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Traffic patterns will change in the Central, Western, and North-Eastern Administrative Districts on March 19 and 20.

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Traffic will be restricted on several streets in the Central, Western, and North-Eastern administrative districts on March 19 and 20 due to the event.

From 11:00 PM on March 19 until 11:00 AM on March 20, the section of Durov Street from Mira Avenue to Olympic Avenue will be closed.

The main restrictions are planned for March 20. From 12:01 AM to 11:00 AM, traffic will be closed on Shchepkina Street (from Samarskaya Street to the Garden Ring), Meshchanskaya Street (from the Garden Ring to Durova Street), and Gilyarovsky Street (from Kapelsky Lane to the Garden Ring). Vypolzov Lane (from Durova Street to building 10) and Kapelsky Lane (from Mira Avenue to Gilyarovsky Street) will also be closed.

Sections of Bolshaya Tatarskaya Street (from Bolshoy Ovchinnikovsky Lane to Bolshoy Tatarsky Lane), Stary Tolmachevsky, Maly Tatarsky, and Klimentovsky Lanes (from Bolshaya Tatarskaya Street to Novokuznetskaya Street), as well as Ozerkovsky Lane (from Bolshaya Tatarskaya Street to Ozerkovskaya Embankment) will also be inaccessible.

From 00:01 on March 19 until the end of the event, parking will be prohibited in these areas.

On March 20, from 12:01 AM to 12:00 PM, Minskaya Street will be temporarily closed from Mosfilmovskaya Street to the Park Pobedy stop. Driving along the ramps from General Dorokhov Avenue to Minskaya Street toward Kutuzovsky Prospekt will be prohibited.

From 4:00 to 11:00 a.m., traffic will be temporarily closed on Khachaturyana Street (from building 16 on Altufevskoe Highway to building 12, block 2) and Kargopolskaya Street (from Khachaturyana Street to building 4).

From 05:00 to 08:00, it will be temporarily impossible to drive on the section of Khachaturyan Street from house 12, building 2 to Otradnaya Street.

Drivers are advised to plan their routes in advance, taking temporary changes into account. Detailed information is available on the official website. Traffic Management Center.

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Colombia's president says at least 27 people have been killed in bombings on the border with Ecuador.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Bogota, March 17 (Xinhua) — At least 27 people have been killed in bombings near the Colombia-Ecuador border, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday.

"The bombings on the Colombia-Ecuador border were apparently not carried out by armed groups, which lack air power, or by Colombian security forces. I did not give such an order," President X wrote on social media.

He added that there is no reliable information about who carried out the shelling. According to G. Petro, the bombs fell near families, "many of whom decided to peacefully replace coca cultivation with legal agricultural crops."

For his part, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa denied the allegations of attacks on Colombian territory. "President Petro, your statements are untrue. We operate on our territory, not yours," he wrote in X, emphasizing that operations against "narco-terrorism" are conducted exclusively within Ecuador. –0–

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Children with congenital heart defects from Tajikistan are receiving treatment in Qingdao.

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On March 13, as part of a charity initiative of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), nine children with congenital heart defects from Tajikistan arrived at the Qingdao Women's and Children's Hospital for treatment. The young patients have reportedly been successfully hospitalized. After a full preoperative examination, the children will undergo surgery in stages.

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The US struck Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz – CENTCOM

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Washington, March 17 (Xinhua) — US forces struck Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday.

“Several hours ago, US forces successfully fired multiple 5,000-pound deep penetration munitions against hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz,” the military said. –0–

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International cargo air routes Boao – Ho Chi Minh City and Ho Chi Minh City – Haikou have been opened.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

On March 16, Qionghai Boao International Airport (hereinafter referred to as Boao Airport), part of Hainan Holdings, officially launched the Boao-Ho Chi Minh City international cargo air route. This is another important initiative by Boao Airport to deepen its presence in the international air cargo market, following the launch of its first international cargo route (Boao-Bangkok) on February 28, marking a further improvement in the air cargo hub's operational structure in eastern Hainan Province. On the same day, the Ho Chi Minh City-Haikou international cargo route was also launched.

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Boao hosted the 2026 Boao Conference and Exhibition on Nutrition Science.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

From March 11 to 15, the 2026 FHE (Full Health Food Expo) was held in Boao, Hainan Province.

At the conference, FHE Chairman and Chinese Academy of Engineering Academician Chen Junshi noted that offering healthy food products and making informed consumer choices are mutually reinforcing. "We hope to create a platform for sharing experiences in nutrition science both in China and abroad, to use innovation as a driving force, and, through innovation across the entire value chain and industry-wide modernization, to achieve a healthy lifestyle for all," Chen said.

Photo from the event venue. Photo provided by the organizer.

