Phuentsholing Border Pressure: Bhutan’s busiest entry point saw major congestion on May 24, with 2,149 tourists entering in one day; the Home Minister said it was driven by unusually high arrivals and operational strain, not staffing gaps, as authorities move to upgrade systems and crowd management. Earthquake Damage: A 5.5 quake near Punakha damaged 404 households, with cracks and harm reported across schools, health facilities, and infrastructure; one injury was recorded at a construction site. Health & Newborn Care: The Ministry of Health says it’s prioritising better neonatal services and is moving ahead with new Mother and Child Hospitals in Thimphu and Mongar, expected to be completed soon. Rural Health Staffing: MPs raised concerns over shortages of Health Assistants, especially female workers, in remote gewogs, pressing for full staffing of gewog health centres. Housing Affordability: The National Council questioned progress on the National Housing Policy 2020 after Thimphu tenants reportedly spend about 42% of income on rent. Economy & Skills: MoESD is addressing classroom and infrastructure shortages at the College of Zorig Chusum in Trashiyangtse. Climate Monitoring: Bhutan installed its first high-altitude black carbon monitoring station near Shodug Glacier to strengthen climate and air-quality tracking. Agrifood Push: Bhutan is positioning agrifood as a top investment destination, aiming to double sector value by 2029 amid major reforms and expanded market access. Space Ambitions: Bhutan is exploring space technology as a new driver for disaster response, key sectors, and youth jobs, with support from India.