Public Health & Youth Nutrition: AIIMS New Delhi, with an NGO partner, reports rising obesity and PCOS among Indian adolescent girls, urging better nutrition, physical activity and digital well-being. Conservation & Accountability: South Africa’s rhino poaching is down nationally, but Kruger losses nearly doubled in 2025, pushing Project Rhino Alliance to warn that the crisis isn’t over and needs region-specific protection. NGO Under Scrutiny: Malaysia’s police say they’re investigating Mandiri Development Centre over suspected money-laundering links, while civil society groups and politicians call for releases and transparency. Animal Welfare & Ethics: Tri-Cities, Washington debates the future of Tri-Cities Animal Services after residents challenged shelter euthanasia decisions and raised cost and care concerns. Food Policy: India’s FSSAI ex-chief Pawan Kumar Agarwal urges India’s Supreme Court to phase front-of-pack nutrient warnings so they don’t end up on nearly all products. Community Support & Services: A non-profit-backed surgical program in Jamaica provided free corrective scoliosis operations, with donated implants and training for local clinicians. Human Rights & Child Protection: Ireland’s human rights commission warns child trafficking is badly under-identified, with only small numbers formally recognized despite growing concerns about online grooming. Local Giving: A Ghana bushfire prevention campaign asks communities for PPE and tools ahead of the 2026/27 season, while Nigeria’s Lions clubs renovated school toilets in Lagos to improve sanitation for pupils.