Climate & Disaster Risk: A new HKH monsoon outlook warns that even with below-normal rainfall, Bhutan and neighbours face higher danger from short bursts of intense rain, flash floods, landslides and drought-flood swings. Climate Monitoring: The WMO’s “State of the Climate in Asia 2025” report, launched in Paro, highlights faster regional warming, glacier loss and record ocean heat—raising water-security concerns. Parliament & Education: A parliamentary panel says Bhutan’s education spending needs a stronger push, flagging that higher-education allocations are “underwhelmed” and urging more funding to meet policy targets. Governance & Oversight: Bhutan’s PAC links recurring public works irregularities to a deeper engineering and procurement capacity gap, citing unresolved audit observations. Public Service Tech: The RCSC launched Zhiyop, Bhutan’s first civil service robot, to answer questions from Bhutan Civil Service Rules and support a future-ready public service. Youth & Society: Thimphu Police investigate a viral student battery case at Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School; students are suspended and psychosocial support is underway. Economy & Growth: The PM says Bhutan’s GDP grew 30% since the start of the 13th FYP, while outmigration and fuel-price vulnerability remain key risks. Tourism & Culture: The Je Khenpo is conducting the month-long Kathrid Empowerment at Kuensel Phodrang as thousands gather in Thimphu.