Afghan FM tells Pakistan's top diplomat deportations are 'disappointment'

Sheltering in the shade of a bus repurposed into a mobile museum, Mean Loeuy tells a group of children about the hell he went through in a Khmer Rouge labour camp.
After more than three years of thorny negotiations, World Health Organization member states finalised early Wednesday a major agreement on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.
Two years into a war that has left tens of thousands dead, Sudan's RSF paramilitary force on Tuesday announced its own government to rival the army-backed administration it is battling.
Years of negotiations culminated in the wee small hours of Wednesday with countries agreeing the text of a landmark accord on how to tackle future pandemics, aimed at avoiding a repeat of the mistakes made during the Covid-19 crisis.
Every day, as he has done for 20 years, Carlos makes the rounds collecting bets in central Havana for "la bolita" -- a clandestine national lottery that provides a sliver of hope for Cubans struggling to make ends meet.
Hankering for a chiseled jawline, a male TikTok influencer strikes his cheekbones with a hammer -- highlighting the rise of "looksmaxxing," an online trend pushing unproven and sometimes dangerous techniques to boost sexual appeal.
Social media titan Mark Zuckerberg testified for a second day Tuesday in a landmark US antitrust trial, defending his conglomerate Meta against accusations it took over Instagram and WhatsApp to devour budding competitors.
LARGO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Supplement Manufacturing Partners, Inc. is recalling Dorado Nutrition brand Spermidine Maximum Strength 10 MG per serving, because it contains undeclared wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Highlights:Step-out Drilling 70 meters South, Extends Main ZoneHigh-Grade Vein Returns 2.6 meters of 7.2 g/t Au and 80 g/t AgDuplicate Sample Analysis of High-Grade Vein returns 18 g/t Au over 1.1 metersWithin Broader zone averaging 0.5 g/t Au over 46.9 meters, starting from 54.5 meters depthRemains Open and Untested to the South
LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Helium One Global (AIM:HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania with a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA ("the Galactica Project"), provides an update following the Blue Star Helium (ASX:BNL) ("Blue Star") announcement issued today regarding the Galactica Project.
Real-World Implementation: Proenkephalin A 119-159 (penKid) has been successfully integrated into daily practice in intensive care unit (ICU), demonstrating its effectiveness in assessing kidney function and predicting acute kidney injury (AKI) in over 4,000 patients.Superior Dynamics: PenKid augments traditional markers by detecting rapid changes in kidney function, particularly beneficial in critically ill patients where timely information is crucial.Clinical Impact: PenKid proved valuable in identifying high-risk patients at ICU admission, especially those with a normal serum creatinine. Additionally, penKid provided valuable insights into kidney function during renal replacement therapy (RRT).International Recognition: Beyond its use in reference hospitals in Germany, international experts, including those at the Mayo Clinic, acknowledge the added value of penKid on top of standard care.
MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:VMAR) ("Vision Marine" or the "Company"), a company specializing in electric marine propulsion, announces the successful completion of internal hull optimization in collaboration with renowned German boatbuilder, MS Marine GmbH ("STERK"). This milestone represents a key deliverable under the exclusive supply agreement between the two companies and demonstrates continued progress toward bringing to market premium fully electric boats built for performance and scale.
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / If you are considering applying for a loan as a business owner, it needs to be stressed that a business credit report plays a huge role in determining your loan eligibility, terms and interest rates. So, if you aren't sure what goes on in your business credit report or how to improve it, read on for more information about how to monitor and improve this reflection of your business's financial state.
WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Dr. Egon Cholakian, a Registered Federal Lobbyist with the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, and the White House, and a Registered Foreign Agent with the U.S. Department of Justice, National Security Division, released a new video address warning of potentially catastrophic events posed by the Siberian magmatic plume, wherein he formally appealed to the Ukrainian President and Verkhovna Rada to cease the systemic, wrongful persecution of scientific researchers who speak out openly about the eminent dangers posed by this Siberian geological threat and its solutions.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX:ASM)(NYSE American:ASM)(FSE:GV6) a long-standing silver producer in Mexico, achieved strong first quarter 2025 production of 678,458 silver equivalent ounces.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Skeena Resources Limited (TSX:SKE)(NYSE:SKE) ("Skeena Gold and Silver", "Skeena" or the "Company") is pleased to report positive progress on the permitting timeline for its 100%-owned Eskay Creek Gold-Silver Project ("Eskay" or the "Project"). The Company has filed the Environmental Assessment ("EA") application with the BC Environmental Assessment Office ("EAO") for joint review with the Tahltan Central Government ("TCG"). Uploading of the revised EA application started on March 31 and was completed on April 14, 2025. The Company has outlined and provided responses on all agreed upon information requirements from the initial application to support a robust revised application to restart mining operations at Eskay Creek.
