Climate & Forests: A new report at UN forest talks puts numbers on the gap between climate ambition and money, warning primary forests are still being lost fast and that the world is far from the 2030 reversal path. Heat & Water Risks: Analysis of Southeast Asia’s unusually clear, hot conditions points to record-bright skies and reduced rainfall, raising pressure on ecosystems and livelihoods as heatwaves persist. Super El Niño Impacts: Coverage highlights how extreme El Niño can destabilize marine food chains, hit fisheries, and threaten coastal food security—calling for climate-adaptive management and regional cooperation. Laos Cave Rescue: Divers and rescue teams continue a high-risk effort to extract villagers trapped in a flooded gold cave, with oxygen limits and narrow passages making the next steps especially dangerous. Thailand-Vietnam Energy & Industry: B.Grimm Power and PV Power sign to develop Vietnam’s Vung Ang III LNG-to-power project, while Thailand and Vietnam deepen cooperation across trade and technology—showing how energy choices and supply chains are reshaping the region. Wildlife Crime: Thailand’s Nakhon Phanom sees a wildlife trafficking bust with endangered pelts seized in a shop raid, underscoring ongoing pressure on biodiversity.