Refugee Reintegration & Disasters: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif urged an “economically stable” Afghanistan to enable dignified, sustainable reintegration of Afghan refugees on World Refugee Day, as returnees still face shelter and jobs gaps and are hit by shocks like the Nangarhar earthquake that destroyed homes and land. Women’s Rights & Accountability: A Geneva conference on Afghan women’s rights called for justice, accountability, and women’s meaningful participation in decisions about Afghanistan’s future, warning that without full rights and leadership, peace and stability can’t hold. Climate & Food Security: UN and aid agencies highlighted worsening climate pressures—drought, desertification, and extreme weather—alongside acute hunger risks, with reports warning millions of children face climate hazards and malnutrition. Cross-Border Security: Zalmay Khalilzad urged renewed Afghanistan–Pakistan dialogue after reports of strikes targeting ISIS-K sites, warning that rising tensions could deepen instability. Regional SDGs: Kazakhstan approved a UN regional SDG center for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty, aiming to connect Afghanistan to regional development programs. Public Health: WHO reported two new polio cases in Afghanistan, bringing the 2026 total to six.