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Local Syriana sources: Three mortar shells were fired randomly towards the city of Sweida, and explosions were heard throughout most of the city.

Putin: I propose resuming direct negotiations with Kyiv without any preconditions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Russia has made numerous ceasefire initiatives, but the Ukrainian side has rejected them.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent in occupied Palestine: Martyrs and wounded in an Israeli drone strike on a tent for displaced people in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip.

Local sources in Syria: The death toll in Zama, northwestern Syria, has risen to 7, including a child, according to a preliminary tally.

Local sources in Syria: Four civilians were killed and several others injured by gunfire from militants in the village of Zama in the Jableh countryside, northwestern Syria.

US President Donald Trump: I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire.

Indian Kashmir police: Five people were killed in the Indian Jammu region in attacks launched by Pakistan this morning.

Pakistani media: Pakistani spy planes arrive in New Delhi.

United States of America: US State Department: Secretary Rubio offered America's assistance in initiating constructive talks aimed at avoiding future conflicts.

COVID-19 pushes millions into extreme poverty in Southeast Asia

Prepared By: Al Mayadeen
Executed By: Al Mayadeen
17 Mar 2022 19:26

The pandemic has hit Southeast Asia hard, especially its labor sector, and reversed the progress the region had made prior to the pandemic.