In a new statement, UNESCO says the escalating conflicts in the Middle East are putting education, culture, media, and even the environment at serious risk.

The Taliban say there’s been no fighting with Pakistan over the past 24 hours.

Pakistan’s defense minister says the conflict with the Taliban began when the group took over Afghanistan, and that they’ve been relentlessly targeting Pakistani cities and civilians ever since.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said China’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong, met with Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.

In its latest report, the Center for Freedom of Expression says the number of women journalists in Afghanistan has dropped sharply since the Taliban took over Kabul.

March 8th, International Women’s Day, is observed each year around the world,not only as a celebration, but also as a time to spotlight women’s rights, equality, and achievements.