Educational shutdown having its toll on girls’ mental health
Social restrictions on girls and women in Afghanistan, particularly those denied education, have profoundly impacted their social, economic, and psychological well-being.
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Women risking lives with self-medication to treat gallbladder issues
A significant lack of awareness about gallbladder disease has led many Afghan women to resort to self-medication without proper diagnosis.
Israeli army threatens to hit ambulances in Lebanon
The Israeli army has threatened to hit ambulances in southern Lebanon, claiming they are being misused by Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, and also ordered more villages to evacuate.
Kabul residents irked by persistent electricity outages
Residents from various neighborhoods in Kabul city are expressing their frustration over a rise in power outages in recent days, with many reporting that they spend most nights without electricity.
1.5 million people in Afghanistan suffer from vision impairment
Officials from the de-facto Ministry of Public Health has stated that approximately 1.5 million people in Afghanistan are currently affected by various eye diseases.
Nobel peace prize awarded to Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group
Survivors of the atomic bombings of Japan almost eight decades ago have won the Nobel peace prize for their campaign to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
Israel condemned for attacking UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
US President Joe Biden has said he is “absolutely, positively” urging Israel to stop firing at UN peacekeepers during its conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, following two incidents in 48 hours.
India mourns the death of iconic industrialist Tata
Crowds of mourners have gathered in India’s financial capital Mumbai for the funeral of industrialist Ratan Tata, hailed as a “titan” who led one of the country’s biggest conglomerates.
Israel kills 22 more people in fresh raids on Beirut
At least 22 people have been killed and 117 injured in Israeli air strikes on central Beirut on Thursday evening, Lebanon’s health ministry said.
Single mothers bearing the brunt of the restrictions on women
With the mounting restrictions on women’s employment, many single mothers have lost their income sources and turned to domestic labour for survival.
Chinese youths going from the cities to the countryside
On a little island bordering China’s southern city of Foshan, Carson Chen has built a “temporary refuge” for young people like himself who are exhausted from urban life.
Journalists quitting profession amid mounting restrictions, hardships
Several journalists in Afghanistan report that they have left their profession due to a combination of restrictions, lack of job security, limited access to information, and low salaries.
