Afghanistan

1. Pakistan carried out intelligence-based anti-terrorist operations in Afghanistan, FO confirms

https://www.dawn.com/news/1822274

2. US generals say Afghanistan evacuation was too little, too late

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-us-canada-68602317

3. ‘Cousins at war’: Pakistan-Afghan ties strained after cross-border attacks

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/19/cousins-at-war-pakistan-afghan-ties-strained-after-cross-border-attacks

4. Kharlachi crossing in Afghanistan closed after Pakistani airstrike

https://www.khaama.com/kharlachi-crossing-in-afghanistan-closed-after-pakistani-airstrike/

5. Clash during aid distribution leaves 9 people injured

https://pajhwok.com/2024/03/19/clash-during-aid-distribution-leaves-9-people-injured/

6. UNSC Working Group to Meet on Children and Armed Conflict in Afghanistan

https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-187887

7.  Advocates fear special US visas for Afghans could run out despite dangers

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/15/advocates-fear-special-us-visas-for-afghans-could-run-out-despite-dangers

8. Political Ups and Downs for Islamic Emirate in 1402

https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-187899

9. Contract for over $1m development projects inked

https://pajhwok.com/2024/03/19/contract-for-over-1m-development-projects-inked/#google_vignette

10. Kabul Denies Claims of TTP Presence in Afghanistan

https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-187870

Middle East

11. Israeli forces storm Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/18/israeli-army-opens-fire-inside-gazas-al-shifa-hospital-officials-say

12. UN nuclear watchdog chief visits Syria to restart talks

https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2479471/middle-east

13. Israelis evacuated from the Lebanese border wonder if they’ll ever return

https://apnews.com/article/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-evacuees-gaza-war-1841834d89af938a8445821567640aea

14. US must make clear to Israel consequences of entering Rafah, Egypt FM says

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/03/18/US-must-make-clear-to-Israel-consequences-of-entering-Rafah-Egypt-minister-says

15. Ombudsman raises concern over EU migration deal with Egypt

https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2479316/world

16. UAE companies eager to invest in key sectors in Pakistan, says Ambassador Al-Zaabi

https://mettisglobal.news/uae-companies-eager-to-invest-in-key-sectors-in-pakistan-says-ambassador-al-zaabi/

17. Israel Mossad chief leaves Doha but Gaza talks continue: Qatar

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/03/19/Israel-Mossad-chief-leaves-Doha-but-Gaza-talks-continue-Qatar

18. Egypt announces $35bn deal with UAE to buy premium Mediterranean area

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/egypt-announces-massive-35-billion-deal-uae-develop-ras-el-hekma-north-coast

Africa

19. US holds out hope for partnership with Niger

https://www.africanews.com/2024/03/19/us-holds-out-hope-for-partnership-with-niger//

20. Could new vaccines end malaria in Africa?

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/12/could-new-vaccines-end-malaria-in-africa

21. ‘Enlist or die’: Fear, looming famine and a deadly ultimatum swell the ranks of Sudan’s paramilitary forces

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/03/18/africa/sudan-hunger-forcible-recruitment-jazira-intl-cmd/index.html

22. All 5 attackers killed, ending Somalia hotel siege in which 3 soldiers died

https://www.africanews.com/2024/03/15/all-5-attackers-killed-ending-somalia-hotel-siege-in-which-3-soldiers-died/

23. ‘Russia’s African lab’: How Putin won over Burkina Faso after French adieu

https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/3/15/russian-time-how-burkina-faso-fell-for-the-charms-of-moscow