Climate & Water Security: Bhutan recorded its warmest year on record in 2025, with new national climate assessments pointing to rising temperatures, shrinking glaciers and more erratic rainfall that could strain water, farming and disaster preparedness. Elderly Livelihoods: A new NSB study finds nearly 4 in 10 elderly Bhutanese face economic insecurity even if they are not counted as poor under conventional measures, highlighting gaps in health, housing and social support. Glacier Loss: A separate update reports Bhutan has lost 27 glaciers in nine years, underscoring how warming is shrinking ice cover. Local Governance: Thimphu and Phuentshogling thromde elections are set to go ahead with polling stations, EVM dispatch and security arrangements completed. Sports Safety: Violence during a Changlimithang Bhutan Premier League match has exposed a vacuum in stadium security and raised questions on responsibility. Conservation: Bhutan Foundation and the Department of Forests and Park Services completed a pilot pangolin conservation effort in Royal Manas, using camera traps, burrow surveys and community participation. Regional Justice: Nepal’s court sentenced former Deputy PM Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and others in the fake Bhutanese refugee scam, with appeals expected. Tourism & Culture: Social media is driving more Bhutanese hikers toward trails like Pangkala in Paro, turning local routes into trending destinations.