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Gaza faces ‘perfect storm’ of deadly diseases

In Gaza, where the residents have endured the harrowing consequences of Israel's military actions, a new and insidious threat has quietly emerged in the form of rampant disease. The profound scarcity of essential resources—such as food, clean water, and shelter—has left a staggering number of traumatized individuals in an alarmingly vulnerable state. The healthcare system, already fragile, now teeters on the brink of collapse, prompting predictions from health experts about the imminent onset of epidemics within the enclave.

As winter sets in, deadly smog chokes Pakistan

In Lahore, the arrival of fall, marked by the enchanting transformation of green foliage into shades of brown, red, yellow, and orange, contrasts sharply with the experience of residents in many parts of Pakistan and northern India. Instead of enjoying the cooler weather and crisp air, they contend with a recurring issue: toxic smog.