Afghanistan grants 1–10 year residency to foreign investors
The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Office-Afghanistan announced on X that foreign investors can now obtain residence for 1 to 10 years, based on their investment level.
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The story of a young girl’s struggle for self-sufficiency in Kabul
Reflecting on the early days, she said, “At first, I had only one machine, and it was very difficult to carry my work forward. The only thing that kept me going was my desire to teach tailoring to other girls.”
Why women hide their names in Afghanistan?
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.”
Falling groundwater levels affect farmers in Kunduz
“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.
Oman will host Iran–US nuclear talks this Friday
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.
Some Afghan women quit jobs over ‘workplace discrimination’
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.”
AI puts women’s jobs at risk-UK
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.
World Cancer Day: WHO urges early detection to save lives
WHO announced in a statement on Wednesday, February 4, on their X account that even small actions to prevent cancer can save lives.
US shoots down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea
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.
Women in Parwan build family incomes through farming
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.”
Russia attacks Kyiv and Kharkiv with missiles and drones
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.
Trump cuts tariffs 18%, India will halt Russian oil
The United States will cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% under a new trade deal, and India agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
