Humanitarian Health Crunch: WHO says 150 health facilities in Afghanistan have suspended or stopped operations this year due to funding shortages, cutting child vaccinations and safe maternal care; the 2026 health plan has received only 17% of the needed US$190.8m. Child Labor in Kabul: Residents report a rise in child labor and street work across Kabul, driven by unemployment, the economic crisis, and reduced humanitarian aid—raising risks of accidents, violence, and abuse while pushing children out of school. Return Pressure & Rights: UN officials warn Afghanistan is facing one of the world’s biggest displacement crises as millions return, while UN leaders urge the Taliban to allow women’s full participation for household resilience and long-term recovery. Food/Medicine Smuggling Crackdown: Afghanistan’s agriculture ministry says a new law is being enforced against smuggling of food and medicines, with seized and destroyed shipments and legal action against offenders. Water & Agriculture Cooperation: India and Afghanistan agree to set up a joint working group to expand agriculture and livestock cooperation, including climate-resilient seeds and water-saving irrigation methods. Industry Push: Mullah Baradar inaugurated construction of a second Jabal Saraj cement plant in Parwan, targeting 5,000 tonnes per day to boost construction supply and jobs.