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Afghanistan's trade volume nearly hits USD13 bn in 2025
(MENAFN) Afghanistan's trade volume for the year 1403 in the Persian calendar (which ended on March 20, 2025) nearly hit 13 billion U.S. dollars, with imports making up the majority of the transactions, according to a representative from the...
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Speeding Crash in Afghanistan Claims Two Lives, Injures Four
(MENAFN) At least two people were killed and four others wounded in a traffic accident in eastern Afghanistan’s Ghazni province, according to a news agency on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Gelan district when a passenger vehicle, reportedly...
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Fatal Coal Mine Blast in Afghanistan Kills Seven
(MENAFN) A deadly explosion tore through a coal mine in Afghanistan’s northern Samangan province early Wednesday, leaving at least seven miners dead and two others wounded, according to a local police representative. The incident occurred due to...
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Afghanistan: ICRC Director-General highlights massive humanitarian needs and calls for sustained international support
During his time in the country, he engaged with Afghan authorities in Kabul, met with patients and beneficiaries of humanitarian services in Kabul, and took stock of the ICRC’s response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. He also met with the...
Owner: The International Committee of the Red Cross (Non-profit)
Afghanistan: 2024 Operational facts and figures
In 2024, communities in Afghanistan continued to face significant challenges to access basic necessities such as healthcare, food and clean water. The humanitarian situation in the country remains extremely dire as a result of decades of armed...
Owner: The International Committee of the Red Cross (Non-profit)
Veteran-Owned Mindful Nutrition Launches New Website & Line of Hot Cocoa and Drink Mixes
Mindful Nutrition, a newly launched veteran-owned business, is proud to announce its line of hot cocoa and drink mixes made to nourish both body and mind. NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mindful Nutrition,...
Thousands of Afghan Refugees Flood Back Home from Iran, Pakistan
(MENAFN) A total of 1,667 Afghan families, comprising 8,090 individuals, made their way back to Afghanistan over the weekend, according to the country’s High Commission for Addressing Returnees Problems. The returnees crossed into Afghanistan...
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Valor Healthcare Acquires Mission Critical Psychological Services
Valor expands behavioral health capabilities for federal clients with acquisition of Mission Critical, a leader in telehealth and trauma-informed care. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Valor Healthcare, Inc., a...
Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Appointment of Guy Travis Clifton, MD as Chief Medical Officer, Consultant and Advisor
SAN DIEGO, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of targeted antitumor virotherapies, today announced the appointment of...
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on heart fealth, reintegration therapies, and health care access
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) published three new articles spotlighting research that advances care for Veterans in heart health, mental health and health-system navigation. A VA study highlighted the potential benefits...
Owner: American Government
Women’s and mothers’ health and children’s well-being at the forefront of Slovenia's international efforts
SLOVENIA, April 7 - From the early days of its independence, when it provided humanitarian and psychosocial support to women and children affected by the war in the Balkans, Slovenia has been active in this area and later focused on these topics...
Owner: Slovenian Government
OSCE strengthens border and customs officers’ mental preparedness at the Uzbek-Afghan border
In response to security challenges in the region, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department held a training course on building psycho-emotional resilience for 32 border and customs officers working at the Uzbek-Afghan border, as well as private...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Hundreds of asylum seekers to be housed in two military sites
(MENAFN) The UK government is considering the use of two military sites in Inverness and East Sussex to house asylum seekers as part of plans to phase out hotels, according to reports. Discussions are ongoing to accommodate around 900 men at these...
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Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Celebrates 15 Years of Transforming Lives with Special Event
Pittsburgh, PA, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs proudly announces its 15th Anniversary Celebration, an extraordinary evening dedicated to honoring the lives that have been transformed through the healing...
UNICEF Urges Lifting Ban on Girls' Secondary Education in Afghanistan
(MENAFN) On Saturday, UNICEF called on the interim Taliban-led government in Afghanistan to remove its ban on girls' secondary education with the beginning of the new school year, marking a third consecutive year without girls in classrooms above...
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Five die in car rollover accident in Afghanistan
(MENAFN) Five individuals lost their lives on Tuesday night when the car they were traveling in veered off the road and overturned in the Shaikh Rabat region of Farkhar district, Takhar province. According to provincial police spokesman Qari...
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Afghanistan: Supporting primary health care for people most in need
Comprehensive health care through coordination and cooperation We cooperate with different International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners to strengthen the capability of the BHCs to provide comprehensive health-care services. Some of...
Owner: The International Committee of the Red Cross (Non-profit)
National Gold Group Joins Forces with Beyond The Teams to Support Veterans
Leading precious metals company announces collaboration with Navy SEAL-founded nonprofit to support veteran rehabilitation and humanitarian missions worldwide. KAILUA, HI, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- National Gold...
Defenders protect Veterans at medical center
The Southeast Louisiana VA has a team of defenders specially trained to protect Veterans and employees at the medical center and community-based outpatient clinics 24/7. “We are the best and most capable police service in the Southcentral VA...
Owner: American Government
University Cancer & Blood Center physicians recognized among Atlanta’s Top Doctors in Modern Luxury Medicine + Doctors magazine
Drs. Kuang S. Chang, Frederick L. Flynt Jr., Jonathan Hsu, and Ashley Ray receive peer-driven honor ATHENS, Ga., Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Four physicians from University Cancer & Blood Center (UCBC), a leading oncology and hematology...