Afghanistan

1. Afghanistan Humanitarian Needs in 2024 Require $3.06 Billion: OCHA
https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan-186893
2. 19,000 People Including 800 Women Imprisoned in Afghan Jails: Officials
https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan-186892\
3. Taliban-appointed prime minister meets with a top Pakistan politician in hopes of reducing tensions

https://apnews.com/article/taliban-pakistan-politician-prime-minister-c3dd49489d2f6d42db9f6ca8b87cacb6

4. Islamic State group claims responsibility for a minibus explosion in Afghan capital that killed 5
https://apnews.com/article/islamic-state-claims-kabul-minibus-explosion-8e99f158da8d0f53835c5592d74433e0
5. NPC approves 24 mega projects worth around 10 billion afs
https://pajhwok.com/2024/01/09/npc-approves-24-mega-projects-worth-around-10-billion-afs/
6. Switzerland to reopen humanitarian aid office in Kabul
https://pajhwok.com/2024/01/09/switzerland-to-reopen-humanitarian-aid-office-in-kabul/
7. Hijab guidelines issued amid ongoing girls’ detention in Afghanistan
https://www.khaama.com/hijab-guidelines-issued-amid-ongoing-girls-detention-in-afghanistan/
8. The Passport distribution process in Kabul will commence soon
https://www.khaama.com/the-passport-distribution-process-in-kabul-will-commence-soon/
9. BUSINESS Agreement reached to expedite crossover of vehicles to 900 trucks daily at Torkham
https://www.ariananews.af/agreement-reached-to-expedite-crossover-of-vehicles-to-900-trucks-daily-at-torkham/

Middle East

10. Iraq’s Islamic Resistance attacks Haifa, pledges more in support of Palestinians

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/international/iraqs-islamic-resistance-attacks-haifa-pledges-more-in-support-of-palestinians/videoshow/106645084.cms

11. Pakistan ‘hopeful’ of $2bn UAE deposit rollover

https://www.geo.tv/latest/526361-pakistan-hopeful-of-2bn-uae-rollover

12. Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia meet to expand defence cooperation

https://www.trtworld.com/turkiye/pakistan-turkiye-saudi-arabia-meet-to-expand-defence-cooperation-16593384

13. Israeli Military reveals Iran’s support for Hamas cruise missiles

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/toi-original/israeli-military-reveals-irans-support-for-hamas-cruise-missiles/videoshow/106634218.cms

14. Saudi Arabia ‘can’t live with Israel’ without independent Palestine: Envoy to UK

https://www.arabnews.com/node/2438751/middle-east

15. Hamas chief urges Muslim states to provide weapons to Palestinian terror groups

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/hamas-chief-urges-muslim-states-to-provide-weapons-to-palestinian-terror-groups/

16. Daesh group kills 14 Syria soldiers: monitor
https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2438786/middle-east
17. Israel’s war on Gaza: US laments civilian deaths but opposes Gaza ceasefire
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/10/israels-war-on-gaza-us-laments-gaza-deaths-but-opposes-ceasefire

Africa

18. Ethiopia-Somaliland deal makes waves in Horn of Africa

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67911057

19. South Africa battles Morocco over UN rights body presidency

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/01/09/South-Africa-battles-Morocco-over-UN-rights-body-presidency

20. Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces reportedly encircle capital

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-07/Sudan-s-Rapid-Support-Forces-reportedly-encircle-capital-1qb5RnXDQo8/p.html

21. Visa-free policy for all international travellers

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/kenya-visa-free-policy-all-international-travelers