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India, Afghanistan Restore Diplomatic Ties

(MENAFN) India and Afghanistan have decided to renew their diplomatic connections, four years after the Taliban assumed control of the Central Asian nation. This development marks a significant step in the evolving relationship between the two...

Mindful Nutrition Observes World Mental Health Day with Special One-Day Event

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Mindful Nutrition will be hosting a special one-day event on October 10th, offering customers 30% off sitewide. NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of...

The European Union and OSCE strengthen medical capabilities of Tajik Border Troops in Khorog, GBAO

With the support of the European Union, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe concluded a Strengthening Medical Capabilities course for 29 officers (15 women and 14 men) of the Border Troops of the State Committee for National Security of the...

Afghan Government Greenlights USD56M Development Projects

(MENAFN) The national procurement commission of Afghanistan has greenlit six major development projects worth 3.8 billion afghani (more than $56.4 million), aiming to strengthen infrastructure, healthcare, and economic growth, the office of the...

Afghanistan: ICRC team reaches remote communities affected by earthquake in Kunar

The ICRC’s response included bringing donated medical supplies such as dressing packages and oral and intravenous kits, crutches and wheelchairs to regional hospitals in Nangarhar and Kunar that have received an influx of hundreds of injured...

Life for Relief and Development Responds as Afghanistan Faces Triple Crisis: Earthquakes, Famine, and Aid Cuts

LIFE’s Mobile Clinics, Emergency Supplies, and Development Programs are Many People's Only Source of Relief SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When a magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck Kunar Province on August...

Afghanistan Earthquake Claims Over 2,200 Lives

(MENAFN) More than 2,200 people have been confirmed dead following a powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan over the weekend, according to the latest casualty figures released Thursday by Taliban authorities. The updated...

Everett Anesthesiologist Inaugurated as 2025-2026 President of Washington State Medical Association

Bridget Bush, MD, will lead the 13,500-physician professional association for the next year as it confronts complex issues facing patient care. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Everett anesthesiologist Bridget...

Afghanistan Earthquake Survivors Move to Temporary Shelters in Kunar

(MENAFN) Hundreds of survivors of last week's powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan have been relocated to temporary shelters in Kunar province, but local authorities are warning that further aid is critical as winter approaches. Najeebullah...

Governor Newsom signs laws to protect school children and hospital patients, and limit fear tactics used by Trump’s secret police force to terrorize communities

“The Governor’s signing of these immigration bills sends a clear message to immigration enforcement agencies that students or families should not live in fear for going to school, going to work, seeking medical care or simply living their daily...

Afghanistan: Swift response needed to help those hit by devastating earthquake

The devastating earthquake that struck Afghanistan late Sunday has left more than a thousand people dead, many more injured and countless missing beneath the rubble. This tragedy hit communities that have already endured severe hardship due to the...

Afghanistan Earthquake Deaths Climb to Over 1,400

(MENAFN) The catastrophic earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday has now claimed over 1,400 lives, according to interim-administration spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on Tuesday. More than 3,251 individuals have sustained injuries...

Afghanistan: ICRC responds to deadly earthquake

The full extent of humanitarian situation in this remote region is not yet known. Many affected villages and valleys remain inaccessible due to rockslides that have blocked roads, leaving communities cut off from life-saving aid. Immediate...

Afghanistan Devastating Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,400

(MENAFN) The death count from Sunday night’s catastrophic earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has risen above 1,400, according to interim administration spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on Tuesday. Injuries have mounted to at least 3,251 across four...

Afghanistan Quake Deaths Climb to Staggering 1,000

(MENAFN) The death count from the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday has surged to nearly 1,000, according to a health official’s update on Tuesday. Sharafat Zaman, spokesperson for the Health Ministry, told local...

MCON Formally Joins Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation’s Johnny Micheal Spann Ally

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today MCON announced that it has formally affiliated with the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation through its Johnny Micheal Spann Ally Program. Johnny Micheal “Mike”...

Afghanistan’s Taliban Announces Five-Year Strategy

(MENAFN) The Afghan interim government introduced a comprehensive five-year “Development Strategy” on Tuesday, aiming to generate employment and encourage equitable progress throughout the country, according to a senior official. Taliban's chief...

Afghan interim administration announces plan to create job opportunities

(MENAFN) The Afghan interim administration has introduced a five-year “Development Strategy” aimed at generating employment and promoting balanced national development, according to officials. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid explained that...

Earthquake in Afghanistan: ICRC response

Health Our response includes medical items donated to the referral hospitals (Nangarhar and Kunar) that are receiving an influx of hundreds of injured patients, including dressing packages (DPs), oral & intravenous packages (IVPs), enough to...

Afghanistan: summary of operational facts and figures, January to June 2025

The ICRC responded to humanitarian challenges across Afghanistan by supporting healthcare, providing physical rehabilitation services, assisting people in establishing livelihoods and earning incomes through cash-for-work projects, and improving...