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The preliminary agenda for the 2026 Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference has been released.

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According to the latest agenda for the 2026 Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference, published on the Forum's official website on March 16, the annual conference will be held from March 24 to 27 in Boao, Hainan Province. The event is planned to feature high-level dialogues, panel discussions, roundtables, and other events.

The 2026 Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference will be held under the theme "Shaping a Shared Future: New Dynamics, New Opportunities, New Cooperation." The agenda includes four main thematic areas: "Understanding Global Trends to Identify Development Directions," "Deepening Regional Cooperation to Drive Dynamics," "Fostering Transformation and Innovation to Unlock Development Potential," and "Strengthening Partnerships for Inclusive Growth."

This year marks the beginning of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, the first full year since the launch of independent customs operations at the Hainan Free Port, and the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Boao Forum for Asia. Hainan Province, guided by the overall goal of hosting the event—"smooth and successful, safe and orderly, green and intelligent, and in line with international standards"—is meticulously preparing to ensure the success of the conference and showcase the new achievements, new image, and bright prospects of the Hainan Free Port since the introduction of independent customs operations.

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The conflict with Pakistan and the crisis in Iran have worsened the situation of Afghan women.

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March 17, 2026 Peace and security

For women and girls in Afghanistan, 2026 has already proven to be an "extremely difficult year" due to the conflict in the Middle East and ongoing fighting on the border with Pakistan, UN Women Special Representative in Afghanistan Susan Ferguson said on Tuesday.

Speaking via video link from Kabul to reporters in New York, Ferguson said the recent escalation in fighting has left at least 64,000 Afghans injured, about half of them women and girls.

"This number includes thousands of families who were displaced again after living for six months in temporary camps following the August 2025 earthquake," she said. "They also include women and girls who recently returned from Iran or Pakistan."

Ferguson noted that women in Afghanistan today primarily need shelter, medical care, and clean water. She reiterated the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan's call for "an immediate cessation of hostilities to prevent further civilian casualties and for all parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law."

Echoes of the war with Iran

According to Fergusson, a sharp increase in the number of Afghans returning from Iran, including women traveling alone or with children, is expected in western Afghanistan in the coming weeks. She emphasized that UN Women and partners are prepared to deploy more humanitarian workers to the border to assist returning Afghan women with registration and support.

"We urgently need funding to meet these needs at this critical time," the Special Representative said. "Women and girls in Afghanistan cannot survive another economic shock."

The current situation "must not become the norm"

When the international community begins to normalize what is happening in Afghanistan, Ferguson emphasized, it stops believing that the situation can change and stops noticing what is happening.

"Therefore," she continued, "to the international community, including the decision-makers gathered this week in New York for the Commission on the Status of Women, I would say: 'Don't call this the norm.' Despite all the obstacles and limitations, Afghan women continue to demonstrate exceptional courage and determination, and we must do the same. Change is still possible, but only if the world continues to support Afghan women."

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The 33rd Minsk International Book Fair opened in Belarus.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Minsk, March 17 (Xinhua) — The 33rd Minsk International Book Fair opened in Belarus on Tuesday. Around 500 exhibitors from more than 20 countries are participating, including Brazil, Venezuela, Iran, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Moldova, the United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan. The event's central themes are the 35th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Year of Belarusian Women.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko sent a message of greetings to the forum's participants and guests. It stated that for many years, the exhibition has been a long-awaited and significant event in the fields of literature and publishing, bringing together professionals and enthusiasts of the printed word from around the world.

"I am convinced that the book forum, timed to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the CIS, will strengthen the potential for international cooperation, reveal new names, and present exciting projects aimed at developing publishing and promoting the spiritual and moral values of the Commonwealth," the Belarusian leader noted in his address.

At the opening ceremony, CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev stated that, despite the development of digital technologies, the printed book remains a symbol of life. He noted that over the past years, the exhibition and fair has become one of the most significant and vibrant events not only in the Belarusian book industry but also internationally. Each year, major publishing houses from various countries showcase their best achievements at its venues.

The 33rd Minsk International Book Fair will run in the Belarusian capital until March 22. –0–

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D. Trump said the United States is "not ready" to end the conflict with Iran.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

WASHINGTON, March 17 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington is "not ready" to end the conflict with Iran, which is now entering its third week.

"We're not ready to leave yet, but we will leave in the near future," the American president told reporters at the White House.

Asked whether the White House had a "day-one" plan for conflict with Iran, Trump did not provide details, repeating his assertion that Iran has been "defeated on all fronts" since the United States and Israel launched large-scale attacks on Iran on February 28.

He said it would take Iran a decade to recover.

D. Trump told reporters that if he sends American ground troops to Iran, he is not afraid that this could turn into another Vietnam for the United States. –0–

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