Schools closed as New Delhi battles deadly smog
A dense layer of smog continued to envelop Indian capital New Delhi, with the air quality index (AQI) remaining in the ‘severe’ category for the fifth consecutive day.
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Goiter disease on the rise in Parwan, Kapisa, and Panjshir
Residents of the provinces of Parwan, Kapisa, and Panjshir have told Salam Watandar that the prevalence of goiter (known locally as “Jaghur”) among women in these areas is increasing.
Afghan women lose social status and self-esteem due to mounting restrictions
This report includes interviews with 25 girls and women who have been deprived of education and work, and all of them narrate how their positions in the family and society have been undermined.
Pakistan declares health emergency due to toxic smog
Pakistan’s Punjab has declared a health emergency due to toxic smog and warned a three-day lockdown may be enforced if air quality conditions do not improve.
SAMO’s 29 exclusive reports shed light on challenges and opportunities for youths
Through a series of 29 exclusive and statistical reports, Salam Afghanistan Media Organization’s Omid (Hope) program has shed light on the grim challenges and promising opportunities faced by the Afghan youths.
Laghman floods victims weary of approaching winter
Residents of Laghman province, speaking to Salam Watandar, express their concerns as winter approaches, with many of their homes still in ruins from floods, leaving them in desperate need of assistance.
“Israel’s warfare in the Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide”
Israel’s warfare in the Gaza Strip is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, a United Nations committee has said, accusing the country of “using starvation as a method of war”.
Guardian trashes X over ‘racism and conspiracy theories’
British news publisher the Guardian has said it will no longer post to X, citing “disturbing content” on the social media platform, including racism and conspiracy theories.
Mujahid dispels rumours about closing down visual media in Afghanistan
The spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, Zabihullah Mujahid has dispelled rumors about closing down visual media in Afghanistan.
IE Health ministry rejects WHO report on 23 new polio cases
However, Sharafat Zaman Amarkhil, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate, in a written message to Salam Watandar, said that no positive cases of polio have been registered in Afghanistan this year so far.
6 Israeli soldiers killed in combat in Lebanon
At least eight Lebanese citizens have died in air strikes and six Israeli soldiers killed in combat after another day of fighting on Wednesday in Lebanon, as Israel continues its offensive against Hezbollah.
‘Smooth transfer of power’: Biden welcomes Trump to the White House
US President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, longtime political rivals, have met for the first time since Trump won back the White House last week and both men promised a smooth transfer of power in January.
