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In the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, torrential rains have resulted in 11 deaths and left 18 others injured. According to reports from "Anadolu Agency" via "Kazinform," the extreme weather has caused severe flooding in residential areas and led to the closure of multiple roads. Local authorities have reported extensive damage to infrastructure, including fallen trees and disrupted utility lines, while landslides have cut off traffic on several major highways.
The Swat district has been particularly hard-hit, where relentless rainfall caused rivers and streams to overflow, triggering devastating flash floods. These floods, combined with landslides in mountainous areas, have isolated several communities and complicated ongoing rescue operations. Local government agencies are working to restore essential services, but the scale of the destruction presents a significant challenge to recovery efforts.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that the period of heavy precipitation is not yet over. Forecasters predict continued rainfall across the province and heavy snow in high-altitude regions in the coming days. Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas, and strictly follow safety directives to prevent further loss of life and property.


Facing a record drop in fertility rates, Singapore is significantly expanding its family support framework. According to Bloomberg, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced increases in direct financial assistance alongside enhanced housing benefits for young families.
Under the updated policy, every Singaporean child up to the age of 17 will be eligible to receive up to 70,000 Singapore dollars (approximately $55,000 USD) in total support, which includes cash payouts, educational grants, and related benefits. The government is also expanding paid parental leave and capping monthly out-of-pocket costs for government-subsidized childcare at 150 Singapore dollars.
These interventions aim to reverse a severe demographic decline, marked by last year's fertility rate drop to 0.87 children per woman, while over 20% of the country's population is currently aged 65 or older.