Health Diplomacy: Bhutan’s Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk met Nepal’s Nisha Mehta in Geneva on the sidelines of the WHO World Health Assembly, agreeing to strengthen flexible, inclusive, people-centred health systems and collaborate on shared health challenges. Flood Resilience in Thimphu: A climate-resilient bridge in Dechencholing—completed in six months at Nu 25 million—aims to withstand future floods after the August 2024 flash flood damaged homes and roads. Energy Transition Watch: Rising fuel prices are pushing more Bhutanese toward electric vehicles, with EV registrations up to 1,343 and dealers reporting a jump in sales and inquiries, even as charging gaps remain. Forestry & Market Access: Bhutan launched a Forest Stewardship Council pilot in Paro, Bumthang, Wangdue Phodrang and Thimphu to align forest management with international standards and improve timber traceability for global markets. Regional Ties: Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay visited Assam, offering prayers at Maa Kamakhya Temple and meeting CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya to deepen connectivity and cooperation. Education Partnership: Bhutan and EtonHouse signed a landmark deal to open the nation’s first international K–12 school in August 2026/27, with a focus on inquiry-led learning and teacher collaboration. Water Security: The National Council reviewed climate-resilient watershed management, warning that Bhutan’s water sources are under growing pressure from climate variability, development, and institutional gaps. Sanitation Access: Bhutan Toilet Organization is upgrading public toilets in five districts with disability-friendly features and digital mapping for easier access.