Flood Risk in Afghanistan: Flash floods from heavy rain in Kunar and Nuristan killed two children and damaged farmland, irrigation canals, roads, mills, mosques, and livestock—another warning that extreme weather is hitting rural livelihoods hard. Polio Watch: WHO reports two new wild poliovirus cases in Helmand and Nuristan, bringing Afghanistan’s total to 25 this year; environmental sampling also shows the virus circulating widely, keeping vaccination drives urgent. Cross-Border Health Link: Pakistan announced a Sept polio campaign to vaccinate 31 million children in high-risk districts (Sept 21–27), synchronized with Afghanistan efforts to cut cross-border transmission. Wildlife Crime Cooperation: South Asian countries, including Afghanistan, pledged stronger action against illegal wildlife trade via intelligence sharing, financial investigations, and prosecution of cross-border networks. Roads & Access: In Ghazni, the Taliban municipality restarted a Kabul–Kandahar Highway widening project inside Ghazni city—again—raising concerns about delays and transport disruption. UN Engagement Pressure: China urged more aid and engagement as Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis worsens with declining foreign support, calling for dialogue and patience with the de facto authorities. Terrorism & Regional Security: Pakistan told the UN it sees a “deep nexus” between the Taliban and militant groups operating from Afghanistan, warning it may respond in self-defense if attacks continue.