Today's Top Reports
Afghanistan
Critical Torkham crossing partially reopens
The Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan will partially reopen Wednesday afternoon for freight trucks, commercial goods, and medical patients. A full reopening is scheduled for Friday, March 21, pending the repair of Pakistan's immigration office damaged in recent clashes. The 27-day closure has caused significant losses, estimated at $3 million per day, affecting trade between the two countries. The border crossing is a critical trade and transit route between the two countries. This event took place on 03/19/2025.
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Gaza Strip
Hamas open to negotiations
Hamas has not ruled out negotiations but insists that Israel must implement the existing ceasefire agreement before any new talks can begin. The group made this statement after Israel launched its most intense strikes on Gaza since January 19. This event took place on 03/19/2025.
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Israel
Protesters clash with police in Jerusalem
Thousands of people are protesting in Jerusalem against the government's plans to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and calling for a hostage deal despite a return to fighting in Gaza. Demonstrators are clashing with police as they try to break through barricades and reach the private residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Others are sitting on the sidewalk, chanting for a deal to free the remaining hostages in Gaza, while a group of silent protesters are blocking Paris Square to traffic. This event took place on 03/19/2025.
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South Korea
South Korea designated a 'sensitive' country by the US
The US Energy Department has placed South Korea on a watchlist due to the mishandling of sensitive information by visitors to its laboratories. The designation, which was made in January, does not have wider implications for cooperation between the two allies. The US ambassador to South Korea, Joseph Yun, stated that the issue was minor and resulted from the large number of South Korean visitors to US labs. However, the South Korean government has expressed concern and plans to request removal from the list. This event took place on 03/19/2025.
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Yemen
US airstrikes continue in Yemen
The US launched airstrikes on multiple targets in Yemen overnight, including the Saada province and the Red Sea port city of Hodeida. The US Central Command confirmed the operations, targeting Iran-backed Houthi terrorists. This event took place on 03/19/2025.
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