Afghanistan

1. At least 13 dead after earthquake jolts Afghanistan, Pakistan

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/21/powerful-earthquake-felt-in-afghanistan-and-pakistan

2. 190 more Afghans released from Pakistani jails

https://pajhwok.com/2023/03/21/190-more-afghans-released-from-pakistani-jails-sent-homeland/

3. US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to supporting all Afghans in working for a better tomorrow

https://pajhwok.com/2023/03/21/west-reaffirms-commitment-to-support-afghans/

4. 190,000 Afghans paid $12.4m for temporary job: UNDP

https://pajhwok.com/2023/03/20/190000-afghans-paid-12-4m-for-temporary-job-undp/

5. Taliban GDI team quietly visits Islamabad

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2407267/taliban-gdi-team-quietly-visits-islamabad

6.

 

Female entrepreneurs from across Afghanistan seek out foreign markets

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2406616/female-entrepreneurs-from-across-afghanistan-seek-out-foreign-markets

7. Kabul Residents Celebrate New Solar Year With Flag-Raising

https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-182604

8. Interior Ministry: Nearly 200 People Arrested for Kidnapping in Past Year

https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan-182590

9. Aid Funding Shortfall Could Push Afghans Into Famine – WFP

https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-182598]

10. Afghanistan Should Not Again Serve as a “Base for Terrorism”: EU

https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-182600

Middle East

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​Russia says coordinates meeting with Turkey, Syria, Iran officials – RIA

https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-says-coordinates-meeting-with-turkey-syria-iran-officials-ria-2023-03-21/

12.

 

Ince and HDP: Factors to consider in first round of Turkish elections

https://www.dailysabah.com/opinion/columns/ince-and-hdp-factors-to-consider-in-first-round-of-turkish-elections

13.

 

Turkey halts transit of sanctioned goods to Russia -exporter, diplomat

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkey-halts-transit-sanctioned-goods-russia-exporter-diplomat-2023-03-20/

14. Qatar-Kyrgyzstan ties are ‘future-oriented’

https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/22/03/2023/qatar-kyrgyzstan-ties-are-future-oriented

15. Saudi Arabia invited Iran’s President Raisi to visit, Tehran says

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-65010185

16. Israeli air strike targets Syria’s Aleppo airport: Statement

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/03/22/Israeli-air-strike-targets-Syria-s-Aleppo-airport-Statement

17. Israeli, Palestinian Authority officials meet for talks in Egypt

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/19/israel-palestinian-authority-officials-meet-in-egypt

18. FM Bilawal felicitates Iranian, Saudi counterparts on resumption of ties

https://www.dawn.com/news/1743413

 

Africa

19. Kenya’s Odinga vows to continue protest campaign

https://www.africanews.com/2023/03/21/kenyas-odinga-vows-to-continue-protest-campaign/

20. Nigeria’s ruling party leads in local elections

https://www.africanews.com/2023/03/21/nigerias-ruling-party-leads-in-local-elections/

21. Sudan: Political faction condemns moves to form new govt without consensus

https://www.africanews.com/2023/03/21/sudan-political-faction-condemns-moves-to-form-new-govt-without-consensus/\

22. East DR Congo attack toll rises to over 3

https://www.africanews.com/2023/03/21/east-dr-congo-attack-toll-rises-to-over-30/