Workplace Safety & Injury: A Myanmar worker in Thailand reported acid-related injuries and says his employer withheld wages unless he returned to work; labour officials helped him negotiate further medical leave and benefits. Domestic Abuse & Health Harm: In Singapore, a 67-year-old woman was jailed for repeatedly slapping, punching and scratching a Myanmar maid, including an eye injury, highlighting how workplace and home violence can quickly become serious health damage. Myanmar Conflict & Civilian Health: The UN said Myanmar’s military killed at least 702 civilians during the election period, including 224 women and 153 children, with air strikes among the deadliest—another reminder that conflict drives mass trauma and healthcare strain. Humanitarian Access at the Border: Chin state leaders in western Chin (Hualngoram) appealed for humanitarian aid as fighting near the India-Myanmar border reportedly intensifies, raising fears of spillover into border localities. Drug Threats & Public Health: A UN warning flagged synthetic drugs and cyber-enabled trafficking as major threats to public health and stability, while Mizoram renewed efforts to curb drug abuse and trafficking. Climate & Food Security: The UN issued an El Niño alarm for 2026, warning of weaker monsoons, water stress and higher food prices that can worsen nutrition and health outcomes across South Asia.