Water & Health in Afghanistan: WHO says 150 health facilities have suspended or stopped operations since early 2026 due to funding shortages, cutting vaccination and safe maternal care for millions. Humanitarian Pressure & Returns: UN officials warn Afghanistan is facing one of the world’s biggest displacement crises as millions return, straining cities, villages, and basic services. Women’s Participation: UN leaders urge the Taliban to allow women full social and economic participation, saying recovery and household resilience depend on it. Food & Medicine Smuggling Crackdown: Afghanistan’s agriculture ministry says a new law is being enforced to stop smuggling of food and medicines, with seized and destroyed shipments reported at customs. Regional Water Cooperation: India and Afghanistan agree to set up a joint working group to expand agricultural cooperation, including climate-resilient crops and water-saving irrigation methods. Wakhan Corridor Trade Ambition: Taliban officials say road work toward the Wakhan corridor is 75% complete, but experts warn turning it into a real trade route needs far more investment in transport and border infrastructure.