UNESCO Heritage Watch: The 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan inscribed 25 new sites and expanded protection for others, while also placing six properties on the World Heritage in Danger—among them Suriname’s Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, flagged over new construction pressures. Culture & Community Sports: Caribbean Basketball Confederation chief Leslie Collymore says regional athletes—including Suriname—are showing up more in FIBA qualifiers and 2026 multi-sport events, across men’s and women’s 3×3 and 5×5. Health & Environment in Suriname: A new study finds PFAS “forever chemicals” in pregnant women vary sharply by location, with higher levels in remote rainforest communities—raising concerns about exposure pathways. Border & Indigenous Rights: France is pressing for joint action over illegal gold mining along Suriname’s border with French Guiana, citing extreme mercury and arsenic contamination and daily risks to Wayana communities. Regional Health Spotlight: A PAHO-led study in The Lancet Regional Health—Americas ranks Guyana (alongside Suriname) among the hardest-hit countries for neurological disorders, pointing to gaps in prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care. Global Pride Tourism: Amsterdam prepares for WorldPride 2026, a major LGBTQ+ cultural event that will bring international visitors to the Dutch capital.