Health & Access: In Ajristan district, Ghazni, officials say malnutrition is widespread—about 85% of children and 80% of mothers—while Sangar Health Center is overwhelmed (around 200 patients daily) with limited beds, rooms, and just one ambulance for the whole district. Tourism Potential: UNAMA marks World Tourism Day by highlighting Afghanistan’s “exceptional” tourism prospects, pointing to sites like Bamyan Valley, Herat Citadel, Rawza Sharif, Hindu Kush landscapes, Balkh, Band-e Amir, and the Wakhan Corridor. Regional Travel & Transit: Afghanistan’s spokesman says ties with Central Asian states (especially Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan) are improving, with hopes for expanded trade and transit routes. Road Connectivity: Farah’s Ministry of Public Works says widening and reconstruction of the Farah–Farah Rod highway is ongoing to support heavy daily cargo traffic, with completion expected within eight months. Border & Security: Afghanistan and Pakistan trade accusations over clashes near Nuristan, with Afghanistan claiming fighters were killed/captured after alleged travel from Pakistan; Pakistan denies involvement. Flight Disruptions (UAE): UAE airports saw major Sunday disruption—about 46 flights delayed or cancelled—after which Monday inbound delays continued, including on flydubai and Emirates routes. Public Health Travel Note: WHO extended international travel restrictions on Pakistan over polio transmission, citing ongoing cross-border risk with Afghanistan.