Afghanistan Trade & Investment: Afghan traders and partners from Russia’s Dagestan and Tyumen regions and Kazakhstan signed MoUs worth 446.62 million afghanis in Kabul, covering construction materials, pharmaceuticals, food products and agricultural services, as the ACCI pushes B2B deals to expand regional commerce. Regional Energy & Logistics: Kazakhstan is moving to secure port access by building a logistics terminal at Iran’s Shahid Rajee Port under a 27-year deal, aiming to strengthen trade corridors that could also matter for Afghanistan-linked routes. Humanitarian Risk From Climate: The El Niño system is strengthening fast, with Afghanistan flagged among countries at highest risk for floods, disease and drought impacts, especially as aid and coping capacity are already strained. Women’s Rights & Policy Pressure: The OIC’s women’s ministerial conference in Pakistan urged the Taliban to lift restrictions on girls’ secondary education and women’s employment, framing the limits as harmful to Islam’s values and to sustainable development. Security & Economic Stability: Pakistan’s Operation Shaban in Balochistan reported more terrorist deaths, underscoring how regional instability can spill into trade and cross-border business planning. Afghan-India Business Links: Taliban agriculture minister Ataullah Omari’s India visit renewed calls for Indian support to modernize Afghanistan’s agriculture, signaling continued engagement with potential investment interest.