Disaster & Health: UN says over 100 child malnutrition clinics have shut in Afghanistan as humanitarian funding cuts bite, with 3.7 million children acutely malnourished. Rights & Accountability: UN experts urge ICC member states to defend the court after new US sanctions targeting ICC leadership and staff, while Amnesty International Kenya alleges 19 enforced disappearances and 69 police killings in 2026 ahead of 2027 polls. Enforced Disappearances: On International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, UN officials warn the crime remains widespread, as reporting highlights Gaza’s missing amid “policy” silence. Governance & Implementation: The World Bank says the Philippines has strong risk-informed land-use planning on paper, but weak enforcement and uneven local capacity undermine results. Food & Agriculture Policy: India expands its integrated Fertilizer Management System to link sales to farmer, land and crop data, aiming to improve subsidy transparency and tracking. Infrastructure & Safety: A landslide disrupts the Shimla-Kalka UNESCO railway, cancelling services until Sept 1. Regional Diplomacy: Libya and Syria move to reactivate cooperation frameworks after years of strained ties. Climate & Water: UAE backs World Water Week ahead of the UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi.