women and children) and injuring 163, with reports of a second strike on rescuers. Climate & Water Stress: OCHA warns Afghanistan faces rising climate pressures after years of drought, noting rainfall helped this year but “one good season cannot make up for five years,” alongside low humanitarian funding. Floods & Damage: ANDMA reports storms, landslides and flash floods across multiple provinces killed five people and damaged homes, roads, irrigation and drinking-water systems. Opium & Environment: UNODC says Afghanistan’s opium stockpiles still sustain the global heroin trade even after a major cultivation collapse. Humanitarian Funding: UNHCR funding remains critically low, with Kuwait pledging continued support as only 29% of required funds are secured. Returnees & Livelihoods: UNHCR and IOM data show large-scale Afghan returns since 2023, with families rebuilding from scratch amid uncertainty. Regional Stability Talks: SCO met the UN on stability in Afghanistan and Central Asia under a “Climate, Peace and Security” framework. Local Water Access Data: A global map highlights Afghanistan’s low share of safely managed drinking water services (31%). Small Business Support: UNIDO-backed proposal seeks a BD40m international fund to support war-affected MSMEs, with possible expansion to Afghanistan.