The United Nations world food programme has raised concerns about the increasing malnutrition rates among women and children in Afghanistan. Over the past three years, the number of malnutrition cases in Kabul has tripled, signaling a worrisome trend. The UN agency attributes this alarming situation to a decrease in humanitarian aid reaching the nation, exacerbating the issue. Read more to understand the challenges faced by Afghan women and children in the current situation.
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The UN leader lauded India’s use of digitalisation to alleviate poverty and bring people into the formal economic system.
Pakistan faced a severe economic crisis in 2023, leading to increased poverty, inflation, and unemployment. Human Rights Watch (HRW) reviewed the country’s human rights practices and highlighted the impact of IMF-imposed austerity measures. The report also addresses climate vulnerabilities, media censorship, threats to NGOs, and the persistent issue of violence against women in Pakistan.
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Communist Party of India MP Binoy Viswam has written to external affairs minister expressing concern over the safety and security of Indian workers being sent to Israel. Viswam urges the minister to ensure social security and insurance provisions for the workers. The government plans to send 10,000 workers to Israel amid the ongoing conflict. Viswam highlights the risks and failure in generating meaningful employment in India.
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Sean Ward, known for his role in ITV’s Coronation Street, has shared his plight on social media, revealing that he now sleeps on a mattress on the floor at friends’ houses. The 35-year-old actor, who used to earn GBP 120,000 annually, admitted to feeling lonely and isolated and disclosed that he attempted to take his own life in 2018. Despite his struggles, Ward remains optimistic and vows to return to acting when the time is right.
Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy defends his recent comments suggesting that youngsters should work 70 hours a week to boost productivity. He emphasised that hard work and a strong work ethic are necessary for a country like India to escape poverty and become prosperous. Murthy himself worked 70 hours a week for over 40 years during his professional life and believes it was not a waste of time.
