Afghanistan

1. Think-tank delegation discusses Pak-Afghan ties in Kabul
https://www.dawn.com/news/1771999
2. Japan Backs FAO’s Community-Based Irrigation Project in Afghanistan
https://www.miragenews.com/japan-backs-faos-community-based-irrigation-1073868/
3. Taliban-ruled Afghanistan ranks second worldwide in internally displaced population
https://www.livemint.com/news/talibanruled-afghanistan-ranks-second-worldwide-in-internally-displaced-population-11693030108004.html
4. Report: ‘Disturbing Surge’ in Afghan Female Suicides, Attempted Suicides
https://www.voanews.com/a/report-disturbing-surge-in-afghan-female-suicides-attempted-suicides/7244132.html
5. White House: We Are ‘Very Clear’ on Support for Afghan Girls
https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-184861
6. Afghan forces recover more arms, ammunition in northern Afghanistan
https://english.news.cn/20230829/caa56077637d42d9933e88a43acfabc6/c.html\
7. Taliban Leader Considers New Afghan Media Law
https://www.voanews.com/a/taliban-leader-considers-new-afghan-media-law/7239886.html
8. Afghan women once worked in this popular national park. Now they’re not even allowed to visit
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/afghanistan-taliban-ban-women-national-park-intl-hnk/index.html
9. Afghans who fought in secret CIA-trained force face legal uncertainty in the U.S
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/afghans-fought-secret-cia-trained-force-face-legal-uncertainty-us-rcna102105
10. Afghanistan, Iran need more facilities in trade sector: Muttaqi
https://pajhwok.com/2023/08/28/afghanistan-iran-need-more-facilities-in-trade-sector-muttaqi/

Middle East

11. BRICS’ expansion to include UAE, Saudi Arabia sure can be that game-changer
https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/brics-expansion-to-include-uae-saudi-arabia-sure-can-be-that-game-changer-1.1693368179621
12. Qatar-Saudi meeting to follow up Al-Ula Declaration

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20230828-qatar-saudi-meeting-to-follow-up-al-ula-declaration/

13. Turkey, US Joint Military Drills Come Amid Thaw in Relations
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-28/turkey-us-joint-military-drills-come-amid-thaw-in-relations
14. Turkey’s Erdogan to Visit Russia ‘Soon’ to Discuss Grain Deal
https://www.voanews.com/a/turkey-s-erdogan-to-visit-russia-soon-to-discuss-grain-deal/7245328.html
15. Iraq offers rewards for information on missing people from Gulf War
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/baghdad-sets-reward-for-information-on-missing-persons-from-gulf-war
16. In New Step Toward Israel Deal, Saudi Arabia Offers to Resume Palestinian Authority Funding

https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/in-new-step-toward-israel-deal-saudi-arabia-offers-to-resume-palestinian-authority-funding

17. Iran’s Raisi urges Japan to release frozen funds, then wavers

irans-raisi-urges-japan-release-081920888.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

18. UN envoy warns resumption of war remains threat in Yemen unless parties reach new cease-fire deal

https://www.aol.com/britains-top-diplomat-visits-china-060422883.htm

Africa

19. South Africa Brics Summit
https://www.goskagit.com/news/ap_business/south-africa-brics-summit/image_44c1fc07-8d25-5357-8e11-3fa5f8c277cb.html
20. Sudan army chief home after first foreign trip in war

https://news.yahoo.com/sudan-army-chief-visits-egypt-090048830.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

21. Zimbabwe Opposition Says Election Was a ‘Fraud,’ Wants Rerun

https://news.yahoo.com/zimbabwe-opposition-says-election-fraud-152753385.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

22. Africa is being courted by China, Russia and the US. Why the continent shouldn’t pick sides

https://news.yahoo.com/africa-being-courted-china-russia-142521614.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall