Fatima, a resident of Badakhshan, told Salam Watandar: “I personally prefer things to be in my own name, but my family says that in some situations it is better to use a surname or the name of a male family member so that people talk less. People think that mentioning a woman’s name in public leads to suspicion or gossip, so that’s why they avoid it.”
“If it doesn’t rain and there is no water—just like last year when the rice crops failed—people in Kunduz didn’t get proper yields. When harvests fail, prices go up. Without water and rainfall, farmers face a tough situation.” He said.
Iran and the US are set to hold high-level nuclear talks in Oman. AlJazeera reports that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed the talks will take place this Friday in Muscat, Oman.
Zahra, 24-years-old and resident of Kabul, says: “The same things happened almost every week. I went to work feeling discouraged, my focus was low, and I felt invisible. I was constantly judged, and my motivation to grow decreased. It eventually made me quit.”
A report by the City of London Corporation, published by The Guardian, warns that women in tech and financial services are at higher risk of losing their jobs to AI and automation than men.
WHO announced in a statement on Wednesday, February 4, on their X account that even small actions to prevent cancer can save lives.
According to The Guardian, US Central Command said an Iranian Shahed-139 drone approached the aircraft carrier and was shot down by an F-35C in self-defense on February 3, 2026, with no casualties or damage.
Fatima, one of these women, grows vegetables both for her family and for the local market. She said, “I have a home garden where I grow tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, coriander, and mint. I sell them in the market and support a family of eight with this income.”
Officials in Ukraine say Russia has carried out missile and drone attacks on parts of the country. Reuters reported that Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, was hit early today by the Russian military.
The United States will cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% under a new trade deal, and India agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
She considers only about 40% of her job is secure. She explained, “I don’t have a permanent contract, and even small changes in the organization’s budget or management can risk my job. I support my household and three children, so I often work beyond my capacity. It makes me very tired and sometimes discouraged.”
UNODC’s report recently shows that drug use in Afghanistan is still mainly influenced by traditional substances; however, the consumption of synthetic drugs and the misuse of medical medicines are on the rise.