Electrovaya's CEO to Discuss Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing at the Annual Conference of Export-Import Bank of the United States(EXIM) in Washington DC
WHITE ROCK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / TDG Gold Corp. (TSXV:TDG)(OTCQX:TDGGF) (the "Company" or "TDG") is pleased to announce that the Company's common shares are eligible for delivery and depository services with the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (the "DTCC") to facilitate electronic settlement of transfers of its common shares in the United States. Securities that are eligible to be electronically cleared and settled through the DTCC are considered "DTCC eligible". This electronic method of clearing securities speeds up the receipt of stock and cash, thus accelerating the settlement process for investors while reducing transactional costs for participating stock brokerages. Investors can find the current Canadian financial disclosure of the Company on its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
DULUTH, GA / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Kapsch TrafficCom is proud to announce the successful completion of the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel Rehabilitation and Pedestrian Plaza project in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
RMTG Reports Huge Sales Increases and Continued Positive Operating Income
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce San Diego Sports Acupuncture as the 2025 winner in the Acupuncture category in the San Diego region. This respected distinction highlights the clinic's ongoing commitment to evidence-informed care, innovative treatment techniques, and outstanding client outcomes.
REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces Crawford Homes as the top provider in Regina's Home Builders category. This award recognizes Crawford Homes' dedication to quality craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and community development.
WHITE ROCK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Honey Badger Silver Inc. (TSXV:TUF)(OTCQB:HBEIF) ("Honey Badger" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on its 100%-owned Plata project, located adjacent to Snowline Gold Corp's ("Snowline") major discovery at its Rogue project in the Yukon Territory. The Company has been prioritizing targets to plan the next phase of work on the project.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Electric Royalties Ltd. (TSXV:ELEC)(OTCQB:ELECF) ("Electric Royalties" or the "Company") is pleased to provide commentary from its CEO about the inherent advantages of investing in a royalty company, and an update on its royalty portfolio.
Leading AI systems acknowledge RI's transformative potential
ROSLYN, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / DealFlow Events, a leading organizer of financial and investment conferences, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with ACCESS Newswire, a premier provider of press release distribution services. Under this new agreement, ACCESS Newswire becomes the official public relations communications platform for all companies presenting at DealFlow Events, including the highly regarded annual Microcap Conference and the newly launched DealFlow Discovery Days, a series of sector-focused investment events.
GUELPH, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Zentek Ltd. ("Zentek" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:ZTEK)(TSXV:ZEN), an intellectual property technology development and commercialization company, announces the completion of the Innovative Solutions Canada -Testing Stream contract for ZenARMOR™ nano-pigment in military grade, chromate-free corrosion protection aerospace paint systems, and a new collaboration with Jazeera Paints Company for continued product development and testing.
Stealthy 60GHz mmWave Technology Enhances Tactical Communications
Strategic partnership will leverage the unique IP, operational expertise, and financial resources of GameSquare and GGTech to expand gaming related events in the U.S., including GAMERGY and University EsportsGameSquare to bring GGTech's premier global esports festival GAMERGY to Dallas in March 2026GameSquare's growing event business is focused on connecting the biggest global developers, publishers, and brands to bring experiences to gaming and youth audiences
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Inovatec Systems, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for lenders, announced that Propel, its innovative loan application portal for captives and dealers, has been deployed by Yamaha Motor Finance Canada (Yamaha) across its entire dealer network. Yamaha dealers can leverage this intuitive loan application portal to streamline workflows and elevate customer experiences.
LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Avant Technologies Inc. (OTCQB:AVAI) ("Avant" or the "Company"), and its partner, Ainnova Tech, Inc., (Ainnova), a leading healthcare technology company focused on revolutionizing early disease detection using artificial intelligence (AI), today announced that following Ainnova's sponsorship and its CEO's key role at the 2025 Healthcare Innovation Summit in Mexico City, both Avant and Ainnova, through their joint venture, Ai-nova Acquisition Corp. (AAC), are building on Ainnova's strong presence in Mexico by expanding its footprint across Latin America.
ROYSE CITY, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / In today's shifting vacation landscape, timeshare companies are reinventing themselves with new labels-"vacation ownership," "travel clubs," "destination memberships"-in an effort to distance themselves from the stigma long associated with traditional timeshares. But at their core, many of these offerings still carry the same challenges: rising fees, restrictive contracts, and limited flexibility.