Weather & Flood Risk (PH): PAGASA says the southwest monsoon (“habagat”) will keep bringing cloudy skies, scattered rains, and thunderstorms across Luzon and parts of Visayas for the next five days, with 50–100 mm possible in areas like La Union, Pangasinan, and Zambales; local governments are already suspending classes in some places as storms linger. Earthquakes (Indonesia): After a deadly 7.7 quake on Flores, thousands of evacuees are still waiting on aid as aftershocks continue and roads and communications are disrupted. Climate Extremes (Europe): A new report links Europe’s relentless heat to long-lasting heat patterns on top of a warming world, with hotter baselines making records easier to break. Quantum Security: Researchers warn that “quantum security” is bigger than swapping in post-quantum encryption—systems, trust, and implementation details matter. AI & Data in Pharma: A pharma piece highlights how missing or unclear medical coding can derail AI analysis, pushing the focus toward better clinical meaning. Science in Action (Bangladesh): Bangladesh plans to use vetiver grass (“binna”) to stabilize erosion-prone riverbanks with deep roots. Astronomy (Middle East): Enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia’s region are watching for Suhail (Canopus) to rise Aug. 26 as a seasonal sky marker. Education & STEM (Pakistan): Northumbria University leads a project to turn crop waste into bio-coal pellets, aiming to cut smog from burning residues while creating income for women in Punjab.